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Madonna's new album is expected to be released late November this year. WE can confirm that the album will be an all dance record! Madonna also hopes to go on tour again by next summer.

Tickets for the LIVE 8 London concert in Hyde Park will be allocated via a text competition. The competition is only open to UK and Channel Islands' residents aged 16 or over.

For the chance to win a pair of tickets to the London event send us your answer to this simple question:

What city is the forthcoming G8 summit being held near this July?

A) Berlin B) Moscow C) Edinburgh

Text A, B or C to 84599*

You can enter as many times as you like for a better chance of winning.

Each entry costs 1.50* plus your operator's standard text charge.
The text competition will close at midnight on the 12th June. Winners will be chosen at random by computer and notified by text message after the 13th June with details of how they can collect their tickets - either online or from collection points around the UK.
Due to the tight deadlines we are working to, you will need to be able to collect your tickets within ten days of notification of winning, otherwise you will forfeit them.

Participants can also enter the competition by sending their response A, B or C on a postcard with their full name and address to:

Live 8 Ticket Competition,
PO Box 4026,
Leamington Spa,
CV31 9AZ

Note this route of entry closes at 1pm on Friday 10th June.

Congratulations to Rodrigo Trinta, Patience Smith, Keith Kolapakka & Nicholas Patrello!  You are the winners of the Borders Instore Contest! You are going to meet Madonna & receive a signed book at Borders! Check your email for all the details of the event!  Can't wait to see you in NYC!

Due to overwhelming number of entries and building excitement for the Borders Instore contest,  Madonna has agreed to extend the contest until 11AM EDT on June 3!    Contest winners will be notified and announced by 4PM EDT on June 3!  Good Luck Iconers!

Hi Friends,

Run, don't walk, to your nearest book store to get Madonna's latest children's book. Lotsa De Casha, the fifth book in the series by Madonna, is due in stores on Tuesday June 7, 2005. It features another fantastically imaginative fable that you have come to expect from Madonna's stories for children, even grown up ones! You can pre - order the book today by going to Amazon.com .

Complimenting Madonna's unique writing style are the beautiful illustrations by Rui Paes. The images that Rui Paes pens helps weave the story of Lotsa and set a new standard in children's book artwork..

ICON, Madonna's official Fan Club, has a very special event planned for it's Fan Club members surrounding the Lotsa De Casha launch.

ICON editor Johann has reserved spaces at the Borders Book Signing on June 7th for 4 lucky fan club members. You will get the chance to meet Madonna and get a signed copy of Lotsa De Casha. You don't have to wait on line all night, all you have to do is enter the contest for a chance to meet our ICON. For more information about the ICON Book Signing contest, click here!

There will be more special treats for ICON members during the Lotsa De Casha press week. Make sure to keep logged into your computer and to the ICON site! So, don't miss out on all of the fun! Join ICON & order a copy of Lotsa De Casha today!

Lastly, we have a very important announcement to make: Last week Madonna reached out to ICONers by requesting a fan club member attend her UNICEF event on June 8 and write a story for ICON magazine. Well, the lady has reviewed all of the articles submitted and we are happy to announce that the winner is Kelly Smith! Congratulations and we will see you in New York!

After reviewing all valid entries to the Fan Club Reporter Contest,
Madonna has chosen a winner . . . .Congratulations to Kelly Smith of Virginia! You have been chosen to represent ICON magazine at the Bergdorf's/UNICEF event. This is a very special honor and you should be very proud of your efforts! Can't wait to see you in New York.  Thanks to all ICONers who participated!

Sir Bob Geldof confirmed in a press conference yesterday the details and confirmed the artists featuring in Live 8 - a series of five live shows in London, Paris, Philadelphia, Rome and Berlin on Saturday 02 July. The concerts have been organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure as part of a campaign to force the world's richest nations to relieve poverty in the third world.

For more info on the press conference:
http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/05/31/live8.geldof/index.html
The concerts - which will be free - are aimed at raising awareness of
poverty just before leaders of the Group of Eight industrialised nations
meet in Scotland.

LIVE 8 - WHO WILL PLAY
Some of the world's top acts will be playing at five Live 8 gigs on July
2. Here is a list of acts included in those performing at each gig:

London - Hyde Park:
*Madonna*
Coldplay
Mariah Carey
Dido
Keane
Elton John
Annie Lennox
Paul McCartney
Razorlight
Snoop Doggy Dog
Sting
U2
Joss Stone
Stereophonics
REM
Scissor Sisters
Muse
Robbie Williams

Philadelphia - Museum of Art:
Will Smith
Bon Jovi
The Dave Matthews Band
Stevie Wonder
Jay - Z
Puff Daddy
Il Divo

Berlin:
A - Ha
Crosby, Stills and Nash
Lauryn Hill
Brian Wilson

Paris - Tuilleries gardens:
Jamiroquai
Placebo
Youssou N'Dour

Rome - Circus Maximus:
Faith Hill
Tim McGraw
Duran Duran

Madonna appears in the top 10 of a survey commissioned by the UK based Carling to celebrate the Britain's live music scene and that lists the 10 best live solo artists of all time. The 2 different created lists, "Best Live Solo Artist Of All Time" and "Best Album Of All Time" go as follow:
 
BEST LIVE SOLO ARTIST OF ALL TIME
 
1. Robbie Williams
2. David Bowie
3. Morrisey
4. Elvis Presley
5. Elton John
6. Jimi Hendrix
7. Paul Weller
8. Madonna
9. Michael Jackson
10. Bob Dylan
 
BEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME
 
1. The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
2. Nirvana - Nevermind
3. Oasis - Definitely Maybe
4. Radioheads - The Bends
5. Coldplay - Parachutes
6. The Beatles - Revolver
7. U2 - Joshua Tree
8. Guns 'N' Roses - Appetite for destruction
9. Madonna - Like A Prayer
10. Stereophinics - Performance & Cocktails

If you haven't heard that Madonna is back in the studio recording, then you might be living under a rock!  Chatter & speculation about the new album has been non - stop.  What will be the theme of the album? Who does Madonna collaborate with?  When will the album be released?  Fans everywhere are dying to find out the truth.  At this time, Madonna.com can confirm that Madonna is busy in the studio collaborating with new producers that she has never worked with before.  Can't confirm any names yet, but stay tuned to Madonna.com for more insider information.

I was saddened to learn about Kylie Minogue's breast cancer diagnosis. I'm so grateful that they found it early.  (Yet another reminder for all women to have annual mammograms.)  Aside from being tremendously talented, Kylie's a fighter and I know this is a battle she will win.  Let's all  pray for her speedy recovery and send all of our best wishes her way.  With love and light to you Kylie...Madonna

To all Iconers:  Madonna truly enjoyed reading all of your beautiful and eloquent letters to her.  This was such a special treat for both her and all of the ICON staff to see the outpouring of love from the fan club.
Madonna.com is proud to announce the winner that Madonna chose is Jamie Frank.  Congratulations Jamie! Thank you to all ICON members who participated.  This was a very special contest.

Despite having a relatively quiet March, Madonna has been named as the most popular celebrity search on www.google.com - followed in second place by Paris Hilton and in third place Britney Spears. To check out the full list CLICK HERE

Congratulations to Albert Juarez for winning the Classic Madonna Contest #7!  Not only did Albert do a fantastic job  of correctly identifying all the answers, but the extra detail that he used  in his submission made him the clear winner of this contest!  Great  Job Albert! Look for your signed Vogue Vinyl Single in the post!   Icon members, stay tuned to Madonna.com for more Classic Madonna  Contests.

Iconers - we have a new contest for you this week!  Answer all of the questions correctly and you have the chance to win an original signed Vogue Vinyl Single!  This is a really special prize, ICONERS!  Time to put your Madonna knowledge to the test with one of the hardest contests yet!!!!
1) What is the name of the single behind this week's splash page?
2) What is the catalog number listed on the back cover of the cd maxi - single
released for this track in 1990 in the U.S?
3) Who directed the video to this single?
4) List all of the official commercial and promo mixes that have been created and released for this song.
Please email your answers to icontest@moov - u.com by Thursday March 24, 2005 6PM PST. You must include your name, address and your valid ICON member number.  Ready  . . . Set . . .Go . . .!!!!!!

Official Contest Rules
By entering or participating in the Icon Classic Madonna Collection Contest Part 7 (the "Contest") you agree to all of the following rules:

How to Enter: No purchase is necessary to enter the Contest. The Contest will be announced on the Madonna fan club web site. Members of the Madonna fan club may enter the Contest by clicking the online form or emailing their entries to icontest@moov - u.com.  Please include in the "subject" line of the email: "Classic Madonna Collection Contest Part 7" In the body of the email include your full name, address, and member ID #, along with the entry.  Any error or omission in the information in the entry will void the entry. All non - members may enter by mailing a 3" x 5" postcard containing the individual Contest name, which must be exact, your name, home address and telephone number or e - mail address and date of birth to  Classic Madonna Collection Contest Part 7 c/o Musictoday, P.O. Box 1873 Charlottesville, VA 22903. On the postcard please include your entry. Any error or omission in the information on the card will void the entry. There is a limit of one (1) entry per person.  If multiple entries are received from any person, only one entry can qualify to be chosen as a Winner. By participating, all entrants agree to abide by these Official Rules.

Eligibility: The Contest is open to members of the Madonna Fan Club, who are US residents and 16 years of age or older. Residents from other countries may not be eligible dependant upon the governing laws of their jurisdictional residence. This contest is void where prohibited by law. Proof of age may be required. Employees and affiliates of Madonna and Musictoday, Inc. members of such affiliates' immediate families or households are ineligible to participate in the Contest.  

Prize Deadlines: All entries for the Contest must be received by midnight Pacific Time March 24, 2005. One (1) winner will be chosen by Madonna and/or Musictoday staff members and notified by March 30, 2005.  The winner name will be posted on the Madonna fan club web site by March 30, 2005.

Winner Selection and Notification: The odds of winning are dependent upon the number of eligible entries received. The decisions of Madonna and Musictoday are final and binding in all matters relating to the Contest. Any attempted second entry shall be discarded and the entrant may be disqualified from the Contest at the discretion of Madonna and Musictoday. Entries are the property of Madonna and Musictoday and will not be returned. Winners will be notified by email. If a winner cannot be reached after a reasonable effort has been made, or if an entrant is found to be ineligible, an alternate winner may be selected. Winners will be selected from all eligible entries received. Winners may be required to sign and return a release and affidavit before claiming prize, at the discretion of Madonna and Musictoday.

Prizes: One selected winner of the "Classic Madonna Collection Contest Part 7" contest will win a merchandise package featuring one (1) signed original Vogue Vinyl Single Approximate retail value ("ARV"): 500.00. Prizes are not redeemable for cash or transferable.  If the winner is unable to accept the prize for any reason, the winner will forfeit the prize and an alternate winner will be selected.


General Conditions: The Contest is void where and to the extent prohibited by law and is subject to all applicable laws, including, without limitation, federal, state, and local laws and regulations. In the event of non - compliance by any winner with the official rules of the Contest, an alternate winner may be selected. Prizes are non - transferable. Return of any prize or prize notification as undeliverable will result in a disqualification of the winner and an alternate winner may be selected. All prizes will be awarded. Except where legally prohibited, acceptance of any prize constitutes permission for Madonna and Musictoday to use each winner's name, photograph, likeness, voice, address (city and state) and testimonials, in printed, broadcast or other media, whether now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity, in any manner it deems appropriate in connection with promoting this or any other Contest and/or promotion sponsored by it, without further compensation to the winner.

Releases: By participating, entrants agree that Madonna and Musictoday, and those involved in the development, production (including prize suppliers), implementation and distribution of the Contest and their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, service providers, and agencies, and their directors, officers, agents, employees, attorneys, and any other person or entity associated with such entities and/or promotion (hereinafter collectively called "Promoters"), shall not be liable for any claims, damages, losses or injuries, including any third party claims, arising from or relating to, in whole or in part, the Contest, including entry and participation in the Contest and acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the prizes. Promoters shall not be liable for entries that are delayed, lost, misdirected, misdelivered, marked postage - due, illegible, mutilated, incorrect or incomplete, and such entries will not be eligible for the Contest. Promoters shall not be responsible for any technical malfunctions of any telephone network, computer on - line system, computer equipment or software; program malfunctions or other failures; delayed computer transactions or network connections; any errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical or electronic; or any combination thereof, including, without limitation, any injury or damage to the computer of any entrant or any other person related to or resulting from downloading any part of the Contest. Any person attempting to defraud or in any way tamper with the Contest will be ineligible for prizes and may be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Madonna and Musictoday reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to cancel or suspend a Contest should viruses, bugs or other causes beyond its control corrupt the proper administration or security of a Contest. Madonna and Musictoday reserve the right to modify the rules of the Contest in any way or at any time, as long as reasonable notice is given. All taxes on any prize won are the sole responsibility of each winner, including, without limitation, any federal, state, or local taxes, which may be deemed applicable in such winner's jurisdiction of residence. Each Contest shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States of America. By participating in this contest, entrants agree that the state and federal courts located in the Commonwealth of Virginia shall have jurisdiction over any dispute or litigation arising from or relating to this Contest and that venue for such litigation shall be only in the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond, Virginia, or the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division, or, at the election of Madonna or Musictoday, any dispute or claim of any kind will be resolved by binding arbitration, such arbitration to be held in Charlottesville, Virginia, and shall be held in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Rules/Winners List: A list of winner's names may be posted on the web of each drawing. To receive a copy of these Official Rules or the list of winners, send a self - addressed stamped envelope to: Madonna Fan Club Contests - Winners List, P. O. Box 1873, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Specify "winners list" or "rules" on your request. WA and VT residents may omit return postage.

Madonna.com has a new contest for ICONERS! This week's front page is  a never before seen image from a photoshoot that was an instant classic for  Madonna. Answer the below questions correctly and you have a chance to win  3 Re - Invention Tour t - shirts!

1) Identify the name and photographer  for this photoshoot.

2) Please name the magazine that premiered this  photoshoot, including the exact release date of the particular  issue.

3) Who designed the red embroidered dress M wears during the  very same photoshoot?

4) How many costumes did Madonna appear in  during this photoshoot.

Once you have this information, please  email your answers to
icontest@moov - u.com by Thursday April 7, 2005 6PM  PST. You must include your
name, address and your valid ICON member number.