Category Archives: 1989

Today In Madonna History: March 3, 1989

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On March 3 1989, Madonna’s Like A Prayer video premiered on MTV.

The music video, directed by Mary Lambert, portrayed Madonna as a witness to a murder of a white girl by white supremacists. While a black man is arrested for the murder, Madonna hides in a church for safety seeking strength to go forth as a witness.

Today in Madonna History: January 25, 1989

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On January 25, 1989,  Madonna signs a $5 million contract with Pepsi-Cola for a series of TV commercials and sponsorship of a world tour.

Today in Madonna History: January 24, 1989

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On January 24, 1989, Madonna and Sean Penn were featured on the cover of National Enquirer.  “Madonna tells cops: Sean beat me and tied me up – Divorce Drama.”