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Have you listened to Madonna’s new album?

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July 13, 2026

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Have you listened to Madonna’s new album?

Confessions II, Madonna’s fifteenth studio album, was released on 3 July to critical acclaim.

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WRQX – 600 AM – Youngstown

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· Jul 3, 2026

Madonna’s Absolut Cocktail Kit Sells Out After Limited Presale

Madonna's latest album rollout has already sparked strong fan interest, with a limited-edition Absolut cocktail kit selling out shortly after the pres...

ArcaMax

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· Jun 23, 2026

Madonna and daughter 'healed' relationship with a song

Madonna co-wrote a song on her new album with her eldest daughter, and it has helped to heal their relationship.

Variety

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· Jul 8, 2026

A New Madonna Book Features Fresh Details About Sean Penn Romance, Ken Regan Photos, Interviews With Nile Rodgers and More

Madonna’s 1985 ascent is getting a new close-up. Insight Editions is set to release “Madonna: Into the Groove: An Intimate Portrait of the Queen of Pop,” a new photo book built around the work of photographer Ken Regan, with text by Tomás Mier. The book focuses on a pivotal year in Madonna’s career, when “Like []

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Madonna samples Army of Lovers song on new album Confessions II

Madonna samples Army of Lovers song on new album Confessions II

Out Magazine

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· Jul 2, 2026

Madonna's 15 studio albums, lovingly and unapologetically ranked

Note from the author: Attempting to rank Madonna's albums is Borderline Crazy. Nobody's Perfect, and Music is subjective, so don't take this as Me Against the Music — consider it a Celebration of the Iconic “Material Girl.”

RAPPLER

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· Jun 27, 2026

FULL INTERVIEW: Barbie’s Cradle on long-awaited return, making new music together

Barbie Almalbis, Kakoy Legaspi, Rommel dela Cruz, and Wendell Garcia of Barbie's Cradle sit down with Rappler to talk about the band's comeback, evolution, and new releases

Salon

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· Jul 8, 2026

Madonna’s irresistible contradictions

With Confessions II, Madonna reworks her scrapped biopic into an autobiographical album worthy of the big screen

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 7, 2026

I-dle finds a fresh groove with ‘We Made’

Veteran girl group I-dle returned Monday with its ninth EP, “We Made,” presenting the release as both a musical reset and a renewed commitment to the fundamentals of songwriting after nearly nine years together. The five member-group — Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua — introduced the album as a project “born from reflecting on what truly makes a good song” at a media showcase held in Gwangjin-gu, eastern Seoul. “We spent a lot of time asking ourselves what good music really is,” said lea

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 23, 2026

Madonna Exposes Details of Family Feud With Pop Star Daughter

Kevin Mazur / WireImageMadonna is opening up about the strained relationship she had with her oldest daughter, Lourdes “Lola” Leon—and how writing music together helped bring them back together. “The song I wrote with my daughter, Lola. She approached me about writing a song together as a way to heal our relationship,” Madonna told Interview Magazine.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 23, 2026

Madonna Explains Why Universal Pictures Shelved Her Biopic

Madonna has opened up about the reason her planned biopic was shelved by Universal Pictures.

DNyuz

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· Jun 29, 2026

Cara Delevingne finally breaks silence on rumored Amber Heard romance

Cara Delevingne confirmed she and Amber Heard were an item — six years after those Elon Musk “three-way affair” claims. The model broke her silence on the nature of her and Heard’s relationship on the “Louis Theroux Podcast” Monday. “We were close for a long time,” the 33-year-old explained, adding that they became “entangled” when []

Vogue

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· Jun 30, 2026

A Look Back at 57 Iconic Madonna Fashion Moments

Like a true artist, Madonna sees what she wears as true performance art. Take a look back at the singer’s decades-spanning fashion evolution, from ‘Evita’ to the MTV VMAs.

E! Online

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· Jul 3, 2026

Madonna, Lourdes Leon Share Look into Relationship in New Song

Madonna and Lourdes Leon’s new song is like a little prayer. As the queen of pop released her latest album Confessions II July 3, she included a duet alongside her daughter—whom she shares with...

Us Weekly

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· Jul 12, 2026

Madonna Makes History After New Album 'Confessions II' Hits Billboard No. 1

Madonna is undoubtedly in a class of her own. The singer, 67, made history after her recently-released album Confessions II topped the Billboard 200 chart — the 10th No. 1 that the Queen of Pop has earned throughout her illustrious career. Madonna is the only artist aside from The Beatles who has earned 10 No. []

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 7, 2026

Lauren Bennett, “Party Rock Anthem” and G.R.L. Singer, Dies at 37

Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved, her fellow girl group members wrote in a tribute.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 2, 2026

Madonna’s ‘Confessions II’ Is Her Best Album in Two Decades, Critics Say

Madonna's fifteenth studio album 'Confessions II' arrives Friday with unanimous critical praise — the Guardian calls it her most vital album in two decades, the BBC a hypnotic dancefloor odyssey, the Independent her best in twenty years. Produced by Stuart Price, who worked the original 2005 record, it reunites the collaboration that made Madonna the era's defining pop act.

Irish Star

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· Jun 28, 2026

Motown star Martha Reeves is 'starting all over again' with new album after 22 years

EXCLUSIVE: Martha Reeves and her group, The Vandellas, were one of the many staples of Motown Records. The 84-year-old singer is now set to release a new album after 22 years

New Musical Express

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· Jul 10, 2026

The Linda Lindas on “really fun” new album ‘Gotta Get Out’ and “cool” Hayley Williams collab ‘Closer’: “It’s an emo song about not wanting to get older”

The band told NME that they'll shock people with their experimental third record, recalled early support from the Paramore frontwoman, cited Fontaines D.C. and The Cure as inspiration, and revealed why they “feel like outsiders sometimes” The post The Linda Lindas on “really fun” new album ‘Gotta Get Out’ and “cool” Hayley Williams collab ‘Closer’: “It’s an emo song about not wanting to get older” appeared first on NME.

Vanity Fair

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· Jun 29, 2026

Danceteria In Pictures, Stories, and Stars: The Famed NYC Nightclub Where Madonna Became Madonna

Debi Mazar, Rick Rubin, Michael Musto, Fab 5 Freddy, and more remember the legendary ‘80s nightclub that inspired a new Madonna single—and where she, RuPaul, Beastie Boys, and more invented themselves before they broke big.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 9, 2026

Daughters of Glorious Jesus remaking classics to reach younger generation

Veteran Ghanaian gospel trio Daughters of Glorious Jesus have revealed that the inspiration behind reintroducing some of their classic songs is to connect with a new generation of listeners while preserving the timeless message of the Gospel.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 3, 2026

Madonna headed for huge comeback as new album 'Confessions II' becomes her most acclaimed release in DECADES

Madonna headed for huge comeback as new album 'Confessions II' becomes her most acclaimed release in DECADES

People.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Chappell Roan Reveals New Details About a ‘Casual’ Dating Experience During Rosalía’s Tour Stop

The experience led to the release of her hit song “Casual,” which was featured on her debut album

Metro

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· Jun 26, 2026

Melanie Sykes reveals photo of extreme alopecia after going ‘two-thirds bald’

The update comes more than a year after the she revealed her diagnosis.

Third Eye Comics

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· Jul 2, 2026

Now Spinning at Third Eye for 7/3/26

POP ICON MADONNA DROPS SEQUEL TO HER 2005 ALBUM CONFESSIONS ON A DANCE FLOOR—CONFESSIONS II!!! Noted as the best selling female music artist, Madonna is a step above iconic. Elevating Read More The post Now Spinning at Third Eye for 7/3/26 first appeared on Third Eye Comics Hobbies.

Drudge Report

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· Jun 22, 2026

FOUGHT WITH UNIVERSAL TO GET LIFE RIGHTS BACK...

FOUGHT WITH UNIVERSAL TO GET LIFE RIGHTS BACK... (First column, 3rd story, link) Related stories:MADONNA BEST ALBUM OF CAREER?VIDEO: SONGS FILL CLUBS...

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

The one and true queen of pop returns with her best record in decades

Madonna reconnects with her roots to stunning results on Confessions II.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 13, 2026

Jayden Adams' girlfriend Aqueelah Adendorf breaks silence after Mamelodi Sundowns' star tragic death

Jayden Adams' girlfriend Aqueelah Chloe Adendorf shares a heartfelt tribute, reflecting on their love, support, and shared daughter after his tragic passing.

Slate Magazine

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· Jun 23, 2026

Their Album Was Banned. Their Members Were Arrested. But at Trial, the Jurors Couldn’t Stop Laughing.

It was the only album in U.S. history to be deemed “obscene.” It was saved by a few old ladies.

AllSides

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· Jul 2, 2026

Dua Lipa opens library for banned and censored books in Portugal

The 'Levitating' singer has released a new live album, 'Dua Lipa – Live From Mexico'; her 2017 self-titled debut has reached the impressive milestone of 450 weeks on the UK's Official Albums chart; she's still a fan favourite for the next James Bond theme song; she's spoken out about the discourse surrounding the Epstein Files; and she just tied the knot with her now-husband Callum Turner, who also happens to be a 007 favourite. Now, she's opened her very own library.

The Standard

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· Jul 8, 2026

Katie Price reacts to her kids Junior and Princess crying over her 'scary' drug binges

The former glamour model, 43, battled depression and a cocaine addiction in the late 2010s

NBC News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Graphics: The evolution of Taylor Swift’s music

Across 16 albums, the pop superstar’s lyrics have traced a journey from romance and heartbreak to marriage, lasting commitment and a new chapter with Travis Kelce.

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