Madonna Covers Interview Magazine

Madonna goes back all in black and white to her “Like a Virgin” period in the May issue of Interview Magazine. Madonna shows off her slender, well toned body in an amazing photoshoot, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

Gus van Sant interviews Madonna and discusses Malawi, helping kids with AIDS, the new movie she is working on, and getting into arguments with people. Here are some quotes of the interview. To read the entire interview and watch the rest of her photoshoot click here.

Madonna on her music and her movie:

"I don’t have a record deal right now with anybody," she said. "I don’t know how I’m going to get my music out the next time I make a record. I haven't really been focused as much as I should be on the music part of my career, because this movie has consumed every inch of me.

"Between that and my children, I don’t have the time or energy for anything else."

Madonna on arguing:

“I think it’s good to get into arguments with people and have them say, ‘That sucks’ or ‘You’re crazy’ or ‘That’s cheesy’ or ‘What do you think of this?’ If anything, it helps you understand what you believe in and what you’re passionate about and what is s—. I think it’s important to have a sounding board.”

Madonna Refuses to Appear on Glee

Madonna has turned down a “chance” to appear on one of the lamest current TV shows, “Glee”. The episode is dedicated to the Queen of Pop and would have featured her. Apparently, she refused to appear in the show because she never heard of it.

The producers of the show were thrilled when Madonna had supposedly authorized “Glee” to use her back catalog in an episode which will feature in the US next week, but apparently she never gave them permission.

"Madonna doesn't have a TV and has no idea what 'Glee' is. The show (producers) did ask her if she wanted to make an appearance in the much-hyped Madonna episode. "She said, 'No thanks', and to be honest she would rather they sing an Elton John song than butcher one of hers." (PopEater.com)

I really can’t blame her, it’s such a ridiculous show, can’t understand why it’s so popular!

Madonna - To Release Sticky & Sweet Tour DVD, Blu-Ray, CD

Live Nation has announced that Madonna's "Sticky & Sweet" concert will be released on DVD, Blu-Ray, and CD on March 30th. The tour is said to be the most successful by a solo artist in history, 3.5 million fans in 32 countries saw the show!

The DVD, Blu-Ray, CD will be released by Warner Bros Records and will include hits such as “4 Minutes,” “Like a Prayer,” “Hung Up” and “Ray of Light”. The footage was filmed in Buenos Aires, and includes a clip of “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina”.

What else can you expect to see? Madonna's latest hits from her last album "Hard Candy", and a 30 minute behind the scenes footage of the tour. “Part concert, part block party and all fun, there is still only one Madonna,” raved the Oakland Press in their review of the “Sticky & Sweet” Tour. “A night of triumph and defiance… A two hour multi-media juggernaut,” glowed the LA Times. “Our lady of perpetual motion…This may be the best tour she’s ever stitched together,” claimed the NY Post.

Madonna Working on Next Album

 
Madonna has teamed up with David Guetta and Brendan O’Brien to work on her twelfth studio album.

David Guetta is responsible for a few hits this year, the Black Eyed Peas latest album “The E.N.D”, “When Love Takes” Over with Kelly Rowland, and “Sexy Bitch” featuring Akon. Brendan O’Brien has worked with Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam.

The album which will most likely be released early next year will include Rock, Rap, and Dance tunes. Hopefully, there won’t be too much dance music, it just doesn’t really do it for me. Madonna’s best work in my opinion isn’t that genre of music.

Let’s see what she comes up with this time, in any case it’s going to sell!

Madonna Tops UK Charts!

Madonna made a major achievement today when she matched Elvis Presley's U.K. record for a solo act as her "Celebration" retrospective (Warner Bros.).

Madonna and Presley, with 11 No. 1s each in the U.K., are now joint second only to the Beatles, who have 15 to their name. According to U.K. Chart Company data, Madonna has also spent more weeks at No. 1 in the market, than any other female solo artist.

"Celebration" pushed Muse's No. 1 of last week, "The Resistance" (Helium 3/Warner Bros.), down into runner-up spot, while Dizzee Rascal's "Tongue N' Cheek" (Dirtee Stank) debuted at No. 3. The U.K. rapper also had a new entry on the chart last night (Sunday) at No. 11 on the singles chart with "Dirtee Cash."

Madonna Ends Sticky & Sweet Tour in Israel!

Since Madonna's one-year Sticky & Sweet Tour played its two final concerts on September 1 and 2 at HaYarkon Park in Tel Aviv, Israel,she is now a part of touring history. Not only is hers the most successful tour ever by a solo artist, according to Live Nation, it is also the second highest grossing tour of all time, after the Rolling Stones' 2005-2007 Bigger Bang Tour.





Madonna's performances are getting a lot of praise over here in Israel, she did a fantastic job, and what a great way to finish her tour!

So far she met with opposition leader Tzipi Livni, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. She visited Jerusalem, flew over to Jordan to visit Petra, and went to other sacred religious places in Israel. Madonna will stay for the Jewish new year and Yom Kipur.

Madonna's "Celebration"

On September 28th, Warner Brothers will release "Celebration", the last album Madonna will make under her former label. "Celebration" is a greatest hits album which comprises 30 tracks from Madonna's successful 26 year career in the music industry. A DVD featuring the singer’s most popular videos will be made available on the same day.

“Celebration,” the CD will also include two new songs that were recently recorded in New York City. The first single, also titled, “Celebration,” co-produced by Madonna and Paul Oakenfold, will be released August 3rd. (Read more here)

This is the rumored track listing (it’s not official yet):

CD1
“Vogue”
“Express Yourself”
“Into the Groove”
“Papa don’t Preach”
“La Isla Bonita”
“Everybody”
“Lucky Star”
“Holiday”
“Like a Virgin”
“Borderline”
“Material Girl”
“Crazy for You”
“Open your Heart”
“Cherish”
“Like a Prayer”
“Justify my Love”
“Deeper and Deeper”
“Erotica”
“Rain”

CD2
“Celebration”
“Music”
“Get Together”
“Frozen”
“Hung Up”
“Ray of Light”
“Beautiful Stranger”
“Don’t Tell Me”
“Hollywood”
“Human Nature”
“Secret”
“Take a Bow”
“American Life”
“Die Another Day”
“Sorry”
“4 Minutes”
“Give It 2 Me”
“Revolver”

New Madonna Video - Miles Away

"Miles Away" is a collection of Madonna's Sweet & Sticky Tour.

Madonna is currently working on a third hits compilation which is yet to be titled. She plans to record a few new songs for this effort and eyes to drop it sometime in September. "Revolver", a duet song between her and rapper Lil Wayne, is rumored to be the lead single from the album.

Madonna's Making a Bold Statement

The owners of the BlackBerry Bold will have free access to ten exclusive streaming videos from Madonna's Sticky & Sweet concert in Buenes Aires. Madonna's tour was so successful last year that she's decided to continue touring. First stop is July 4th in London.

Videos Featured on the BlackBerry Bold:

Candy Shop
Beat Goes On
Vogue
Die Another Day
Music
Spanish Lesson
Miles Away
La Isla Bonita
Get Stupid
4 Minutes

Click here to view Madonna's exclusive BlackBerry Bold page.