Thursday, January 30, 2014
Madonna to Introduce The Pussy Riot at Amnesty International Concert February 5th
Madonna will introduce Masha and Nadya, two members of Russia’s Pussy Riot art collective, at Amnesty International’s Bringing Human Rights Home concert taking place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Wednesday February 5, it was announced today by Amnesty International.
“I am honored to introduce my fellow freedom fighters Masha and Nadya from Pussy Riot. I have admired their courage and have long supported their commitment and the sacrifices they have made in the name of freedom of expression and human rights,” commented Madonna.
Tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster. Other confirmed acts include Imagine Dragons, The Flaming Lips, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Tegan and Sara, The Fray, Cold War Kids, Colbie Caillat and Cake. Masha and Nadya were imprisoned for their participation in the Pussy Riot art collective. Hundreds of thousands of online actions by Amnesty International supporters helped bring about their freedom.
Madonna, a longstanding defender of the Pussy Riot art collective’s right to speak out in defiance of restrictions in their homeland, is part of a star-studded tradition of prominent artists using the power of music to articulate their support for human rights on behalf of Amnesty International.
More information on the upcoming concert can be found at http://
www.amnestyusa.org/Feb5concert. Follow #AmnestyConcert for live updates.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Picture: Madonna and Miley at MTV Unplugged
Madonna and Miley Cyrus perform onstage during Miley Cyrus: MTV Unplugged at Sunset Gower Studios on January 28 2014 in Hollywood, California. Miley Cyrus: MTV Unplugged premieres on January 29, 2014 on MTV at 9/8 PM.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Miley and Madonna performing together
From E!Online: Get ready for the pop music world to implode!
I can exclusively reveal that Miley Cyrus’ surprise guest performer for her upcoming MTV Unplugged special is none other than Madonna!
Yes, Miley and Madonna singing together!
Sources tell me that the two were on a Hollywood soundstage earlier today rehearsing the collaboration.
Miley Cyrus: MTV Unplugged tapes tomorrow (I’ll be there!) and will air on the music network Wednesday night at 9 p.m.
“The performance will showcase a more intimate side of Cyrus and feature surprise guests for an unexpected re-invention of the songs that have defined her career, including several from her #1 critically acclaimed album, Bangerz,” MTV said in a press release last week. “Miley and her fans have always had an intimate and direct connection through her music, personality and no-holds-barred attitude and the Unplugged stage will serve as the perfect platform for her to show viewers what inspires and ignites her music and her passions.”
Monday, January 27, 2014
MADONNA – QUEEN AT THE GRAMMYS
MADONNA – QUEEN AT THE GRAMMYS
Madonna rocked up dressed as a highway man with a penchant for sparkling gloves at these Grammy Awards. She didn’t bag any awards but she did take to the stage with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Mary Lambert and Queen Latifah to perform ‘Same Love’ while 34 couples got married.
“We’re both working the Ralph Lauren angle,” Madonna told host Ryan Seacrest. Madge wonderfully blurred gender lines in a dapper Ralph Lauren suit. “He dressed me tonight,” Madge said of her son David choosing her Grammys look. “He wanted me to dress like him, so I obeyed him,” Lets hear it for the boys!
Vogue Magazine called Madonna one of the best-dressed celebrities at yesterday Grammy Awards: “The awards wouldn’t be the same without red-carpet risk takers like Madonna (who else could make a walking cane and fingerless gloves their best accessories?)” .
The “Rolling Stone” Review: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis had a pretty good night, taking home the Best New Artist trophy as well as sweeping Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Album. But the independent duo’s most heartwarming Grammys moment came when they performed “Same Love,” their pro-marriage equality hit, with Seattle singer Mary Lambert and a gospel choir. They were joined by 33 real-life couples, gay and straight, each of whom were united in love during an onstage wedding ceremony officiated by Queen Latifah. Also on hand: Madonna, who made a special cameo to sing a little of her own “Open Your Heart.” That’s one way to make sure everyone remembers your wedding.
Grammys 2014: Couples wed on-air during Macklemore-Madonna performance!
Audience members participate in a same sex wedding during a performance of "Same Love" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis at the 56th annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014, in Los Angeles.
Dozens of couples said "I do" Sunday night live at the Grammy Awards, as they were serenaded by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Madonna.
Thirty-three couples -- some of them same-sex -- were married during the awards ceremony as the rap duo performed their gay rights anthem "Same Love."
Queen Latifah officiated the nuptials, saying, "Do you each declare that you take each other as spouses?"
Madonna, wearing an all-white suit and cowboy hat, then came out and serenaded the newlyweds with "Open Your Heart" and parts of "Same Love." Keith Urban cried and Katy Perry caught a bouquet during the performance.
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