Today in Madonna History: July 6, 2015

July 6, 2024 By Jay in 2015, July Tags: Australia, New Zealand, Rebel Heart Tour 1 Comment

On July 6 2015, tickets for the Australian and New Zealand leg of Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour went on sale. Madonna had missed Australia for 23 years during her successful tours across the world.

Here’s a bit from the official press release:

Live Nation announced today that Madonna will make a historic return to Australia performing live for the first time in 23 years as well as her first ever shows in New Zealand, with her Rebel Heart Tour. The tour will kick off at Vector Arena on March 5th and 6th in Auckland, followed by the Australian dates presented by Telstra Thanks® and including concerts March 12th & 13th in Melbourne, March 19th & 20th in Sydney and March 26th & 27th in Brisbane (complete itinerary follows). Tickets go on sale Monday, July 6th at 10am.

Amen that Madonna was finally able to find her way back Down Under!

Today in Madonna History: July 5, 2017

July 5, 2024 By Jay in 2017, July Tags: International Bikini Day 1 Comment

On July 5 2017, and in honour of International Bikini Day, we present to you Madonna in all her bikini glory:

Today in Madonna History: July 4, 2001

July 4, 2024 By Jay in 2001, July Tags: Drowned World Tour, Earl's Court, London 1 Comment

On July 4 2001, Madonna performed the first of 6 sold-out concerts at Earl’s Court in London, England.

Today in Madonna History: July 3, 2006

July 3, 2024 By Jay in 2006, July Tags: I Love New York, Madison Square Gardens, Sold Out, The Confessions Tour 1 Comment

On July 3 2006, Madonna performed her Confessions Tour at Madison Square Gardens.

It was the last of four SOLD OUT shows at the Gardens (June 28, 29 July 2 and 3). In total Madonna performed in front of 91,841 fans in New York, generating $16,507,855 in ticket sales.

Today in Madonna History: July 2, 1990

July 2, 2024 By Jay in 1990, July Tags: Elle Magazine, Herb Ritts, On the Cover of a Magazine 1 Comment

On July 2 1990, Madonna appeared on the cover of Elle (France) magazine, with photos by Herb Ritts.

Today in Madonna History: July 1, 1989

July 1, 2024 By Jay in 1989, July Tags: Charts, Europe, Express Yourself 1 Comment

On July 1 1989, Express Yourself became Madonna’s sixth number one single on the Eurochart Hot 100 Singles chart in Europe. It remained in the chart’s top position for three weeks.