Madonna says she's 'on the road to recovery' following ICU stay, postpones North American tour dates
After postponing her career-spanning Celebration Tour due to a โserious bacterial infection" last month and spending several days in an intensive care unit, Madonna says she's โon the road to recovery.โ.
Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bang
The former Trump Plaza casino was imploded after falling into such disrepair that chunks of the building began peeling off and crashing to the ground. โI got chills,โ Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said. AdOpened in 1984, when Trump was a real estate developer in his pre-politics days, Trump Plaza was for a time the most successful casino in Atlantic City. AdBut things began to sour for Trump Plaza when Donald Trump opened the nearby Trump Taj Mahal in 1990, with crushing debt loads that led the company to pour most of its resources โ and cash โ into the shiny new hotel and casino. Trump Plaza was the last of four Atlantic City casinos to close in 2014, victims of an oversaturated casino market both in the New Jersey city and in the larger northeast.
The Weeknd vows to tone it down for his Super Bowl show
This photo provided by the NFL shows singer The Weekend speaking at the halftime press conference ahead of the Super Bowl 55 football game, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Perry Knotts/NFL via AP)The Weeknd may be known for his graphic music videos and performances featuring blood and violence, but the three-time Grammy winner says he will tone down his act during the Super Bowl halftime show. The pop star said he will โkeep it PGโ during his headliner slot on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium as the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida. The 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show will be different this year due to the pandemic and The Weeknd said he will use different parts of the stadium, the field and a โlittle bit" of the famously massive pirate ship. AdWhen asked for his favorite Super Bowl halftime show, The Weeknd cited Diana Ross' 1996 performance. The Weeknd, whose real name is, Abel Tesfaye, joins a list of celebrated musicians who have played during Super Bowl halftime shows, including Madonna, Beyoncรฉ, Coldplay, Katy Perry, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson and last yearโs duo of Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.
The Weeknd to headline the Pepsi Super Bowl halftime show
The NFL, Pepsi and Roc Nation announced Thursday, Nov. 12 that the three-time Grammy winner will perform at the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show on Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES โ The Weeknd will bring his popular falsetto vocals to the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. โWe all grow up watching the worldโs biggest acts playing the Super Bowl and one can only dream of being in that position,โ the singer said in a statement. This is an extraordinary moment in time and the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show is going to be an extraordinary experience with an extraordinary performer.โRoc Nation and Emmy-nominated producer Jesse Collins will serve as co-executive producers of the halftime show. โWe are thrilled to have The Weeknd join us in Tampa Bay on the Pepsi Halftime Stage,โ said Brian Rolapp, the NFLโs chief media and business officer.
Worst place, worst time: Trump faces virus spike in Midwest
โPresident Trump still does not seem to be taking the pandemic seriously enough. Today, Winnebago is among the top 10 counties where new Wisconsin COVID cases are being reported, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University and compiled by The Associated Press. Iowansโ view of Trumpโs handling of the pandemic is also more negative than positive, according to The Des Moines Registerโs Iowa Poll and Monmouth University polls. โALL THE FAKE NEWS MEDIA WANTS TO TALK ABOUT IS COVID, COVID, COVID,โ Trump tweeted Tuesday. !โDuring his debate with Biden last week, Trump insisted of the virus, despite the spike in cases: โIt will go away.
Trump's Ohio suburb slide signals peril in industrial north
Trump's chances for a second term rest heavily on being able to maintain the margins he won by in 2016, particularly in suburban areas. They say that Trump, who won Ohio by 8 percentage points in 2016, maintains a yawning advantage in more rural areas and small towns. Still, Republicans are concerned that if he is losing badly in suburban areas in Ohio, it is a signal that Trumpโs hold on other states in the industrial heartland that delivered him the presidency may be in peril. In the blue-collar suburbs of Youngstown, where Trump won by double digits, the same appears to be true. Former Ohio Republican Party Chairman Kevin DeWine, a second-cousin to Gov.
Madonna to direct, co-write biopic about herself
NEW YORK โ A biopic about Madonna has found a uniquely qualified director: Madonna, herself. Universal Pictures announced Tuesday that the studio is developing an untitled film about the pop star that Madonna will direct and co-write with โJunoโ scribe Diablo Cody. "Music has kept me going and art has kept me alive. There are so many untold and inspiring stories and who better to tell it than me. Madonna, whose last album was 2019's โMadame X,โ has sold 335 million records worldwide in her career.
Cobain 'MTV Unplugged' guitar sells for sky-high $6 million
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. โ Grunge became gold Saturday as the guitar Kurt Cobain played on Nirvana's 1993 โMTV Unpluggedโ performance months before his death sold for an eye-popping $6 million at auction. The 1959 Martin D-18E that Cobain played in the band's rare acoustic performance and subsequent live album was sold to Australian Peter Freedman, owner of Rรธde Microphones, at the Music Icons event run by Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, California. The bids opened at $1 million for the sale that ended up breaking several world records. Cobain used it to play tunes including โAbout a Girlโ and โAll Apologiesโ at the Nov. 18, 1993, show in New York that came less than five months before the singer and songwriter died at age 27. A day earlier at the same auction event, a custom guitar played by Prince at the height of his stardom in the 1980s and 1990s sold for $563,500, a small sum compared with the Cobain guitar but well over the $100,000 to $200,000 it was expected to fetch.
Protests in Trump country test his hold in rural white areas
Far from the industrial norths urban centers, hundreds of protests over black injustice have cropped up in small cities in rural areas. The protests in these Republican-leaning areas offer a test of the president's ability to reassemble his older, white voting bloc. No, you cant.Trump carried Pennsylvania by about 44,000 votes in 2016, in part with overwhelming support from a patchwork of rural, white counties. Dozens of protests have taken place in counties in these four battleground states that Trump flipped from Democrat to Republican. If Biden carries every state Clinton did in 2016 and reclaims Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, he would win a majority of the Electoral College votes.
7 concert films you should watch if youโre really missing live music
Some experts believe it could be more than a year until live concerts return to our daily lives, which is heartbreaking for people who love seeing live music. So until then, the next best thing to do is watch a concert movie from one of your favorite artists. Look no further than Beyoncรฉ's โHomecoming,โ her live concert that was filmed in 2018 when she headlined Coachella, the Southern California music festival. From the costumes, dancing and marching band music arrangements, Beyoncรฉ transformed Coachella into โBeychella,โ and weโre lucky enough that the entire show is documented. Not only is Timberlakeโs music incredible catchy, but the production value that went into this show, especially the choreography, makes it worth visiting.
Man sues Madonna, saying 10:30 p.m. concert start is too late
Getty Images(CNN) - "There's something that you all need to understand," Madonna said during her Las Vegas concert, while perched atop a piano, legs swinging. Hollander filed a lawsuit Monday in Miami-Dade County court against both Live Nation and Madonna. But on October 23, Madonna and Live Nation changed the start time for that show and several others to 10:30 p.m., the suit alleges. For those like Hollander, who bought tickets and now don't want to attend a concert that late, a refund has not been offered, he alleges. CNN has reached out to Madonna and Live Nation via email and voicemail, but requests for comment have not been returned.
Antonio Banderas Recalls Being Pursued by Madonna in the Early '90s
As it turns out, Madonna used to have a huge crush on Antonio Banderas, and the star didn't even know about it. The only thing is, Banderas not only had no idea she was attracted to him, he didn't know he was a part of her docu-drama at all. At the time, Banderas was married to his first wife, Ana Leza, although they later split. Shortly after their divorce was finalized, Banderas went on to marry Melanie Griffith in 1996 -- the same year Banderas and Madonna co-starred in Evita. ET spoke with Banderas in May, and the celebrated actor opened up about still being considered a sex symbol in Hollywood.
Kylie Jenner Recruits BFF Stassie to Recreate Madonna and Britney Spears' Infamous Kiss for
Kylie Jenner knows how to commit to a Halloween costume. Jenner matched Madonna's blonde locks and sexy black ensemble to a T, but to truly channel the look, Jenner recruited her best friend, Stassie Karanikolaou, to dress up as Spears. The friends giggled as they danced around to Madonna's "Like a Virgin" on Jenner's Instagram, before recreating the stars' memorable kiss. Jenner, who dressed up as Christina Aguilera in 2016, continues to nail it with her Halloween costumes. RELATED CONTENT:Kylie Jenner Shares Rare Throwback Pregnancy Photo of Her Baby BumpKylie Jenner Gets LASIK Surgery With BFF Stassie, Throws a Party for Their Sight: Watch!
Billy Porter Says He's 'Not Going Anywhere' After Emmy Win, Addresses That Seeming
So get used to it,'" Porter told ET's Kevin Frazier backstage after taking home the Emmy for Lead Actor in a Drama Series. The 50-year-old actor used his acceptance speech to open up about the importance of self-acceptance. I love Madonna. We love, we love, we love Madonna. RELATED CONTENT:Emmy Awards 2019: The Complete List of WinnersBilly Porter Makes History With First Emmys WinBilly Porter Serves '70s Disco Vibes in Sparkly Suit at Emmy Awards 2019
Madonna's Kids Help Celebrate Her 61st Birthday During 'Madame X' Tour Rehearsals
The songstress, who is currently rehearsing for her Madame X tour, marked the special occasion on Friday with her loved ones, some tasty treats, dancing and much more. She took to Instagram on her birthday to post key moments from the festivities, including her backup dancers, family and crew presenting her with a table loaded up with pastries spelling out "Happy birthday Madonna." Madonna also posted a video of her daughter, Mercy James, and son, David Banda, both 13, delivering an impressive "birthday dance" for the camera at the facility where rehearsals are taking place. At the birthday bash, Mercy hopped on a piano and played Elton John's classic track "Your Song," while her brother, David, lead the attendees in singing. Besides David, Mercy, Estere and Stelle, the songstress is mother to son Rocco, 19, and daughter Lourdes, 22.
Parkland survivor slams Madonna's 'God Control' video
(CNN) - In a series of tweets, Parkland survivor and activist Emma Gonzlez has slammed Madonna's new music video, "God Control." The video is a statement by Madonna on gun control and anti-gun violence. "This is NOT the correct way to talk about gun violence, unlike how many fans have been exclaiming people who have been working in the GVP community know how to talk about gun violence, not most celebrities #GodControl." GVP stands for gun violence prevention. "As a survivor of gun violence, it was really hard to watch," Carter said.
Madonna to launch exclusive SiriusXM channel
NEW YORK - Madonna will launch an exclusive limited-run SiriusXM music channel, "Madonna's Madame X Radio," July 1. The channel will showcase music from Madonna's legendary career, including her latest album, "Madame X." Besides her extensive catalogue of songs, the channel will also feature exclusive stories from Madonna about her life and legacy, the making of her songs, and her love of art and music. "This channel brings you into the intricate world of Madame X," says Madonna. Our exclusive channel celebrating Madonna is a truly comprehensive deep dive into the music of one of the world's most legendary artists," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM.
Celebrities who have adopted
Madonna adopted David Banda from Malawi, Africa, in 2006. Three years later she adopted Chifundo "Mercy" James, also from Malawi. David (seen here with Madonna at the Grammy Awards in January 2014) and Mercy joined the singer's biological daughter and son, Lourdes and Rocco. Hide Caption