Current Mood...............Madame ❌ has her work cut out for her. ............ #madamex #rehearsals #bam pic.twitter.com/PHk82JxmCm
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 28, 2019
As a result of the highly specialized production elements being delayed, Live Nation has confirmed that the first 3 concerts of Madonna’s Madame X Tour have been delayed and that the tour will now start on Tuesday, September 17th at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House.
The shows previously scheduled for September 12th and 14th at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House have been rescheduled to October 10th and 12th respectively.
Tickets for the September 12th performance will be honored at the October 10th event.
Tickets for the previously scheduled September 14th concert will be honored at the October 12th show.
Refunds for either date if required will available via the original ticket purchase link accessed either via desktop or mobile.
Unfortunately, due to scheduling limitations and venue availability, the show previously scheduled for September 15th is cancelled and refunds will be automatically issued to fans with tickets to this show.
Statement from Madonna:
'Madame ❌ Is a perfectionist and wants to give you the most unique, magical, and musical experience. She underestimated the amount of time it would take to bring this kind of intimate theatrical experience to you and wants it to be perfect!!! Thank you so much for your understanding.'
Fans requiring additional information may contact Ticketmaster as follows:
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These two new dates become the first shows on the European tour in 2020 and are followed by shows in Lisbon on January 16, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 23 before heading to London where Madame X plays 15 concerts at the prestigious Palladium followed by 12 Paris performances at the Grand Rex.
Tickets for the additional Madame X concerts January 12 and 14 at the Lisbon Coliseum will go on sale Saturday, August 31st at 10am at https://everythingisnew.pt. ICON is Madonna's official fan club and Lifetime Legacy members of ICON will be eligible for a special presale starting Wed. August 28th (10am) through Thursday, August 29th (5pm).
Tickets for these very special Madame X performances are available at €75.00 - €300.00 (plus applicable service fees). Fans may also access Ticket & Hotel packages which include great ticket locations, exclusive merchandise, hotel accommodations and more.
From Madonna.com
Madame ❌ is dreaming of a day off............... #rehearsals #madamex pic.twitter.com/p2TUV4zKg7
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 24, 2019
The chart, and all rankings dated Aug. 31, will refresh on Billboard.com on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
With 48 toppers on Dance Club Songs, which measures reports submitted by a national sample of club DJs and which launched as a national survey in the Billboard issue dated Aug. 28, 1976, Madonna outpaces runner-up Rihanna (33 No. 1s), while Beyoncé and Janet Jackson follow with 22 and 20, respectively.
'Rise' is the second leader from Madonna's album Madame X, following 'Medellín' with Maluma. The song led the June 29-dated Dance Club Songs chart, while Madame X launched as Madonna's ninth No. 1 on the Billboard 200 the same week.
'Rise' marks Madonna's eighth consecutive Dance Club Songs No. 1, her longest such streak. (Katy Perry holds the record with 18 straight No. 1s in 2009-17.) Twice before, Madonna managed seven straight No. 1s, first with 'Causing a Commotion,' from the Who's That Girl soundtrack (1987), through 'Justify My Love,' from her first greatest hits opus, The Immaculate Collection (1991), and then with Ray of Light's 'Nothing Really Matters' (1999) through Music's 'Impressive Instant' (2001). Madonna's current run began with 'Give Me All Your Luvin',' featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., from her 2012 set MDNA.
'Rise' was first remixed by Miami-based DJ Tracy Young, who has remixed a plethora of other Madonna tracks, including No. 1s 'Music,' 'Hung Up' and '4 Minutes' (featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland). Young's remix also propelled 'Rise' onto the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart (where it spent two weeks at No. 37 in July), marking Madonna's first visit since 'Living for Love' (No. 25, March 2015).
'Even after 20 plus years of creative collaboration, it is always an honor to work with Madonna,' Young tells Billboard. 'When I heard the original version of 'I Rise,' I immediately had the vision to create tempo for the inspirational song and connect the message of empowerment to the LGBTQ+ community, especially in celebration with the 50th anniversary of Pride. I asked Madonna if she'd let me remix it and she said yes, which was exciting. It always feels amazing when something I produce is well-received, and that will never be a feeling that gets old.'
From Billboard.com
The pop legend, 61, praised Cyrus, 26, telling her that she was a 'woman who has lived' and 'did not need' to apologise for any previous exploits.
In the Instagram post and series of tweets, Cyrus stated it was 'no secret' she partied, experimented with drugs and previously cheated on her ex boyfriends, but said she remained faithful to Hemsworth, 29, during their relationship.
Cyrus said: 'The truth is, once Liam & I reconciled, I meant it, & I was committed. There are NO secrets to uncover here.'
'You can say I am a twerking, pot smoking , foul mouthed hillbilly but I am not a liar.'
As noted by Instagram account Comments By Celebs, Madonna joined several other celebrities including Victoria’s Secret supermodels Taylor Hill, 23, and Lily Aldridge, 33, and actress Shailene Woodley, 27, in showing support for Cyrus, with Madonna writing: 'Thank God. You are human! A woman has lived. No need to [email protected]
Cyrus has previously stated how she looked up to Madonna as a child, and the pair performed a mash-up of Madonna’s Don’t Tell Me and Cyrus’ We Can’t Stop in 2014 at an MTV performance.
New Madame ❌ manifesto...........#sneakers #commedesgarcons #madamex #rehearsals pic.twitter.com/k25QFgWMLi
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 22, 2019
Gang-Gang celebrates Last night of. Madame ❌ Birthday Extravaganza! 👠♥️💃🏾💋🎂❌🍾 #madamex #birthday pic.twitter.com/1ocnMj2jBD
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 19, 2019
Madame ❌ is a 4 star general............... 🎖 🎖 🎖 🎖 #Birthday #madamex pic.twitter.com/HopJXXydS1
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 17, 2019
Madame ❌ had too much fun at her Birthday Party last night! 🔥🔥🔥🎂🍾🎉🍕💃🏾👠♥️❌ Thank you Everyone! 💋💋💋. #madamex #birthday pic.twitter.com/9IRnCzF75c
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 17, 2019
Best Birthday present ever................ when your children sing to you ♥️🎼♥️🎤 #davidbanda #mercyjames #Estere #Stella #eltonjohn #madamex #birthday pic.twitter.com/qLuV8etj0Z
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 18, 2019
Despite her numerous accolades and record-breaking music sales - she's the best-selling female recording artist of all time - the 'Queen of Pop' has had to face persistent sexism and ageism throughout the years.
But Madonna has redefined the widespread stereotypes often attributed to older women time and time again, challenging hackneyed notions that people have about older women by being open with their sexuality, dating younger men and continuing to succeed in her career.
When receiving her Woman of the Year award at Billboard Women in Music 2016, the 'Like a Virgin' singer spoke about the rules that she had learnt that she was expected to abide by as a female performer.
'Do not age, because to age is a sin,' she said. 'You will be criticised, you will be vilified, and you will definitely not be played on the radio.'
Earlier this year, Madonna told The Cut that she would never stop calling the supposed social norms that older women are frequently expected to adhere to into question.
'I mean, who made those rules? Who says? I’m going to keep fighting it,' she said.
'10 to 20 years from now, it’s going to be normal. People are going to shut up.'
To read the rest of the article by Sabrina Barr visit uk.style.yahoo.com/madonna
Madame ❌ is a birthday Girl.....................Grateful to the Universe for all that she has received ! 🎉🎂🍾🌈 🙏🏼. #madamex #birthday #rehearsals pic.twitter.com/7Xb19uKGfb
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 16, 2019
Check the schedule below for all of the Like a Prayer World Screening Dates.
The film is about real life challenges, that we all face. About how to find your light. How you can find inspiration in the darkest moments in your life. Its a real passion project that took the film maker 4 years to make, following the lives of 5 different people who share a love for Madonna. But when you see the film develop you realize its about, everyone. The stories really hit a core inside of viewers and left them inspired and hopeful. I hope you will join us!
Plus, after each screening, you can also get tickets to join us for a Madonnathon After party!
LIKE A PRAYER DOCUMENTARY WORLD TOUR SCREENINGS
NEW YORK: September 13 & October 8 2019
MEXICO: October 12 2019
CHICAGO: October 22 2019
LAS VEGAS: November 8 2019
SAN DIEGO: November 15 2019
LOS ANGELES: November 18 2019
BOSTON: December 3 2019
PHILADELPHIA: December 9 2019
MIAMI: December 16 2019
BUENOS AIRES: December 21 2019
RIO DE JANEIRO: December 28 2019
SAO PAULO: January 5 2020
LISBON: January 17 2020
MADRID: January 20 2020
BARCELONA: January 26 2020
LONDON: January 28 2020
BRUSSELS: February 8 2020
PARIS: February 24 2020
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Life is a Mystery................🙏🏼 #madamex #rehearsals pic.twitter.com/k6qhinhPGU
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 12, 2019
She will be heading to the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House on Sept. 18, where she will also be playing from Sept. 12 to Oct. 7. Additionally, she will take over the Met in Philadelphia on Dec. 7, where she will continue to play through Dec. 11.
Citi cardmembers will be able to purchase tickets on Tuesday (Aug. 13) at 10 a.m. EST.
Other major artists who have taken part in the Citi Sound Vault shows this year include Pink, Muse and Chris Stapleton, among others.
From Billboard.com
Madonna will be performing two #CitiSoundVault shows on 9/18 in NY and on 12/10 in Philly. Exclusive @Citibank tickets available TOMORROW at 10am ET for Citi cardmembers! https://t.co/kPZoNc8fiA pic.twitter.com/JtyHteY5In
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 12, 2019
Madame ❌ is easily distracted....................#rehearsals #lifeinthetrenches #madamex pic.twitter.com/TBI4s8mAwg
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 9, 2019
Madame ❌ is pensive................... #rehearsals #madamex pic.twitter.com/kB0Qn6vCa6
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 11, 2019
Madame ❌ is sleep deprived.................. #rehearsals #madamex pic.twitter.com/Kqr4ZBvQjF
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 7, 2019
Madame ❌ is a Cha Cha instructor.......................... 👠💃🏻 #rehearsals #madamex pic.twitter.com/7tBRD7rwNe
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 3, 2019
Class is in session....................Madame ❌ #rehearsals #madamex pic.twitter.com/1aQ7B4qQV5
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 3, 2019
In case you’re wondering what exactly those videos are, we will be breaking down all four videos, which reached pinnacles of success in their time.
The videos are:
80s: ‘La Isla Bonita’
A classic in South America and a timeless hit all over the world, ‘La Isla Bonita’ from Madonna’s album True Blue still sounds as good as it did in the 80s.
The instrumental for this song was originally offered up to the talents of Michael Jackson, but was rejected.
Madonna accepted the instrumental, then wrote the lyrics and the melody for the classic hit. It currently sits at 105 Million views on YouTube.
90s: ‘Vogue’
With ‘Vogue’ only just recently hitting 100 Million views, Madonna was able to break the records for female artists. The only person who has broken these records before is Michael Jackson, with five decades in a row under his belt.
‘Vogue’ is endlessly iconic, from the black and white video to the song itself, which paid homage to black LGBTQIA history, hearkening back to the ball scene and culture, which is still prominent today.
00s: ‘Hung Up’
Time goes by so slowly for those who wait. This video has actually almost hit 200 million views, and it isn’t a surprise, it’s a song that is dearly beloved by both young and old audiences.
With a fantastic sample from ‘Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)’, Madonna managed to create a dancefloor hit that is still enjoyed to this day.
10s: ‘Bitch I’m Madonna’
Often misheard as 'Bitch i’m a donut', this song has smashed 300 million views on YouTube. It definitely isn’t one of Madonna’s best songs, but if features production from Diplo and SOPHIE, which is pretty incredible.
It also has a pretty sweet feature from Nicki Minaj to boot, which always helps with racking up views.
Madame ❌. Is a writer.....:.::::..:.,:....... #rehearsals #madamex pic.twitter.com/GUD4FCoDgg
— Madonna (@Madonna) July 31, 2019
The number sold more than doubled year on year while the final quarter of 2018 recorded the highest UK sales since 2004.
More recent stars such as Billie Eilish and The 1975 also helped to boost cassette sales to 36,000 so far this year.
Although increasing rapidly, the number being snapped up by music fans is still small in comparison to downloads and streams.
The total accounts for only 0.2 per cent of the albums market, according to the British Phonographic Industry trade body. A desire for retro collectables by listeners appears to be driving the upward trend.
The 20 best-selling cassette artists feature those with a devoted fan base interested in tangible items such as vinyl and tapes rather than digital products.
Last year’s Kylie Minogue release Golden is among the decade’s highest cassette sellers while Madonna’s Madame X has registered 2019’s third biggest total so far despite only coming out in June.
The current top seller for 2019 is the debut album from Californian teenager Billie Eilish called When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? Released in a range of colours including ultraviolet green, it has sold 4,000 copies on tape since its release in March.
From DailyMail.com