Madonna
American singer, songwriter, and actress (born 1958)
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- 2d ago
London's oldest restaurant Rules given to National Trust in £11m donation
The building housing Rules, which opened as an oyster bar in 1798, has been given to the National Trust by its owner of four decades, J-P Mayhew. The gift also passes on the restaurant's yearly rent, which will fund conservation work.
- Oct 9
Troye Sivan releases fourth album She's the Best, a quieter, more personal record
Troye Sivan's fourth studio album arrived Friday 9 October with twelve tracks, a Madonna sample on Party and a Nicole Kidman video for the title song. Reviewers describe it as less club-driven than its singles suggested.
- Sep 28
Taylor Swift reaches 33 MTV VMA wins to lead all artists as Madonna collects seven awards
Taylor Swift surpassed Beyoncé to become the most decorated artist in MTV Video Music Awards history with 33 career wins, while Madonna claimed seven trophies at the ceremony in Los Angeles.
- Sep 27
Madonna Wins Seven VMAs as Taylor Swift Takes Video of the Year in Los Angeles
Madonna claimed seven awards including artist of the year at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, while Taylor Swift won video of the year.
- Sep 26
Anna Vissi draws crowd of over 95,000 spectators to OAKA concert in Athens
Greek singer Anna Vissi gathered more than 95,000 attendees at the Olympic Stadium in Athens on 26 September 2026 for a three-hour performance featuring a 360-degree circular stage.
- Sep 25
Madonna teams with Charli XCX on single ahead of 11-nomination MTV VMAs return
Madonna and Charli XCX have released 'Danceteria Afterhours' days before Madonna opens the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, where she leads the field with 11 nominations.
- Sep 21
Taylor Swift to receive inaugural Artist Director award at 2026 MTV VMAs
MTV and CBS have named Taylor Swift as the first recipient of the Artist Director Honors, a new category recognizing musicians for their work behind the camera.
- Sep 11
Remco Evenepoel wins Grand Prix de Québec sprint as Paul Seixas makes racing return
Remco Evenepoel outsprinted Giulio Ciccone and Anthon Charmig to win the Grand Prix cycliste de Québec on Friday, opening his Canadian campaign ahead of the Montreal World Championships.
- Aug 23
Akeem Morris shares Greek vacation photos with Madonna set to Zorba soundtrack
Former footballer Akeem Morris posted an Instagram recap of his August 2026 holiday in Greece with Madonna, featuring stops in Corfu, Meteora, and Patmos alongside Mikis Theodorakis's Zorba soundtrack.
- Aug 22
Adonis Georgiadis and Elena Akrita clash over Madonna Corfu visit and Greek healthcare
Greek Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis and SYRIZA lawmaker Elena Akrita exchanged sharp online attacks on 22 August 2026, disputing celebrity tourism impacts, hospital equipment in Nikaia, and family involvement.
- Aug 7
William Orbit, producer behind Madonna's Ray of Light, dies at 69
Grammy-winning British producer William Orbit, who reinvigorated Madonna's career with the 1998 album Ray of Light, died at his London home on July 23 at age 69. Madonna paid tribute on Instagram, calling him her 'Ray of Light.'
- Aug 2
Sánchez shares summer playlist on Instagram as Ceuta reels from mass border crossing
The Spanish prime minister's Instagram video, featuring 31 songs from artists like Charli XCX and Quevedo, drew sharp criticism as authorities worked to return thousands of migrants who crossed from Morocco.
- Aug 1
Amsterdam Canal Parade draws hundreds of thousands as WorldPride kicks off under tight security
Prime Minister Rob Jetten joined 80 boats on the Amsterdam canals Saturday, as the WorldPride celebration unfolded with heightened police presence following last week's attack on Berlin's Christopher Street Day.
- Aug 1
Remco Evenepoel storms to record fourth Clasica San Sebastian win, beating Carapaz after a puncture
Six days after finishing second in the Tour de France, Remco Evenepoel overcame a late puncture to win the Clasica San Sebastian for the fourth time, setting a new event record.
- Jul 21
Liam Gallagher calls World Cup halftime show 'a bad trip' as Shakira's 'Dai Dai' tops global charts
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher likened the first-ever World Cup final halftime show to 'a bad trip,' while Shakira and Burna Boy's official anthem 'Dai Dai' held No. 1 on Billboard's global charts.
- Jul 20
Spain wins 2026 World Cup 1-0 over Argentina as Trump-Sánchez handshake and halftime concert dominate the narrative
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium, with Donald Trump and Pedro Sánchez sharing an awkward handshake and a first-ever halftime concert dividing opinion.
- Jul 20
UEFA president Ceferin boycotts World Cup final after FIFA reverses Balogun ban following Trump call
The UEFA president stayed away after FIFA suspended the automatic suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun, a decision that followed a phone call from President Trump. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
- Jul 20
Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and a Trump photo op: the World Cup final halftime show that broke football tradition
A 30-minute halftime spectacle featuring Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber, combined with Donald Trump's on-field photo op and a pre-match intervention in a player suspension, turned the 2026 World Cup final into a flashpoint over American influence on football.
- Jul 20
Italian singer Noemi suffers head injury after falling off stage during concert in San Salvo, cancels shows for four weeks
The singer was taken to hospital in Vasto after falling while greeting fans during a free concert on 19 July; she posted a message saying she has a head injury and must rest for four weeks.
- Jul 20
FIFA's first World Cup final halftime show runs 27 minutes, draws mixed reactions for Madonna, Bieber and BTS
The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured the tournament's first halftime show, a Super Bowl-style production at MetLife Stadium that ran more than 27 minutes and generated over $100 million for education programmes.
