On August 4 2012, Madonna performed in Kiev, Ukraine for the first time during her MDNA World Tour.
Category Archives: August
Today in Madonna History: August 3, 1985
On August 3 1985, Madonna’s Into The Groove hit #1 in the UK and Holiday hit #2 in the UK – Madonna is the only female artist ever to occupy the top 2 positions simultaneously on the UK charts.
Today in Madonna History: August 2, 2026
Madonna fans around the world were recovering today after an unforgettable night at WorldPride Amsterdam, where the Queen of Pop transformed AFAS Live into the latest edition of Club Confessions.
Joining Stuart Price behind the decks, Madonna performed a seamless seven-song set that blended music from Confessions II with two classics from Confessions on a Dance Floor:
- I Feel So Free
- Bring Your Love
- Danceteria
- One Step Away
- Love Sensation — new Kylie Minogue remix
- Sorry
- Hung Up
The biggest surprise came when Madonna announced, “The lady in purple is here,” and welcomed Kylie Minogue to the stage for the live debut of a previously unheard remix of “Love Sensation.”
Wearing coordinating shades of purple, Madonna and Kylie performed the new collaboration together before continuing into “Sorry.” It was only the second time the two pop icons had shared a concert stage, following Kylie’s appearance during Madonna’s Celebration Tour in Los Angeles in March 2024.
As the pair embraced at the end of their appearance, Madonna told her:
“I’m so happy to be here with you, Kylie. Thank you. I love you!”
Kylie later thanked Madonna and everyone at Club Confessions through her social media accounts, sharing an emotional collection of heart, kiss and teary-eyed emojis.
Madonna’s approximately 30-minute appearance began at around 2:30 a.m. local time and unfolded as part of a larger DJ-driven celebration featuring Stuart Price and Honey Dijon. Rather than presenting a conventional concert, Madonna wove live vocals, choreography and appearances throughout Price’s continuous club set—bringing the original spirit of Confessions on a Dance Floor into the world of Confessions II.
The evening also marked the first known performance of “Sorry” since the conclusion of the Confessions Tour in 2006.
Twenty years later, Madonna and Stuart Price returned to Amsterdam with new music, a surprise Kylie Minogue collaboration and another reminder that when Madonna enters the club, anything can happen.
Today in Madonna History: August 1, 2020
On August 1 2020, Madonna paid tribute to Alan Parker (he died on July 31, 2020):
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Alan Parker. One of the greatest directors I’ve ever worked with—on the film Evita. He taught me so much, believed in me, pushed me to my limits and made an incredible film! Thank you! 📽♥️ -Madonna
Today in Madonna History: August 31, 1996
On August 31 1996, Madonna’s Take A Bow spent its 38th and final week on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Recurrent chart in the USA at #9.
Today in Madonna History: August 30, 1999
On August 30 1999, Madonna appeared on the cover of Télé Star magazine.
Today in Madonna History: August 29, 2005
On August 29 2005, Madonna appeared on the cover of People Magazine with the caption: Bone Breaking Fall.
Madonna had planned to celebrate her 47th birthday on a warm summer afternoon at her country home outside London, relaxing with her husband and children and horseback riding with her assistant.
And then: boom.
On Aug. 16 the singer took a spill on an unfamiliar horse, suffering three cracked ribs and a broken collarbone and hand. Her husband, Guy Ritchie, drove her to a local hospital, where she was treated and released a few hours later. Fortunately she’s almost finished wrapping up her new album, which she shot cover art for last Thursday and is due out in November. That said, “I’m sure she’ll be very restless,” says rep Liz Rosenberg. “She’s usually doing lots of things at once: Pilates, riding her bike. I think it will be tough on her.” At the very least, she can count on the neighbors to pull her a sympathetic pint or two. “She is well-liked by the locals round here,” says Tim Birks, landlord of Madonna’s local pub the King John Inn. “A lot of people will be wishing her a speedy recovery.” So will she get back on the horse and ride again? “Knowing her, she’ll be riding next week,” says Rosenberg. “She is a fearless girl.”
