Fan Reports: #secretprojectrevolution screenings

Many madonnalicious readers attended one (or more) of the #secretprojectrevolution screenings that took place around the world on Monday and Tuesday nights.

Here is a shot from the screening in West Hollywood (N La Peer Dr) on Sept 23. There were about 100 people there and it was a huge success! Such an incredible experience!! - Peter S

This is the secret project in NYC, there were around 300 people on 31 street and then at 11 pm most of the people met outside MOMA again, here are the pictures that I wanted to share it with you guys. - Diego P

Location #1 for the projection of the secret project in the gritty neighborhood close to the tenderloin in San Francisco. - Trina H

I was at the Tel Aviv for the premiere of the SecretProject. Report and pictures on my blog at http://whitecityboy.com - Kristóf S

Cher: 'Madonna Is An Amazing Artist'

Superstar Cher has put her former feud with chart rival Madonna firmly in the past, insisting she has nothing but respect for the Queen of Pop and her ability to stay on top of the latest trends.
The Believe hitmaker was taking part in a question and answer session with fans on Reddit.com on Saturday when she was asked if she still hates Madonna, a year after appearing to criticise the Material Girl's decision to call her last album MDNA, a take on party drug MDMA.
She replied to the fan, 'Madonna, no. Actually I don't (hate her). I never hated her, I just thought she was a b**ch. Actually I quite respect her.'
She went on to lavish praise on the blonde singer, adding: 'Actually I think Madonna might be one of the most amazing artists I've known. I don't like everything she does, for sure, but she is always riding the crest of the wave. She always saw trends way before anyone else, and had great videos.'
Cher came under attack from Madonna's loyal following last year after sarcastically branding her MDNA album title 'tasteful'.
The 67 year old also previously took aim at the pop veteran during Madonna's 2006 Confessions tour, when Cher insisted stunts like entering from the ceiling and cracking a whip were eerily familiar to her own past stage antics.
She said, 'I look at Madonna and think, 'Nice try dear, but you're not doing anything I didn't do 20 years ago.''

From contactmusic.com

#ArtForFreedom's companion magazine on Flipboard

Read #ArtForFreedom's companion magazine on Flipboard, with 85 exclusive GIFs at http://flip.it/artforfreedom

UK Press: More #secretprojectrevolution premiere

UK newspapers the Daily Mirror and Metro both covered the New York City launch party and performance of Madonna's secretprojectrevolution that took place on Tuesday night.

UK Press: Madonna and Sean Penn secretproject

The UK press covered the premiere screening party for Madonna and Steven Klein's secretprojectrevolution that took place on Tuesday evening in New York City.

Below are scans from the Daily Express and Daily Mail which both focused on Madonna and Sean Penn meeting up again. Click on the images to enlarge.

Madonna's Instagram: A big thank you to my fans!

'A very BIG thank you to my fans who showed up from around the world to support the launch of #secretprojectrevolution in. NY!'

'Huge Thanks to my Guerrilla teams around the world for being BRAVE! London Berlin Paris Rome Telaviv LA San Fran Chicago Toronto NY! Love You All #secretprojectrevolution'

Madonna Sings Elliott Smith's 'Between the Bars'

Madonna sang Elliott Smith's 'Between the Bars' at her #secretprojectrevolution premiere at the Gagosian in New York City last night. She was joined on stage by Rocco who did a solo dance performance. Matthew from http://boyculture.com captured the performance on film.

Madonna's Instagram: Thanks to my soldiers!

Madonna posted this picture of herself before the #secretprojectrevolution screening in New York City last night: 'Thank you to all off my Soldiers! ‪#‎secretprojectrevolution‬ is in Full Gear! ‪#‎artforffreedom‬ show us the way!'

Madonna Launches #secretprojectrevolution

Madonna performed for a star-studded crowd in New York City on Tuesday night as she launched a new Internet project.

Stars including Lindsay Lohan, Zachary Quinto and Madonna's ex-husband Sean Penn turned out for the launch of the singer's Art For Freedom initiative, which encourages members of the public to submit 'video, music, poetry, and photography' to a new website.

The event at the Gagosian Gallery in Manhattan featured the screening of a promotional film, which shows the singer playing a prisoner and a jailer, as well as a performance from the Queen of Pop.

The Vogue star performed a new song onstage with a masked dancer, who was eventually revealed as her young son, Rocco.

As part of the launch celebrations, the film, directed by photographer Steven Klein, was also screened at various locations around the world, including London, Los Angeles, Toronto in Canada, Paris, France, and Berlin, Germany.

A statement about the project, posted on the Artforfreedom.com website, explains, 'Madonna & Steven Klein invite you to start your own revolution of love. We have created this platform to give people around the world an opportunity to answer the question: 'What does freedom mean to you?' Express your personal meaning of freedom and revolution in the form of video, music, poetry, and photography. Join the revolution by submitting your art for freedom below, or by tagging your posts #ArtForFreedom.'

From contactmusic.com

VICE meets Madonna: #secretprojectrevolution

Eddy Moretti (VICE) and Madonna talk about her new film, secretprojectrevolution, freedom of speech, and her revolution of love.

secretprojectrevolution is a 17-minute film directed by Madonna and Steven Klein. The film launches Art ForFreedom, a global initiative to further freedom of expression, created by Madonna, curated by VICE, and distributed by BitTorrent.

Art ForFreedom encourages the world to express their personal meaning of freedom and revolution in the form of video, music, poetry, and photography. Join the revolution by uploading original artwork to ArtForFreedom.com or tagging original posts #artforfreedom.

This interview, plus bonus content including secretprojectrevolution in 2k and a handwritten message from Madonna and Steven Klein, is available to the public for free download exclusively at BitTorrent Bundle.

Join The Revolution here: http://www.ArtForFreedom.com
Download here: http://bit.ly/1e3TrVH
Subscribe to VICE: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE

#secretprojectrevolution - Los Angeles

Fans attend one of the #secretprojectrevolution projections in Los Angeles last night.

Download #secretprojectrevolution tonight!

Please note that the film will now be available for free download September 24 at 9pm PST from http://bundles.bittorrent.com/madonna-revolution/

Fan Report from the #secretprojectrevolution in London

madonnalicious reader Dec was at the Tate Modern screening last night of the #secretprojectrevolution film and shares his report:

I saw the Tate Modern London showing, the Soho one in Chinatown was packed, the 11pm one at the Tate was a little quieter but it was late. I thought about just watching youtube today but felt the call to war from our Queen. The screening started a little late, but only 15 minutes or so. A lot of people were wandering around thinking how and where exactly is this screening going to happen. Eventually a van and some production people arrived in a van with a massive projector and several speakers. After a test projection, the film started. It was entertaining, worth the trip and wait, she looked glorious most times, very angry tone throughout.

Not as fashion-y as I first thought, mini gang bang, she kills all the dancers. It is worth several more looks, no new music, no Rihanna. Brahim in there as an abusive police man, with Madonna being thrown in jail for artistic expression.

About 6 minutes into the screening, some people arrived in pyjamas and nightgowns and a big row occurred, I thought they were part of the show, maybe a live performance too, but no they were nasty moaning neighbours annoyed over the volume and disturbance, living next to a modern art gallery! They would not back down, kicking over speakers etc, I think they needed a dose of love and tolerance too, it was only 16mins long!

Passers by stopped, wondered what was happening, got very excited when they heard it was to do with Madonna but they got far too excited and chatty, but I had to remember love and tolerance so I just semi-glared at them with a silence look on me, they started to whisper...

Some production guys taking photos, interviewing, recording the crowd, asking what freedom meant to us. There was another man in a big bobble hat, asking questions, provoking thought. He looked very familiar, I convinced myself he was an old fit flame, thought he'd recognise me any mo, but no, I eventually recognised him as the superfit M bodyguard! Think Davis Collins funeral, she certainly keeps the staff busy on other projects!

Definitely thought provoking, and after 30 years it seems she is a little tired of I quote 'singing the same song, sit there, dance that same dance for us, and shake your ass while you are at it.' Can't remember everything, there was plenty of recording going on. Was glad I went, there was also beautiful choreography, was another group effort for Madonna and the dance team. Worthwhile, surprise secret trip outdoors. Very moving in some sections, sad in others, made me think a lot more I guess. Will definitely be watching it again and again.

madonnalicious reader Daniel shares this picture from the Shoreditch projection screening of the #secretprojectrevolution last night.

More #secretprojectrevolution locations announced

More locations for #secretprojectrevolution screenings have been announced for tonight:

Chicago - September 24
Where will you be?

1) 9:00pm - 240 E Illinois St
2) 10:00pm - 21 S Clark St
3) 11:00pm - 6 E Chestnut St
4) Midnight - 501 N Wells St
5) 1AM - 1000 N Rush St

San Francisco - September 24
Where will you be?

1) 9:00pm - UC Hastings College of The Law: Golden Gate Ave + Hyde St
2) 10:00pm - The Palace of Fine Arts: 3301 Lyon St
3) 11:30pm - de Young Museum: 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
4) 12:30am - Social Security Admin: 90 7th St

Tel Aviv - September 24
Where will you be?

10PM – Habima Theatre

#secretprojectrevolution Update

Madonna has shared another update for the #secretprojectrevolution projections that start tonight in Berlin, London, Los Angeles, New York City and Toronto.

#secretprojectrevolution update: Remember to check the order of projections! It's one at a time in each city and then onto the next one!

What I look like is irrelevant! Haters need the revolution of love the most. I haven't slept in a week getting ready for this. Pay attention to details all will be made clear !#secretprojectrevolutionletsgo!

Madonna's Instagram: 'I need my soldiers'

Madonna posted this picture and messages on her Instagram page: #secretprojectrevolution will be in these 4 cities Mon night! 9 pm. I need my soldiers. Will you be there?

Sorry forgot Toronto Mon night at 9 too! #secretprojectrevlution needs you to be there! It's all about LOVE!

#secretprojectrevolution Locations Announced

The first of the 'mystery' #secretprojectrevolution locations were revealed on Madonna's Facebook page last night:

Berlin - September 23
Where will you be?

1) 9PM - Oranienburger Straße 60
2) 10PM - Galeria Kaufhof - Alexanderplatz 9
3) 11PM - Friedrichstraße 43-45
4) Midnight - Stralauer Platz

London – September 23
Where will you be?

1) 9PM - Exhibition Road: Exhibition Road London SW7 2DD
2) 10PM - Gerrard Place/Chinatown: Chinatown London WC2H 7PR
3) 11PM - Tate Modern: Holland St, London SE1 9TG
4) MIDNIGHT - Shoreditch High St Station: London E1 6GY

Los Angeles – September 23
Where will you be?

1) 9PM - Hillhurst Ave
2) 10PM - 6060 Wilshire Blvd
3) 11PM - 652 N La Peer Dr
4) Midnight - 1855 Main St

Toronto - September 23
Where will you be?

1) 9PM - 9 Trinity St # 200
2) 10PM - 317 Dundas St W
3) 11PM - 327 Bloor St W
4) Midnight - 273 Bloor St W

New York - September 23
Where will you be?

1) 10PM 306 West 31st Street
2) 11PM 11 W 53rd Street

Paris - September 24
Where will you be?

1) 10PM - Trocadero, - 1 Place du Trocadero 75016 Paris
2) 10:50PM - Palais de Tokyo, 13 Avenue du President Wilson, 75116 Paris
3) 11:40PM - Igor Stravinsky, 23 Rue Saint-Merri 75004 Paris
4) 12:30AM - Pantheon, Place du Pantheon

Rome - September 24
Where will you be?

1) 10PM - Ara Pacis Museum, Piazza Augusto Imperatore
2) 10:50PM - Piazza della Rotonda
3) 11:40PM - Piazza Venezia
4) 12:30AM - Termini, Via Marsala

If you are going to one of these locations to experience the beginning of the #secretprojectrevolution please share what happens with other fans from around the world via [email protected]

#‎secretprojectrevolution‬ update: Please note that the film will now be available for free download September 24 at 9pm PST from bundles.bittorrent.com/madonna-revolution/

Madonna's 'MDNA World Tour' Blu-ray recalled in US

Madonna's 'MDNA World Tour' Blu-ray has been recalled in the US due to an 'error in manufacturing'.

Fans complained that the sound and visual quality of the tour DVD was substandard, prompting Interscope Records to concede that the 5.1 audio had been compromised.

'Due to an error in manufacturing that has compromised the 5.1 audio in the US, a full recall of the Blu-ray disc will be issued in the US. No other markets will be affected. We apologise for this inconvenience,' the label said.

For fans in other areas experiencing issues, it added: 'Interscope Records would like to make consumers of Madonna's 'MDNA World Tour' Blu-ray disc aware that the concert will be seen at its most optimal quality by properly adjusting the settings on your television to 'Normal/Movie' mode rather than 'Dynamic/Enhanced' mode. Older Blu-ray players or those without a firmware upgrade may experience glitches when navigating the Blu-ray menu. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to upgrade firmware.

The 'MDNA World Tour' home video debuted at number one on Billboard's Music Video Sales chart last week after selling 11,000 copies.

From Digital Spy

The Revolution of Love is coming!

Madonna posted a new video with the caption: 'Starting Monday Night! Details This Weekend........... Stay tuned! ‪#‎artforfreedom‬'

Madonna's Net Worth: $500 Million In 2013

Madonna‘s net worth estimate appears in the current Forbes 400 issue in the Ones To Watch section, putting the singer alongside other entrepreneur-entertainers such as country singer Toby Keith, magician David Copperfield and golfer Phil Mickelson as likely candidates to join our list of the richest Americans in the future. The blurb published in the magazine is reproduced below.

Madonna: Halfway to being a billionaire.
Estimated Net Worth: $500 million

The Material Girl has certainly lived up to her moniker: after 3 decades of pop superstardom, she’s one of the world’s wealthiest entertainers, earning $125 million between June 2012 and June 2013 thanks to her MDNA tour, which grossed $305 million. Madge’s fortune is also bolstered by clothing and perfume lines as well as investments in art, real estate and beverage company Vita Coco.

From www.forbes.com

Press Release: secretprojectrevolution

Madonna's secretprojectrevolution, the 17-minute film she co-directed with Steven Klein, will be unveiled on September 24th, 2013. The film launches Art For Freedom, an online global initiative to further freedom of expression, created by Madonna, curated by VICE, and distributed by BitTorrent.

'My goal is to show by the example of secretprojectrevolution my creative commitment to inspire change in the world through artistic expression. I hope my film and other submissions to Art For Freedom will be a call-to-action and give people a place to voice their own creative expression to help fight oppression, intolerance and complacency,' commented Madonna.

Art For Freedom is a global digital initiative, led by Madonna, designed to fuel free speech - to respond, address and protest persecution around the world. It is an online public art project encouraging the world to express their personal meaning of freedom and revolution, in the form of video, music, poetry, and photography. Public submissions will become part of the Art For Freedom platform: contributors can join the project by uploading original artwork or tagging original posts #artforfreedom.

Art For Freedom launches with the secretprojectrevolution film distributed as a BitTorrent Bundle. The film, plus bonus content, is available to the public for free download for beginning September 24 at 2pm EDT. Anyone can download and unlock the secretprojectrevolution Bundle (bundles.bittorrent.com/madonna-revolution/) to receive the film, plus bonus content, for free.

The BitTorrent Bundle is a powerful new media format that's built to move freely across the Internet. It is designed to hold any file type, and any file size. And it's designed to encourage and empower free expression, beyond the Internet's walled gardens.

Fans who download the secretprojectrevolution Bundle will instantly receive stills from the film and three HD film trailers. Those who submit their email will unlock access to the Revolution film in both HD and 2K Digital Cinema resolution, an exclusive HD and 2K Digital Cinema interview with Madonna conducted by Eddy Moretti, VICE's Chief Creative Officer, as well as a special handwritten message from Madonna.

'This film operates on many levels. It examines our private prisons. It questions what we do, how we do it, and how we treat others. It questions our governments, and our collective thought patterns. Think about it - the power of art can lead to peace,' commented Steven Klein.

'BitTorrent and VICE are both innovative and forward thinking which is why we chose to partner with them on the launch of 'Art for Freedom' platform and the film 'secretprojectrevolution,' commented Guy Oseary, Madonna's longtime manager.

'Madonna is making a bold move, putting herself out there to support those suffering under repressive regimes around the world. Art For Freedom comes from a place of real empathy and emotion. It's a reflection of a world in crisis by an artist who has decided that apathy is not an option. In one discussion, Madonna told me that she wanted to start a 'revolution of love.' How can you argue with that?' commented Eddy Moretti, Chief Creative Officer, VICE Media.

'The Internet drives creativity, democratizes information, and allows people to connect with one another', shared Shahi Ghanem, Chief Strategy Officer for BitTorrent, Inc. 'The new BitTorrent Bundle format captures this ideal by giving artists and publishers an entirely new, people-driven distribution tool that is limitless in quality and versatility - enabling them to connect with fans however and wherever they want. Using the Bundle format to help an iconic artist like Madonna share expression freely with the world is a perfect showcase for the technology and we're thrilled to support her efforts.'

From PRNewswire Press Release

Madonna's Hamptons horse farm road under scrutiny

A minor tempest over an access road built on Madonna's Hamptons horse farm appears to have been settled.
Newsday reports that Suffolk County officials sent the entertainer a cease-and-desist letter. It said her 24-acre Bridgehampton property was improperly being used as a cut-through for construction vehicles to get to her adjacent land.
The county prohibits any 'driveway, roadway, path or thoroughfare' on land belonging to its farmland preservation program. The only exception is for agricultural uses.
An attorney for Madonna's for Wild Horses Farms LLC, Edward Burke Sr., called it 'an unfortunate mistake.'
It has since been removed.
He says the unpaved road in question was always temporary. He adds that 'there was no harm done.'

From Associated Press Via Yahoo! News

BitTorrent and Madonna join forces for free speech

BitTorrent is making its biggest move yet in its quest to become a legitimate source of legal content: partnering with Madonna.

The queen of pop is using BitTorrent to distribute her new film, secretprojectrevolution, for free beginning Sept. 24. Madonna co-directed the 17-minute movie with photographer Steven Klein in an effort to raise awareness about human rights—specifically, free speech.

The film launches Madonna’s online Art for Freedom project, a call for crowdsourced videos, songs, poems, and photos that protest oppression and persecution—hashtagged #artforfreedom, obviously. VICE Media will be curating the project.

Madonna fans can download the secretprojectrevolution Bundle on BitTorrent beginning Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. EST. The Bundle includes film trailers and stills, but if you go a step further and submit your e-mail or make a donation, you unlock the HD and 2K versions of the film, a VICE interview with Madonna, and a message from the star.

BitTorrent’s Bundles aren’t solely for celebrities, though the company has collaborated with Public Enemy, the Pixies, and Linkin Park on Bundles this year. BitTorrent on Tuesday also launched BitTorrent Bundles for Publishers, an alpha program that lets artists, musicians, writers, and other content creators distribute bundles of any size and file type using the BitTorrent client.

BitTorrent seems like a natural fit for Madonna’s project with its emphasis on the open and democratic nature of technology. The company has been criticized for being a little too liberal in its content distribution policies—peer-to-peer file-sharing is often used to download pirated content, but BitTorrent has strived this year to establish itself as a legitimate publishing platform with high-profile music, film, and book partnerships.

BitTorrent wants to prove that its 170 million users will pay for quality content. Bundles could be the gateway for artists to publish, distribute, and perhaps even make some money by sharing tantalizing previews of their work—and yes, some free content—with fans.

From www.techhive.com

More from Madonna's Reddit AMA

No Q&A with Madonna would be complete without some mention of the gays and sex.

One frisky user asked Madonna if she were a gay man would she be a top or a bottom? The 'Girl Gone Wild' singer responded by simply saying, 'I am a gay man.' The risque star revealed she has a bong in the shape of a penis, and if she could turn any gay man straight it would be Frank Ocean. (For the record, Ocean has never stated that he is not interested in both women and men. Nor has he ever identified his sexuality.)

When asked what the last great drag show she saw was, the superstar said a show happens every night during her 'MDNA' concert, in the pit, otherwise known as 'The Golden Triangle.' Another Redditor wanted to know what gay icon Marlene Dietrich means to her, to which the singer responded, '[S]he is the archetype of an iconic strong female equal [parts] masculine and feminine.'

Things got more serious when she was asked to define hate. A user wondered if some confuse a difference of opinion with hatred. But Madonna contested, responding, '[N]o, having a different of opinion is right hate is intolerance hate is discrimination hate is when you think youre [sic] better than someone else.'

Another questioner asked if she would ever help the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in Africa. Madonna noted that she has already spoken out against the anti-gay laws in Malawi, where same-sex relations are criminalized. She later said that, in order to help world peace, religions and politics should 'not get involved with one another' and 'separate church and state.'

Although she has spoken out against issues like homophobia and sexism, censorship of artists, such as with Russia's Pussy Riot, is currently driving her creative voice.

She hinted that there 'might be' a new album in 2014, since her 'creative juices are flowing.'

From The Huffington Post

Madonna did an AMA on Reddit, with her housekeeper typing

Madonna - who you might know best for ‘being Madonna’ - did an ‘ask me anything’-style Q&A session thing on nerd website Reddit last night, and, in among asking everyone to 'send photo' and admitting she dreams longingly about Brad Pitt, she managed to drop a pretty strong hint that there might be a new album out next year.

Asked if the world could expect any new music from her in 2014, Madonna said: 'there might be... my creative juices are flowing'. Which we’re going to go ahead and translate as: ‘Yes’.

Anyway, here are some Madonna highlights from the rest of the session:

A REDDIT NERD: Are you bringing out any more fragrances /perfumes? I have Truth or Dare but is there another called Naked as I cant seem to find it in any retailer's in the UK :( ??
ACTUAL MADONNA: dont get me started on that tired ass subject

A REDDIT NERD: Madonna, I heard you visited an amusement park in Helsinki, Finland while on MDNA tour there last year. How was it?
ACTUAL MADONNA: i got really sick to my stomach. but the rides werent long enough. i felt cheated.

A/R/N: If I twerk for you, would you twerk for me?
A/M: send photo

A/R/N: Hi Madonna! Would you consider doing a full-on rock album?
A/M: full-on no

A/R/N: Madonna is true that Rocco will release an album??
A/M: he wishes! Just need to get him thru the 8th grade right now. get him to do his math homework!

A/R/N: Hi Madonna!! Listen, I go through a rough breakup after a 3 year relationship with my bf...what should I do to ease the pain?? Which of your songs should I play repeatedly???
A/M: gang bang
A/M: the song gang bang from my last record

A/R/N: Hi, M! I hope you're doing well. What is the last dream you remember that you're willing to share?
A/M: Brad Pitt and I were living together and there was a small blonde child in the bed. Sorry Angelina, it was only a dream.

A/R/N: if you were a gay man, would you be a top or bottom
A/M: i am a gay man

From heatworld.com

Madonna wants to work with Daft Punk

Madonna has revealed that she could collaborate with Daft Punk in the future.
The pop superstar dropped the news as she took part in an Ask Madonna Almost Anything session on Reddit, saying she had already got in touch with the French duo - Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo.
'I would love to work with Daft Punk,' she wrote, adding: 'Just waiting for them to return my call.'
The 55-year-old, who previously worked with their collaborator Nile Rodgers when he produced her 1985 album Like A Virgin, also said she may start work shortly on her 13th album, hinting that it could be released in 2014. Her 12th album MDNA was out in 2012
'There might be... my creative juices are flowing...' she teased.
Madonna denied rumours that her son Rocco, whose father is her ex-husband Guy Ritchie, is planning to release an album.
She said: 'He wishes! Just need to get him thru the 8th grade right now. Get him to do his math homework!'
The mother-of-four also revealed that she had a dream about taking Angelina Jolie's place with fiance Brad Pitt.
'Brad Pitt and I were living together and there was a small blonde child in the bed. Sorry Angelina, it was only a dream. The fact that I had a dream about Brad Pitt... made me laugh,' she added.

From Press Association Via Yahoo! News

Events: Official NYC MDNA DVD Release Party

Fans in New York City can celebrate the release of the MDNA Tour DVD at a release party that takes place on Sunday 22 September. You can RSVP at www.facebook.com/events

Madonna's Instagram: Hatima tova

Madonna's latest Instagram post: 'Sealing Our Destiny!'

On Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year), a person is written into the book of life and on Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) the books are sealed. Wishing a person a Hatima Tova is wishing a person that he is sealed into the book of life for the coming year.

Madonna To Be On Reddit Sept 16th

Madonna will be on Reddit this coming Monday at 5pm EST for a special 'Ask Me Anything'. Stay tuned for more info! www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/

From Madonna.com

Madonna - Girl Gone Wild - The Edge

The Edge, a celebrity docu-series showcasing the world's biggest music artists and the dancers who live to work for them!

Madonna's Rep Denies Engagement Rumour

A spokesperson for Madonna has shut down a tabloid report suggesting the pop icon is engaged.
Editors at In Touch magazine claimed the Material Girl is ready to take her romance with 25-year-old Brahim Zaibat to the next level by getting married.
Madonna was even said to have introduced the back-up dancer as her 'fiance' during a visit to the Kabbalah Centre in New York last week, with a purported source insisting, 'She looked so happy and didn't try to keep it a secret. It was like she wanted everyone to know she was going to marry this man.'
However, a representative for the star has now set the record straight, telling GossipCop.com the engagement report is 'not true at all'.

From contactmusic.com

Madonna, Lady Gaga, Adele for 'G-A-Y The Album'

Madonna, Lady Gaga and Adele will all feature on new compilation G-A-Y The Album.
The collection will be released on October 7 through Sony Music to celebrate the famous club's 20th anniversary.
G-A-Y The Album will include remixes of popular hits that are exclusive and not available elsewhere digitally.
Madonna's 'Hung Up (SDP EXTENDED MIX)' will open disc one, which also features songs by Adele, Cheryl Cole, Justin Timberlake and Nicki Minaj.
The Dirty Version of Icona Pop's recent global smash 'I Love It' heads up disc two, with further remixed versions of hits by Little Mix, Calvin Harris, JLS and Celine Dion.
Kylie Minogue, Cher, Spice Girls and M People are among the artists on disc three, which concludes with Dolly Parton's classic hit '9 To 5'.
Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Madonna, the Spice Girls and One Direction are just a handful of the artists who have performed at G-A-Y over the past 20 years.
'I can't believe that G-A-Y is 20 years old,' said founder Jeremy Joseph. 'It's been an incredible journey of highs and lows.'
'I never had a vision for G-A-Y, just to create something I enjoyed and hoped others would as well.'
'G-A-Y has always been about supporting artists at the beginning of their careers and supporting them as they grow, and in return as they get bigger, they continue to perform at G-A-Y.'

To read the full tracklisting of the three-disc album visit www.digitalspy.co.uk/music

Hong Kong Records MDNA Window Display

Hong Kong Records have also got a large dedicated window display for the MDNA Tour DVD/CD that was released this week. madonnalicious readers Matthew and Terry share these pictures from the Festival Walk store in Hong Kong.

Video: Nicki Minaj's 'I Don't Give A' from the MDNA Tour

Nicki Minaj teamed up with Madonna for the song 'I Don't Give A,' a track off of Madge's 2012 album, 'MDNA.' The collaboration was performed by Madonna on her MDNA tour, featuring a video of Minaj rapping verses. Now, Minaj has debuted an official video to her part in the song, dropping 'I Don't Give A' on Monday. She gives props to Madonna, rapping, 'There's only one queen, and that's Madonna.'

From The Huffington Post

Hong Kong Records MDNA Tour DVD Display

Hong Kong Records have once again put on a big display for another Madonna release. The MDNA Tour DVD/CD which is released today (tomorrow in the US) got this dedicated display unit and a great poster.

Thanks to Matthew

Events: #MDNALONDONPARTY

The MDNA London party and screening of 'THE MDNA CONCERT FILM'. The first 20 guests through the door will receive an exclusive MERT & MARCUS MDNA giant poster.

TICKETS available only from ticketweb.co.uk £5 (+bkg fee) and Retro Bar (No bkg fee). All ticket holders receive an exclusive MDNA event gift on the night. Promo prizes while stocks last.

#MDNALONDONPARTY - 15th September 2013 - Doors 6pm
Retro Bar
2 George Court
London WC2N 6HH

Exhibition: Urban & Iconic - The World of Street Art

Street artist Pegasus is featured in an and exhibition running until Tuesday 10 September in Hoxton. He has created a new Madonna piece that is featured and shares a sneak part of part of it exclusively with madonnalicious readers.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/events/166451820211328/ or click on the flyer below to enlarge.

Merchandise: Exclusive MDNA Tour DVD/Tshirt Bundles

The Official Online Madonna store has just released an exclusive MDNA Tour DVD and specially designed tshirt bundle. To purchase the bundle click on the image below or visit the Madonna Online Store.

Madonna On Syria: U.S. Should 'Stay Out'

Madonna is the latest person to join the chorus of voices speaking out on the ongoing situation in Syria. The pop diva took to Facebook on Thursday to express her position on the possibility of the United States' intervention in the Asian nation.
The 'MDNA' singer has long been an ardent supporter of President Barack Obama, who is currently pushing for military intervention in the wake of Syria's use of chemical weapons. But Madonna has also been vehemently anti-war, having once compared President George W. Bush's tactics to those of Saddam Hussein.

From The Huffington Post

MDNA Tour 'Vogue' Video Preview

Ahead of the release of the MDNA tour DVD next week (although some lucky countries have already got the DVD today!) a clip of the 'Vogue' performance has been published online.

Third #secretproject trailer released #ARTFORFREEDOM

A third trailer has been released for Madonna and Steven Klein's the #secretproject - with a release date of Tuesday 24 September and a dedicated website at artforfreedom.com/

Events: #MDNALONDONPARTY Exclusive Poster Giveaway

Madonna Celebrate have just received from Madonna's label - twenty exclusive MERT & MARCUS MDNA posters (size VERY large 84 x 116cm!!) The first 20 through the doors will receive one poster each. This offer is only for ticket holders only.

Tickets are now available only from ticketweb.co.uk All ticket holders receive an exclusive MDNA event gift on the night.

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Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/241521669305718/

Sunday 15th September 2013 6pm
Retro Bar
2 George Court
London WC2N 6HH

Madonna's Instagram: The Revolution Of Love is in our Hands!

Madonna posted this picture and message on her Instagram account today:

Peace in Syria! Peace in Egypt! Peace in Russia! Democracy and freedom for all! The Revolution Of Love is in our Hands!

Madonna can never stop dancing

Madonna should not stop dancing because it is integral to her stage act, says breakdancer Lilou.
The Algerian b-boy joined the 55-year-old pop superstar on her 2012 'MDNA Tour' as a dancer and choreographer.
Although the 'Material Girl' singer attracted some criticism for her raunchy dancing during her last run of shows, Lilou wants her to stay edgy when it comes to dance because she is famous for it
He said: 'Madonna shouldn't stop dancing because it is a part of her act.'
Even though he is an expert at breakdancing and a two-time winner of the Red Bull BC One All Star competition and a two-time World Final Champion, Lilou insists he learnt a lot from working with Madonna.
He exclusively told BANG Showbiz: 'When I was doing some stuff with her, like a duo, we needed to be specific and careful. She helped me with that. We needed to not hurt her because she was the main act of the show, so when we did some stuff with her we had to be very clear.''
The 29-year-old dancer's first performance with Madonna was when she played the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show in February 2012 and he admits he felt the pressure of dancing in front of such a large crowd and millions of TV viewers.
He explained: 'I was a little bit stressed at the Super Bowl because it was the first time I performed with Madonna. Our part was quite risky because we had to carry Madonna and we were dancing on benches, so there was a lot of risk. You couldn't mess up.'
Lilou will be competing at the Red Bull BC One World Finals - the world's leading one-on-one B-Boy World Championship - in Seoul, Korea, on November 30
The organisers are commemorating their 10-year anniversary this year and they are inviting back all of the eight previous winners to compete against each other. Lilou is the only person to have won twice and he cannot wait to test his skills again.
He said: 'I'm very excited about it because it will be a good competition this year with good dancers and all of the champions here, so it will be intense.'
The Red Bull BC One competition will be live-streamed on Redbullbcone.com

From contactmusic.com