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Madonna Pays Tribute To Michael Jackson During Her First Show in London

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:55:48 -0400

Madonna thrilled fans in London on Saturday night by performing a medley of Michael Jackson's hits at the O2 Arena - just a week before the late legend was due to grace the same stage. The pop superstar restarted her Sticky & Sweet world tour in the British capital but stopped the show to give her own personal tribute to Jackson, who passed away in Los Angeles last week. The Material Girl recently confirmed that she planned to perform with Jackson at one of his 50 comeback concerts, which were due to kick off on July 13. Madonna halted the gig halfway through while iconic images of the tragic star flashed up on screens behind her. As the beat to Jackson's classic hit "Billie Jean" was pumped into the arena, one of her dancers, dressed in the King of Pop's trademark black and white with a wide-brimmed hat and white gloves, began performing Jackson's most famous moves - including moonwalking across the stage. The song turned into a medley with another classic Jackson hit, "Wanna Be Startin' Something", much to the delight of the London crowd. Madonna told the audience, "Let's give it up for one of the greatest artists the world has ever known - Michael Jackson!" Later in the gig, the lyrics to Jackson's hit track "Man in the Mirror" were flashed up on screen as Madonna took to the stage wearing a black armband and a single white glove - in honor of the late music legend. In an interview before the concert, the star expressed her shock over the sudden passing of her friend -- and explained her onstage tribute. She says, "I am so terribly sad about Michael Jackson's death. I don't know what artist wasn't inspired by him. "I chose 'Billie Jean' (to perform at the O2) because it's instantly recognizable. "Kento, my dancer, was obsessed with Michael all his life. And when Michael was having auditions for his tour, Kento really wanted to go but he'd already made a commitment to me. So now he's about to have his moment and be Michael at my show." A final tribute to the late Michael Jackson came in the show's final number - "Give It 2 Me". Source: Hollywood.com

Exclusive Photos From Dress Rehearsals

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:56:36 -0400

While the first Sticky & Sweet show will take place tomorrow night at London's O2 Arena, we are happy to share 2 pics taken during last night's dress rehearsals. Just click on the "+" sign to check them out. Caution: if you want to avoid spoilers, then do not click! :)

Sticky & Sweet Tour Broadcast On Sky1

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:29:06 -0400

UK fans, make sure to be right in front of your TV screen this coming Saturday at 9:00pm GMT as Sky1 is to broadcast a special Sticky & Sweet show filmed in HD at Buenos Aires' River Plate Stadium last year! The show will repeat Monday on Sky2 and Tuesday on Sky1 (see below for more info). Madonna Sticky and Sweet: Live On: Sky1 (106) Saturday 4th July, 21:00 to 23:30 Madonna Sticky and Sweet: Live On: Sky2 (107) Monday 6th July, 23:00 to 01:30 Madonna Sticky and Sweet: Live On: Sky1 (106) Tuesday 7th July, 22:00 to 00:30 For more info about the broadcast, please visit: http://sky1.sky.com/show/madonna-sticky-and-sweet

Europe To Turn Sticky & Sweet In 3 days

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:59:55 -0400

We're now just 3 days away from the opening night of Madonna's 2009 Sticky & Sweet Tour! The Material Girl and her whole band are busy rehearsing for the show, which will be played 29 times in 25 different cities all over Europe from July 4th to September 2nd. The 2009 leg of the tour is to feature some changes, including a couple of songs that were not performed last year, so get ready for what promises to be another amazing experience! If you're still looking for tickets, please visit the Tours page now. While we all can't wait for the tour to begin, we are happy to share 2 photos taken during the rehearsals in New York City (Click on the "+" sign to check them out). Enjoy and see you at the show!

2009 Ticket Giveaway - Contest #1 - Winners Announced

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:57:03 -0400

Iconers! The first contest of our 2009 Ticket Giveaway series has just ended, and we have our winners! Those were picked on a random basis and out of all of the collected valid entries. All of the members listed below have provided the right answer to the contest's question, which was "How many pages was the 2008 Tour programme?". The correct answer was 60 (including cover and back cover), but please note that we've considered 58 and 60 as a correct answer, some publishers not counting the cover and back cover as page spreads. If your username is listed below, Congratulations, you've won a pair of tickets to the show you've selected while entering the contest! If you didn't win, no worries, contest #2 starts tomorrow! Just visit the contest page and enter for a chance to win tickets to the Milan, Udine, Marseille, Barcelona and Madrid shows! 04 July - London, United Kingdom - The 02 London - amberflynn - BISCARINI 05 July - London, United Kingdom - The 02 London - bobbyIcon - Finnboy 07 July - Manchester, United Kingdom - MEN Arena - BEAREO - KATY1971 09 July - Paris, France - Bercy - Anil - Fabrizio23 11 July - Werchter, Belgium ???- Festivalpark - Madanny - rivze69

Michael Jackson 1958-2009

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:15:22 -0400

"I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless." Madonna

Ticket Giveaway Contest Series - 2009 Edition Now Live!

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:49:44 -0400

Iconers, we're happy to announce that the 2009 Ticket Giveaway Contest Series is now available! If you're still looking for tickets to a particular show or already have some but want more, then it's time for you to play with us! The first contest, which gives you a chance to win tickets to the London, Manchester, Paris and Werchter shows, has just started, so go ahead and visit the contest page now! Please review the contest's instructions carefully before entering and make sure to respect each contest's start and end date or your entry won't be considered as a valid one. Good luck and have fun!

Icon Soundcheck Party - Winners Announced!

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:47:31 -0400

Our contest allowing 10 lucky Iconers + their guest to attend Madonna's Soundcheck Party in Werchter on July 11th has been a huge success and we would like to thank all of you who entered! We now have picked our winners on a random basis and out of all of the valid collected entries. If your username is listed below, Congratulations, you're about to share an unforgettable moment with Madonna, her whole band and other fellow Iconers! Please note that winners will be e-mailed with detailed instructions later this week. And the winners are:

Icon Soundcheck Party Contest

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:48:56 -0400

Iconers, the time has come! To celebrate her first ever performance in Belgium, Madonna has planned an exclusive Soundcheck Party for Icon members only! 1 contest, 10 winners, 1 guest each, 20 people watching an Icon and her whole band rehearse for the July 11 show in Werchter... Want more? All of the winners will be given a pair of Gold Circle tickets to that same night's show! No need to be creative, no need to be inspired, all you need to be one of our winners is just a little bit of luck. Ready to give it a try? Just click here...

Madonna: Sticky & Sweet Photo Book

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:03:57 -0400

Following the critical success of Madonna: Confessions, the powerHouse team, Madonna, and Guy Oseary return with a knockout punch: Sticky & Sweet, a dynamic look at Madonna's celebrated Sticky & Sweet Tour, which broke all previous records and became the number-one highest grossing tour of any solo artist ever--with Madonna playing before 2,350,282 fans and selling over 280 million dollars' worth of tickets. The tour has been extended through the summer of 2009 and will have passed the mark of 400 million dollars in ticket sales by the time it's complete. In over 500 full-color photographs taken on, and backstage, during the course of this historic 58-show tour, Oseary documents the four acts of the rock-driven, pop journey that is the Sticky & Sweet show--Pimp: A mashed-up homage to 1920s deco and modern-day gangsta pimp, with Madonna making a grand entrance dressed in Givenchy; Old School: Madonna tips her hat to her early-80s, downtown, New York City dance roots, with flashes of Keith Haring and the dance culture vibe of the time, including the birth of Hip Hop; Gypsy: A VIP trip to La Isla Bonita, infused with the spirit of Romanian folk music and dance--a tour de force; and Rave: Far-eastern influences emerge all sparkly and sporty. Guy Oseary is the CEO of Maverick and Madonna's manager. He has worked closely with Madonna for almost two decades, and was the only individual permitted to take photographs both on and backstage on the landmark Sticky & Sweet Tour. Oseary's first book, Madonna Confessions, was published by powerHouse in 2008. Just click here to pre-order book!

Second Tel Aviv Show Announced!

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:10:43 -0400

Thursday, June 11th, Tel Aviv , For Immediate Release: DUE TO OVERWHELMING PUBLIC DEMAND, MADONNA WILL PERFORM A SECOND AND FINAL 'STICKY & SWEET' SHOW IN TEL AVIV ON SEPTEMBER 02 2009 Madonna's visit to Israel was announced one week ago and received to great applause and spectacular demand thus leading to a second and final show for the record breaking 'Sticky & Sweet' tour, promising the Israeli audience a sweet finale. Tickets for Madonna's 'Sticky & Sweet' Tour's second and final Tel Aviv show will go on sale this Friday, June 12th at 09:00 am. Tickets will be 490 NIS and will be available exclusively online at madonna.013netvision.co.il and through Castel (*8965). Members of Madonna's International fan club will also have the ability to purchase tickets for the final Sticky & Sweet performance beginning Friday, June 12th. The 'Sticky & Sweet Tour' - a stunning extravaganza gives fans a breathtaking never before seen or heard once-in-a-lifetime experience. One of the top selling touring acts of all time, Madonna's "Sticky & Sweet" tour played 58 cities last summer to critical acclaim and before over two and a half million adoring fans including sold out performances in Paris (80,000 tickets sold), Zurich (72,000 tickets sold), London (74,000 ticket sold), Vancouver (50,000 tickets sold), South America (650,000 tickets sold) and three sold out Madison Square Garden Shows in New York City.

Express Yourself And Fly To Belgium To Attend Madonna's Soundcheck Party

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:29:03 -0400

Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour will stop in Werchter on July 11th. To celebrate her first ever performance in Belgium, Madonna has planned an exclusive Soundcheck party for her fan club members only. Madonna.com and Spinearth.tv are giving you a chance to attend this amazing event and to become Madonna.com's offficial reporter! If you think you have what it takes to win, just click here and enter the contest now! Current Icon Platinum members: Please note that a contest allowing you to attend Madonna's soundcheck party in Werchter will be launched separately on Madonna.com.

Nicki Richards Live In New York City

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:32:39 -0400

Before going back on tour with Madonna early July, the sweet and talented Nicki Richards (Madonna's back-up singer) will perform a solo show at The Canal Room in New York City tomorrow, Friday June 5th. The show will start at 8pm, so if you're in New York, make sure to attend Nicki's latest solo gig! For more info about Nicki's music and live shows, please visit her Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/nickirichards

Soundcheck Party For Iconers Only!

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:34:55 -0400

As announced earlier this year, Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour is to stop in Werchter (Belgium) on July 11th. This will be her very first performance in the country, and so our girl has decided to make it very special for her beloved Iconers by planning an Iconers-only soundcheck party! Yes, you've heard it right... Some lucky members will get to watch Madonna, her dancers and band rehearsing for the July 11th show! While more details are to be revealed within the next few days, we're happy to announce that you will soon be able to enter a devoted contest and maybe win your pass to what promises to be an unforgettable experience!

Madonna's 'Sticky & Sweet' Tour Confirms Final Show In Israel On September 01 - Hayarkon Park

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:25:49 -0400

Monday, June 1st , Tel Aviv ... For Immediate Release: ?? Madonna's triumphant and record shattering 'Sticky & Sweet Tour will be making its last and final stop September 1st in Tel Aviv, Israel at the Yehoshua Gardens (HaYarkon Park). Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday, June 3rd - complete details below. "I'm very excited about returning to Israel for my last and final show. I know it will be unforgettable" commented Madonna who last performed in Israel in 1993. The 'Sticky & Sweet Tour' - a stunning extravaganza gives fans a breathtaking never before seen or heard once-in-a-lifetime experience. One of the top selling touring acts of all time, Madonna's "Sticky & Sweet" tour played 58 cities last summer to wild critical acclaim and before over two and a half million adoring fans including sold out performances in Paris (80,000 tickets sold), Zurich (72,000 tickets sold), London (74,000 ticket sold), Vancouver (50,000 tickets sold), South America (650,000 tickets sold) and three sold out Madison Square Garden Shows in New York City. "In the premiere league of song-and-dance spectaculars, the queen of pop remains unrivaled and undefeated" raved the London Times of Madonna's show in England. ?'Sticky & Sweet' is scheduled to start up again in London's 02 Arena on July 4th with additional dates in France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Russia, Sweden and many other countries before finishing on September 1st in Tel Aviv. Madonna joined creative forces with director Jamie King to create 'Sticky & Sweet' which includes?a troupe of l7 dancers, a specially built stage, hundreds of costumes and cutting edge visual technology. ??A multi million platinum selling recording artist, world class entertainer, singer, producer, songwriter, visual revolutionary, children's book author, film director, documentarian, cultural icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Madonna's career continues to inspire her many fans around the world. She continues her unparalleled career which thankfully for her legion of fans shows no signs of slowing down and that's most apparent when she arrives on a stage in Tel Aviv or anywhere else. ?

Final Show Announced + Devoted Pre-sale

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:20:49 -0400

Dear Iconers, In her latest letter to her fan club members, Madonna announced that a final and very special date was to be added to her 2009 'Sticky & Sweet' itinerary. Today, we're happy to reveal that this last show was just confirmed and will take place at Tel Aviv's Yehoshua Gardens (HaYarkon Park) on September 1st! As this is a very important and significant show for her, Madonna asked her tour management and fan club to make it the best for her beloved Iconers. While the general ticket sale for this show will start on June 3rd, all Icon Platinum members (including older and newer ones) will be given access to an exclusive pre-sale starting today,Tuesday, June 2 at 10am local Tel Aviv time. Please note that no matter if you've joined the club yesterday or 5 years ago, you will have a chance to order your tickets through this pre-sale. The special pre-sale will include tickets in two categories: limited quantity in the Gold Circle General Admission section, and limited quantity in the standard General Admission section. If you want to get tickets, then make sure to visit the devoted page at 10am Tel Aviv time today! If you're not a Platinum member yet, just click here and join now! It will guarantee access to the pre-sale. Come on boys and girls, it's time for you to celebrate the end of the 'Sticky & Sweet' Tour and make that show an unforgettable one for Madonna! The Icon team

Paul Oakenfold Discuss His Upcoming "Sticky & Sweet" DJ Sets

Thu, 28 May 2009 19:25:06 -0400

DJ Paul Oakenfold is struggling to put together a playlist for his upcoming shows supporting MADONNA - because the crowd will be so diverse. The superstar DJ will be the Material Girl's warm-up act on the latest leg of her Sticky & Sweet world tour this summer (09), and he wants to get everyone in the crowd fired up and dancing. Oakenfold says, "Planning my set for a Madonna show is tough because she covers the spectrum. It's a white, black, gay, straight crowd, aged between 15 to 60. It's no good making it too underground. Despite the big venues, it'll still be clubby and I'll get the crowd going. And it doesn't take much to get Madonna in the mood." Oakenfold is also teaming up with the singer to produce three new tracks on her upcoming Greatest Hits album. Source: Contactmusic

"My Madonna Shrine" Contest - Winners Announced

Wed, 20 May 2009 15:42:29 -0400

Our "My Madonna Shrine" exclusive contest is now over and we've sorted all of the votes collected between May 2nd and May 18. We're happy to announce that we now have our 3 winners! No need to say that those are really amazing, but we would also like to thank all of you who entered the contest and have been so creative with their entry. Iconers do it better, that's for sure! And now, time for us to announce the 3 most voted entries...

Watch 10 'Sticky & Sweet' Tour Videos!

Tue, 19 May 2009 17:53:25 -0400

10 videos taken from the upcoming 'Sticky & Sweet' Tour DVD are now available for streaming for owners of a BlackBerry Bold from AT&T! The selection includes the following performances: Candy Shop Beat Goes On Vogue Die Another Day Music Spanish Lesson Miles Away La Isla Bonita Get Stupid 4 Minutes For more info, please visit http://www.blackberry.com/select/madonna/

'I Am Because We Are' - Turkish DVD Release

Tue, 19 May 2009 14:52:27 -0400

Madonna and Nathan Rissman's 'I Am Because We Are' documentary has just been released on DVD in Turkey. Just click on the "+" sign to discover the DVD's cover art. If you're in the USA, please note that 'I Am Because We Are' is still available for online viewing from hulu.com.