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UPDATE: Madonna "Devastated" After Deadly Stage Crash

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:41:08 PDT

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Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour just turned deadly.

Tragedy struck in Marseille this morning, when the roof of a massive stage being crafted for the Material Mama's upcoming concert collapsed on several workers, leaving one dead and seven injured.

Madonna was rehearsing her show in Udine, Italy, when the incident occurred, but wasted no time in sending her heartfelt condolences to everyone involved in the collapse at France's Velodrome Stadium.

"I am devastated to have just received this tragic news," she said.

"My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families, along with my deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking news."

The sold-out Marseille concert stop, scheduled for Sunday, has since been canceled.

There's been no official word yet on what caused the stadium's roof to collapse, though firefighters told the Agence France-Presse that the roof became unbalanced as it was being lifted by four cranes.

One of the cranes reportedly fell over, crashing onto the stage below.

Marseille city councilor Maurice Di Nocera, meanwhile, told France-Info radio that the roof was roughly two-thirds complete when it began "shaking and collapsing," before gradually falling on the workers just after 5 p.m. local time. He credited the gradualness of the event with allowing several people to flee before its collapse.

"Fortunately, it didn't collapse too quickly, as there would have been quite a few victims," he said.

According to the AFP, up to a dozen people were initially trapped when the structure, which has since been barricaded by emergency workers, first collapsed.

All of the injured workers were immediately taken to local hospitals. Two were listed in very serious condition, while the others suffered fractured bones. None of their identities has yet been released.

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Video footage from the scene

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:23:29 PDT

http://nyhederne-dyn.tv2.dk/article.php/id-23740872.html

video of the stage collapsed

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Marseille concert cancelled

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:17:41 PDT

Une scène de concert s'effondre au Vélodrome

L'accident s'est produit jeudi vers 17h15. Crédits photo : AFP

Une grue qui servait au montage de la scène du concert de Madonna prévu dimanche, a provoqué le drame jeudi après-midi, à Marseille. Il y a au moins un mort et 9 blessés, dont 2 grièvement atteints. Une enquête a été ouverte.

Une scène s'est effondrée jeudi vers 17h15, au stade Vélodrome à Marseille. Il s'agit de celle du concert de Madonna, qui devait se tenir dimanche dans la cité phocéenne. La mairie a annoncé que le «mega show», organisé par la société Live Nation, était annulé.

Il y a au moins un mort - un Français de 53 ans - et 9 blessés. D'après José Allegrini, adjoint au maire (UMP) de Marseille chargé de la sécurité, un Américain et un Anglais sont grièvement atteints. Pour l'un d'eux, le pronostic vital est engagé. Les marins-pompiers dénombrent également trois Français et un Comorien polytraumatisés ainsi que trois blessés légers. Trente-trois personnes choquées ont été prises en charge par une cellule de soutien psychologique.

Selon les marins-pompiers, le toit de la scène qui était en train d'être soulevé par quatre grues, a été déséquilibré, entraînant la chute d'une de ces grues et l'effondrement de la structure dans un «enchevêtrement de poutrelles». Une quarantaine de personnes de différentes nationalités, travaillaient alors au montage de cette structure, certains se trouvant en-dessous.

La personne décédée est un Français de 53 ans. Crédits photo : AFP

Plan rouge déclenché

«Comme il ne s'est pas effondré tout de suite, ça a permis à beaucoup de personnes de partir, d'éviter d'être atteintes», a toutefois précisé Maurice Di Nocera, conseiller municipal en charge des grands événements et des grands équipements.

Les raisons de ce drame sont pour l'heure inconnues.

Des équipes cynophiles sont sur place pour éventuellement retrouver d'autres personnes sous les décombres. Les marins-pompiers qui ont déclenché le plan rouge, ont demandé aux policiers de fermer les accès au stade afin de faciliter les opérations de secours. Ils ont aussi sollicité des renforts du Centre opérationnel d'incendie et de secours (Codis) des Bouches-du-Rhône qui a envoyé quatre ambulances en renfort, a précisé le Codis.

Le procureur de la République de Marseille, Jacques Dallest, a annoncé l'ouverture d'une enquête de police, confiée à la Sûreté urbaine. En outre, le parquet va désigner un expert en charpente et en génie civile. «Il s'agit de déterminer les responsabilités entre les entreprises qui travaillaient sur ce chantier et vérifier l'application des règles de sécurité», a-t-il expliqué à la presse. «Il y a présomption d'homicide et de blessures involontaires et il y aura probablement l'ouverture d'une information judiciaire», a-t-il ajouté.

Avec une capacité de 60.000 places, le stade Vélodrome de Marseille est le deuxième plus grand stade français après le stade de France à Saint-Denis. C'est aussi le stade de l'équipe de football, l'Olympique de Marseille.

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Le Figaro Reports

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:18:21 PDT

Une scène de concert s'effondre au Vélodrome

il y a 29 min

J.C. (lefigaro.fr) avec AFP

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Une scène s'est effondrée jeudi vers 17h15, au stade Vélodrome à Marseille. Il s'agit de celle du concert de Madonna , qui devait se tenir dimanche dans la cité phocéenne. La mairie a annoncé que le «mega show», organisé par la société Live Nation, était annulé.Lire la suite l'article

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Plan rouge déclenché

Les raisons de ce drame sont pour l'heure inconnues.

Le procureur de la République de Marseille, Jacques Dallest, a annoncé l'ouverture d'une enquête de police... lire la suite de l'article sur lefigaro.fr

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French News reports the collapse

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:12:19 PDT

Drame au Vélodrome

La scène montée pour le concert de Madonna, prévu dimanche au Stade Vélodrome à Marseille, s'est effondrée, causant un mort. » Lire

Marc Machin en garde à vue

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TMZ has a photoof stage

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:04:18 PDT

The collapse occurred at the Velodrome stadium where Madonna was going to perform on July 19. We're told the top of the stage collapsed on a crane -- which, in turn, fell on top of the workers. Fire officials in Marseille tell us two of the injured workers are in critical condition -- one is an American.

French papers say the concert has been canceled.

UPDATE: Madonna has issued the following statement: "I am devastated to have just received this tragic news. My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families along with my deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking news."

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BREAKING NEWS - Madonnas stage collapses; killing a man

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:56:49 PDT

From: holly sherman-hicks

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/07/16/madonna.stage.collapse/index.html

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Madonnas on NYTIMES home page

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:15:53 PDT

Madonna for Louis Vuitton

Also in T Magazine »

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Be in Madonnas Video!

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:12:48 PDT

T'S A CELEBRATION AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN!

Madonna and her team are currently filming the video to her next single in Milan and they want for you to be part of it: "We are looking for you die hard fans to be in Madonna's next video, which will be a celebration of her music and fans. We need you to come dressed to impress, bring all Madonna memorabilia, t-shirts or Madonna outfits you have and be ready to perform, dance or just be yourself. If you would like to join in, please check the following details: - Confirm you are over 18 years old - You must bring your photo ID to the filming location - Must have your country of residence (residenza) and tax number (code fiscale) available - You can be in Milan at around 9pm on Saturday 18th July. We will not reveal the location until just before this time. If you agree, come and celebrate: Please e-mail lastminutefans@gmail.comwith a recent picture attached (No picture, No invite), as well as your full name, mailing address and phone number . PLEASE NOTE THAT MADONNA WILL NOT BE AT THE FILM SHOOT, WE ARE ONLY SHOOTING EXTRAS THIS DAY. Please note that we will not be able to pick everybody that replies."

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Fwd: new photo on official homepage

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:45:10 PDT

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good pic of the new opening segment costume:

thanks to jeremy

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Photos of BELGIUM Show by ANNA

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:42:24 PDT

Thanks to anna for sharing her photos with us!

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Madonna and Dolce do dinner

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:21:46 PDT

Madonna and Dolce do dinner | InStyle UK

Madonna and Jesus found time to meet with designers Dolce & Gabbana while on tour in Milan

Madonna hit Milan with her "Sticky and Sweet" tour this week and took the opportunity to catch up with her old friends, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana over a spot of dinner.

The designer duo have been close friends to Madonna throughout her career after first going to see her perform in Turin in 1990. Three years later they were busy designing all her stage costumes for her upcoming tour and have been a favourite choice for her red-carpet appearances.

Last night the pair went to watch Madge in concert and then joined her and boyfriend Jesus Luz for dinner after the show. And it seems that the foursome were mingling business and pleasure; Jesus has been signed up to model for the design duo in their menswear show in Milan this Saturday. He also stars as the face of the brand's new advertising campaign alongside Eva Herzigova. Stefano and Domenico said they chose Jesus Luz because he is "a modern emblem of hopes and dreams".

Although Madonna has been the face of Louis Vuitton in recent seasons, last night she wore a grey and black leopard print satin dress from the new Dolce & Gabbana ready-to-wear collection. The designers looked equally polished, both dressed in suits from their menswear collection.

But, shhh, nobody tell Madge that Whitney Huston was wearing the same Dolce frock in London!

Madonna in Milan

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:19:41 PDT

PHOTOS: Madonna Rocks Milan - OK! Magazine - The First for Celebrity News

Madonna brought her Sticky & Sweet tour to Italy last night — and we’ve got 28 photos from the show in the gallery!

source: OK! magazine

More on the LV Autumn/Winter fashion Campaign

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:43:16 PDT

See Madonna in a different light as the face of Louis Vuitton's Autumn/Winter fashion campaign.

The vivid red satin clutch strikes out against the dreamlike effects of Man Ray's solarisation technique in this engineered image.

AFTER an acclaimed Spring/Summer fashion campaign for Louis Vuitton this year, Queen of Pop Madonna gladly signed on to appear for a second consecutive season as the face for the latest Autumn/Winter of the French luxury brand.

Shot in a New York studio, the Material Girl once again strikes her Vogue poses for her long-time collaborator and influential fashion photographer Steven Meisel in a campaign which artistic director Marc Jacobs promises to be spectacularly different from the previous one.

He started by drawing inspirations from the photographs of Man Ray, an artistic photographer who perfected the technique of solarisation (a partial reversal of light and dark values around a form like a negative image), and the lush colours and draperies of the Art-Deco paintings of Tamara de Lempicka (Madonna is a big fan and keen collector of her artwork).

The amazing result is a series of sophisticated portraits of Madonna in a softer and more intimate style, much like the paintings of Lempicka, but a far cry from the bolder previous campaign.

Reminiscent of the golden age of Hollywood glamorous portraiture, she leans artfully on a sofa or poses on an armchair against the lush curtain in the background.

Unlike the saturated treatment of the last series, the images for this Fall campaign have richer colour tones and are artistically tweaked with Man Ray's photographic technique of solarisation to create a flawless mannequin finish and almost dreamlike effect on Madonna's face while the Monogram Louis Vuitton bags are less disturbed to strike out on their own.

In the seven engineered yet arresting visuals that aim to highlight the Louis Vuitton Monogram handbags of the season, Madonna models the key pieces from the 1980s inspired ready-to-wear Fall collection of ruffled silks, puffy skirts, laced pieces, extravagant accessories, thigh high boots and the infamous bunny ears (which were first seen on her at the recent Met Ball in New York) that were such a hit on the runway.

A fetching styling touch to the 80s vibe was the addition of the finger-less gloves throughout the series that harks back to Madonna's early Desperately Seeking Susan days.

"While the two campaigns look different, there is also a unity about them, so it now feels like we have completed both parts of the story," said Jacobs in a press release.

A behind-the-scenes video of the shoot will go on-line on www.louisvuitton.com next month when the advertising campaign is launched worldwide.

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Madonna out and about in Italy

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:39:26 PDT

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Will Madonna Help MTV Honor Michael Jackson?

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:17:12 PDT

No doubt there's going to be a big blowout tribute to Michael Jackson at the MTV Video Music Awards in September.

No details have been solidified just yet, but I'm sure Madonna is at the top of the producers' wish list to take part.

Who else will MTV likely be asking to help honor the late King of Pop? Click my videoblog above to find out.

Calvin happy with Madonna remix

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:13:59 PDT

Calvin Harris has admitted that he feels "privileged" that the likes of Madonna and Pendulum are sampling his music.

Madonna sampled his smash hit I'm Not Alone for a dance version of Frozen on her Sticky And Sweet tour, while drum and bass rockers Pendulum have performed their take on the song at Glastonbury and MTV's Oxegen festival.

Calvin said at Oxegen: "I never imagined when I made it in my little purple room in Glasgow in my flat that it would reach far and wide as it has - it's always a privilege."

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LIFE.com Image Link

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:09:39 PDT

Thank you to all of our visitors worldwide!

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:22:29 PDT

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Madonna Paris Bercy 9.07.2009 Soundcheck

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:55:38 PDT

amazing footage

speaks in french with the audience; "on vas tous niquer'', which means, we're going to fuck it out tonight' lol

HOLIDAY Paris, 9th July 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:38:32 PDT

awesome sound, holiday 2009 is Fierce

Madonnas crew backstage

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:21:25 PDT

Heres her dj, and manager and co. , check out there cool laminates !

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Soundcheck in Belgium

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:16:56 PDT

heres photos from the actual soundcheck in belgium
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Video of Madonna leaving paris hotel

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:26:59 PDT

News from Italy

noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:26:39 PDT

ere are the latest news from Milan, Italy according to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera.

Madonna is coming today in Milan. She booked Principe di Savoia hotel with a false name and she will stay in Milan till this Saturday. She booked the presidential suite and a whole floor for her staff. Madonna requested to the hotel a rehearsal room with a ceiling at least 3 metres high, where she can rehearse her choreographies away from the heat of San Sirostadium and the throng of her fans who are already camped outside the stadium.

After the show in Milan, Dolce & Gabbana will celebrate Madonna with a private party for her and only a few friends.

from dance tonight, at icon

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