On March 15 1994, Madonna attended the 8th annual Soul Train Awards with Rosie Perez at the Shrine Auditorium, in Los Angeles, California.
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Today in Madonna History: March 14, 2008
On March 14 2008, Madonna’s official website revealed the artwork and release date for Hard Candy:
“We are happy to share the album artwork for Madonna’s upcoming album. Hard Candy is scheduled to have a global release on April 28th and a US release on April 29th on Warner Bros. Records.”
Hard Candy was eventually released on these dates in these regions:
- Germany, Ireland, Austria and Netherlands – April 25, 2008
- United Kingdom, Brazil and the rest of Europe – April 28, 2008
- United States, Mexico and Canada – April 29, 2008
Liz Rosenberg told Entertainment Weekly:
She loves candy. Hard Candy is about the juxtaposition of tough and sweetness, or as Madonna so eloquently expressed: ‘I’m gonna kick your ass, but it’s going to make you feel good.’
Notice that Madonna’s belt includes the inscription Give It to Me, the original title of the album.
Today in Madonna History: March 13, 1999
On March 13 1999, Madonna’s The Power of Good-Bye, fell to #63 on the Billboard Hot 100 Single Sales chart, spending its final week on the chart (after 22 weeks).
The Power of Good-Bye was written by Madonna and Rick Nowels. The song was produced by Madonna, William Orbit, Patrick Leonard with string arrangements by Craig Armstrong.
Rick said this of the hit song:
“The lyrics to The Power Of Good-Bye are stunning. I love Madonna as an artist and a songwriter… She is a wonderful confessional songwriter, as well as being a superb hit chorus pop writer… She doesn’t get the credit she deserves as a writer.”
Today in Madonna History: March 12, 2006
On March 12 2006, the March issue of BEST magazine hit stands, featuring Madonna on the cover. The featured article highlighted 4 of Madonna’s tips and tricks on how to look 15 years younger.
Today in Madonna History: March 11, 1985
On March 11 1985, Madonna was featured on the cover of People magazine. Photos by Ken Reagan.
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.”
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