Happy 2014

Hey everyone, just wanted to drop in and say Happy New Year to everyone. I know it's been quiet on the blog for a while, but rest assured, I am still around! The blog still gets a good amount of daily views, so that's good. I'm glad you guys still use it as a resource. I know, I still need to complete some of the Video Charts entries...I've been too lazy to do it :P

As I'm sure you're all aware, "new album rumors" have started up again and word on the street is that Madonna is looking at a late 2014 release. Patrick Leonard's name has also been thrown around as a possible collaborator. That would definitely be a welcome return as far as I'm concerned. Is any of this true? Who knows. It's all speculation at this point. All I know is that I can't wait for some new music from Madonna. Hopefully, new music means new chart action. We need another Top 10 hit and Number 1 album! Hope I don't jinx it.

Stay warm and look forward to the Spring.

-a.j.

Billboard Year-End Charts 2013

Despite a relatively quiet year for Madonna on the Billboard charts, she made a few appearances on their year-end tallies for 2013:

Top Dance/Electronic Artists: #47
Top Music Video Sales: "MDNA World Tour" #29
Top 25 Tours: #14 (Total Gross: $76,752,277, Total Attendance: 577,169, No. of Shows: 16, No. of Sellouts: 16)

Contributor Maurice G. explains:

For the Dance/Electronic Artists category, I'm certain it's because of MDNA still being on the charts in early 2013. As for the Top 25 Tours, since the chart compiles touring stats from Nov 2012 to Nov 2013, Madonna was still touring at that time and the above stats are for the last 16 concerts. I'm still surprised that MDNA DVD/Blu-ray still made it on the year-end Music Video Sales in spite of its 4-week run due to the recall.

Chart News: Week of 10/26/2013

MDNA WORLD TOUR (VIDEO)
TOP MUSIC VIDEO: OFF (From #25)

Chart News: Week Of 10/19/2013

MDNA WORLD TOUR (VIDEO)
TOP MUSIC VIDEO: #25 (From #11)

Chart News: Week Of 10/12/2013

MDNA World Tour takes a tumble this week on the Top Music Videos chart as it suffers from the effects of the Blu-Ray recall in the USA (Not sure if the DVD was recalled as well). All copies were deemed defective and pulled from stores last week. Definitely a huge blunder. Amazon.com has new listings for both the DVD and Blu-Ray so the new corrected discs should be coming soon.

MDNA WORLD TOUR (VIDEO)
TOP MUSIC VIDEO: #11 (from #1)

MDNA World Tour (2013) (Video)

MDNA World Tour (2013) (Album)

Chart News: Week of 10/5/13

MDNA WORLD TOUR (VIDEO)
TOP MUSIC VIDEO: #1 (Holds for a second week)

MDNA WORLD TOUR (AUDIO ALBUM)
BILLBOARD 200: Off (From #90)
TOP CURRENT ALBUMS: Off (From #89)