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Post by HolidayGuy on Feb 7, 2024 13:51:05 GMT -5
Like most M tours, the reviews have been pretty stellar. Even with those that may mention some negative aspects, the overall review is positive.
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Post by August on Feb 7, 2024 15:07:57 GMT -5
Like most M tours, the reviews have been pretty stellar. Even with those that may mention some negative aspects, the overall review is positive. Yeah, very solid reviews. Really the only negatives I have read are that they want MORE...not that her performance was not well received. More dancing, even more hits, etc. She set the bar for herself.
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Post by August on Feb 8, 2024 9:19:12 GMT -5
![](//storage.proboards.com/1258812/thumbnailer/RDOCvYaxbtWiXzBIQwhu.png) I ran the cover of the Oh Father single thru a colorization AI. It was nice to see the real picture with the orange / yellow filter removed. I love this hippy look she had going on briefly for the Like a Prayer era promos.
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Post by bat1990 on Feb 9, 2024 10:42:38 GMT -5
HOLY SHIT!!!!! How does this woman keep outdoing herself? This is the third tour of hers I've seen live and I swear each one is more compelling than the last! Read on for major spoilers {Spoiler} I love that she's walking through her life and career chronologically and on her terms with this setlist. Opening with "Nothing Really Matters" with no dancers or theatrics other than a rotating stage is a ballsy move and also a great introduction to everything she's experienced.
The audience LOVED the 80s segment, and we weren't expecting the somber shift with one of the dancers miming death from AIDS at the end of "Holiday." I got a minor spoiler that there was an AIDS tribute in the show, but the transition was a great setup. "Live to Tell" was stunning especially with her flying in a box between the in-memoriam photos and the religiosity that lead into "Like a Prayer" was like WTF is going on, but then the audience erupted in a sing-along when LAP began.
When we migrated onward to the 90s, I liked the use of boxers for "Erotica" and I did not expect it to get so sexual for the entirety of that segment. Then there was a full-blown orgy simulation for "Justify My Love" into "Hung Up (on Tokischa)" and I kept thinking about how I was glad to be seeing the show alone.
Once everyone calmed down after that experience, I lost my shit that she chose to include BAD GIRL!!!! I did not expect that at all and am glad I didn't spoil myself on the setlist. For the next bit, Bob was such an amazing Drag Ball MC and "Vogue" was so much fun. We got the obligatory "Human Nature" but when she shortened it and broke into CRAZY FOR YOU, I lost my shit again!!!!
The transition to the 00s was cool with the match strike igniting the stage and The Beast Within (though unsurprising) was an entertaining transition. "Die Another Day" had some of my favorite staging with the dancers suddenly appearing in the spotlights. It was so dark except for the center lights around Madonna that I didn't even notice, which made it much more impactful. (Sidenote: at other points I could see when the dancers were going and could anticipate where our attention would be directed next, so it was cool to be surprised.) But then I lost my shit a third time when one of my favorite singles made an appearance with DON'T TELL ME. "Mother and Father" was an interesting choice to represent AL, but it worked well enough. I liked the country-fied version it began as and wished it wouldn't have transitioned into the regular production. Also, I think the AL title track or "Nothing Fails" would have also worked w/in the context of the show to represent this album.
The acoustic sing-along of "Express Yourself" was lovely for the audience and to showcase her singing and guitar playing. Her mic was on the whole night and there was a quiet backing track to assist, she also said she was having sound issues.
But when she suddenly broke into "La Isla Bonita" after that, the entire place went WILD! And the segue into DCFMA was nice, lots of energy and the donning of the progress pride flag to close out this segment was cool too. Frankly, that could've been an ending with an encore, but the show kept going.
The next song both blew my mind as a setlist inclusion and the special effects were AMAZING - BEDTIME STORY. She laid on this cube and a camera above projected her into the dream sequence displayed on the projection screens while her dancers did all sorts of cool things on the sides. "Ray of Light" was the Sasha Ultra Violet Mix and felt like being at a club, which kept the energy going. Then to cool off, she gave us RAIN and I lost my shit a fifth(!) time! Though it was a little strange that clips from the "Frozen" video played while this song was performed.
The closing segment was nice too. The MJ/Madonna bit with the dancers was a sweet tribute and a reminder they are the king and queen of pop. And I loved-loved-loved her dancers coming out in her various iconic costumes for the GMAYL/Bitch I'm Madonna/Celebration finale. It was a wild, amazing ride and shows that she's still the best at what she does.
Also they played "The Power of Goodbye" instrumental as the audience was exiting. I thought "Take a Bow" would've fit as well.
There were only a few songs I thought she might throw in but didn't make it. I wasn't expecting her to go deep into the 80s as she's lukewarm on her oldest material. Including a snippet of "Angel" during the MJ interlude was poignant to end that segment and acknowledge his passing. The notable omissions were "Secret," "Take a Bow," "Frozen," "Music," and "4 Minutes." Maybe "Sorry" as well. In fact Hard Candy was the only album she played complete dust to. Read on for all songs performed or included in a transition, by album.
Madonna Everybody Burning Up Holiday
Like a Virgin Into the Groove Crazy for You Like a Virgin {MJ/Madonna dance break} Angel {transition}
True Blue Where's the Party {mixed into Everybody} Open Your Heart Live to Tell Papa Don't Preach {instrumental} La Isla Bonita
Like a Prayer/TIC Like a Prayer Act of Contrition {mixed w/ LAP} Justify My Love Vogue The Beast Within {transition} Express Yourself
Erotica In This Life {transition} Erotica (+ You Thrill Me mix) Fever {snippet} Bad Girl Up Down Suite/Break My Soul (The Queens Remix) {transition} Rain
Bedtime Story Human Nature Bedtime Story
EVITA Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Ray of Light Nothing Really Matters Ray of Light
Music Don't Tell Me
American Life Die Another Day Mother and Father
Confessions Hung Up {+ on Tokischa}
Hard Candy (none)
MDNA Girl Gone Wild {interpolated in a transition and with LAP} Give Me All Your Luvin' {mixed with BIM} Celebration
Rebel Heart Living for Love {transition} Bitch I'm Madonna
Madame X I Don't Search I Find {transition}
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Feb 9, 2024 11:50:52 GMT -5
HOLY SHIT!!!!! How does this woman keep outdoing herself? This is the third tour of hers I've seen live and I swear each one is more compelling than the last! Read on for major spoilers {Spoiler} I love that she's walking through her life and career chronologically and on her terms with this setlist. Opening with "Nothing Really Matters" with no dancers or theatrics other than a rotating stage is a ballsy move and also a great introduction to everything she's experienced.
The audience LOVED the 80s segment, and we weren't expecting the somber shift with one of the dancers miming death from AIDS at the end of "Holiday." I got a minor spoiler that there was an AIDS tribute in the show, but the transition was a great setup. "Live to Tell" was stunning especially with her flying in a box between the in-memoriam photos and the religiosity that lead into "Like a Prayer" was like WTF is going on, but then the audience erupted in a sing-along when LAP began.
When we migrated onward to the 90s, I liked the use of boxers for "Erotica" and I did not expect it to get so sexual for the entirety of that segment. Then there was a full-blown orgy simulation for "Justify My Love" into "Hung Up (on Tokischa)" and I kept thinking about how I was glad to be seeing the show alone.
Once everyone calmed down after that experience, I lost my shit that she chose to include BAD GIRL!!!! I did not expect that at all and am glad I didn't spoil myself on the setlist. For the next bit, Bob was such an amazing Drag Ball MC and "Vogue" was so much fun. We got the obligatory "Human Nature" but when she shortened it and broke into CRAZY FOR YOU, I lost my shit again!!!!
The transition to the 00s was cool with the match strike igniting the stage and The Beast Within (though unsurprising) was an entertaining transition. "Die Another Day" had some of my favorite staging with the dancers suddenly appearing in the spotlights. It was so dark except for the center lights around Madonna that I didn't even notice, which made it much more impactful. (Sidenote: at other points I could see when the dancers were going and could anticipate where our attention would be directed next, so it was cool to be surprised.) But then I lost my shit a third time when one of my favorite singles made an appearance with DON'T TELL ME. "Mother and Father" was an interesting choice to represent AL, but it worked well enough. I liked the country-fied version it began as and wished it wouldn't have transitioned into the regular production. Also, I think the AL title track or "Nothing Fails" would have also worked w/in the context of the show to represent this album.
The acoustic sing-along of "Express Yourself" was lovely for the audience and to showcase her singing and guitar playing. Her mic was on the whole night and there was a quiet backing track to assist, she also said she was having sound issues.
But when she suddenly broke into "La Isla Bonita" after that, the entire place went WILD! And the segue into DCFMA was nice too, lots of energy and the donning of the progress pride flag to close out this segment was cool too. Frankly, that could've been an ending with an encore, but the show kept going.
The next song both blew my mind as a setlist including and the special effects were AMAZING - BEDTIME STORY. She laid on this cube and a camera above project her into the dream sequence displayed on the projection screens while her dancers did all sorts of cool things on the sides. "Ray of Light" was the Sasha Ultra Violet Mix and felt like being at a club, which kept the energy going. Then to cool off, she gave us RAIN and I lost my shit a fifth(!) time! Though it was a little strange that clips from the "Frozen" video played while this song was performed.
The closing segment was nice too. The MJ/Madonna bit with the dancers was a sweet tribute and a reminder they are the king and queen of pop. And I loved-loved-loved her dancers coming out in her various iconic costumes for the GMAYL/Bitch I'm Madonna/Celebration finale. It was a wild, amazing ride and shows that she's still the best at what she does.
Also they played "The Power of Goodbye" instrumental as the audience was exiting. I thought "Take a Bow" would've fit as well.
There were only a few songs I thought she might throw in but didn't make it. I wasn't expecting her to go deep into the 80s as she's lukewarm on her oldest material. Including a snippet of "Angel" during the MJ interlude was poignant to end that segment and acknowledge his passing. The notable omissions were "Secret," "Take a Bow," "Frozen," "Music," and "4 Minutes." Maybe "Sorry" as well. In fact Hard Candy was the only album she played complete dust to. Read on for all songs performed or included in a transition, by album.
Madonna Everybody Burning Up Holiday
Like a Virgin Into the Groove Crazy for You Like a Virgin {MJ/Madonna dance break} Angel {transition}
True Blue Where's the Party {mixed into Everybody} Open Your Heart Live to Tell Papa Don't Preach {instrumental} La Isla Bonita
Like a Prayer/TIC Like a Prayer Act of Contrition {mixed w/ LAP} Justify My Love Vogue The Beast Within {transition} Express Yourself
Erotica In This Life {transition} Erotica (+ You Thrill Me mix) Fever {snippet} Bad Girl Up Down Suite/Break My Soul (The Queens Remix) {transition} Rain
Bedtime Story Human Nature Bedtime Story
EVITA Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Ray of Light Nothing Really Matters Ray of Light
Music Don't Tell Me
American Life Die Another Day Mother and Father
Confessions Hung Up {+ on Tokischa}
Hard Candy (none)
MDNA Girl Gone Wild {interpolated in a transition and with LAP} Give Me All Your Luvin' {mixed with BIM} Celebration
Rebel Heart Living for Love {transition} Bitch I'm Madonna
Madame X I Don't Search I Find {transition}
Thank you for your wonderful detailed review.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Feb 9, 2024 15:25:08 GMT -5
"Popular" slips a few spots to No. 13 on the UK singles chart; 29th week on listing. Finally Enough Love, meanwhile, holds at No. 98 on the UK Top 100 Albums chart, its 51st week on the survey. Losses at Spotify for the week, as expected, following the prior week's big gains. Crossed 100m filtered streams on U.S. Spotify.
Spotify- Feb. 2-Feb. 8, 2024 Global: No. 13 (-1), 23,886,595 (-2,425,926); 562,429,604 cume USA: No. 23 (-7), 5,265,063 (-818,839); 100,059,203 cume UK: No. 13 (-5), 1,700,024 (-180,743); 43,193,616 cume Canada: No. 14 (-4), 898,361 (-113,288); 23,612,335 cume
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Post by bat1990 on Feb 11, 2024 16:45:02 GMT -5
Shameless self-promotion!!! (featuring a rare Madonna deep cut)
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Post by HolidayGuy on Feb 12, 2024 20:14:11 GMT -5
"Popular" hangs on Billboard's Streaming Songs chart for a fourth week, down from its No. 33 re-entry last week (position not yet known).
As expected, following the prior week's surge, "Popular" does not advance on Billboard's Global 200 and Global 200 Exc. USA charts. Peak remains No. 13 on both charts. New positions not yet known.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Feb 13, 2024 7:56:18 GMT -5
Madonna's Concert for a Cause: Supporting the LGBTQ Community with Twin Cities Pride bnnbreaking.com/local-news/madonnas-concert-for-a-cause-supporting-the-lgbtq-community-with-twin-cities-prideMadonna's upcoming concert in St. Paul is a call to action for the LGBTQ community. In collaboration with Twin Cities Pride, the event supports the Rainbow Wardrobe initiative, which provides gender-affirming clothing and personal care items for LGBTQ youth in need. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring donations, while online contributions can also be made at tcpride.org/rainbow-wardrobe. Madonna, the pop icon, is joining forces with Twin Cities Pride (TCP) for a cause that resonates deeply with the LGBTQ community. As she takes the stage at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, concertgoers are encouraged to bring along more than just their love for music. They're asked to contribute to the Rainbow Wardrobe initiative, a program providing gender-affirming clothing and personal care items for those in need. A Concert of Generosity The upcoming concert on Tuesday night isn't just about music; it's about making a difference. TCP volunteers will be stationed at the doors of the Xcel Energy Center, ready to collect donations of clothes, personal hygiene products, and financial contributions. These items will go directly to the Rainbow Wardrobe initiative, which has been serving the LGBTQ community since its inception last June. The Rainbow Wardrobe: A Beacon of Hope The Rainbow Wardrobe primarily serves LGBTQ youth who find themselves homeless or impoverished, and may not feel safe accessing shelters. Personal hygiene items are among the most significant needs, often overlooked but essential for maintaining dignity and self-respect. Gender-affirming clothing is another critical aspect of the initiative. For many young people in the LGBTQ community, having access to clothing that aligns with their gender identity can be life-changing. It's not just about appearance; it's about feeling recognized, accepted, and true to oneself. How You Can Help If you're attending the concert, consider bringing along a donation. Clothes that reflect various gender expressions, sizes, and styles are welcome, as are personal hygiene products. If you're unable to attend, you can still make a difference by donating online at tcpride.org/rainbow-wardrobe. Together, we can ensure that the Rainbow Wardrobe continues to provide vital support to the LGBTQ community. As Madonna takes the stage, let's join her in sending a message of love, acceptance, and hope to all. In conclusion, Madonna's St. Paul concert is not just an event for music lovers; it's a platform for change. By collaborating with Twin Cities Pride and supporting the Rainbow Wardrobe initiative, we can help make a difference in the lives of LGBTQ youth who need it most. Whether through donations or spreading awareness, every act of kindness counts.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Feb 13, 2024 9:20:22 GMT -5
^Very nice initiative.
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Post by bat1990 on Feb 13, 2024 19:33:08 GMT -5
I hope we get an official digital release of this song someday.
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Post by Safado on Feb 15, 2024 19:33:59 GMT -5
OMG. Madonna + Popular. An actual video.
Where does she get the fucking time.
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Post by Resident_Evil on Feb 15, 2024 19:48:36 GMT -5
Holy Shit!!! She looks amazing in the video.
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Post by botoxic on Feb 15, 2024 20:33:27 GMT -5
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Post by Juanca on Feb 15, 2024 21:13:17 GMT -5
Why only now, though? First the digital single and now the video. But not widely available.. Wish it could lead to a new peak in the hot 100
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Post by HolidayGuy on Feb 15, 2024 22:54:47 GMT -5
Very nice surprise, though if one believed those rumors from last summer, it would not be so. ![:-P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) They should have figured someone would post it, from the game, to YouTube.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Feb 16, 2024 1:21:38 GMT -5
it's not the best video, but it's certainly better than no video at all. Timing is extremely strange tho.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Feb 16, 2024 7:39:27 GMT -5
Very nice surprise. Why now is the question. M looks fierce. Back in the top 20 iTunes soundtracks genre.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Feb 16, 2024 8:26:43 GMT -5
^Is the Fortnite Festival season nearing its end?
Will the video spur a rebound next week?
Spotify- Feb. 9-Feb. 15, 2024 Global: No. 20 (-7), 19,854,985 (-4,031,610); 582,284,589 cume USA: No. 51 (-28), 4,282,209 (-982,854); 104,341,412 cume UK: No. 19 (-6), 1,420,725 (-279,299); 4,614,341 cume Canada: No. 31 (-17), 763,105 (-135,256); 24,375,440 cume
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Post by Ke$ha's Left Tittie on Feb 17, 2024 14:37:09 GMT -5
At this point I think the only thing Madonna cares about is looking pretty in her music videos and on stage. After the negative reception she received with her bold look at last year’s Grammys, it obviously stung her enough to know she can’t get away with the risky avant garde looks she pulled off so well in the 90’s. So if it means looking like a blow up blonde sex doll with an OnlyFans page then I think she’s fine with it.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Feb 19, 2024 20:40:34 GMT -5
Madonna was accidentally dropped by one of her dancers. She got right back up like a champ. Hoping it doesn't cause damage down the road.
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Post by August on Feb 19, 2024 23:00:36 GMT -5
Madonna was accidentally dropped by one of her dancers. She got right back up like a champ. Hoping it doesn't cause damage down the road. Meanwhile, all the press keeps saying is Madonna took a fall...she fell...she stumbled. Because they have to tear her down. No fools, her dancer is the one who tripped.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Feb 20, 2024 5:52:39 GMT -5
Spoilers Leave Madonna Alone The Queen of Pop’s Celebration Tour Is a Love Letter to Fans, Foes, and the Queer Community www.thestranger.com/articles/2024/02/19/79393541/leave-madonna-alone“This performance felt particularly powerful after people on social media mocked her last month for using a support rail while dancing. Once again, the bar we set for female performers is somewhere up in outer space. “To age is a sin,” she proclaimed in 2016. “The most controversial thing I've done is stick around,” she said. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: LEAVE MADONNA ALONE.”
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Post by botoxic on Feb 21, 2024 18:17:36 GMT -5
And now 600 million one month later
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Post by 🇯🇲 dollybaby 🇯🇲 on Feb 21, 2024 18:45:47 GMT -5
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Post by HolidayGuy on Feb 22, 2024 14:56:50 GMT -5
"Popular" was uploaded to The Weeknd's YouTube account today. There's a "FT" credit at the start of the video, though we know that's not how the credits on digital/streaming/the charts read. ![:-P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png)
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Feb 22, 2024 15:11:25 GMT -5
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Post by HolidayGuy on Feb 23, 2024 8:35:11 GMT -5
Better holds this week on Spotify.
Spotify- Feb. 9-Feb. 15, 2024 Global: No. 22 (-2), 18,456,125 (-1,398,860); 582,284,589 cume USA: No. 45 (+6), 4,070,539 (-211,670); 108,411,951 cume UK: No. 23 (-4), 1,243,269 (-177,456); 45,857,610 cume Canada: No. 30 (+1), 703,209 (-59,896); 25,078,649 cume
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Feb 23, 2024 11:41:32 GMT -5
Sorry, I'm behind on posting the charts:
2/17/24 Billboard charts:
Global 200 TW LW 2W WOC TITLE PEAK
18 13 - 35 Popular, The Weeknd, Playboi Carti & Madonna (13)
Global excl US TW LW 2W WOC TITLE PEAK
18 13 - 36 Popular, The Weeknd, Playboi Carti & Madonna (13)
Streaming TW LW 2W WOC TITLE PEAK
46 33 - 4 Popular, The Weeknd, Playboi Carti & Madonna (29)
Hot 100 - Canada TW LW 2W WOC TITLE PEAK
28 20 - 26 Popular, The Weeknd, Playboi Carti & Madonna (10)
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs TW LW WOC Title Artist ( Peak )
21 21 25 Popular - The Weeknd, Playboi Carti & Madonna ( 14 )
Hot R&B Songs TW LW WOC Title Artist ( Peak )
7 6 25 Popular - The Weeknd, Playboi Carti & Madonna ( 3 )
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2/24/24 Billboard charts:
Billboard Global 200 TW LW WOC Title Artist ( Peak )
39 18 36 Popular - The Weeknd, Playboi Carti & Madonna ( 13 )
Billboard Global Excl. US TW LW WOC Title Artist ( Peak )
31 18 37 Popular - The Weeknd, Playboi Carti & Madonna ( 13 )
Billboard Canadian Hot 100 TW LW WOC Title Artist ( Peak )
47 28 27 Popular - The Weeknd, Playboi Carti & Madonna ( 10 )
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