On March 11 1985, Madonna was featured on the cover of People magazine. Photos by Ken Reagan.
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Today in Madonna History: March 10, 1995
On March 10 1995, Madonna’s luscious Bedtime Story music video was given a cinematic release at three different Odeon Cineplex film theatres:
- Santa Monica, California (Broadway Cinemas)
- Manhattan, New York (Chelsea Theater)
- Chicago, Illinois (Biograph Threater)
The one week engagement allowed attendees to enjoy the Mark Romanek directed masterpiece on the big screen for a week before the video was released on MTV.
Madonna later celebrated the premiere of Bedtime Story video by throwing a Pajama Party at Webster Hall in New York, on March 18, 1995.
Today in Madonna History: March 9, 1999
On March 9 1999, the concert film for Madonna’s Who’s That Girl World Tour, Ciao Italia, was released on DVD.
Dennis Hunt from the Los Angeles Times gave Ciao Italia a positive review:
“A festive Italian stadium show featuring the Material Girl, who’s turned into a first-rate entertainer, strutting and singing in flashy production-number renditions of her most recent Billboard topping songs, is indeed a delight. The video captures the enormity of Madonna as a performer, and her theatrics, oomph and chutzpah.”
Today in Madonna History: March 8, 2012
On March 8 2012, British singer-songwriter Mika tweeted his reaction to hearing Madonna’s recording of Gang Bang, which was based on a song he co-wrote, titled Bang Bang:
“Weird as fuck, underground and lyrically cool; it’s amazing and bizarre. I love it, she sounds so good singing words so harsh.”
Madonna had originally recorded a demo that was faithful to Mika’s original vision for the song but later gave it a drastic overhaul, stripping it down to a pulsating beat with panning sound effects and violent ad libbed vocals – although its original core lyrics remained intact.
Gang Bang was produced by Madonna, William Orbit and Demolition Crew and appeared on the 2012 album, MDNA. Due to its violent overtones, the track was excluded from the “clean” version of the album.
Today in Madonna History: March 7, 2006
On March 7 2006, Girl 6 was released on DVD. Madonna had a cameo role in Girl 6 as the boss of a strip club/phone sex operation.
Today in Madonna History: March 6, 1989
On March 6 1989, Madonna was featured on the cover of People magazine, as part of an anniversary celebration (15 years) issue.
Today in Madonna History: March 5, 2004
On March 5 2004, Madonna began working with Steven Klein and Craig McDean (separately) to shoot the many looks for the tour book and promotional materials for her upcoming Re-invention World Tour.
Giovanni Bianco acted as the art director for the project. Arianna Phillips was Madonna’s stylist. Julien d’Ys did Madonna’s hair and Gina Brooke did Madonna’s makeup.
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