On May 16 1989, the Like A Prayer single was certified Platinum by the RIAA for shipment of one million units in the U.S.
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Today in Madonna History: May 15, 1995
On May 15 1995, Madonna’s I’ll Remember (Theme From With Honors) was honored as one of the Most Performed Songs Of 1994 at the 12th annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Today in Madonna History: May 14, 1990
On May 15 1990, Brenda Lee was quoted in the LA Times, talking about how Madonna got her involved in the Dick Tracy soundtrack:
“Madonna asked specifically that I sing the songs–which are brand-new numbers. I had no idea she was a fan of my singing, but I’m delighted she is.”
Brenda recorded two songs for Dick Tracy, but only one made the final cut: You’re in the Doghouse Now, written by Ned Clafin, Mike Kernan, Jeff Lass and Andy Paley.
Brenda is best known for Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (recorded when she was just 13).
Today in Madonna History: May 13, 1985
On May 13 1985, Madonna was featured on the cover of People Magazine.
The headline: That Man-Smasher Madonna! On Tour
Once Madonna was expected to fizzle, but with a hit film and a sold-out tour, she’s now the hottest item in showbiz.
Today in Madonna History: May 12, 1998
On May 12 1998, Madonna’s Ray of Light music video premiered on MTV Live.
The video was directed by Jonas Åkerlund. Madonna’s scenes were shot in early April 1998 at MTV’s Times Square studios in New York and Los Angeles. The background images were shot in various cities, such as Los Angeles, New York, London, Las Vegas, and Stockholm.
Today in Madonna History: May 11, 1985
On May 11 1985, Crazy For You hit number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. for one week. The track had spent the two previous weeks in the runner-up position behind the all-star single, We Are The World. In Canada, Crazy For You took a few weeks longer but also managed to displace USA For Africa’s charity track to become the county’s number-one single on May 25th.
The song was Madonna’s second chart-topping hit, and her first ballad to be released as a single.
Today in Madonna History: May 10, 1991
On May 10 1991, the documentary Truth Or Dare was given an initially limited cinematic release by Mirmax Films in various North American markets. It was given a wide release across North America several weeks later on May 24, 1991.
The documentary – which chronicled on-and-off stage activity of Madonna’s 1990 Blond Ambition Tour – was directed by Alek Keshishian, while Madonna served as Executive Producer. The live segments were filmed at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France.
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