On October 25 2003, Me Against the Music (Britney Spears featuring Madonna) debuted at #50 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single spent 13 weeks on the chart, eventually peaking at #35 in the USA.
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Today in Madonna History: October 24, 1987
On October 24 1987, Causing A Commotion peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
The single spent three weeks in the runner-up position while Michael Jackson’s hit Bad ruled the chart.
Today in Madonna History: October 23, 1998
On October 23 1998, Madonna performed The Power Of Good-Bye at the 4th annual VH1 Fashion Awards at the Theatre in Madison Square Garden, New York. She was honoured with the Gianni Versace Tribute Award and also took home the trophy for Most Fashionable Artist.
Today in Madonna History: October 22, 1990
On October 22 1990, Madonna was featured in a public service announcement on MTV’s Rock The Vote in which she was wrapped in the US flag and urged young people to register and vote; the ad caused a controversy with US Veterans of Foreign Wars who were enraged by Madonna’s provocative use of the American flag and said that it bordered on desecration.
Today in Madonna History: October 13, 2017
On October 13 2017, Sainsbury’s (UK grocery store chain) released two limited edition Madonna albums on vinyl:
- Ray Of Light – blue vinyl
- Like A Virgin – clear vinyl
In 2016, Sainsbury’s released two other limited edition Madonna albums on vinyl:
- True Blue – blue vinyl
- Like A Prayer – red vinyl
Jay’s Note: Now the hunt begins .. how to secure a copy without paying an arm and a leg?
Today in Madonna History: October 12, 2021
On October 12 2021, Madonna and Maluma appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
Today in Madonna History: October 11, 1992
On October 11 1992, Madonna was interviewed at The Ritz Hotel in Paris for Swedish TV (7 Till 9). The interview was part of the European Erotica promotional tour. During the interview she calls Abba “boring” and Elvis “sexy”.
