Today In Madonna History
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A daily look back at #Madonna history over the Queen of Pop’s 40+ year career
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Madonna - Borderline (Live On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon)
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On June 9, 2016, #Madonna performed “Borderline” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon marking its first major TV performance in decades. The moment showcased her ability to revisit early hits with new emotional depth like no other artist can.
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On June 9, 2016, #Madonna performed “Borderline” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon marking its first major TV performance in decades. The moment showcased her ability to revisit early hits with new emotional depth like no other artist can.
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Madonna - Borderline (Live On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon)
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June 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
On June 9, 2016, #Madonna performed “Borderline” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon marking its first major TV performance in decades. The moment showcased her ability to revisit early hits with new emotional depth like no other artist can.
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On June 8, 2001, The Immaculate Collection DVD was released in the UK. The release offered a remastered look at #Madonna’s groundbreaking first decade of visual pop artistry and reaffirmed her status as the defining visual artist of the MTV era.
June 8, 2025 at 3:57 AM
On June 8, 2001, The Immaculate Collection DVD was released in the UK. The release offered a remastered look at #Madonna’s groundbreaking first decade of visual pop artistry and reaffirmed her status as the defining visual artist of the MTV era.
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Madonna has finally announced plans to release her long-shelved 'Ray of Light' remix album, 'Veronica Electronica'
Madonna Finally to Release 'Ray of Light' Remix Album 'Veronica Electronica'
Madonna has finally announced plans to release her long-shelved 'Ray of Light' remix album 'Veronica Electronica.'
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June 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Madonna has finally announced plans to release her long-shelved 'Ray of Light' remix album, 'Veronica Electronica'
On June 5, 1986, Rolling Stone hit newsstands with the headline “The New Madonna.” Photographed by Matthew Rolston and interviewed by Fred Schruers for a feature titled Can’t Stop the Girl, Madonna appeared in bold theatrical portraits that reflected her growing command of image and iconography.
June 4, 2025 at 11:46 PM
On June 5, 1986, Rolling Stone hit newsstands with the headline “The New Madonna.” Photographed by Matthew Rolston and interviewed by Fred Schruers for a feature titled Can’t Stop the Girl, Madonna appeared in bold theatrical portraits that reflected her growing command of image and iconography.
On June 4, 2008, Hard Candy was certified Gold by the RIAA. The album debuted at No. 1 in over 35 countries. With its fusion of urban beats and pop hooks, Hard Candy marked a bold, fresh direction for Madonna—and laid the foundation for the record-breaking Sticky & Sweet Tour that followed.
Madonna - 4 Minutes feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland (Official Video) [4K]
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June 4, 2025 at 7:02 AM
On June 4, 2008, Hard Candy was certified Gold by the RIAA. The album debuted at No. 1 in over 35 countries. With its fusion of urban beats and pop hooks, Hard Candy marked a bold, fresh direction for Madonna—and laid the foundation for the record-breaking Sticky & Sweet Tour that followed.
On May 19, 1999, #Madonna released the psychedelic single Beautiful Stranger. The track became a global hit, earning critical acclaim and winning a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media. It also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song from a Motion Picture.
Madonna - Beautiful Stranger (Official Video) [HD]
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May 19, 2025 at 5:48 AM
On May 19, 1999, #Madonna released the psychedelic single Beautiful Stranger. The track became a global hit, earning critical acclaim and winning a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media. It also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song from a Motion Picture.
On May 18, 2019, #Madonna performed at the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, Israel. Her rendition of Like a Prayer featured a bold reinterpretation, juxtaposing hip-hop beats with Gregorian chanting, creating a darker and more haunting version of the classic hit.
Madonna, Quavo - Eurovision Song Contest 2019
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May 18, 2025 at 6:14 AM
On May 18, 2019, #Madonna performed at the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, Israel. Her rendition of Like a Prayer featured a bold reinterpretation, juxtaposing hip-hop beats with Gregorian chanting, creating a darker and more haunting version of the classic hit.
On May 16, 1988, Spotlight reached number 3 on Japan’s Oricon International Singles Chart. Released exclusively in Japan as the lead single from her remix album You Can Dance, the track gained additional popularity when featured in a Japanese Mitsubishi VCR commercial.
May 16, 2025 at 7:44 AM
On May 16, 1988, Spotlight reached number 3 on Japan’s Oricon International Singles Chart. Released exclusively in Japan as the lead single from her remix album You Can Dance, the track gained additional popularity when featured in a Japanese Mitsubishi VCR commercial.
On May 10, 2003, #Madonna’s American Life debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, becoming her 5th U.S chart topper. It captured Madonna’s conflicted emotions about the American dream, exploring fame, consumerism, and self-reflection making it one of her most personal and thought-provoking records.
May 10, 2025 at 5:56 AM
On May 10, 2003, #Madonna’s American Life debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, becoming her 5th U.S chart topper. It captured Madonna’s conflicted emotions about the American dream, exploring fame, consumerism, and self-reflection making it one of her most personal and thought-provoking records.
On May 5, 2003, The Immaculate Collection was certified 11X Platinum in the U.S., by the RIAA. Released in 1990, the greatest hits album remains one of the best-selling compilations of all time. Its enduring appeal cements it as a cornerstone of #Madonna’s legacy and a pop culture essential.
May 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
On May 5, 2003, The Immaculate Collection was certified 11X Platinum in the U.S., by the RIAA. Released in 1990, the greatest hits album remains one of the best-selling compilations of all time. Its enduring appeal cements it as a cornerstone of #Madonna’s legacy and a pop culture essential.
On May 4, 1999, The Power of Good-Bye was certified Silver in the UK by the BPI for over 200,000 sales. Co-written by #Madonna and Rick Nowels, and produced by Madonna and William Orbit, the haunting ballad was the fourth single from Ray of Light, and reached #6 on the UK Singles Chart
Madonna - The Power Of Good-Bye (Official Video)
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May 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
On May 4, 1999, The Power of Good-Bye was certified Silver in the UK by the BPI for over 200,000 sales. Co-written by #Madonna and Rick Nowels, and produced by Madonna and William Orbit, the haunting ballad was the fourth single from Ray of Light, and reached #6 on the UK Singles Chart
On May 3, 1991, the New York Post ran its infamous front page declaring “WHAT A TRAMP!” in response to her Truth or Dare documentary. Critics attacked #Madonna’s bold sexuality but in hindsight, this cover stands as a snapshot of how threatened the media was by a powerful woman owning her narrative.
May 3, 2025 at 12:35 AM
On May 3, 1991, the New York Post ran its infamous front page declaring “WHAT A TRAMP!” in response to her Truth or Dare documentary. Critics attacked #Madonna’s bold sexuality but in hindsight, this cover stands as a snapshot of how threatened the media was by a powerful woman owning her narrative.
On May 2, 1987, La Isla Bonita peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Co-produced with Patrick Leonard, it blended Latin percussion, flamenco guitar, and layered synths to create a dreamy, tropical sound that was groundbreaking in pop at the time.
Madonna - La Isla Bonita (Official Video)
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May 2, 2025 at 6:31 AM
On May 2, 1987, La Isla Bonita peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Co-produced with Patrick Leonard, it blended Latin percussion, flamenco guitar, and layered synths to create a dreamy, tropical sound that was groundbreaking in pop at the time.
On May 1, 1985, the first issue of Spin magazine hit newsstands with Madonna on the cover. Spin chose #Madonna as its debut cover star, signaling her dominance in both pop culture and the music industry. The move helped define the magazine’s tone and cemented Madonna as the face of a generation.
May 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
On May 1, 1985, the first issue of Spin magazine hit newsstands with Madonna on the cover. Spin chose #Madonna as its debut cover star, signaling her dominance in both pop culture and the music industry. The move helped define the magazine’s tone and cemented Madonna as the face of a generation.
On May 1, 1989, Like a Prayer spent its second week at number one on the Canadian Top 100 Singles chart, published by RPM magazine. The song’s blend of gospel, pop, and rock resonated strongly with Canadian audiences, holding the top spot as its global success continued to build.
Madonna - Like A Prayer (Official Video)
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May 1, 2025 at 7:31 AM
On May 1, 1989, Like a Prayer spent its second week at number one on the Canadian Top 100 Singles chart, published by RPM magazine. The song’s blend of gospel, pop, and rock resonated strongly with Canadian audiences, holding the top spot as its global success continued to build.
On April 30, 2020, Bedtime Stories hit Number One on the U.S. iTunes Albums Chart—26 years after release—thanks to the viral JusticeForBedtimeStories campaign led by fans in lockdown. #Madonna posted: “The Bedtime Stories album is currently #1 … thank you to all my fans who got it there.”
April 30, 2025 at 2:41 AM
On April 30, 2020, Bedtime Stories hit Number One on the U.S. iTunes Albums Chart—26 years after release—thanks to the viral JusticeForBedtimeStories campaign led by fans in lockdown. #Madonna posted: “The Bedtime Stories album is currently #1 … thank you to all my fans who got it there.”
On April 30, 1985, Crazy for You reached Number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. The tender ballad from Vision Quest revealed a new side to #Madonna showcasing her emotional range and vocal strength, and proving she was more than just a dance-pop star with fashion flair.
Madonna - Crazy For You (Official Video)
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April 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
On April 30, 1985, Crazy for You reached Number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. The tender ballad from Vision Quest revealed a new side to #Madonna showcasing her emotional range and vocal strength, and proving she was more than just a dance-pop star with fashion flair.
On April 29, 2005, #Madonna hosted a private premiere of her documentary I’m Going to Tell You a Secret in New York. Directed by Jonas Åkerlund, the film followed her Re-Invention Tour, blending concert footage with intimate offstage moments. It explored her spiritual, political, and family life.
Madonna - Vogue ('I'm Going To Tell You A Secret' documentary version)
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April 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
On April 29, 2005, #Madonna hosted a private premiere of her documentary I’m Going to Tell You a Secret in New York. Directed by Jonas Åkerlund, the film followed her Re-Invention Tour, blending concert footage with intimate offstage moments. It explored her spiritual, political, and family life.
On April 29, 2008, #Madonna released her 11th studio album Hard Candy in the U. S. Powered by the global smash “4 Minutes,” Hard Candy debuted at Number One in more than 37 countries, reinforcing Madonna’s reign at the top of the pop world after 25 years.
Madonna - 4 Minutes feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland (Official Video) [4K]
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April 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
On April 29, 2008, #Madonna released her 11th studio album Hard Candy in the U. S. Powered by the global smash “4 Minutes,” Hard Candy debuted at Number One in more than 37 countries, reinforcing Madonna’s reign at the top of the pop world after 25 years.
On April 28, 1985, #Madonna performed the second of three sold-out shows at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles during The Virgin Tour.
The setlist included early hits like Dress You Up,, capturing her first major headlining tour and the rise of the “Madonna wannabe” phenomenon.
The setlist included early hits like Dress You Up,, capturing her first major headlining tour and the rise of the “Madonna wannabe” phenomenon.
Madonna - Dress You Up (Official Video)
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April 28, 2025 at 4:08 AM
On April 28, 1985, #Madonna performed the second of three sold-out shows at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles during The Virgin Tour.
The setlist included early hits like Dress You Up,, capturing her first major headlining tour and the rise of the “Madonna wannabe” phenomenon.
The setlist included early hits like Dress You Up,, capturing her first major headlining tour and the rise of the “Madonna wannabe” phenomenon.
On April 28, 2001, What It Feels Like for a Girl debuted at No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart. It became #Madonna’s 47th Top 40 hit, extending her record for a female artist, and explored the pressures, expectations, and double standards faced by women.
Madonna - What It Feels Like For A Girl (Official Video) [HD]
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April 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
On April 28, 2001, What It Feels Like for a Girl debuted at No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart. It became #Madonna’s 47th Top 40 hit, extending her record for a female artist, and explored the pressures, expectations, and double standards faced by women.
On April 28, 1998, Ray of Light was certified Platinum in the US. Driven by hits like Frozen and Ray of Light, it earned four Grammys and connected #Madonna with a new generation, cementing her place as one of music’s most fearless innovators.
April 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
On April 28, 1998, Ray of Light was certified Platinum in the US. Driven by hits like Frozen and Ray of Light, it earned four Grammys and connected #Madonna with a new generation, cementing her place as one of music’s most fearless innovators.
On April 27, 1985, Angel debuted on the Billboard Hot 100. The third single from her Like a Virgin album, Angel entered the chart strong and quickly became another major hit for #Madonna, eventually peaking at #5 and continuing her early dominance of 1980s pop.
April 27, 2025 at 6:11 AM
On April 27, 1985, Angel debuted on the Billboard Hot 100. The third single from her Like a Virgin album, Angel entered the chart strong and quickly became another major hit for #Madonna, eventually peaking at #5 and continuing her early dominance of 1980s pop.
On April 27, 1985, #Madonna’s Crazy for You entered the UK Top Ten.
Crazy for You would go on to become her first major ballad hit worldwide, peaking at Number Two in the United Kingdom and reaching Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Crazy for You would go on to become her first major ballad hit worldwide, peaking at Number Two in the United Kingdom and reaching Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Madonna - Crazy For You (Official Video)
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April 26, 2025 at 11:39 PM
On April 27, 1985, #Madonna’s Crazy for You entered the UK Top Ten.
Crazy for You would go on to become her first major ballad hit worldwide, peaking at Number Two in the United Kingdom and reaching Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Crazy for You would go on to become her first major ballad hit worldwide, peaking at Number Two in the United Kingdom and reaching Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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On April 26, 1994, The Girlie Show – Live Down Under was released on home video.
The concert captured #Madonna at her bold, theatrical best, blending cabaret, burlesque, and pop spectacle.
The release became a fan favorite, preserving one of her most daring live eras on film.
The concert captured #Madonna at her bold, theatrical best, blending cabaret, burlesque, and pop spectacle.
The release became a fan favorite, preserving one of her most daring live eras on film.
Madonna - Express Yourself / Deeper and Deeper Medley (Live from The Girlie Show) [HD]
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April 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
On April 26, 1994, The Girlie Show – Live Down Under was released on home video.
The concert captured #Madonna at her bold, theatrical best, blending cabaret, burlesque, and pop spectacle.
The release became a fan favorite, preserving one of her most daring live eras on film.
The concert captured #Madonna at her bold, theatrical best, blending cabaret, burlesque, and pop spectacle.
The release became a fan favorite, preserving one of her most daring live eras on film.