Madonna: Official Topic

[Lymon]

Updates about Celebration:

 

1. The radio release date for the first single, Celebration is August 3rd. It will be released on a physical single in Germany on September 11th

 

2. The album will be released September 28th worldwide, and the 29th in the US.

 

3. The demo that leaked earlier, Revolver, will be on the album as well as Celebration. Madonna has recorded the song already. It might be released as a single in September.

 

4. There is a new 30 second preview of Celebration here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JJ4XV...375&sr=8-14

 

5. Covers:

 

Single cover: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61NqyZqEbfL._SS500_.jpg

 

Album cover: http://images.quickblogcast.com/100666-93353/madonna_celebration.jpg

 

6. Songs confirmed to be on the album besides the two new ones:

 

Everybody

Express Yourself

Vogue

4 Minutes

 

7. Some promotional teasers for the Greatest Hits:

 

Into the Groove:

 

Vogue:

 

Hung Up:

 

Nobody Knows Me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4I6hhHmDS8...45F&index=1

 

Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_c44ZEalIA...45F&index=0

 

Hollywood: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M9PaTRITlk...45F&index=5

 

8. Official press release from Madonna.com

 

A “Celebration” Of Madonna Music - The Definitive Greatest Hits Collection September 28/29 Release

July 23, 2009 - For Immediate Release (Burbank, California) - Madonna, who has racked up a record 37 top 10 hits as well as seven No. 1 albums (including her last four) on the Billboard Pop Charts, has given her fans yet another opportunity to “celebrate” her musical achievements. Today, Warner Bros. Records officially confirmed the September 29th release in the U.S. (September 28 outside U.S.) of “CELEBRATION” – the ultimate compilation of Madonna songs. The songs on “Celebration” have all been remastered and selected by Madonna and her fans. They cover the expanse of the Material Girl’s extraordinary career of hits including “Everybody,” “Express Yourself,” “Vogue” and “4 Minutes.” “Celebration” will be available in a two-CD set as well as a single CD. There will also be a “Celebration” DVD released simultaneously which includes the video visionary’s best videos including several that have never before been available on DVD.

 

“Celebration,” the CD will also include two new songs that were recently recorded in New York City. The first single, also titled, “Celebration,” co-produced by Madonna and Paul Oakenfold, will be released August 3rd. A video for the single, which will be included on the “Celebration” DVD was just filmed in Milan, Italy and was directed by long time Madonna collaborator Jonas (“Ray of Light”) Akerlund. Several dance club remixes of “Celebration” are already headed to the clubs. The song will also be available on CD and vinyl maxi. Radio will receive the “Celebration” single on August 3rd.

 

The cover for “Celebration” was created by street pop artist “Mr. Brainwash” who is best known for “throwing modern cultural icons into a blender and turning it up to eleven.” (A copy of the cover image of the “Celebration” CDs and DVDs is attached)

 

Madonna, a multi Grammy award winning singer, writer and producer has had over 12 No. 1 singles and has a record-smashing 39 No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs Chart – by far the most of any artist in the over 30 year history of the list.

 

9. Word is in that Warner Bros is going to be promoting the heck out of this GH. There is a huge marketing campaign behind it, and they are going to make sure their last album with Madge is a hit.

 

That's it for now.

Edited July 30, 2009 at 06:33 AM by Lymon

[celinefanonline]

didn't know this is coming

[pepillo90]

The single has leaked!!!!

 

It's amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

http://limelinx.com/files/01e79824f89d059128b8dd5938c0c83e

http://limelinx.com/files/01e79824f89d059128b8dd5938c0c83e

http://limelinx.com/files/01e79824f89d059128b8dd5938c0c83e

http://limelinx.com/files/01e79824f89d059128b8dd5938c0c83e

http://limelinx.com/files/01e79824f89d059128b8dd5938c0c83e

[Frida]

I like it only 1½ week to go now

[Lymon]

I love it!

[Edwin]

Now that's a good beat that keeps my little pumping

[Davey84]

the song itself is nice, but..... everyone is talking about how whitney lost her voice, but I think that Madonna's voice is also becoming more dry and less great to listen too! she never was the best singer out there, but I think her freaky diets are affecting her voice too!

[LuisMa]

Thank you Pepis for the links and Nicky for the thorough information.

 

I love the single.

[Turuncan]

I didn't like the song much, but still it's better than much of "Hard Candy". Just like Janet Jackson and The Black Eyed Peas did with their latest albums, Madonna is bringing the sound of '90s, too!!

 

For the new compilation album, I had always expected it to include songs from 'Die Another Day' on, following two previous compilations. I hate when some great singles are left out of greatest hits albums, and Madonna always does it. So, when I learnt it would be a career-spanning collection, I was disappointed. Just like 'Burning Up', 'Angel', 'Dress You Up', 'True Blue', 'Who's That Girl?', 'Oh Father', 'Keep It Together' and 'Hanky Panky' weren't included in "The Immaculate Collection", and worse than that; 'This Used to Be My Playground', 'Bad Girl', 'Fever', 'Rain', 'I'll Remember', 'You'll See', 'You Must Love Me' and 'Nothing Really Matters' weren't included in "GHV2", this album will exclude many great songs as well. I already stopped hoping for 'Nothing Fails', 'Love Profusion', 'Get Together', 'Jump' and 'Miles Away'.

[Ray]

I so loooooooooooooooooooove the new song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LuisMa]

"Ceebration" is number 1 on Spain and Italy's iTunes.

[Edwin]

Sounds like some Hanky Panky is going on

[Lymon]

Finally you make an official topic Edwin.

[Frida]

3 days til the concert

[Edwin]

Nicky: I don't make the official topics per se. It's a combination of 20 different topics all about the same artist I just click the Merge button Btw, did you read the first post of this topic topic too

 

Ooh, you're going to a Madonna concert Frida???

Edited August 5, 2009 at 07:59 PM by Edwin

[Frida]

yup, on saturday there were a few, few shitty tickets left a couple of months ago and I figured it would be fun to have seen heard her live

[Edwin]

Im sure they aren't as bad tickets as you think I was watching some footage from the SS tour on Youtube and it's so amazing to hear her perform some of her older hits, live! It's like Madonna still has it. Would be a treat to see her perform even just once.

[Frida]

There might be things in the way blocking the sight.. well see.. whatever it is I'll be fine with it, at least I'm there

[Lymon]

Im sure they aren't as bad tickets as you think I was watching some footage from the SS tour on Youtube and it's so amazing to hear her perform some of her older hits, live! It's like Madonna still has it. Would be a treat to see her perform even just once.

 

Yes! And I love how she re-invents all the old songs with new arrangements. Makes them feel fresh again.

[Koolan]

I didn't know there were so many Madge topics!

[LuisMa]

"Celebration" is not doing so well on the US iTunes.

[Lymon]

"Celebration" is not doing so well on the US iTunes.

 

Why would it? It's not American-friendly in the least.

[LuisMa]

"Celebration" is not doing so well on the US iTunes.

 

Why would it? It's not American-friendly in the least.

 

I know, but I thought more people would buy it out-of-the-box.

[Lymon]

"Celebration" is not doing so well on the US iTunes.

 

Why would it? It's not American-friendly in the least.

 

I know, but I thought more people would buy it out-of-the-box.

 

Warner Bros didn't think, and released it because it leaked. Now that it's released before radio release, her core fanbase will buy it then it's gonna die down. They should've let radio try and pick it up then go for it. Either way I doubt it'll get higher than Top 20, maybe Top 10 in the US. But it'll be Europe's #1 selling single, I bet.

[LuisMa]

"Celebration" is not doing so well on the US iTunes.

 

Why would it? It's not American-friendly in the least.

 

I know, but I thought more people would buy it out-of-the-box.

 

Warner Bros didn't think, and released it because it leaked. Now that it's released before radio release, her core fanbase will buy it then it's gonna die down. They should've let radio try and pick it up then go for it. Either way I doubt it'll get higher than Top 20, maybe Top 10 in the US. But it'll be Europe's #1 selling single, I bet.

 

Yeah, I was pretty about that.

 

In the UK I believe it has an excellent chance of hitting number 1 upon release.

[Ray]

The videoclip will premier on August 28th.

[Frida]

Okay, sooo.. had a great time last night! Didn't think I was going to see ANYTHING from my seat, but the majority of the show was on the "catwalk" or the front part of the stage, so I saw it all..

 

Arrived early so I sat there for quite a while (from 6:15pm til midnight, the show started almost an hour late, around 9:50 and they seemed to have problems with the screens). But when it finally started our ears exploded alright (thought the entire stadium was gonna fall apart at one point). I might not be the greatest fan of her voice, but you have to admire her physique and energy on stage!

 

 

 

Like I said, there were only a couple of hundred people there when I arrived

 

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/Blandat/SP_A0206.jpg

 

But the crowd slowly grew during the hours..

 

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/Blandat/SP_A0212.jpg

 

And by the time the show started it was a full house, 59,000 people

 

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/Blandat/SP_A0217.jpg

 

 

 

Pro-shot videos shared by media:

 

 

Beat goes on

 

 

 

 

 

 

Almost wish I was there for tonights show as well, but with floor tickets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Got the tourbook

 

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/Blandat/Namnlst-1-5.jpg

[Edwin]

Thanks for your review Frida! Yeah, Madonna still can put on a show. But her tickets are so expensive How much was the tour book?

[Frida]

Pics from night 1 of 2 (Ullevi stadium/Göteborg/Sweden):

 

http://www.rockfoto.nu/image/20090809_043721_8988.jpg

 

http://www.rockfoto.nu/image/20090808_230123_822266.jpg

 

http://www.rockfoto.nu/image/20090808_232058_745220.jpg

 

http://www.rockfoto.nu/image/20090809_043715_972982.jpg

 

http://www.rockfoto.nu/image/20090809_043808_698552.jpg

 

http://www.rockfoto.nu/image/20090809_043806_8783.jpg

 

http://www.rockfoto.nu/image/20090809_043717_775748.jpg

 

http://www.rockfoto.nu/image/20090808_232802_168258.jpg

 

http://www.rockfoto.nu/image/20090809_043712_575793.jpg

 

http://www.rockfoto.nu/image/20090809_043758_470761.jpg

 

http://www.rockfoto.nu/image/20090809_043723_701417.jpg

 

http://www.rockfoto.nu/image/20090809_043726_432248.jpg

 

http://www.rockfoto.nu/image/20090809_043801_534253.jpg

[Ray]

Great pics!

 

Her new song is #1 in lots of European countries (i-Tunes) already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I can't stop playing it either. LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!