Madonna - MDNA - (March 26th, 2012)

[areyoureadytojump]

SoundScan's Top 40 Best Selling Artists:

1) Garth Brooks (68,554,000)
2) The Beatles (63,100,000)
3) Mariah Carey (53,474,000)
4) Metallica (53,059,000)
5) Celine Dion (51,415,000)
6) George Strait (43,138,000)
7) Eminem (41,028,000)
8) Tim McGraw (40,075,000)
9) Alan Jackson (38,771,000)
10) Pink Floyd (37,069,000)

11) U2 (34,715,000)
12) Kenny G (34,248,000)
13) Shania Twain (34,118,000)
14) Elvis Presley (33,656,000)
15) Michael Jackson (32,722,000)
16) Britney Spears (32,432,000)
17) AC/DC (31,489,000)
18) Pearl Jam (31,082,000)
19) Backstreet Boys (30,958,000)
20) Dave Matthews Band (30,725,000)

21) Aerosmith (30,637,000)
22) Eagles (30,611,000)
23) Eric Clapton (30,432,000)
24) Reba McEntire (29,896,000)
25) Rod Stewart (28,811,000)
26) Toby Keith (28,761,000)
27) Tupac (28,559,000)
28) Jay Z (28,470,000)
29) Frank Sinatra (28,216,000)
30) NSYNC (28,096,000)

31) Elton John (27,256,000)
32) Creed (27,079,000)
33) Dixie Chicks (26,941,000)
34) Madonna (26,935,000)

[PDC1987]

Add in Evita and she's #25.

[HolidayGuy]

Yah- no other acts in that vicinity have a soundtrack album that would be credited to them, that already isn't credited to them. Further down the list, Whitney Houston would see a major bump because of The Bodyguard and The Preacher's Wife- bringing her tally to ~24 million.

[floridagrl]

Liz Smith: New York Swoons for Madonna and “W.E.”
by LIZ SMITH on DECEMBER 6, 2011



And more from our Liz: the star presents her film at the Museum of Modern Art

“I’VE SHOWN this movie at festivals in France, Canada and England. And each time I’ve taken something different away from the movie, and recognized the different ways audiences react.

“Now, I am so thrilled to be here with the movie at the Museum of Modern Art. As a child, museums were my escape and they formed the idea that I would grow up and become an artist — of some kind.

“However, unlike my experiences in Venice, London or Toronto, nobody here has yet offered me a glass of champagne. So I’m going to see this movie sober. I hope I still like it!”

* * *

THAT WAS part of Madonna’s charming speech as she introduced her film, “W.E.” and one of her stars Andrea Riseborough (who plays Wallis, the Duchess of Windsor) to a fashionable crowd Sunday. (It was a “hot event night” in NYC. Over at the Ziegfeld Theater, Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse” was having its premiere.)

This was supposed to be a “small” screening, but what with Madonna could ever be small? Hosted by The Cinema Society and Piaget, it ended up with a lot of media, and mobs, outside MOMA, behind barricades, screaming for the icon. She was late, of course, which only increased the tension and hysteria when she finally slid glamorously out of her car. (After an aide adjusted her skin-tight pants and glittering top. She looked delicate and petite even in her towering heels.)

Madonna gave the red-carpet reporters and photographers inside as much as she could — if they had their way, she’d still be posing.

Among the throng – Kim Cattrall, Anderson Cooper, Donna Karan, Jeffrey Donovan, Jeremy Piven, Sandy Gallin, Nina Garcia, Hamish Bowles, Julian Schnabel, Barry Diller, Jacob Bernstein, Patti Smith. And but of course, Harvey Weinstein who is distributing “W.E.” He greeted Madonna affectionately as she strode in, surrounded by her security, her press rep, her personal assistants and others who try to smooth out the bumps for one of the world’s most famous women.

Harvey introduced Madonna, praising her as a “renaissance woman” with whom he has worked happily since 1990 — they first collaborated on her documentary “Truth or Dare.” He also remarked that if “W.E.” had been “made by, you know … Joe Smith, well …” He was attempting to comment on the bad rap Madonna often receives for anything she does in film, whether acting or in this case, directing. When Madonna got to the podium she joked, “By the way, Harvey, I don’t want to be Joe Smith” (I’m sure she would have preferred Scorsese or Polanski as a comparative reference point.)

Madonna also commented ruefully that now the movie is set in stone, “I can’t change anything!” Nothing is ever perfect, nothing is ever easy for Madonna, and she has worked tirelessly on the editing of “W.E.” melding her two onscreen tales — one, the real-life legendary sensation of a king abdicating his throne for “the woman I love” — Edward VIII for divorcee Wallis Simpson. There is also the story of a contemporary young woman named Wally, suffering through an abusive marriage, who is obsessed with the story of Wallis and the man who became, briefly, King Edward VIII. (His close friends and family called him David.)

Both of these are compelling concepts. Either would have made a splendid film. It has been Madonna’s job to weave Wallis and Wally. “Every little girl loves a fairy tale, a happy ending,” Wally declares, explaining her fascination with the Duke and Duchess. Having co-written the script with Alex Keshishian, those are Madonna’s words for sure. At heart, Madonna is a romantic and she does believe in happy endings, though she has yet to find one. (She has not stopped looking, however. Madonna genuinely respects romance.)

The crowd appeared fascinated by “W.E.” which is a long movie, but there was no sense of restlessness — they loved the clothes (exquisite designs by Arianne Phillips) … they loved the eclectic score, which includes a new song by Madonna, sung over the closing credits … they loved the romance and the tragedy, too. (The Duchess was an unhappy woman, who felt she had ruined the King and trapped herself forever, “playing out the world’s greatest romance — and now I can never leave him.”)

Abbie Cornish as Wally, James D’Arcy as Edward VIII, Richard Coyle as Wally’s husband, Oscar Isaac as Wally’s charming savior, David Harbour as Ernest Simpson, James Fox as Bertie — who would step in as king after Edward abdicates — and Natalie Dormer, the future Queen Mother, are all splendid. Madonna certainly knows how to get the best out of actors. (Miss Dormer is especially delicious in her brief but telling scenes.)

And Miss Riseborough is simply brilliant as Wallis; brittle, poignant, imprisoned.

There was a party after, at a place called Crown. Madonna attended, and so too, it appeared, had everybody in the MOMA audience. It was one of those events where you had to just get over the embarrassment of being jammed up intimately against total strangers. I wouldn’t be surprised if a few pregnancies resulted from the “W.E.” party. Yeah — it was that close. Madonna was at a corner table, ringed by bodyguards. People kept reaching in frantically, attempting to touch her or get her attention. It was kind of like a well-dressed zombie movie. But she was cool with the crush. This is her life.

Madonna’s “W.E” opens in L.A. on Dec 9th for a week. (For Academy consideration.) It goes wide on Feb 3rd. Of course she is still a great pop star and concert attraction. She is scheduled to perform at halftime at the upcoming Super Bowl. Her new album will soon be upon us. But if Madonna wanted to devote herself only to filmmaking, she could. She is a fine director, and she made a beautiful, complex and moving work of art. And one that, despite its vintage subject matter, reflects this most modern woman in every frame.

www.wowowow.com/liz-smith/liz-smith-62/

This woman can write.

[HolidayGuy]

Liz is one of the ultimate- and clear-headed- champions of Her Madgesty. :)

[floridagrl]

From Madonna's Facebook page:

Fresh News From The Madonna Team: Madonna is currently filming the video to her brand new single with M.I.A & Nicki Minaj, which is directed by Megaforce. Later this week, she will create her new album's photoshoot with Mert & Marcus! Get ready for a brand new Madonna era and stay tuned for more exclusive updates...

YAY!!!!!

[MadonnaNation]

Be Hold ...She is Coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mpol]

Jungle Pom Poms anyone?

[Mpol]

Jungle Pom Poms anyone?

[stunnedout]

Dec 6, 2011 21:55:51 GMT -5 HolidayGuy said:

Yah- no other acts in that vicinity have a soundtrack album that would be credited to them, that already isn't credited to them. Further down the list, Whitney Houston would see a major bump because of The Bodyguard and The Preacher's Wife- bringing her tally to ~24 million.

So based on this it looks like Mariah is indeed the highest selling female artist?

[floridagrl]

Dec 8, 2011 10:06:46 GMT -5 stunnedout said:

Dec 6, 2011 21:55:51 GMT -5 HolidayGuy said:

Yah- no other acts in that vicinity have a soundtrack album that would be credited to them, that already isn't credited to them. Further down the list, Whitney Houston would see a major bump because of The Bodyguard and The Preacher's Wife- bringing her tally to ~24 million.

So based on this it looks like Mariah is indeed the highest selling female artist?

No! Not even. Mariah has sold the most in the (USA only) soundscan era which began in 1991. Madonna, Janet, Whitney, Barbara, etc sold mega millions worldwide before the soundscan era began.

[PDC1987]

Dec 8, 2011 10:06:46 GMT -5 stunnedout said:

Dec 6, 2011 21:55:51 GMT -5 HolidayGuy said:

Yah- no other acts in that vicinity have a soundtrack album that would be credited to them, that already isn't credited to them. Further down the list, Whitney Houston would see a major bump because of The Bodyguard and The Preacher's Wife- bringing her tally to ~24 million.

So based on this it looks like Mariah is indeed the highest selling female artist?

That list is for US Soundscan only, so no.

Not to mention, SoundScan completely missed the release of the following Madonna albums: Madonna, Like A Virgin, True Blue, You Can Dance, Who's That Girl Soundtrack, Like A Prayer, I'm Breathless, and The Immaculate Collection.

[think pink.]

Dec 7, 2011 23:15:27 GMT -5 floridagrl said:

From Madonna's Facebook page:

Fresh News From The Madonna Team: Madonna is currently filming the video to her brand new single with M.I.A & Nicki Minaj, which is directed by Megaforce. Later this week, she will create her new album's photoshoot with Mert & Marcus! Get ready for a brand new Madonna era and stay tuned for more exclusive updates...

YAY!!!!!

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

[HolidayGuy]

The Immaculate Collection has enjoyed the bulk of its sales in the SoundScan era, but it probably had at least 2m or so in hard sales that were not SoundScan-tracked, in its first few months or so.

[floridagrl]

Cirque du Soleil and Moment Factory talk Super Bowl

This week we got the official confirmation that Madonna will perform in the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, February 5, as announced during tonight’s game on NBC!

She decided to collaborate with a creative team from Cirque du Soleil, Jamie King, and multimedia artists from Moment Factory.

Eric Fournier, the executive producer at “Moment Factory” said…

This is one very, very challenging project for us. You’ve got to make sure everything works perfectly. ‘Moment Factory’ and ‘Cirque’ have cooperated on many successful projects and truly enjoy working together.

From what I get, she’s a very rigorous and very professional person. Very cool to work with.

Our work has been done mostly to help magnify and create an environment for the artists.

We have in Montreal all the talent necessary for these kinds of things.

When asked if he’s a Madonna fan, Fournier laughed…

Yeah. Who’s not?

Sakchin Besette, Partner and Creative Director, “Moment Factory”, shared…

We are extremely excited to be working with someone as creative, talented and visionary as Madonna.

Our team is comprised of artists whose expertise ranges from software development to motion design and all of us are absolutely delighted to be working with an artist whose creativity continues to astound us. ‘Moment Factory’ always looks to engage audiences with something they have never seen before, and we are certain that this show will thrill spectators.

This is the first time we will be working with Madonna, Jamie King and the ‘NFL’ and we are very excited to create the best entertainment for millions of fans who will be watching live and via broadcast.

Jacques Methe, the Cirque du Soleil’s executive producer in charge of special events states…

Madonna is the leader.

What we’re doing there is contributing to the creative process that will lead to the creation of this very special moment. For us, it’s an interesting opportunity. It’s not something that we do very often, working with other stars.

We have experience with the NFL and they’re very, very, very good at managing these kinds of things. They know how to build a crazy stage in six minutes.


Read more: www.madonnarama.com/posts-en/2011/12/07/cirque-du-soleil-and-moment-factory-talk-super-bowl/#ixzz1g31gqtgo

This show is going to be EPIC!!! Cannot wait! Bitch is going to remind everyone why she is the only true Queen!!

[jumpb4uthink]

^I'm excited for this! She's the best at giving us one hell of a show....and deliver a performance to go down in the SB books - she will. :)

[Rose "Payola" Nylund]

I love Masterpiece! It's very mid-90s Madonna, which is my favourite. Will it be a single? And is it for her movie or her upcoming album or just a random leaked track? Either way, I missed this Madonna.

[MadonnaNation]

It seems more likely that there going with GMAYL as the first single...and releasing it too radio sometime in janurary....as for itunes...id be shocked if there wasnt some type of release of a single the tuesday following the superbowl...as for Masterpiece...would make to release this as the 2nd single sometime in Feb...as the movie would be out in feb..yes..i know we havent even heard all the songs yet from the album yet....but after listening to Masterpiece...this song has hit written all over it....and has the legs that an hit album needs to have.

[PDC1987]

Dec 9, 2011 23:49:43 GMT -5 Rose "Payola" Nylund said:

I love Masterpiece! It's very mid-90s Madonna, which is my favourite. Will it be a single? And is it for her movie or her upcoming album or just a random leaked track? Either way, I missed this Madonna.

It plays over the ending credits to W.E. It will supposedly be on the album as well, though.

They could send it to AC and keep GMAYL for Pop and Hot AC.

[think pink.]

The Super Bowl performance is going to be the death of me. Idk if my little stan heart can take all of the epicness!

And regarding GMAYL's Itunes release, it BETTER either be released the day/night of the Superbowl or the following Tuesday!.

[think pink.]

DrownedMadonna.com heard that the photo shoot for Madonna's new album is happening right now as we write at Highline Stages in New York.

Madonna is stunning!

From what we have been told, Madonna is dressed very 80's reminiscent. She is wearing neon colors and a cream blazer with shoulder pads. Black "pink" sweats. And surprise... with what is described as a "punk" haircut! Blond-honey hair, slicked back on sides and "poofed" up on top. It is sorta Mohawky with sides slicked back, apparently very Joan Collins.

They also had a shoot with Madonna with a cigarette and she was getting annoyed by smoke.

The shoot will go on till late night. So there will be more shoots and different looks. We can't never say for sure what it is going to get the final take with Madonna. But at least you have an idea of what is meant to be.

[MadonnaNation]

Madonna on the set of Give All Your Love video set!!!!...if this her new look...its a copy of the Hard Candy Tour...when she performed ..Shes Not Me......that look i loved!!!!!...she looked so 80's!!!..lol...love this era already!!!

[PDC1987]

That's obviously *not* her look in the video, lol. She hardly has any make-up on there as well, that photo was taken either when she arrived on set or after filming wrapped for the day.

[MadonnaNation]

Wanted to share my fav Madonna pic from the Like A Prayer era.

[floridagrl]

Men's Health - 100 Hottest Women Of All Time:



5. Madonna

It’s been a long time since the Material Girl was like a virgin. In fact, 30 years after she made her debut, Madonna—through more costume changes than a one-man stage production of Ben Hur—has captured the world’s heads, hearts, and hormones with startling consistency. She’s like a flip-book of fashion, gyration, and melody bonded by a Zeitgeist-defining compunction for incessant, provocative reinvention. It’s as impossible to imagine pop culture without Madonna as it is to guess what a light bulb would do without Benjamin Franklin. From shredded wedding dresses to cone-shaped bras, fascist military fatigues to, uh, absolutely nothing, being faithful to Madonna—who has sold some 300-million albums worldwide—is getting to love a million women at the same time, and that’s something we cherish.

www.menshealth.com/sex-women/hottest-women-all-time#photo-top

Go Madonna!!!

[HolidayGuy]

Not the best pic Men's Health could have used, but great to hear. :) Not the hottest pics for some of the others, either.

[Positive Tension]

I agreed with most of the women on the list, but Jennifer Aniston at number one? I can't say I agree with that.

Glad to see Madonna, Mariah, and Beyonce in the top half of the list, though, where they belong.

[Mpol]

The original picture is of her naked... so they changed it. The original image should have made her #1.

[floridagrl]

12/10 in NYC fm mdrama





She looks cute.

[floridagrl]

The full, high-quality version of Masterpiece. It is simply gorgeous. Beautiful!