Madonna - Confessions On A Dance Floor #3

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The music doesn't sound like a 47-year-old woman. We think she'll be making records that sound fresh and exciting when she's in her nineties - good on her. We also think Madonna has gone beyond that level. Age doesn't really necessarily matter any more. She's a figure like Edith Piaf or Eartha Kitt who will be seen as a grand singer and an icon for the rest of her life.

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Op dinsdag 10 januari 2006 22:10 schreef Samson het volgende:

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Jij begrijpt mijn opmerking blijkbaar niet helemaal. Het kan wel zijn dat het daarop gebaseerd is, maar ik had het gewoon over het feit dat ik het in haar geval niet helemaal meer vind kunnen. Maar dat is gewoon persoonlijk.

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Op woensdag 11 januari 2006 17:45 schreef Samson het volgende:

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Ik houd niemand tegen hoor, maar ik mag toch eerlijk zeggen wat ik denk? Trouwens, ik ben de laatste persoon die in hokjes denkt, ik gaf enkel mijn persoonlijke mening over hoe de clip op mij overkomt, ze moet vooral doen waar ze zelf zin in heeft.

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Warner Nederland heeft ons laten weten dat er maar 1 officiële ‘Sorry’ voorkant is en dat is de geen die we vanochtend geplaatst hebben. De Engelse en Franse varianten die voorbij zijn gekomen zijn niet officieel!

Er is trouwens nog niets bekend over een DVD single!

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YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I've made it! I've made it! I just woke up up, we finished shooting the 1st day of shooting yesterday, I slept for 3 hours only coz we start again today at 8am this morning.

It was so surreal, like a roller disco dream. Can you believe M was at my roller disco?!!!!
OK: you wanna know the details... i don;t have much time but i'll tell ya: she was gorgeous in her white leotard with shiny silver strass, silver elbow pads, a corrida corset that reminded me of the Vogue outfit in GS, and the 'M' letter pendant...anyway she skates amazingly (she's only been skating for a week!!!;) everyone's doing absolutely great on skates (Cloud dress in green, green hat, green old school skates, low waist dark blue babby, Hypnosis, Mirhan, Sofia, etc...)
She basically does all these dance routines, like when she rolls right between the legs of this guy (Fred the master choreographer).
Its very Xanadu style, you were right guys, like when she spins around on this platform... Very 70s with a nowadays touch... plenty of disco baals on the ceilings...
I talked to her 4 times (i cannot believe how i managed i was shaking everywhere) the 1st time when she was rehearsing, I went rolling passed her and went 'you're doing great, madonna', she said 'thank you!' then once approached her and told her that 'it was awesome she did this, but wasn't it dangerous with her health condition, plus you've been skating for just a week' she confirmed, said 'yep only a week!'
then i told her 'well done m' and i even helped her getting up after she fell over, she was basically holding this like child's hand and when he fell she fell too, but no damage, she was all smiling and stuff, I approached her and hold her arm, to help her get up!!!!!
Last night i couldn't sleep, for the excitement, today we're filming other shooting plans.
GUYS THE VIDEO'S GONNA BE AMAZING. you'll be IMPRESSED, Madonna skates so well, like when this really tall guy holds her and she spins over his head!!!
Lola was even skating, she had this cute glitter red hat and green trousers, she was sooooo cute, I chatted for a while with her in French, that she speaks perfectly!
At one point, you'll see Cloud and Mirhan jumping from the DJ ramp onto the dancefloor, they had sooo many takes for that, but pulled it off amazingly!
I hope i'll have good shots, I'm wearing a black velvet shorts, a vintage sport shirt number 22, and funky shades
IT WAS A FANTASTIC DAY!
You're gonna love it!
Madonna was so beautiful! I'm sooooo happy OMG, I still cannot believe it! I'm soooo high on Madonna!

I'll tell you more when i come back, i just wanted to share this with you, i can barely type coz of the excitement! I'll post later

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According to sources at Billboard.com, Arthur Fogel president of TNA International, Live Nation's global touring division, has nailed down the promotion rights for the as-yet-unannounced 2006 tour by Madonna.

He has previously worked with Madonna on the Drowned World and Re-Invention tours and Madonna herself describes him as: '....knowing how to make the impossible possible....he's a touring genius.'

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Highest Selling Artist Ever! Highest Selling Artist Ever! Highest Selling Artist Ever! Highest Selling Artist Ever! Highest Selling Artist Ever! Highest Selling Artist Ever!

Posted: 23 January 2006

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry has just published its updated list of the 150 highest selling artists ever. Madonna appears at number 4, right behind the Beatles, Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley, with a total of 275 Millions records sold worldwide from 1984 to late 2005. Congratulations to our queen of the dance floor!

The full top 10 goes as follow:
01. The Beatles 40 400,000,000 UK 60s (1962-1970) Rock/Pop Guinness/EMI
02. Michael Jackson 14 350,000,000 US 70s-00s (1979-) Pop/R&B MJ Stats
03. Elvis Presley 150 300,000,000 US 50s-70s (1956-1977) Country/Rock
04. Madonna 16 275,000,000 US 80s-00s (1984-) Pop WBR [1]
05. Nana Mouskouri 450 250,000,000 Greece 60s-00s (1959-) Pop [2][3]
06. Cliff Richard 60 250,000,000 UK 50s-00s (1959-1969,1977-1979,1986-1999) Rock/Pop [4]
07.The Rolling Stones 54 ~250,000,000 UK 60s-00s (1964-1981) Rock 60.5 million in the US [5]
08. Mariah Carey 14 230,000,000 US 90s-00s (1990-) Pop/R&B
09. Elton John 43 ~220,000,000 UK 70s-00s (1972-1976,1989-1991,1997-) Pop [6]
10.Celine Dion 21 220,000,000 Canada 80s-00s (1990-) Pop Music/Pop Discography

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...as they walked by but JPG was so busy chasing Maria Carla that Mrs Richie grabbed him by the leg and said, "Hey! What about me?" – to which he emptied the contents of his petal basket over her head and smothered her with kisses and smiles.

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Published: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 Madonna Appearance at Jean Paul Gaultier Show Stirs Paparazzi

Haute Spots PARIS — Madonna, absent from fashion’s front row for years, unleashed pandemonium at the couture shows here Wednesday afternoon when she arrived at Jean Paul Gaultier.

The paparazzi surged dangerously, with camera crews sneaking in between the rows to get footage of the pop superstar. Dressed all in black with wraparound sunglasses, Madonna told WWD, “Gaultier is going to design the costumes for my next show. We are going to discuss the details tomorrow.”

Once her bodyguards cleared the runway, Madonna jumped from her seat to greet French photographer Jean-Baptiste Mondino before the show. As it turns out, the queen of pop is quite the polyglot, finding time to exchange a few words in Spanish with her front-row neighbor, flamenco dancer Joachim Cortez.

Gaultier is also designing costumes for Cortez and his 17 musicians for his upcoming Paris show dubbed “My Loneliness.” After Gaultier’s Greek-themed confections exited the runway, Madonna exited with her entourage, with camera crews trailing aggressively, getting into tussles with editors also eager for a look at the celebrity.

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We just received a report stating that Madonna's tour rehearsals and preparations are scheduled for February 15 at the time being.

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28-01-2006More Dance Albums?
After recording 42 songs with Stuart Price, most of which didn't make it to 'Confessions On A Dance Floor', Neil Sean of Sky News reports that Madonna is planning the release of two more dance albums in what are being called "small club albums." The insider said, "She works very hard on her music and the only reason songs were left off the album was simply space. Hopefully now fans can fully enjoy the real dance queen in action with more exclusive new tracks."

( Sky New-Aussie guy )

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Madonna was seen entering a studio on January 27 to shoot a video, it's unknown yet if it's additional scenes for her "Sorry" video (but unlikely since it's in the editing process already) or a third video? Hopefully more information will be revealed.

( allaboutmadonna )

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Sorry CD and DVD details
Posted: 30 January 2006

Madonna's next single Sorry will be released in three formats in the UK on Monday 20 February, available as a 2-track CD, Maxi CD and DVD.

The 2-track and Maxi feature exclusive remixes of the album track Let It Will Be which was recorded at her incredible live show at London's KOKO in November.

Here is a look at the Sorry promo CD - click to enlarge:

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Zoals eerder aangekondigd op onze site verschijnen er van 'Sorry' 3 CD Singles. De 2-track en cd maxi single verschijnen op vrijdag 17 februari.

1 week later - 24 februari - verschijnt een 2e cd maxi single. Dit zal de USA versie zijn.

Bron: Warner Nederland

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Op dinsdag 31 januari 2006 10:37 schreef Mr.Happ-E het volgende:

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Ja nou ja, ik bedoel, Confessions was tof, dan zou de rest dat ook kunnen worden toch? Ik blijf het een geweldig album vinden!

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The Queen of Pop, Madonna, gets the ultimate in star treatment as MTV pimps her ride! Led by inimitable DJ Tim Westwood, the MTV crew return for a one off special to honour the show’s number one celebrity fan with the ride of her life, exclusively on MTV, Sunday February 19th at 9.30pm.

Once she’s received the Pimp My Ride UK treatment, Madonna’s brand new ride will be paraded in the video for her latest single ’Sorry’, which comes fresh from her sensational album ’Confessions on the Dancefloor.’ She’s been dubbed a human chameleon thanks to her numerous image revamps over the years, but which of her enigmatic styles will be the inspiration for her latest getaway accessory?

Having applied the finishing touches to Madonna’s ride, Westwood and the whole crew will be back on MTV for a new series in April. Viewers have already contacted MTV in their tens of thousands hoping to be have their cars pimped.

Madonna is about to become the envy of the showbiz world thanks to Pimp Madonna’s Ride. You’ve heard the rumours, now watch it happen for real in a totally unforgettable Pimp My Ride UK special – ‘Pimp Madonna’s Ride’ - a one off exclusive on Sunday 19th February at 9.30pm.

Tune into ’Pimp Madonna’s Ride’, Sunday 19th February at 9.30pm

Source: MTV

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Op dinsdag 7 februari 2006 09:36 schreef Frutsel het volgende:
ze komt dus naar de ahoy

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Madonna to Tour "Confessions"
Unconfirmed jaunt will focus on new material Madonna is planning a world tour starting this spring, sources say, and it may include several European stadiums. Madonna rep Liz Rosenberg says the singer won't make a definite decision until early March but adds, "It looks good."
According to Rosenberg, the tour would emphasize her latest album, Confessions on a Dance Floor, with a few hits thrown in -- and include dancers from David LaChapelle's crumping documentary, Rize.

"Her last tour was kind of a greatest-hits tour, and I don't think she would want to repeat all the songs," Rosenberg says of 2004's Re-Invention trek, which grossed $79.5 million and was the year's third-best-selling tour, according to Pollstar. "But there are a few off the list that she left out."

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Op woensdag 8 februari 2006 12:48 schreef schatje het volgende:
Ja, en zelfs huizenjacht in New York enzo terwijl ze in Londen de hele straat waar nu woont aan het opkopen is. Echt een teken dat ze van Guy wil scheiden en enorme heimwee heeft .

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Op woensdag 8 februari 2006 22:13 schreef creno het volgende:
ik ben droevig

op de site van realspeak, staat een demo-versie, daar kun je teksten laten uitspreken. Ik heb gekozen voor een engelse vrouw en de tekst "ik ben droevig" ingetypt, en wat hoor je: ik ben droevik

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Op donderdag 9 februari 2006 00:41 schreef calvobbes het volgende:
Zeg.... Weet iemand of de DVD van de Re-invention tour ooit nog eens uitkomt?

Die zou ook al een stuk of 5 keer in de winkel hebben gelegen

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Op donderdag 9 februari 2006 12:41 schreef schatje het volgende:

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Daar hoef je toch geen sorry voor te zeggen .

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During an appearance on the syndicated "Ellen DeGeneres Show" that airs today (Feb. 9) in the United States, Madonna confirmed widely speculated plans for a 2006 tour. "You have a huge announcement that I'm so excited about," said DeGeneres, to which Madonna quipped, "No, I'm not pregnant."

"OK, I can't hide it anymore: I'm going on tour this summer," she continued. Beyond the time of year, specific details regarding the outing were not revealed during the show. A spokesperson did not respond to requests for comment by deadline.

The appearance was taped in Los Angeles, where Madonna was on hand to open last night's (Feb. 8) Grammy Awards telecast with "virtual band" Gorillaz. DeGeneres also appeared on the show, introducing Paul McCartney's performance by saying he "needs no introduction" and walking off the stage.

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In a short interview with John Norris on TRL today, Madonna stated that she was hoping to do a tour with shows in Stadiums, Arenas, and smaller venues, with two venues possible venues as the Roseland Ballroom and the Wiltern Theater. She plans to start the tour in May in Los Angeles which would mean she would play the Wiltern to open her tour, which only seats 2200 people.

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Madonna has let me into a secret" - Victoria Newton reports today on her "Bizarre" column on The Sun - "her world tour will kick off in L.A. on May 21st. She'll also play in Russia, for the first time, Czech Republic as well as Europe and the US."

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Madonna plans to hit the clubs for her upcoming summer tour, because according to her tour director, it wouldn't be the disco queen's kind of dance floor if it wasn't a bit confessional too.

"A typical Madonna show is quite produced," said Jamie King, who has been the creative director for Madonna's last two tours. "She likes things large, she likes things theatrical, but this time, being that "Confessions on a Dance Floor" is an intimate album, we want to try to make people have an intimate experience as well as a big produced theatrical experience. So look for us doing some small venues, some smaller venues."
To achieve that intimacy, Madonna will have to be able to get close to everyone, so the tour is also going to be more interactive. "I would like to put her as close to her people - her fans, her dancers, her fellow supporters - as possible," King said.
While that effect was achieved via the pit and the catwalk on her re-Invention Tour, don't expect Madonna to merely reinvent that tour and trot out all the hits. The set list has been confirmed, King said, and it's definitely Confessions-heavy, with "some familiar faces" popping up from the past two dance-themed videos, "Hung Up" and "Sorry." That said, there will be a few yet-to-be-revealed fan favorites on the set list as well.

"Listen, I love old Madonna songs - I don't know one person who doesn't," King said. "But we want to focus mainly on this album. I think people love it and they want to hear it, so expect a lot of the songs from Confessions on a Dance Floor."

Tour dates have yet to be announced, but rehearsals begin March 1.

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Deze vraag stelt elke Madonna fan sinds er bekend gemaakt is door de Queen of Pop zelf dat ze deze zomer weer op tournee gaat!

Uit zeer betrouwbare bron hebben wij vanmorgen vernomen dat er vergaande onderhandelingen zijn voor 2 optredens in de Amsterdam Arena en wel op 3 en 4 september 2006!

Ook zijn de onderhandeling voor optredens in Bercy (Parijs) zo goed als rond. Net als in 2004 zal Madonna daar waarschijnlijk 4 optredens gaan geven. Eén datum die al genoemd wordt is 27 augustus 2006. Voor de optredens in Parjis wordt volgens planning aankomende week een definitief besluit genomen.

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Op vrijdag 24 februari 2006 19:44 schreef Hapertje het volgende:
Waar ben jij geweest tijdens RIT? Ik was bij Earl's Court en ik vond het niet zo fijn dat ik moest zitten! En dat voor bijna 200 euro... voelde me flink genaaid. In Nederland betaalde ik 76 euro en stond vooraan te swingen!

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Op vrijdag 24 februari 2006 19:44 schreef CrazyDutchPunk het volgende:

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After months of rumors, Madonna has confirmed she will perform April 30 at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. The artist will appear backed by a live band in the festival’s dance and electronica-oriented Sahara Tent, which has been headlined in past years by Kraftwerk, Underworld and Fatboy Slim, among others.

"I’ve never performed at a festival," Madonna says, "and I’m especially excited about playing at Coachella before I start my own tour."

That trek is expected to begin in May and visit much smaller venues than the artist has frequented in the past. It comes in support of Madonna’s 2005 album "Confessions on a Dance Floor," which has sold 1.29 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

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Op woensdag 1 maart 2006 13:24 schreef Hapertje het volgende:
Hmmmm... ik kan me niet voorstellen dat Madonna op een festival optreedt. We zullen wel zien!

Intussen is de nieuwe top 40-notering bekend van Sorry. De plaat stijgt van 8 naar 2! Nog 1 plaatsje te gaan!

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Yitzhak Sinwani, who contributed additional vocals and lyrics to Madonna's "Isaac" is supposed to join the "Confessions World Tour" cast for rehearsals next week.

This is obviously more than a hint that "Isaac" will be one of the songs included in the tour setlist, although it is not known at the moment how the song will be used.