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Today in Madonna History: August 17, 2012

August 17, 2026 By in 2012, August Tags: , , , 1 Comment

On August 17 2012, Madonna’s Turn Up The Radio single was released in Germany as a digital download.

Brad O’Mancey from Popjustice had this to say about the single:

This is an escapist anthem about leaving wherever you’re stuck, getting in a car, whacking some amazing music on the stereo and putting your foot down. In other words, it’s still only when she’s dancing that she feels this free, and it’s still music making the people come together. It captures a brilliantly teenage sensation (“only music can save me from my shit life”) but makes sense of it in a song that doesn’t sound like she’s trying too hard to be down with the kids… Real life is sometimes a bit more complicated than that, and sometimes freedom is about being able to leave the cunts behind to get on with their useless lives. And that’s what this song is about.

Watch the video:

20 Photos. One Icon. Happy Birthday, Madonna.

August 16, 2026 By in 2026, August, Messages from Justin and Jay Tags: , , , , , 1 Comment

On August 16, 1958, the world was introduced to someone who would go on to redefine what it means to be a pop star.

For more than four decades, Madonna hasn’t just set trends—she’s challenged them, broken them, reinvented herself, and inspired generations of artists and fans along the way. Every era has had its own look, sound and attitude, yet somehow she’s always remained unmistakably Madonna.

Happy Birthday to the Queen of Pop. Thank you for the music, the memories, the fearless creativity, and for constantly reminding us that the next reinvention is always just around the corner.

To celebrate today, I’m sharing 20 of my favourite Madonna photos that I’ve collected over the past few months. Some are iconic, some are beautifully candid, and some simply capture a moment in time that I can’t stop looking at.

No particular order… just twenty images that remind me why she’s still one of the most fascinating artists to ever step on a stage.

Happy Birthday, Madonna. ❤️👑

Today in Madonna History: August 15, 2001

August 15, 2026 By in 2001, August Tags: , , 1 Comment

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On August 15 2001, during a sold-out “Drowned World Tour” concert at the National Car Rental Center, Sunrise, FL, Madonna was surprised by husband Guy Ritchie when he appeared onstage to present her a cake for her 43rd birthday.

Today in Madonna History: August 14, 2026

August 14, 2026 By in 2026, August Tags: , , , , , , , , 1 Comment

On August 14, 2026, Madonna and Kylie Minogue’s “Love Sensation (Afterhours Mix)” debuted at No. 8 on the UK Official Singles Chart, becoming one of the week’s highest new entries.

The single sold 19,707 units in its first chart week, giving Madonna her 65th UK Top 10 hit and second Top 10 single of the 2020s. It also became the first Top 10 hit and fourth UK Top 100 entry from Confessions II, continuing the album’s strong chart performance.

For Kylie Minogue, the song marked her 37th UK Top 10 hit and second Top 10 single of the decade, adding another milestone to one of pop’s most enduring chart careers.

The remix made its live debut less than two weeks earlier during Club Confessions at WorldPride Amsterdam, where Madonna surprised fans by bringing Kylie on stage for their first official collaboration. The performance quickly became one of the weekend’s defining moments and helped build momentum for the single’s release.

Fans can also pick up Love Sensation in several collectible physical formats, including CD singles released in the UK, United States and Australia, along with a limited-edition clear 7-inch vinyl available through Madonna’s official store.

Today in Madonna History: August 13, 1985

August 13, 2026 By in 1985, August Tags: , , 1 Comment

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On August 13 1985, Madonna’s Angel/Into the Groove single spent a 6th week at #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi Single Sales chart in the USA.

Check out the rare Into the Groove/Angel releases from the Philippines we’ve included above!

Today in Madonna History: August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026 By in 2026, August Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 1 Comment

Today we remember William Orbit, whose family recently announced that he passed away on July 23, 2026, at the age of 69.

Although most fans associate Orbit with Ray of Light, his history with Madonna actually began years earlier. He first worked with her on remixes for Justify My Love in 1990 and Erotica in 1992. Those collaborations introduced Madonna to his signature electronic sound and eventually led to one of the most celebrated creative partnerships of her career.

In 1998, Orbit co-produced the Grammy Award-winning Ray of Light, helping shape the sound of songs including Frozen, Ray of Light, The Power of Good-Bye, Nothing Really Matters, and Drowned World / Substitute for Love. The album marked a bold new chapter for Madonna and remains one of the defining records of her career.

The pair reunited on Music, Beautiful Stranger, and later MDNA, where Orbit also co-produced the Golden Globe-winning Masterpiece.

Beyond Madonna, William Orbit worked with an incredible range of artists throughout his career, but for many fans, his name will always be synonymous with the sound of Ray of Light.

Thank you, William, for the music, the innovation, and for helping create one of Madonna’s most unforgettable eras. Rest in peace.

Today in Madonna History: August 5, 1990

August 6, 2026 By in 1990, August Tags: , , , 1 Comment

On August 5 1990, Madonna – Live! Blond Ambition World Tour 90 was broadcast live on HBO-TV from Stade de l’Ouest, Nice, France and seen in more than 4.3 million households – it was the most-watched entertainment special in the network’s 18-year history (at the time).