Today in Madonna History: July 25, 1992

On July 25 1992, Madonna’s This Used To Be My Playground peaked at #2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Airplay Chart in the USA.

Today in Madonna History: July 22, 2003

On July 22 2003, the first photos from the GAP jeans campaign featuring Madonna and Missy Elliot were released.

Today in Madonna History: July 21, 1990

On July 21 1990, Madonna performed the second of three sold-out Blond Ambition Tour concerts at Wembley Stadium in London, England.

Madonna performed to 225,000 adoring fans between July 20, 21 and 22. The opening act for each show was Technotronic.

Today in Madonna History: July 18, 1987

On July 18 1987, Madonna appeared on the cover of Scotland’s No. 1 magazine, with the headline: Madonna Mania! A Mega Who’s Who Of That Girl.

Today in Madonna History: July 17, 2012

On July 17 2012, Madonna’s MDNA World Tour played at London’s Hyde Park, with supporting acts LMFAO and Martin Solveig. The sold-out show (54,140 fans) generated $6.7 million in ticket sales.

Today in Madonna History: July 16, 2012

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On July 16 2012, Madonna’s music video for Turn Up The Radio was released. The video was directed by Tom Munro.

At the end of the video, an exhausted Madonna lays down in the backseat of the car as the chauffeur says to her in Italian:“La festa è finita, adesso allacciati la cintura stronzetta!which translates: “The party is over, now fasten your seat belt, bitch!”.

Watch the video:

Today in Madonna History: July 14, 2003

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On July 14 2003, Madonna’s Hollywood was released as the second single (excluding Die Another Day, which was released as a single from the soundtrack of the same name) from the American Life album.  The song was written and produced by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzaï.