On March 14 2008, the cover for Madonna’s Hard Candy album was revealed on People.com. The photo was taken by longtime collaborator Steven Klein.
Today in Madonna History: March 13, 1999
On March 13 1999, Madonna’s The Power of Good-Bye, fell to #63 on the Billboard Hot 100 Single Sales chart, spending its final week on the chart (after 22 weeks).
The Power of Good-Bye was written by Madonna and Rick Nowels. The song was produced by Madonna, William Orbit, Patrick Leonard with string arrangements by Craig Armstrong.
Rick said this of the hit song:
“The lyrics to The Power Of Good-Bye are stunning. I love Madonna as an artist and a songwriter… She is a wonderful confessional songwriter, as well as being a superb hit chorus pop writer… She doesn’t get the credit she deserves as a writer.”
Today In Madonna History: March 12, 1994
On March 12, 1994, Madonna made a surprise appearance at the AIDS Dance-A-Thon benefit in San Francisco, California.
Today in Madonna History: March 11, 1985
On March 11 1985, Madonna was featured on the cover of People magazine. Photos by Ken Reagan.
Today in Madonna History: March 10, 1995
On March 10 1995, Madonna’s luscious Bedtime Story music video was given a cinematic release at three different Odeon Cineplex film theatres:
- Santa Monica, California (Broadway Cinemas)
- Manhattan, New York (Chelsea Theater)
- Chicago, Illinois (Biograph Threater)
The one week engagement allowed attendees to enjoy the Mark Romanek directed masterpiece on the big screen for a week before the video was released on MTV.
Madonna later celebrated the premiere of Bedtime Story video by throwing a Pajama Party at Webster Hall in New York, on March 18, 1995.
Today in Madonna History: March 9, 1998
On March 9 1998, Frozen hit #1 on the Italian Singles Chart (FIMI). On the same date, the Ray Of Light album made its debut at #1 in Italy.
The single would top the Italian charts for four weeks while the album spent three weeks at #1.
Today in Madonna History: March 8, 2010
On March 8 2010, Madonna participated in a taping of The Marriage Ref, along with Ricky Gervais, Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David. The reality game show was hosted by comedian Tom Papa and produced by Seinfeld. During the show, the panel of celebrities decided the winners of real-life marital disputes.
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