Madonna brought her “Celebration Tour” to a close with the biggest show of her career.
The pop icon held a free concert on Saturday, May 4th, at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, drawing upwards of 1.6 million attendees.
Madonna’s performance spanned 26 songs and included guest appearances from Brazilian pop stars Anitta (who joined for “Vogue”) and Pabllo Vittar (who took part in the tour debut of “Music”). Check out the full setlist and watch performance footage below.
Previously, Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach massive concerts from The Rolling Stones, who played to a crowd of 1.5 million in 2006, and Rod Stewart, who broke the world record for most-attended concert of all time with an audience of 4.2 million people in 1994.
Beyond being a big night in live music history, Madonna’s performance also closed out her “Celebration Tour,” which saw her honor her long, multi-faceted career with “reverence and joy,...
The pop icon held a free concert on Saturday, May 4th, at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, drawing upwards of 1.6 million attendees.
Madonna’s performance spanned 26 songs and included guest appearances from Brazilian pop stars Anitta (who joined for “Vogue”) and Pabllo Vittar (who took part in the tour debut of “Music”). Check out the full setlist and watch performance footage below.
Previously, Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach massive concerts from The Rolling Stones, who played to a crowd of 1.5 million in 2006, and Rod Stewart, who broke the world record for most-attended concert of all time with an audience of 4.2 million people in 1994.
Beyond being a big night in live music history, Madonna’s performance also closed out her “Celebration Tour,” which saw her honor her long, multi-faceted career with “reverence and joy,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Madonna and Sean Penn were one of the biggest celebrity couples of the 1980s, but it didn’t work out for them. Despite their high profile, it seems like the reasons for their divorce are not widely discussed. Interestingly, Madonna wrote a song about a “destructive relationship” that seemed to resonate with Penn.
Madonna and Sean Penn met on the set of a famous music video
According to People, the Queen of Pop met Penn on the set of one of her defining music videos: “Material Girl.” Six months later, the two married on Madonna’s 27th birthday. Penn was 25 at the time.
At first, Madonna said their relationship was great because they shared the same temperament. Like many famous couples, they decided to play a couple onscreen. Together, they starred in the romantic comedy Shanghai Surprise, which became a notorious critical and commercial bomb.
Madonna was close to David Wolinski,...
Madonna and Sean Penn met on the set of a famous music video
According to People, the Queen of Pop met Penn on the set of one of her defining music videos: “Material Girl.” Six months later, the two married on Madonna’s 27th birthday. Penn was 25 at the time.
At first, Madonna said their relationship was great because they shared the same temperament. Like many famous couples, they decided to play a couple onscreen. Together, they starred in the romantic comedy Shanghai Surprise, which became a notorious critical and commercial bomb.
Madonna was close to David Wolinski,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Several Lady Gaga songs have received comparisons to Madonna hits. Things went a step further when one of Gaga’s producers admitted a Mother Monster track sounded like Madonna’s “Papa Don’t Preach,” saying that this was an accident. Regardless, the producer was still impressed with Gaga’s songwriting.
Lady Gaga’s producer said ‘Perfect Illusion’ sounds like Madonna’s ‘Papa Don’t Preach’
Mark Ronson is a producer most known for working on the song “Uptown Funk!” with Bruno Mars. During a 2016 interview with Rolling Stone, he recalled seeing Gaga live and wanting to work with her. “I was like, ‘Ok, I think I can see how this could work,” he said. “We’re into the same s***.'”
Together, the two artists created the hit song “Perfect Illusion.” Fans noticed some melodic similarities between “Perfect Illusion” and Madonna’s “Papa Don’t Preach.” The tunes have “Obviously, that was some kind of accident,...
Lady Gaga’s producer said ‘Perfect Illusion’ sounds like Madonna’s ‘Papa Don’t Preach’
Mark Ronson is a producer most known for working on the song “Uptown Funk!” with Bruno Mars. During a 2016 interview with Rolling Stone, he recalled seeing Gaga live and wanting to work with her. “I was like, ‘Ok, I think I can see how this could work,” he said. “We’re into the same s***.'”
Together, the two artists created the hit song “Perfect Illusion.” Fans noticed some melodic similarities between “Perfect Illusion” and Madonna’s “Papa Don’t Preach.” The tunes have “Obviously, that was some kind of accident,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Inspiration for great music can come from the unlikeliest of places. Madonna’s “Open Your Heart” was inspired by a vegetarian restaurant and a server who worked there. One of the song’s co-writers said the track’s prominence was literally a dream come true.
Madonna’s ‘Open Your Heart’ was originally named after a restaurant
“Open Your Heart” was co-written by Madonna, Peter Rafelson, and Gardner Cole. During a 2005 interview with Madonna Tribe, Cole discussed the origin of the song. “The song was started with my good friend Peter Rafelson, we worked on the song for over a year,” he said. “The original title was ‘Follow Your Heart,’ which is the name of a vegetarian restaurant in Los Angeles. I was in love with a waitress there named Lisa, and she was the original inspiration for the lyrics.”
Cole recalled the Queen of Pop’s contribution to the song.
Madonna’s ‘Open Your Heart’ was originally named after a restaurant
“Open Your Heart” was co-written by Madonna, Peter Rafelson, and Gardner Cole. During a 2005 interview with Madonna Tribe, Cole discussed the origin of the song. “The song was started with my good friend Peter Rafelson, we worked on the song for over a year,” he said. “The original title was ‘Follow Your Heart,’ which is the name of a vegetarian restaurant in Los Angeles. I was in love with a waitress there named Lisa, and she was the original inspiration for the lyrics.”
Cole recalled the Queen of Pop’s contribution to the song.
- 12/28/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s been over a month since Madonna began her Celebration Tour in Europe and fans in North America won’t have to wait much longer.
On December 13, Madonna will be back in her home country to perform at the Barclays Center in New York. She’ll then continue to perform for the United States, making a few stops in Canada in between her U.S. tours before making her way to Mexico in mid-April.
The journey to her world tour has been long as Madonna had to reschedule her whole tour when she was hospitalized in June for a bacterial infection.
North America World Tour Dates:
12-13 Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center
12-14 Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center
12-16 Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center
12-18 Washinton, D.C. — Capital One Arena
12-19 Washinton, D.C. — Capital One Arena
01-08 Boston, Ma — Td Garden
01-09 Boston, Ma — Td Garden
01-11 Toronto, Canada – Scotiabank Arena
01-12 Toronto,...
On December 13, Madonna will be back in her home country to perform at the Barclays Center in New York. She’ll then continue to perform for the United States, making a few stops in Canada in between her U.S. tours before making her way to Mexico in mid-April.
The journey to her world tour has been long as Madonna had to reschedule her whole tour when she was hospitalized in June for a bacterial infection.
North America World Tour Dates:
12-13 Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center
12-14 Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center
12-16 Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center
12-18 Washinton, D.C. — Capital One Arena
12-19 Washinton, D.C. — Capital One Arena
01-08 Boston, Ma — Td Garden
01-09 Boston, Ma — Td Garden
01-11 Toronto, Canada – Scotiabank Arena
01-12 Toronto,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
Madonna kicked off “The Celebration Tour” with the first of four performances at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night.
A true retrospective performance, the career-spanning setlist touched on all eras of Madonna’s career and featured numerous songs that hadn’t been performed in decades. The show opened with only the second performance ever of “N0thing Really Matters” from Ray of Light. A few songs later, she dusted off “Live to Tell” from True Blue for the first time since 2006.
Songs like “Justify My Love,” “Bad Girl,” and “Rain” were performed for the first time sine 1993, while “Bedtime Story” was dusted off for the first time since 1995. Other noteworthy performances included “Like A Prayer,” in which she was accompanied by topless dancers, an acoustic cover of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive,” and “Like a Virgin,” which was interpolated elements of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.”
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A true retrospective performance, the career-spanning setlist touched on all eras of Madonna’s career and featured numerous songs that hadn’t been performed in decades. The show opened with only the second performance ever of “N0thing Really Matters” from Ray of Light. A few songs later, she dusted off “Live to Tell” from True Blue for the first time since 2006.
Songs like “Justify My Love,” “Bad Girl,” and “Rain” were performed for the first time sine 1993, while “Bedtime Story” was dusted off for the first time since 1995. Other noteworthy performances included “Like A Prayer,” in which she was accompanied by topless dancers, an acoustic cover of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive,” and “Like a Virgin,” which was interpolated elements of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.”
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- 10/15/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
There’s a moment late on in the first night of Madonna‘s Celebration Tour when the Queen of Pop, acoustic guitar in hand, leads The O2 Arena in a solo rendition of Gloria Gaynor’s seminal disco hit ‘I Will Survive.’
It would be a fitting choice for any 65-year-old pop star who can still play a staggering six nights at an arena that fits 20,000 people, but for Madonna, the song seems even more appropriate. This tour, a career-spanning look back at 40 years at the top, was originally set...
It would be a fitting choice for any 65-year-old pop star who can still play a staggering six nights at an arena that fits 20,000 people, but for Madonna, the song seems even more appropriate. This tour, a career-spanning look back at 40 years at the top, was originally set...
- 10/15/2023
- by Nick Reilly
- Rollingstone.com
Madonna has officially kickstarted her Celebration Tour, and it was well worth the wait!
The 65-year-old Queen of Pop took the stage on Saturday night (October 14) at The O2 Arena in London, England for the first date of her long-awaited tour. The start date is several months later than expected after Madonna was hospitalized earlier this year for a serious bacterial infection.
With a discography that spans 40 years, there were so many songs that fans were hoping to hear from the superstar as she travels the country.
Now that opening night has come and gone, we can reveal that she delivered an evening full of beloved hits and two surprise covers!
Head inside to check out the setlist from opening night of Madonna’s Celebration Tour…
@justjared @madonna kicks off the #CelebrationTour ♬ original sound – Just Jared
Madonna‘s setlist for opening night included 28 songs, some of which had not been performed onstage in decades.
The 65-year-old Queen of Pop took the stage on Saturday night (October 14) at The O2 Arena in London, England for the first date of her long-awaited tour. The start date is several months later than expected after Madonna was hospitalized earlier this year for a serious bacterial infection.
With a discography that spans 40 years, there were so many songs that fans were hoping to hear from the superstar as she travels the country.
Now that opening night has come and gone, we can reveal that she delivered an evening full of beloved hits and two surprise covers!
Head inside to check out the setlist from opening night of Madonna’s Celebration Tour…
@justjared @madonna kicks off the #CelebrationTour ♬ original sound – Just Jared
Madonna‘s setlist for opening night included 28 songs, some of which had not been performed onstage in decades.
- 10/15/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Pop queen Madonna had once allegedly stuck her tongue inside Hollywood actor Al Pacino’s ear when they first met back in the 1970’s according to her former roommate Whitley Hill. The ‘Material Girl’ hitmaker detailed the incident in her biography ‘Madonna: A Rebel Life’, which hit the bookshelves on October 12. In the book, Hill shared that her dad, Ed Setrakian, had introduced the ‘Godfather’ star to Madonna at dinner in New York City sometime between 1978 and 1979.
After Setrakian drove everyone home, Pacino allegedly said: “That friend of your daughter’s stuck her tongue in my ear. When we were driving home, she leaned over and stuck her tongue in my ear!”
According to Whitley, the actor also told her father Ed that Madonna called “attention to her mouth.” At that time, the ‘Papa Don’t Preach’ singer allegedly chewed gum in a “slow, deliberate manner,” in front of the actor,...
After Setrakian drove everyone home, Pacino allegedly said: “That friend of your daughter’s stuck her tongue in my ear. When we were driving home, she leaned over and stuck her tongue in my ear!”
According to Whitley, the actor also told her father Ed that Madonna called “attention to her mouth.” At that time, the ‘Papa Don’t Preach’ singer allegedly chewed gum in a “slow, deliberate manner,” in front of the actor,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Pop queen Madonna had once allegedly stuck her tongue inside Hollywood actor Al Pacino’s ear when they first met back in the 1970’s according to her former roommate Whitley Hill. The ‘Material Girl’ hitmaker detailed the incident in her biography ‘Madonna: A Rebel Life’, which hit the bookshelves on October 12. In the book, Hill shared that her dad, Ed Setrakian, had introduced the ‘Godfather’ star to Madonna at dinner in New York City sometime between 1978 and 1979.
After Setrakian drove everyone home, Pacino allegedly said: “That friend of your daughter’s stuck her tongue in my ear. When we were driving home, she leaned over and stuck her tongue in my ear!”
According to Whitley, the actor also told her father Ed that Madonna called “attention to her mouth.” At that time, the ‘Papa Don’t Preach’ singer allegedly chewed gum in a “slow, deliberate manner,” in front of the actor,...
After Setrakian drove everyone home, Pacino allegedly said: “That friend of your daughter’s stuck her tongue in my ear. When we were driving home, she leaned over and stuck her tongue in my ear!”
According to Whitley, the actor also told her father Ed that Madonna called “attention to her mouth.” At that time, the ‘Papa Don’t Preach’ singer allegedly chewed gum in a “slow, deliberate manner,” in front of the actor,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The MTV Video Music Awards have been celebrated for 40 years, acting as a time capsule for pop culture in the modern era. From Michael Jackson and Madonna to Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, music’s biggest stars have been celebrated for the year’s most visually captivating achievements since 1984. Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson and contributing editor Charles Bright recently sat down for a retrospective on the award show’s most memorable performances, biggest winners, egregious snubs and shocking moments. Watch as we dive into four decades of VMA history above and add your own favorite moments in the comments.
See Watch every MTV VMAs winner for Video of the Year
Did you know that The Cars won the very first Video of the Year prize for “You Might Think,” taking down Mj’s “Thriller” (!!), “Rockit” by Herbie Hancock, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper and “Every Breath You Take...
See Watch every MTV VMAs winner for Video of the Year
Did you know that The Cars won the very first Video of the Year prize for “You Might Think,” taking down Mj’s “Thriller” (!!), “Rockit” by Herbie Hancock, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper and “Every Breath You Take...
- 9/8/2023
- by Denton Davidson and Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
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A prominent Planned Parenthood activist said Madonna’s “Papa Don’t Preach” was “destructive.” He said Madonna had as much influence on teens as The Beatles once did. “Papa Don’t Preach” became a massive hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
Madonna‘s “Papa Don’t Preach” sparked a lot of controversies. For example, Planned Parenthood condemned the track for setting teenagers on “a path to permanent poverty.” Subsequently, “Weird Al” Yankovic put his comedic spin on the song.
Planned Parenthood said Madonna’s ‘Papa Don’t Preach’ negatively influenced teens
“Papa Don’t Preach” is a song about teen pregnancy. Alfred Moran was the executive director of Planned Parenthood of New York City. During a 1986 interview with The New York Times, Moran condemned the song.
“The message is that getting pregnant is cool and having the baby is the right thing and a good thing and don’t listen to your parents,...
A prominent Planned Parenthood activist said Madonna’s “Papa Don’t Preach” was “destructive.” He said Madonna had as much influence on teens as The Beatles once did. “Papa Don’t Preach” became a massive hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
Madonna‘s “Papa Don’t Preach” sparked a lot of controversies. For example, Planned Parenthood condemned the track for setting teenagers on “a path to permanent poverty.” Subsequently, “Weird Al” Yankovic put his comedic spin on the song.
Planned Parenthood said Madonna’s ‘Papa Don’t Preach’ negatively influenced teens
“Papa Don’t Preach” is a song about teen pregnancy. Alfred Moran was the executive director of Planned Parenthood of New York City. During a 1986 interview with The New York Times, Moran condemned the song.
“The message is that getting pregnant is cool and having the baby is the right thing and a good thing and don’t listen to your parents,...
- 7/27/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
Some Madonna songs have an important message. The Queen of Pop revealed that she didn’t like the song at first. She decided it had a meaningful story at its center.
One of Madonna‘s songs is about a father-daughter relationship. Madonna herself expected the track to get misinterpreted. Despite this, a famous activist praised the song.
1 of Madonna’s songs was ‘a celebration of life’ that was designed to ruffle feathers
During a 1986 interview with The New York Times, Madonna discussed her attitude as an artist. “I like challenge and controversy — I like to tick people off,” she said.
The Queen of Pop then mentioned one of the most controversial songs of her career. “‘Papa Don’t Preach’ is a message song that everyone is going to take the wrong way,” Madonna said. “Immediately, they’re going to say I am advising every young girl to go out and get pregnant.
Some Madonna songs have an important message. The Queen of Pop revealed that she didn’t like the song at first. She decided it had a meaningful story at its center.
One of Madonna‘s songs is about a father-daughter relationship. Madonna herself expected the track to get misinterpreted. Despite this, a famous activist praised the song.
1 of Madonna’s songs was ‘a celebration of life’ that was designed to ruffle feathers
During a 1986 interview with The New York Times, Madonna discussed her attitude as an artist. “I like challenge and controversy — I like to tick people off,” she said.
The Queen of Pop then mentioned one of the most controversial songs of her career. “‘Papa Don’t Preach’ is a message song that everyone is going to take the wrong way,” Madonna said. “Immediately, they’re going to say I am advising every young girl to go out and get pregnant.
- 7/25/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Firefly Lane is a series created by Maggie Friedman starring Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke.
Well, all good things must come to an end, so, unfortunately, here we have the last episodes of the second season of this sentimental series, which mixes friendship, life and… what is left when it is over.
Firefly Lane (2022)
Perhaps too much telefilm, perhaps too sentimental, but, undoubtedly, Firefly Lane has managed to win a place among the sappiest and straight-to-the-heart film lovers.
As a critic once said, despite everything, we will miss them.
Do you know that even a broken clock strikes twice a day? This gentleman was absolutely right.
We will miss them.
Enjoy the ending.
Tears are guaranteed.
Season 2 (FInal) Trailer List of Chapters Season 2
Wish You Were Here
Trying times bring Kate and Tully together as they contend with an overbearing grandma, a pesky new intern and an ex-husband in distress.
Well, all good things must come to an end, so, unfortunately, here we have the last episodes of the second season of this sentimental series, which mixes friendship, life and… what is left when it is over.
Firefly Lane (2022)
Perhaps too much telefilm, perhaps too sentimental, but, undoubtedly, Firefly Lane has managed to win a place among the sappiest and straight-to-the-heart film lovers.
As a critic once said, despite everything, we will miss them.
Do you know that even a broken clock strikes twice a day? This gentleman was absolutely right.
We will miss them.
Enjoy the ending.
Tears are guaranteed.
Season 2 (FInal) Trailer List of Chapters Season 2
Wish You Were Here
Trying times bring Kate and Tully together as they contend with an overbearing grandma, a pesky new intern and an ex-husband in distress.
- 4/27/2023
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid - TV
A whopping 12 Madonna songs reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Some of those Madonna songs are all-time classics. On the other hand, one is a lifeless track inspired by William Shakespeare.
Madonna | Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images 12. ‘Who’s That Girl’
The theme song for Madonna’s flop comedy Who’s That Girl somehow managed to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Why the American public bit on “Who’s That Girl” is anyone’s guess. This is one of the biggest Madonna songs that doesn’t get airplay anymore.
11. ‘This Used to Be My Playground’
Even an artist as interesting as the Queen of Pop made boring easy listening music sometimes. The strange premise of “This Used to Be My Playground” is ruined by a lack of musical momentum.
10. ‘Take a Bow’
“Take a Bow” has a reputation for being one of the great Madonna songs. Other than the cliche riff...
Madonna | Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images 12. ‘Who’s That Girl’
The theme song for Madonna’s flop comedy Who’s That Girl somehow managed to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Why the American public bit on “Who’s That Girl” is anyone’s guess. This is one of the biggest Madonna songs that doesn’t get airplay anymore.
11. ‘This Used to Be My Playground’
Even an artist as interesting as the Queen of Pop made boring easy listening music sometimes. The strange premise of “This Used to Be My Playground” is ruined by a lack of musical momentum.
10. ‘Take a Bow’
“Take a Bow” has a reputation for being one of the great Madonna songs. Other than the cliche riff...
- 3/23/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Madonna fans are defending the singer from “nasty” reactions to “close-ups” of her face at the Grammys.
The “Papa Don’t Preach” singer was invited to the ceremony on Sunday (5 February) to introduce a performance by Sam Smith and Kim Petras.
Following her appearance, many on social media commented on her look, saying the singer’s face was “covered in plastic surgery”.
The vitriol against her was so strong that Madonna herself responded in a post, stating: “Instead of focusing on what I said in my speech, which was about giving thanks for the fearlessness of artists like Sam and Kim, many people chose to only talk about close-up photos of me taken with a long lens camera by a press photographer that would distort anyone’s face.”
During the ceremony, German pop singer Petras became the first transgender woman to win Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
On Instagram, Madonna accused...
The “Papa Don’t Preach” singer was invited to the ceremony on Sunday (5 February) to introduce a performance by Sam Smith and Kim Petras.
Following her appearance, many on social media commented on her look, saying the singer’s face was “covered in plastic surgery”.
The vitriol against her was so strong that Madonna herself responded in a post, stating: “Instead of focusing on what I said in my speech, which was about giving thanks for the fearlessness of artists like Sam and Kim, many people chose to only talk about close-up photos of me taken with a long lens camera by a press photographer that would distort anyone’s face.”
During the ceremony, German pop singer Petras became the first transgender woman to win Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
On Instagram, Madonna accused...
- 2/8/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
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