Madonna Scores First UK Number One Album in Over a Decade
Madonna’s 15th studio album *Confessions II* debuted at number one on the UK albums chart, her first since 2012’s *MDNA*. The album, a spiritual sequel to *Confessions on a Dance Floor*, features collaborations with Sabrina Carpenter and Lourdes Leon. Its single “Danceteria” entered the UK top 40 at number 38, her first solo top 40 hit since 2014. The song, inspired by her early 1980s New York club days, appeared in a short film with celebrity cameos. Madonna has teased a possible 2027 tour.
Editorial summary awaiting refresh
Cross-source coverage
Wire timeline
Madonna 'Pinching Herself' as Confessions II Tops Charts in US and UK
Madonna has expressed surprise and gratitude after her new album Confessions II debuted at number one on both the US and UK album charts, as well as in numerous other territories. The album, a follow-up to her 2005 release Confessions On A Dance Floor, has received rave reviews from critics and fans. In an Instagram post, Madonna said she was 'still pinching myself' and thanked fans for making her dream of bringing joy through dance music come true. The album's lead single, Bring Your Love, is a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, which the pair debuted at Coachella earlier this year. Confessions II is Madonna's first UK number one album since 2012's MDNA, and the track Danceteria marks her first solo top 40 hit in over a decade. The album also gives her multiple top 40 hits for the first time since 2008's Hard Candy.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Madonna 'Pinching Herself' as Confessions II Tops Charts in US and UK
Madonna has expressed surprise and gratitude after her new album Confessions II became a number one hit in the US, UK, and numerous other territories. The album, a follow-up to her 2005 release Confessions On A Dance Floor, has received rave reviews from critics and fans. In an Instagram post, Madonna thanked her fans and said her dream was to make people dance and bring joy. The album's lead single, Bring Your Love, featuring Sabrina Carpenter, debuted at Coachella earlier this year. Confessions II is Madonna's first UK number one album since 2012's MDNA, and the track Danceteria is her first solo top 40 hit in over a decade. The album also marks her first to produce multiple top 40 hits since 2008's Hard Candy.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Madonna Scores UK Number One Album and First Solo Top 40 Single in Over a Decade
Madonna's 15th studio album Confessions II has debuted at number one on the UK albums chart, marking her 13th release to achieve this and her first since 2012's MDNA. The album has received unanimously positive reviews. Additionally, the single Danceteria has entered the UK singles chart at number 38, becoming her first solo top 40 single since 2014's Living For Love. The track is inspired by her early 1980s New York club scene days and namechecks artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. It is her 74th top 40 single in the UK and the second from Confessions II to chart, following the Sabrina Carpenter duet Bring Your Love. This makes Confessions II her first studio album since 2008's Hard Candy to have two top 40 singles. Madonna has also teased plans for a 2027 tour during a BBC interview with Graham Norton.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Madonna Scores Two UK Chart Milestones with Confessions II Album and Danceteria Single
Madonna has achieved two major UK chart successes following the release of her 15th album, Confessions II. The album debuted at number one on the UK albums chart, marking her 13th release to reach this milestone and her first since 2012's MDNA. Additionally, the album track Danceteria entered the UK singles chart at number 38, becoming her first solo top 40 single since 2014's Living For Love. Danceteria is inspired by Madonna's early 1980s New York club scene and features namechecks of artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. The song had generated significant pre-release hype after being featured in a short film with celebrity cameos including Benedict Cumberbatch and Kate Moss. This gives Madonna her 74th UK top 40 single and makes Confessions II her first studio album since 2008's Hard Candy to produce two top 40 hits. Madonna has teased possible tour plans for 2027.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Madonna Scores UK Number One Album and First Solo Top 40 Single in Over a Decade
Madonna's 15th studio album Confessions II has debuted at number one on the UK albums chart, marking her 13th UK number one album and her first since 2012's MDNA. The album has received unanimously positive reviews. Additionally, the album track Danceteria has entered the UK singles chart at number 38, becoming her first solo top 40 single in the UK since 2014's Living For Love. Danceteria is inspired by Madonna's early 1980s New York club scene and namechecks artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. The song was featured in a short film with celebrity cameos including Benedict Cumberbatch and Kate Moss. This gives Madonna her 74th UK top 40 single and makes Confessions II her first studio album since 2008's Hard Candy to produce two top 40 singles. Madonna has teased possible tour plans for 2027.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Madonna on Course for First UK Number One Album in Over a Decade
Madonna's new album 'Confessions II' is projected to reach number one on the UK albums chart, marking her first chart-topping album since 2012's 'MDNA'. Released to critical acclaim, the album is a spiritual sequel to 'Confessions on a Dance Floor' and features collaborations with Sabrina Carpenter and her daughter Lourdes Leon. The Official Charts Company reported that Madonna is leading over newcomer Sienna Spiro, whose debut album is expected to debut at number two. Additionally, the album's single 'Danceteria' is on track to enter the UK top 20, which would be her first solo top 20 hit since 2009's 'Celebration'. The song reflects on her pre-fame days and was featured in a short film with celebrity cameos including Richard E. Grant, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Kate Moss.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Madonna On Course For First UK Number One Album In Over A Decade
Madonna's new album 'Confessions II' is projected to become her first UK number one album in over a decade, according to the Official Charts Company. Released to critical acclaim, the album is a spiritual sequel to her 2005 hit 'Confessions On A Dance Floor' and features collaborations with Sabrina Carpenter and her daughter Lourdes Leon. The album is currently on track to top the UK albums chart, surpassing newcomer Sienna Spiro's debut. Additionally, the single 'Danceteria' is expected to reach number 20 on the UK singles chart, marking Madonna's first solo top 20 hit since 2009's 'Celebration'. The song reflects on her pre-fame days and was featured in a short film with celebrity cameos including Richard E Grant, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Kate Moss.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)