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Madonna Had Top-Grossing Tour of 2012

Scott Shetler — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:00:03 +0000

Madonna had by far the highest-earning concert tour in 2012, raking in more than $228 million from 72 live concerts, according to figures reported by Billboard. The Material Girl's earnings were far ahead of second-place finisher Bruce Springsteen, while Coldplay, Lady Gaga, and the Jay-Z-Kanye West joint tour all placed in the Top 10.

Madonna — 'Santa Baby' [CHRISTMAS VIDEO OF THE DAY]

Joy FM Staff — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 05:01:06 +0000

Christmas spirit is in the air, and Joy FM wants to give our listeners a daily dose of cheerful holiday music to enjoy. Put a smile on, and don’t be afraid to sing out loud with the Christmas music Joy FM has to share with you. Our Christmas Video of the Day for today (December 9) is [...]

Madonna Jokes About Lady Gaga Rejecting Her Offer to Share the Stage

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:13:48 +0000

Someone won't just let it go. Madonna is milking the Lady Gaga diss train for all it's worth. Madge brought up the Mother Monster -- again! -- at her MDNA tour stop on Nov. 4 in St. Paul, Minn. But rather than referring to Gaga as "reductive" or an imitator, Madge joked that the singer "rejected" her offer to share the stage. Boo hoo. Madge is all butt hurt about being told no.

Gwyneth Paltrow Replaces BFF Madonna With a Younger Model

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:05:34 +0000

Apparently Madonna's warranty as bestie has expired, leading Gwyneth Paltrow to trade her in for a younger, prettier model.

And why was Madge was kicked to the curb like last season's thigh-high boots? Because Gwynnie wants someone she can ~~control~~ nurture.

Madonna Disses Gaga During Rehearsal [VIDEO]

Brian Russel — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:15:41 +0000

Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” sounds an aweful lot like Madonna’s “Express Yourself”. Everyone can hear that. Supprisinly, Madonna never made a stink aboput it, unlil now. Madonna was in Isreal over the weekend preparing for her MDNA would tour. This video was caught during a rehersal. A. it’s a cool mash up. B. you [...]

Madonna's Fragrance Ad Too Racy for TV Censors

Jessica Sager — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:42:05 +0000

In true Madonna fashion, she’s been deemed too steamy for TV screens once more. This time it’s not for a music video like ‘Justify My Love,’ but rather her fragrance ad for ‘Truth or Dare.’ The New York Post reports that ABC Networks, which are owned by the famously family-friendly Disney Corporation, won’t run the [...]

Madonna Sings Happy Birthday to Nicki Minaj [VIDEO]

Brian Russel — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:00:30 +0000

Imagine being Nicki Minaj and having Madonna sing Happy Birthday to you and deliver you your cake and to top it off, give you a smooch on the lips. Check out a video of Madonna doing just that.

George Clooney, Madonn and More Now 50 +

Brian Russel — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:00:48 +0000

Age is nothing but a number. You’re as old as you feel. But you’re as old as you are. George Clooney, Madonna, Jon Bon Jovi, even Scott Baio (Chachi) is 50. Who else might surprise you?

Police Are Frantically Searching For Madonna's Stalker

Keith Kelly — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:08:18 +0000

Look out Madonna… Her convicted stalker is on the loose, and police are frantically searching for him. Law enforcement officials say that Robert Dewey Hoskins walked away from the Metropolitan State Hosptial in Los Angeles back on February 3rd, and they are urging anyone who sees or comes in contact with him to contact police [...]

Madonna Announces 2012 North American Tour Dates

Keith Kelly — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:15:34 +0000

An estimated 114 million people watched Madonna’s incredible Super Bowl half-time show, and now she is ready to release her new album and kick off the 2012 World Tour. It was announced earlier this week that Madonna will kick off her 2012 World Tour in Israel at the end of May, and now she has released [...]

Madonna Announces World Tour Dates

Keith Kelly — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:10:08 +0000

She blew us away with an incredible Super Bowl half-time show, and now Madonna has announced some dates for her upcoming 2012 World Tour. Concert Promoter Live Nation announced that Madonna will kick off her tour across the pond on May 29th (which happens to be my birthday) in Tel Aviv, Israel. While in Europe, she [...]

Madonna + Friends Are Golden Gladiators in 2012 Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:13:04 +0000

Madonna‘s much-hyped Super Bowl XLVI halftime show was a golden, gladiator-inspired spectacle that featured assists from LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A. and Cee Lo Green.

Girls Gone Wild Versus Madonna!?!

Pete Hausmann — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:31:02 +0000

Joe Francis, the brains(?) behind “Girls gone Wild” is threatening to sue Madonna. He has sent her a cease and desist letter stating that he’ll take legal action if she sings her new song “Girls Gone Wild” at the Super Bowl. According to TMZ, a letter that Francis has sent to Madonna and her “co-conspirators”, threatens [...]

Madonna Hangs With Cheerleaders Nicki Minaj + M.I.A. in 'Give Me All Your Luvin" Video Preview

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:24:09 +0000

Madonna previewed about a minute of the video for her brand-new single ‘Give Me All Your Luvin” during ‘American Idol‘ tonight (Feb. 2.) The whole shebang drops tomorrow (Feb. 3) via her YouTube channel, but this blink-and-you’ll-miss it clip set the stage and gave us an idea of what to expect. It involves dancing and football — there’s lots of both.

Kelly Clarkson Has Been Confirmed To Perform The National Anthem

Joy FM Staff — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:05:26 +0000

After several rumors and hints dropped by the songbird herself, the NFL has finally confirmed that Kelly Clarkson will perform the National Anthem at Super Bowl 46. It’s sure to be a star studded line-up as the New York Giants take on New England Patriots this Sunday… In addition to Kelly Clarkson performing, it was [...]

Madonna Reveals 'M.D.N.A.' and 'Give Me All Your Luvin" Release Dates

Jessica Sager — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:52:14 +0000

To the loyal subjects of the Queen of Pop, rejoice! Madonna has finally announced the release date of ‘M.D.N.A.,’ as well as the premiere of her ‘Give Me All Your Luvin” video. When can we catch Madge’s clip on the tube and snatch her CD off the shelves?

Cee Lo Green to Perform With Madonna at 2012 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Scott Shetler — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:00:06 +0000

While Madonna remains coy about whether M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj will join her on stage during her Super Bowl halftime performance, a new report suggests that she has enlisted one of pop music’s most colorful characters, ‘Forget You’ singer Cee Lo Green.

VH1 Counts Down the "100 Greatest Women in Music"

Alexis — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:12:47 +0000

The VH1 Television Network will count down the “100 Greatest Women in Music” when they launch the five-part series in February. The countdown will embrace women from all genres of music, and VH1 has so far announced that Madonna, Whitney Houston, Gloria Estefan, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Rihanna are among those who will be [...]

Lady Gaga Producer DJ White Shadow Hurls Insults at Madonna

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:50:33 +0000

This means war! DJ White Shadow, who worked as a producer on Lady Gaga‘s ‘Born This Way,’ has entered the Gaga vs. Madonna fray. By now, you know the story. Madge finally commented on ‘Born This Way,’ calling it “reductive“ on ‘Good Morning America’ and also telling Newsweek that it was a “wonderful way to redo my song.” While the Material Girl did say that she thinks Gaga is talented, the focus has been squarely on the not-so-positive commentary. The little monsters are on the attack, and now, so is DJ White Shadow. Sort of.

Madonna's Fashion Line Has New Face!

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:13:00 +0000

Madonna has named a new face for her Material Girl Fashion line… Kelly Osbourne will be showing off Madonna’s line of clothing… Osbourne has been named the new face of the Material Girl fashion line! A tweet from the company indicates Osbourne replaces “Gossip Girl” Star Taylor Momsen. Material Girl is a year-old juniors design collaboration between [...]