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Madonna Honors Stella and Estere on Their 14th Birthday With Heartfelt, Proud Messages
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Madonna Honors Stella and Estere on Their 14th Birthday With Heartfelt, Proud Messages

Madonna celebrated her twin daughters Stella and Estere turning 14 with Instagram tributes featuring year-by-year photos and sweet messages. She praised them as “full of life, music and opinions,” noted the moment she met them at Home of Hope, and highlighted their bold, sassy personalities. The twins were adopted from Malawi, and Madonna has previously celebrated their Labubu-themed 13th birthday and their 12th birthday Bar/B’nai Mitzvah, as she continues to share updates about her six children (Lourdes, Rocco, David, Mercy, Stella, and Estere).

Madonna Leads 2026 VMAs Nominations as Swift Trails Close Behind
music5 days ago

Madonna Leads 2026 VMAs Nominations as Swift Trails Close Behind

Madonna leads the 2026 VMAs nominations with 11 nods, followed by Taylor Swift with 9; Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande tie for third with 7 each. Nominations span major categories like Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, and Song of the Year, with Madonna’s entries for Confessions II – The Film and Bring Your Love among the notable nods. The show airs Sept. 27 live from Los Angeles on CBS and MTV, with voting open through Sept. 25.

Madonna and Swift Lead 2026 VMAs Nominations, Geese Earns Surprise Nod
entertainment7 days ago

Madonna and Swift Lead 2026 VMAs Nominations, Geese Earns Surprise Nod

Madonna leads the 2026 VMAs with 11 nominations and Taylor Swift follows with 9, including Video of the Year nods for Madonna’s Confessions II – The Film and Swift’s The Fate of Ophelia. The ceremony is set for Sept. 27 in Los Angeles, airing on CBS/Paramount+ with no host or Video Vanguard honoree announced yet. Several categories from previous years were omitted, and Geese earn a lone nomination for Taxes in Best Alternative as part of the wide slate of nominees.

Madonna Tops 2026 VMAs Nominations as Women Lead the Pack
music7 days ago

Madonna Tops 2026 VMAs Nominations as Women Lead the Pack

Madonna leads the 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations, a personal best and the most nods this year, as seven of the eight top-nominated artists are women; Taylor Swift is second with nine, with Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter each at seven. Bruno Mars, PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson have five; LISA has four. The ceremony airs Sept. 27 in Los Angeles on CBS, with fan voting open through Sept. 25 and streaming on Paramount+ and MTV; Madonna is among the top contenders in multiple categories, with 'Confessions II – The Film' up for video of the year, and the show features a broad slate across genre-neutral and genre-specific awards.

Madonna Honors William Orbit With Heartfelt Tribute After His Death
entertainment16 days ago

Madonna Honors William Orbit With Heartfelt Tribute After His Death

Madonna posted an emotional tribute on Instagram for William Orbit, the producer behind her Ray of Light era who died at 69. She recalled their creative partnership that transcended genres, highlighted Orbit’s influence on Ray of Light and tracks like Beautiful Stranger and American Pie, and shared memories from their studio sessions. Orbit died at home on July 23, with Madonna’s post including footage from her 1999 Grammy acceptance speech, underscoring how pivotal their collaboration was to her career.

William Orbit, Madonna’s Ray of Light Maestro, Dies at 69
music17 days ago

William Orbit, Madonna’s Ray of Light Maestro, Dies at 69

William Orbit, the British producer behind Madonna’s Ray of Light—an album that won four Grammys, including best pop album—died at home on July 23 at age 69. His family announced the news, noting he touched many lives through his music and kindness. Orbit’s career included co-writing Beautiful Stranger for Madonna, producing Blur’s 13, and later working with acts such as All Saints, U2, Britney Spears, Robbie Williams, Nadine Coyle and Chris Brown; he also contributed to Madonna’s Music and MDNA.

William Orbit, Madonna and Blur collaborator, dies aged 69
culture18 days ago

William Orbit, Madonna and Blur collaborator, dies aged 69

Renowned British music producer William Orbit, famed for reviving Madonna’s career with 1998’s Ray of Light and for work with Blur, U2 and All Saints, died at home on 23 July at age 69. Born William Wainwright in North London, Orbit earned multiple Grammys and left a lasting imprint on pop and electronic music, with tributes from peers including Mel C, Skin and Shaznay Lewis.

William Orbit, Visionary Producer Behind Madonna and Blur, Dies at 69
music18 days ago

William Orbit, Visionary Producer Behind Madonna and Blur, Dies at 69

William Orbit, the Grammy-winning producer behind Madonna’s Ray of Light and Blur’s sound, died at age 69 on July 23, 2026, at his home. Born in London in 1956, Orbit built Guerilla Studios and Guerilla Records, produced for artists including No Doubt and U2, and released solo work like The Painter and WFO. His death was confirmed by his family; a cause of death was not disclosed. Orbit’s innovative production helped redefine late-1990s pop and electronic music and left a lasting legacy in the industry.

Liam Gallagher Deems World Cup Halftime Show a ‘Bad Trip’ Despite Star-Studded Lineup
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Liam Gallagher Deems World Cup Halftime Show a ‘Bad Trip’ Despite Star-Studded Lineup

Liam Gallagher blasted the World Cup final’s halftime show as “like a bad trip,” referencing performances by Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and the Muppets during the Spain-Argentina final; he joked that his “spiritual socks” kept him from tipping over, while England’s loss loomed in the background, and the piece also touches on Oasis nostalgia and an upcoming Gallagher brothers documentary.