Today in Madonna History: July 29, 2012

July 29, 2017 By Jay in 2012, July Tags: Beautiful Killer, Controversy, Die Another Day, MDNA World Tour, Olympia 1 Comment

On July 29 2012, Madonna issued this statement about the controversy surround her mini-MDNA Tour performance at the L’Olympia in Paris on July 26:

“Playing the Olympia was a magical moment for me and it was real treat to do this special show for my fans and be so close to them. Unfortunately at the end of the show – after I left the stage – a few thugs who were not my fans rushed the stage and started throwing plastic bottles pretending to be angry fans. The press reports have focused on this and not the joyous aspect of the evening. But nothing can take away or ruin this very special evening for me and my fans. When I looked out in the audience, everyone I saw had a smile on their face. I look forward to having this wonderful experience again.”

Watch this exclusive Olympia performance of Beautiful Killer (mixed with Die Another Day):

Today in Madonna History: July 17, 2012

July 17, 2017 By Jay in 2012, July Tags: Hyde Park, LMFAO, London, Martin Solveig, MDNA World Tour 1 Comment

On July 17 2012, Madonna’s MDNA World Tour played at London’s Hyde Park, with supporting acts LMFAO and Martin Solveig. The sold-out show (54,140 fans) generated $6.7 million in ticket sales.

Today in Madonna History: July 16, 2012

July 16, 2017 By Jay in 2012, July Tags: MDNA (Album), Tom Munro, Turn Up the Radio 1 Comment

On July 16 2012, Madonna’s music video for Turn Up The Radio was released. The video was directed by Tom Munro.

At the end of the video, an exhausted Madonna lays down in the backseat of the car as the chauffeur says to her in Italian:“La festa è finita, adesso allacciati la cintura stronzetta!” which translates: “The party is over, now fasten your seat belt, bitch!”.

Watch the video:

Today in Madonna History: May 30, 2012

May 30, 2017 By Jay in 2012, May Tags: MDNA World Tour, Tour Book 2 Comments

On May 30 2012, Madonna.com revealed the cover art for Madonna’s MDNA Tour book, which was designed by Giovanni Bianco.

What is your favourite Madonna tour book?

Today in Madonna History: May 5, 2012

May 5, 2017 By Jay in 2012, May Tags: Beastie Boys, The Virgin Tour 1 Comment

On May 5 2012, Madonna expressed her condolences for the death of Adam Yauch:

“The Beastie Boys were one of a kind! And so was Adam! They were all an important part of my musical history and integral to the musical revolution that was happening at the time. I’m very sad to hear about Adam’s passing. God bless him and his family”

Adam “MCA” died of parotid gland cancer at the age of 47.

The Beastie Boys were the opening act, supporting Madonna, during her 1985 Virgin Tour.

Today in Madonna History: April 19, 2012

April 19, 2017 By Jay in 2012, April Tags: Dick Clark 1 Comment

On April 19 2012, Madonna spoke about Dick Clark’s passing (April 18 2012):

“Even though I told him in 1984 that I wanted to rule the world, it’s Dick Clark who ruled the world. He loved what he did and his energy and enthusiasm were boundless. A great man. I bow to his memory and everything he did with his life.”