On August 3 1985, Madonna’s Into The Groove hit #1 in the UK and Holiday hit #2 in the UK – Madonna is the only female artist ever to occupy the top 2 positions simultaneously on the UK charts.
Today in Madonna History: August 2, 2026
Madonna fans around the world were recovering today after an unforgettable night at WorldPride Amsterdam, where the Queen of Pop transformed AFAS Live into the latest edition of Club Confessions.
Joining Stuart Price behind the decks, Madonna performed a seamless seven-song set that blended music from Confessions II with two classics from Confessions on a Dance Floor:
- I Feel So Free
- Bring Your Love
- Danceteria
- One Step Away
- Love Sensation — new Kylie Minogue remix
- Sorry
- Hung Up
The biggest surprise came when Madonna announced, “The lady in purple is here,” and welcomed Kylie Minogue to the stage for the live debut of a previously unheard remix of “Love Sensation.”
Wearing coordinating shades of purple, Madonna and Kylie performed the new collaboration together before continuing into “Sorry.” It was only the second time the two pop icons had shared a concert stage, following Kylie’s appearance during Madonna’s Celebration Tour in Los Angeles in March 2024.
As the pair embraced at the end of their appearance, Madonna told her:
“I’m so happy to be here with you, Kylie. Thank you. I love you!”
Kylie later thanked Madonna and everyone at Club Confessions through her social media accounts, sharing an emotional collection of heart, kiss and teary-eyed emojis.
Madonna’s approximately 30-minute appearance began at around 2:30 a.m. local time and unfolded as part of a larger DJ-driven celebration featuring Stuart Price and Honey Dijon. Rather than presenting a conventional concert, Madonna wove live vocals, choreography and appearances throughout Price’s continuous club set—bringing the original spirit of Confessions on a Dance Floor into the world of Confessions II.
The evening also marked the first known performance of “Sorry” since the conclusion of the Confessions Tour in 2006.
Twenty years later, Madonna and Stuart Price returned to Amsterdam with new music, a surprise Kylie Minogue collaboration and another reminder that when Madonna enters the club, anything can happen.
Today in Madonna History: August 1, 2020
On August 1 2020, Madonna paid tribute to Alan Parker (he died on July 31, 2020):
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Alan Parker. One of the greatest directors I’ve ever worked with—on the film Evita. He taught me so much, believed in me, pushed me to my limits and made an incredible film! Thank you! 📽♥️ -Madonna
Today In Madonna History: July 31, 2009
On July 31 2009, Celebration – the lead single from Madonna’s third greatest hits album of the same name – was released to digital media outlets by Warner Bros. Records. The song was written by Madonna, Paul Oakenfold, Ian Green & Ciaran Gribbin and produced by Madonna & Oakenfold with additional production by Green.
Celebration was one of two new songs written with Oakenfold for the hits collection. The other new track, Broken, was left off the album but was later issued on 12-inch coloured vinyl as an exclusive gift to members of Madonna’s official fan club. Oakenfold also contributed new production to It’s So Cool, an outtake from Madonna’s 2003 album American Life which was used as a bonus track for the deluxe digital download edition of the Celebration album.
Today in Madonna History: July 30, 1990
On July 30 1990, Madonna’s I’m Breathless album was certified double platinum (for shipment of two million units) in the USA.
In a 1994 interview with Q magazine, Madonna professed a particular fondness for the album:
“I would have to say the favourite record that I’ve made is the soundtrack to Dick Tracy. I love every one of those songs.”
Today in Madonna History: July 29, 2012
On July 29 2012, Madonna issued this statement about the controversy surround her mini-MDNA Tour performance at the L’Olympia in Paris on July 26:
“Playing the Olympia was a magical moment for me and it was a real treat to do this special show for my fans and be so close to them. Unfortunately at the end of the show – after I left the stage – a few thugs who were not my fans rushed the stage and started throwing plastic bottles pretending to be angry fans. The press reports have focused on this and not the joyous aspect of the evening. But nothing can take away or ruin this very special evening for me and my fans. When I looked out in the audience, everyone I saw had a smile on their face. I look forward to having this wonderful experience again.”
Watch this exclusive Olympia performance of Beautiful Killer (mixed with Die Another Day):
Today in Madonna History: July 28, 1990
On July 28 1990, Hanky Panky hit its peak position of number-ten on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
The rarely seen official video for Hanky Panky was recorded at the May 27th 1990 concert in Toronto, Canada. Rather than use live audio from the tour, Warner opted to overdub the live performance with the album version. The video was broadcast for a few weeks and then withdrawn from rotation in most countries. Although no official reason was given, it is assumed that due to the low-budget nature of the video, it was only ever intended to serve as an initial promotional push for the song, with its subsequent withdrawal from rotation being part of the plan.
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