On April 1 2012, Madonna achieved her 12th UK #1 album with MDNA, overtaking Elvis Presley as the solo artist with the most chart-topping albums of all-time in Great Britain.
Category Archives: 2012
Today In Madonna History: January 31, 2012
On January 31 2012, the deluxe edition cover for MDNA was unveiled through Madonna’s official Facebook page. The album’s artwork was shot by Mert and Marcus and directed by Giovanni Bianco.
Today in Madonna History: January 4, 2012
On January 4 2012, Kylie Minogue denied a rumour (via Twitter) that she and Madonna would be joining forces for a killer duet:
“It’s just a rumour, but of course it would be amazing!! maybe one day!”
Madonna demonstrated her admiration for Kylie by wearing a Kylie t-shirt during a performance at the November 2000 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Today in Madonna History: August 9, 2012
On August 9 2012, Madonna spoke out for gay rights at an MDNA concert in St Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s home town, where a law was adopted to curb homosexual “propaganda.”
Performing in black lingerie with the words “No Fear” scrawled on her bare back, Madonna urged the audience – most wearing pink wrist bands distributed at the door – to “show your love and appreciation to the gay community”.
“We want to fight for the right to be free,” she said.
Today in Madonna History: August 4, 2012
On August 4 2012, Madonna performed in Kiev, Ukraine for the first time during her MDNA World Tour.
Today in Madonna History: July 10, 2012
On July 10 2012, Madonna’s MDNA World Tour stopped in Cologne, Germany. Madonna performed in front of a SOLD OUT crowd (14,489 fans) at the Lanxess Arena.
Check out the fantastic photos above, from the live performance of Revolver.
Today in Madonna History: June 19, 2012
On June 19 2012, Evita: 15th Anniversary Edition was released on Blu-ray, with the You Must Love Me music video included as a bonus feature.
The music video for You Must Love Me was directed by Alan Parker. Madonna was eight months pregnant (with Lourdes) when the video was shot. Madonna stood behind a piano to conceal her pregnancy during the video shoot.
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