Today in Madonna History: April 21, 2018

April 21, 2021 By Jay in 2018, April Tags: Japan, Like A Virgin (Album), Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Record Store Day, Rhino, The First Album, True Blue (Album), You Can Dance 1 Comment

On April 21 2018, Rhino Warner released two limited edition Madonna albums for Record Store Day:

You Can Dance – re-released on vinyl for the first time in 30 years. The Record Store Day version was pressed on red vinyl and included the obi strip, custom hype sticker and folded poster.

The First Album – re-released replica of the Japanese picture disc, repressed for the first time since 1987. Originally part of a 3-picture disc reissue set along with Like A Virgin and True Blue. Includes lyric insert notes in English and Japanese.

Today in Madonna History: April 20, 1992

April 20, 2021 By Jay in 1992, April Tags: Maverick Records, Sire Records, Time Warner 1 Comment

On April 20 1992, Madonna signed a $60 million, seven-year contract with Time Warner Inc. as a joint venture to form a new multi-media entertainment company: Maverick.

Madonna was made CEO of Maverick (her own record and music publishing company), which included TV, film, merchandising and book publishing divisions.

The contract re-negotiated and extended Madonna’s contract with Sire Records: a $5 million advance per album & a 20% royalty rate for her next seven albums. The future recordings would all be released by Maverick/Sire Records.

Today in Madonna History: April 19, 2012

April 19, 2021 By Jay in 2012, April Tags: Dick Clark 1 Comment

On April 19 2012, Madonna spoke about Dick Clark’s passing (April 18 2012):

“Even though I told him in 1984 that I wanted to rule the world, it’s Dick Clark who ruled the world. He loved what he did and his energy and enthusiasm were boundless. A great man. I bow to his memory and everything he did with his life.”

Today in Madonna History: April 18, 2012

April 18, 2021 By Jay in 2012, April Tags: Brian Williams, Interview, MDNA World Tour, Super Bowl 3 Comments

On April 18 2012, Madonna was interviewed by Harry Smith as part of NBC’s Rock Center.

Madonna talked about her Super Bowl performance, rehearsing for her upcoming MDNA World Tour, parenting and her thoughts on the paparazzi photos of Lourdes smoking.

Today in Madonna History: April 17, 2008

April 17, 2021 By Jay in 2008, April Tags: 4 Minutes, Give It 2 Me, Tom Munro, Vacuum 1 Comment

On April 17 2008, Madonna posted a message for her fans on YouTube from the set of the Give It 2 Me music video in London. In the message, Madonna thanked her fans for making videos for 4 Minutes, and reminds them to clean up after themselves.

Watch the message: