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She's playing Glastonbury tomorrow :). She really deserves all the success from this era.

William Orbit Interviewed William Orbit on his work on the MDNA album HungerTV.com sat with British musician and record producer William Orbit who recently released his latest album, Strange Cargo 5, available on SoundCloud. Madonna was an obvious topic in the lenghty conversation and popped out a few times in the interview. Here are a couple excerpts - check out HungerTV.com for the full story. Hunger TV:Hello William, it's good to have you on Hunger TV!. William Orbit: Hi there! Its a pleasure, I like Hungers visually and culturally hungry thing and I love Rankin; hes such a character and a unique man. One of the last times I saw him, he was taking photos of me. He had me emerging from some sort of chest-of-drawers with a plastic dog on my head or something like that. The very last time, was at a party that I threw for Madonna at China White. My girlfriend had obtained a beautiful beaded xxx Jean Paul Gaultier kilt and M said that if I wore it that night, shed give me all the royalties for the song we were working on that day. Well I didnt hold her to her bet, bless her, but wore the kilt with pride. I noticed that I was constantly being goosed by the girls and Rankin! We need to cherish people like him. Hunger TV:People got so excited when they knew you were involved in Madonna's MDNA. How different was it to collaborate with her on these two different projects? William Orbit: I knew people were excited, they ask me about a new Ray Of Light every minute of the day. Think of it this way: it came about very spontaneously. We were in this studio in a rather unfashionable part of LA where nobody came. I do remember M telling to a guy from the record company "This is art. This is how we are doing it." It was a very pure experience; it was all about making that record and nothing else. Shes an amazing person, producer and it was a true collaboration. Its important to get this across; I dont like it when people assume that I was the clever one doing the whole job. Id feel mortified if I was her because she didnt put her name on the production out of vanity, she was f***ing in there with me. We didnt have a plan and though shes good at driving things along, I didnt expect to see her nervous during the first listening party for people at Warner. She never shows it and I mean, that woman has never lost money even on a bad year but still, we were biting our nails! As for MDNA its important to say that I jumped on the project later on. She also had lots of projects going on at the same time, I honestly dont know how any human being could cope with everything that comes with just being her! Shes such an incredible time manager. I would have mixed it myself if I could, or only together with Madonna because shes a great mixer. We have spirited debates about things but we both always end up in the same direction. I would have also dropped three of the six tracks produced by the other guys, they were not good enough in my opinion; too puerile. As for the remaining three I would have suggested to put more depth and make them more special. I had the best team and other brilliant songs, this is why I am still a bit puzzled to these days but whats done is done so I dont ever give it a second thought.

William Orbit tweeted "Heard some of Madonna's new album. Sounds good."

You might have to wait till the second itv series is being shown for that.

I really love Let Me Down Gently, can't wait for the tour.

I would say ITG but I'm going for Angel.

Lucky Star

Brilliant!! It's up for pre order on iTunes UK right now.

June 16th 7:30pm Radio 1 Zane Lowe So can't wait for this her debut was brilliant.

It's been 15 Years since this song was released this month. mD5phTXGN_0

Downloads: La Roux - Let Me Down Gently Little Dragon - Klapp Klapp

Tori Amos covered Madonna's Frozen last night. See what you think... B5dfHCETQ6w&sns

Thanks for posting

Love Spent (Album Instrumental) https://soundcloud.com/orbitstreamcast/mado...um-instrumental Love Spent (Acoustic) [instrumental] http://www.mixcloud.com/lovespent/love-spe...x-instrumental/ I'm A Sinner (Album Instrumental) https://soundcloud.com/orbitstreamcast/sinner-inst Some Girls (Album Instrumental) https://soundcloud.com/orbitstreamcast/some-girls-album-inst Falling Free (Album Instrumental) https://soundcloud.com/orbitstreamcast/fall...ee-instrumental Gang Bang (Alternate Instrumental) https://soundcloud.com/orbitstreamcast/gng-bng-inst Bang Bang (Gang Bang Demo) [instrumental] https://soundcloud.com/orbitstreamcast/bang-bang-inst Masterpiece (Album Instrumental) https://soundcloud.com/orbitstreamcast/masterpiece-inst

Another Falling Free remix has been uploaded by William Orbit https://m.soundcloud.com/orbitstreamcast/fa...y-corsten-remix

I wonder how much impact her appearance on Alan Carr had on sales.

William Orbit has posted the instrumental version of Love Spent on soundcloud. https://m.soundcloud.com/orbitstreamcast/ma...um-instrumental

Check out Vogue.it now for the first look at Art for Freedom by Madonna, the cover story of the May-June issue 2014 of L'Uomo Vogue. http://www.madonnatribe.com/i_press_40/luomovogue_001.jpg http://www.madonnatribe.com/i_press_40/luomovogue_002.jpg http://www.madonnatribe.com/i_press_40/luomovogue_003.jpg http://www.madonnatribe.com/i_press_40/luomovogue_004.jpg http://www.madonnatribe.com/i_press_40/luomovogue_006.jpg Because of the Internet, or because weve acquired some kind of maturity vis-à-vis the mass media, celebrities social role has changed in recent years. Its not that theyre less interesting but now we demand greater transparency. Consequently, many have rediscovered arts ancient function as a public conscience and they use their media leverage for social purposes. An example? Madonna; who is not only still the greatest pop icon of our time, but also the one most committed to the fight for human rights, as demonstrated by her frequent public statements, her humanitarian work in Malawi and her recent project Secretprojectrevolution and Art For Freedom. Secretprojectrevolution is a short film co-directed with Steven Klein. It calls for a "Love revolution [] a revolution of independent thought, of having your own opinion and not giving a damn about what people say". The movie has an autobiographical slant and reflects the many battles against stereotyping that Madonna has fought in her life. "How can you create art without becoming involved?", says Miss Ciccone. "I like to compare myself to Frida Kahlo: everything she did was a self-portrait". The movie was intended as the advertising campaign for her lingerie range, but Secretprojectrevolution turned into a manifesto against oppression. It is founded on a sensuous, noir choreography featuring scenes of masochism shot in the labyrinth of rooms of a former prison in Buenos Aires. Madonna alternately plays the roles of prisoner and torturer, accompanied by political messages about control and punishment. "Sometimes we are the victims of oppression, other times we imprison ourselves", she says. "The movie is an example of the paradoxical world we live in". Art For Freedom is the next stage on from the movie. It is a digital platform in association with Vice Media that hosts videos, photos, illustrations and documentation of performances addressing intolerance and persecution. "There was a time when art reflected what was happening in society", she proceeds, pensively. "Artists like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Richard Pryor or Jean-Luc Godard made political statements through their art". The object of Art For Freedom is "to encourage people to believe that we can bring about change in the world through art" and a cry of protest against the commoditization of creativity. Her greatest source of inspiration is the writer and activist James Baldwin, who has spoken at length of an artists responsibility in society. "By allowing ourselves to be consumed by corporate branding, worrying about having the approval of others and promoting only what is acceptable and popular, we destroy our art and everything about it thats unique", Madonna states. At the start of her career, in New York, she belonged to the East Village artistic community and she was friends with Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, who addressed social issues through art in a direct way, as do many artists in Art For Freedom. "Hanging out with Keith and Jean-Michel deeply influenced me", she recalls. "Their approach to art was aimed at making it accessible to people, in the subway, on the street. It wasnt elitist, you didnt have to pay for it, go to a museum or gallery or frequent rich people, you could be anyone". Art For Freedom fights stereotypes, bigotry and discrimination, and promotes civil rights and the acceptance of diversity. "There are enemies, tyrants, fascists and dictators, people who destroy other peoples lives or take away their freedom: like Putin or the president of Venezuela", the star continues, fervently. "In actual fact, the enemy is inside us. Whether were aware of it or not, we constantly discriminate against and judge others. So the first thing we have to change is ourselves. All the great leaders said that, like Gandhi, Martin Luther King, John Kennedy and Nelson Mandela". After Pussy Riots arrest, Madonna gave a speech defending gay rights at her show in St Petersburg in 2012. Eighty-seven people were arrested that evening and the star was fined one million dollars. Other times shes been booed, censored and threatened with death, but nothing stops her. "Im willing to sacrifice all in the name of human rights", she declares, "apart from my children". Her next album will be connected with Art For Freedom. And we can expect to see her increasingly involved and committed. "I have no choice. At this point, theres no turning back. This is my role in the world, my work as an artist. I have a voice and I have to use it". Far from the walls of museums, which a growing number of pop stars aspire to cross, Madonnas statements and her resolve echo the words of Baldwin. They are meant for other artists in the hope of awakening them to their potential as agents, if they so wish, of social change and leaders of a more democratic, civilized society. L'Uomo Vogue, May-June 2014 (n. 451) Fashion Assistant Esther Matilla, Rika Watanabe. Manicure Naomi Yasuda@Streeters. Hair stylist Andy LeCompte@The Wall Group for Wella Professionals. MakeUp Artist Gina Brooke for Intraceuticals. Personal Stylist Arianne Phillips. Fashion Editor Rushka Bergman Photo by Tom Munro Article by Francesco Spampinato - see more at Vogue.it.

Sophie’s been added to the bill for this year’s Glastonbury Festival! She’ll play the Avalon Stage on 27 June.

Latest Pics from the studio http://i2.wp.com/allaboutmadonna.com/images/news/2014/14-05-09-madonna-mozella-diplo-studio-01.jpg http://i2.wp.com/allaboutmadonna.com/images/news/2014/14-05-09-madonna-mozella-diplo-studio-02.jpg

"Working with @Diplo got me like................WHAAaaat?". "Diplo is a slave driver! Got me working all hours of the night in the studio. Had to sneak into the bathroom! #clicclacclicclacbitchgetoffmyback."

French Album Chart: 219 (RE) Celebration

81 (73) Wanderlust - 15 weeks 14 weeks in the top 75 :).

I got some tickets for September so looking forward to it!!.

May 2nd 2011 Madonna attends the MET gala. http://cdn01.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/headlines/2011/05/madonna-met-ball-2011.jpg