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November 11, 2009
Last week Madonna pledged $100,000 to match every contribution made to Raising Malawi. Support poured in from around the globe at an astonishing rate. This support will ensure Malawians have opportunities to improve their lives.
This is an incredible start, but there is still so much more that needs to be done in Malawi.
Madonna has pledged another $150,000 to match your contributions dollar for dollar. Working together we can raise $300,000 to ensure the children of Malawi have:
- Nutritious food
- Proper clothing
- Secure shelter
- Formal education
- Targeted medical care
- Emotional care and psychosocial support
Your contribution can help Raising Malawi meet these needs; and every dollar matters.
Join Madonna!
This is an incredible start, but there is still so much more that needs to be done in Malawi.
Madonna has pledged another $150,000 to match your contributions dollar for dollar. Working together we can raise $300,000 to ensure the children of Malawi have:
- Nutritious food
- Proper clothing
- Secure shelter
- Formal education
- Targeted medical care
- Emotional care and psychosocial support
Your contribution can help Raising Malawi meet these needs; and every dollar matters.
Join Madonna!
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November 06, 2009
Madonna's Sticky & Sweet tour was the big winner at the sixth annual Billboard Touring Awards, taking home honors for Top Tour and Top Draw, which acknowledge the highest-grossing and highest-attended tours of the year, respectively.
The Billboard Touring Awards are based on worldwide data reported to Billboard Boxscore for the period Oct. 1, 2008, through Sept. 30, 2009. Other winners include Kenny Chesney's Sun City Carnival tour for Chesney's sixth straight Top Package award; Ill Divo for the Breakthrough award, U2 for the Top Boxscore award for the band's shows at Croke Park in Dublin last July, and Dane Cook for the Top Comedy Tour award.
Source: Billboard.com
The Billboard Touring Awards are based on worldwide data reported to Billboard Boxscore for the period Oct. 1, 2008, through Sept. 30, 2009. Other winners include Kenny Chesney's Sun City Carnival tour for Chesney's sixth straight Top Package award; Ill Divo for the Breakthrough award, U2 for the Top Boxscore award for the band's shows at Croke Park in Dublin last July, and Dane Cook for the Top Comedy Tour award.
Source: Billboard.com
October 28, 2009
Madonna arrived in Malawi with her family last week-end and attended a very special event the next day.
A ceremony was held in the town of Chinkhota on Monday to mark the start of construction of her foundation’s school for girls, which will be called the Raising Malawi Academy for Girls. The school will open its doors in 2011 and will educate 500 students.
"In all my travels, investigations and conversations the most recurring thing is how amazing Malawian women are, both young and old, how industrious they are and how much they deserve to be educated," Madonna said.
During the ceremony, Madonna planted a tree at the planned site of the school, marking the begining of a project very close to her heart: "If this school is a success - with God-willing it will be - we will replicate it not only in Malawi but in other parts of the world as well".
Madonna met Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika on Tuesday and is to visit orphanages supported by the Raising Malawi foundation during her stay in the country.
For more info about Raising Malawi or to start getting involved, please visit www.raisingmalawi.org.
A ceremony was held in the town of Chinkhota on Monday to mark the start of construction of her foundation’s school for girls, which will be called the Raising Malawi Academy for Girls. The school will open its doors in 2011 and will educate 500 students.
"In all my travels, investigations and conversations the most recurring thing is how amazing Malawian women are, both young and old, how industrious they are and how much they deserve to be educated," Madonna said.
During the ceremony, Madonna planted a tree at the planned site of the school, marking the begining of a project very close to her heart: "If this school is a success - with God-willing it will be - we will replicate it not only in Malawi but in other parts of the world as well".
Madonna met Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika on Tuesday and is to visit orphanages supported by the Raising Malawi foundation during her stay in the country.
For more info about Raising Malawi or to start getting involved, please visit www.raisingmalawi.org.
October 25, 2009
My family and I are on our way to Malawi to attend the ground breaking ceremony for Raising Malawi Academy for Girls.
The ceremony will take place on Monday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m. on the future site of the Academy.Our vision for the school is to empower girls to become Malawi's future leaders. Our goal is to teach them to challenge themselves, serve their local communities and develop their country.
We created this vision in partnership with the local Malawian Ministry of Education, and other educational experts from Malawi, Sub-Sharan African and elsewhere around the world. We are developing and using innovative educational approaches, cutting-edge architectural design methods, and other modern technologies, which we hope, will become a replicable model for girls secondary school education.Research proves that young girls throughout the developing world are often left without opportunities to receive a comprehensive education and the benefits that education can provide.
It’s an honor for me to be able to help as many of these girls as I can achieve their dreams.I’m also incredibly proud of all the projects Raising Malawi is involved in and I look forward to visiting a number of them during my visit.
The ceremony will take place on Monday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m. on the future site of the Academy.Our vision for the school is to empower girls to become Malawi's future leaders. Our goal is to teach them to challenge themselves, serve their local communities and develop their country.
We created this vision in partnership with the local Malawian Ministry of Education, and other educational experts from Malawi, Sub-Sharan African and elsewhere around the world. We are developing and using innovative educational approaches, cutting-edge architectural design methods, and other modern technologies, which we hope, will become a replicable model for girls secondary school education.Research proves that young girls throughout the developing world are often left without opportunities to receive a comprehensive education and the benefits that education can provide.
It’s an honor for me to be able to help as many of these girls as I can achieve their dreams.I’m also incredibly proud of all the projects Raising Malawi is involved in and I look forward to visiting a number of them during my visit.
October 20, 2009
While the November issue of Rolling Stone is on stands, make sure to visit the magazine's website for an extended Q&A with Madonna!
October 17, 2009
NASHVILLE (Billboard) - Madonna, U2 and AC/DC are among the finalists for the 2009 Billboard Touring Awards, which are based on global box-office numbers reported to Billboard Boxscore from October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2009.
The awards will be presented at a November 5 reception in New York.
The finalists for the Top Tour and Top Draw awards, which acknowledge the top-grossing and top-ticket-selling tours, respectively, are the same three global treks: U2's 360 tour, Madonna's Sticky & Sweet tour, and AC/DC's Black Ice tour.
The awards will be presented at a November 5 reception in New York.
The finalists for the Top Tour and Top Draw awards, which acknowledge the top-grossing and top-ticket-selling tours, respectively, are the same three global treks: U2's 360 tour, Madonna's Sticky & Sweet tour, and AC/DC's Black Ice tour.
October 14, 2009
Madonna is to be the cover girl of Rolling Stone magazine’s November issue.
In addition to an amazing Herb Ritts photo taken back in 1986 and featured on the issue’s cover, the magazine is to include a 8 page article and interview called “Madonna Looks Back”.
A great read and fantastic addition to your Madonna collection, so make sure to get your copy of it!
In addition to an amazing Herb Ritts photo taken back in 1986 and featured on the issue’s cover, the magazine is to include a 8 page article and interview called “Madonna Looks Back”.
A great read and fantastic addition to your Madonna collection, so make sure to get your copy of it!
October 14, 2009
Madonna fans are the best! We we were all so amazed by your creativity while reviewing all of the entries submitted as part of our exclusive “My Own Celebration Cover” contest!
Picking just 10 of them was a very hard task, but we are happy to announce that a copy of the ‘Celebration’ promo CD is to be mailed to the following winners:
Andrea.B (Italy)
Augusto.B (Argentina)
Cagatay.Y (Turkey)
Brandon.E (USA)
Glenn.K (Netherlands)
Ana.L (Spain)
Joshua.B (Canada)
Glen.V (Belgium)
Paolo.O (Italy)
Marcelo.V (Argentina)
Also, please make sure to visit the MEDIA section of the site now to discover the winning entries!
Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all of you who entered the contest!
Picking just 10 of them was a very hard task, but we are happy to announce that a copy of the ‘Celebration’ promo CD is to be mailed to the following winners:
Andrea.B (Italy)
Augusto.B (Argentina)
Cagatay.Y (Turkey)
Brandon.E (USA)
Glenn.K (Netherlands)
Ana.L (Spain)
Joshua.B (Canada)
Glen.V (Belgium)
Paolo.O (Italy)
Marcelo.V (Argentina)
Also, please make sure to visit the MEDIA section of the site now to discover the winning entries!
Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all of you who entered the contest!
October 07, 2009
Madonna’s ‘Celebration’ has just been released as a 6 tracks CD maxi-single in the USA.
This release features a new and different artwork created by Mr Brainwash, which is based on a Wayne Maser photo from 1992.
The CD’s tracks-listing goes as follow:
1 - Oakenfold Remix
2 - Benny Benassi Remix
3 - Oakenfold Remix Dub
4 - Benny Benassi Remix Edit
5 - Benny Benassi Dub
6 - Johnny Vicious Club Remix
Just click here to order your copy from Amazon.
Also, please note that a vinyl edition of the single is to hit the stores on October 20. Make sure to pre-order it now!
This release features a new and different artwork created by Mr Brainwash, which is based on a Wayne Maser photo from 1992.
The CD’s tracks-listing goes as follow:
1 - Oakenfold Remix
2 - Benny Benassi Remix
3 - Oakenfold Remix Dub
4 - Benny Benassi Remix Edit
5 - Benny Benassi Dub
6 - Johnny Vicious Club Remix
Just click here to order your copy from Amazon.
Also, please note that a vinyl edition of the single is to hit the stores on October 20. Make sure to pre-order it now!
October 05, 2009
Madonna called in during Kidd Kraddick’s radio show today to discuss her brand new Greatest Hits album, her career and upcoming projects.
The full interview is now available for online streaming from the show’s website. Just click here!
The full interview is now available for online streaming from the show’s website. Just click here!
October 04, 2009
Madonna surprised the Saturday Night Live audience and showed up during the skit Deep House Dish last night, with Lady Gaga. Check it out here!
October 01, 2009
Madonna gave Ryan Seacrest’s radio show a call this morning to discuss her freshly released ‘Celebration’ Greatest Hits album.
If you’ve missed the interview, just visit KiisFM’s website by a clicking here!
If you’ve missed the interview, just visit KiisFM’s website by a clicking here!
October 01, 2009
If you were not behind your TV screen last night, then you’ve missed something.
A stunning Madonna attended David Letterman’s Late Show on CBS and the two of them had a great time laughing and having a pizza!
Below is a short clip of Madonna’s appearence on the show, just check it out:
A stunning Madonna attended David Letterman’s Late Show on CBS and the two of them had a great time laughing and having a pizza!
Below is a short clip of Madonna’s appearence on the show, just check it out:
September 29, 2009
The wait is now officially over as Madonna’s ‘Celebration’ Greatest Hits album hits the US stores today!
'Celebration' is available as a 18 Tracks CD and as a 36 tracks 2-CD set featuring 'Revolver'. A 2-DVD set including 47 Madonna videos is also available so make sure to get your copy now!
Madonna's Ultimate Greatest Hits Album has also been released as a Deluxe Edition on iTunes, and features all of the 36 songs + 2 exclusive bonus tracks, (including 'It's So Cool' and the Benny Benassi Remix of 'Celebration') as well as 30 videos! Just click here to download!
'Celebration' is available as a 18 Tracks CD and as a 36 tracks 2-CD set featuring 'Revolver'. A 2-DVD set including 47 Madonna videos is also available so make sure to get your copy now!
Madonna's Ultimate Greatest Hits Album has also been released as a Deluxe Edition on iTunes, and features all of the 36 songs + 2 exclusive bonus tracks, (including 'It's So Cool' and the Benny Benassi Remix of 'Celebration') as well as 30 videos! Just click here to download!
September 27, 2009
Madonna’s new compilation Celebration leaps straight to number one in the Official Album Chart and brings her level with Elvis Presley’s record of eleven UK number one albums, the Official Charts Company reveals today.
No other solo artist can match this achievement. Only The Beatles, with a total of fifteen, have had more number one albums in chart history.
This feat marks yet another record for Madonna, the most successful female solo artist of all time. She has also:
- Spent more weeks (29) at number one of the Official UK Album Chart than any other female solo artist.
- Had more UK number one singles (13) than any other female solo artist.
- Achieved the chart double (simultaneous number one album and single) more times (4) than any other female solo artist.
- Completed the highest grossing tour in history (her recent Sticky & Sweet tour) for a female artist.
Celebration brings together 36 tracks spanning Madonna’s entire career so far and includes a newly recorded song Revolver featuring Lil Wayne.
Celebration The Video Collection DVD with 47 tracks is released tomorrow, Monday 28th September 2009.
Madonna’s UK number one albums:
LIKE A VIRGIN (1984)
TRUE BLUE (1986)
LIKE A PRAYER (1989)
THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION (1990)
EVITA (OST) (1996)
RAY OF LIGHT (1998)
MUSIC (2000)
AMERICAN LIFE (2003)
CONFESSIONS ON A DANCE FLOOR (2005)
HARD CANDY (2008)
CELEBRATION (2009)
Chart Information: The Official Charts Company
No other solo artist can match this achievement. Only The Beatles, with a total of fifteen, have had more number one albums in chart history.
This feat marks yet another record for Madonna, the most successful female solo artist of all time. She has also:
- Spent more weeks (29) at number one of the Official UK Album Chart than any other female solo artist.
- Had more UK number one singles (13) than any other female solo artist.
- Achieved the chart double (simultaneous number one album and single) more times (4) than any other female solo artist.
- Completed the highest grossing tour in history (her recent Sticky & Sweet tour) for a female artist.
Celebration brings together 36 tracks spanning Madonna’s entire career so far and includes a newly recorded song Revolver featuring Lil Wayne.
Celebration The Video Collection DVD with 47 tracks is released tomorrow, Monday 28th September 2009.
Madonna’s UK number one albums:
LIKE A VIRGIN (1984)
TRUE BLUE (1986)
LIKE A PRAYER (1989)
THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION (1990)
EVITA (OST) (1996)
RAY OF LIGHT (1998)
MUSIC (2000)
AMERICAN LIFE (2003)
CONFESSIONS ON A DANCE FLOOR (2005)
HARD CANDY (2008)
CELEBRATION (2009)
Chart Information: The Official Charts Company
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