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The Power Of Madonna
"The Power of Madonna" is the fifteenth episode of the American television series ''Glee''. The episode premiered on the Fox network on April 20, 2010. When cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) demands that Madonna's music be played over the school intercom system, glee club director Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) sets the club a Madonna-themed assignment, hoping to empower the female club members. "The Power of Madonna" was written and directed by series creator Ryan Murphy, and serves as a musical tribute to Madonna, featuring cover versions of eight of her songs, with the singer having granted ''Glee'' the rights to her entire catalogue of music. '' Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna'', an album containing studio recordings of songs performed in the episode, was released on April 20, 2010. The episode was watched by 12.98 million American viewers, and was generally well received by critics. Tim Stack of ''Entertainment Weekly'' and Aly Semigran of MTV both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glee (TV Series)
''Glee'' (stylized as ''glee'') is an American musical film, musical comedy-drama television series that aired on the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox network in the United States from May 19, 2009, to March 20, 2015. It centers on the glee club called the New Directions at the fictional William McKinley High School which competes as a show choir while its disparate members deal with social issues, especially regarding human sexuality, sexuality, Race (human classification), race, family, teen relationships and teamwork. The initial twelve-member cast included Matthew Morrison as club director and Spanish teacher Will Schuester, Jane Lynch as scheming cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, Jayma Mays as guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury, Jessalyn Gilsig as Will's wife Terri Schuester, Terri, and the eight original club members, including Dianna Agron as Quinn Fabray, a popular cheerleader whose biggest struggle is her teenage pregnancy; Chris Colfer as Kurt Hummel, a gay boy who feels co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Murphy (writer)
Ryan Patrick Murphy (born November 9, 1965) is an American television writer, director, and producer. He has created and produced a number of television series including ''Nip/Tuck'' (2003–2010), ''Glee'' (2009–2015), ''American Horror Story'' (2011–present), ''American Crime Story'' (2016–present), ''Pose'' (2018–2021), ''9-1-1'' (2018–present), '' 9-1-1: Lone Star'' (2020–present), '' Ratched'' (2020–present), ''American Horror Stories'' (2021–present), and '' Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story'' (2022). Murphy also directed the 2006 film adaptation of Augusten Burroughs' memoir '' Running with Scissors'', the 2010 film adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir ''Eat, Pray, Love'', the 2014 film adaptation of Larry Kramer's play ''The Normal Heart'', and the 2020 film adaptation of the musical '' The Prom''. Murphy has received six Primetime Emmy Awards from 36 nominations, a Tony Award from two nominations, and two Grammy Award nominations. He ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home (Glee)
"Home" is the sixteenth episode of the American television series ''Glee''. The episode premiered on the Fox network on April 27, 2010. It was directed by Paris Barclay and written by series creator Brad Falchuk. "Home" sees new cheerleader Mercedes Jones (Amber Riley) deal with body image issues, while Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer) sets his dad and Finn Hudson's mom together, in an attempt to get closer to Finn (Cory Monteith), and club director Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) is reunited with his friend April Rhodes (Kristin Chenoweth). Chenoweth first appeared in ''Glee'' in the episode "The Rhodes Not Taken". She enjoyed the role of April so much that she agreed to return for "Home", and has expressed an interest in reappearing in the future. The episode features cover versions of five songs, all of which were released as singles, available for digital download, and four of which are included on the soundtrack album '' Glee: The Music, Volume 3 – Showstoppers''. "Home" was wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hell-O (Glee)
"Hell-O" is the fourteenth episode of the American television series ''Glee''. The episode premiered on the Fox network on April 13, 2010. It was written by series creator Ian Brennan and directed by Brad Falchuk. In "Hell-O", cheer-leading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) attempts to sabotage the relationship between glee club members Finn Hudson (Cory Monteith) and Rachel Berry (Lea Michele). Glee club director Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) attempts to begin a relationship with school guidance counsellor Emma Pillsbury (Jayma Mays), but several obstacles come between them, including the coach of rival glee club Vocal Adrenaline. "Hell-O" introduces special guest stars Idina Menzel as Shelby Corcoran, the coach of Vocal Adrenaline, and Jonathan Groff as Jesse St. James, the group's lead singer. ''Glee'' fans had previously lobbied for Menzel to be cast as Rachel's biological mother. The episode features cover versions of six songs, five of which were released as singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Like A Prayer (song)
"Like a Prayer" is a song by American singer Madonna from her 1989 fourth studio album of the same name. Sire Records released it as the album's lead single on March 3, 1989. Written and produced by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, the song heralded an artistic and personal approach to songwriting for Madonna, who believed that she needed to cater more to her adult audience. Thematically, "Like a Prayer" speaks about a passionate young girl in love with God, who becomes the only male figure in her life. "Like a Prayer" is a pop rock song and incorporates gospel music. It features background vocals from a choir and also a rock guitar. The lyrics contain liturgical words, but they have been interpreted by some people to have dual meanings of sexual innuendo and religion. "Like a Prayer" was acclaimed by music critics and was a commercial success worldwide. In the United States, it was Madonna's seventh number-one single on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it stayed for three cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What It Feels Like For A Girl
"What It Feels Like for a Girl" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her eighth studio album ''Music'' (2000). It was released as the third and final single from the album on April 16, 2001, by Maverick Records. Madonna and Guy Sigsworth wrote and produced the song with David Torn as co-writer, and Mark "Spike" Stent as a co-producer. "What It Feels Like For a Girl" is a mid-tempo electronic and synth-pop song. Lyrically, it conveys society's double standard toward women, addressing hurtful myths about female inferiority. To emphasize the message, the song opens with a spoken word sample by actress Charlotte Gainsbourg from the 1993 British film ''The Cement Garden''. A Spanish version of the track, "Lo Que Siente la Mujer", was translated by Alberto Ferreras and included in the Latin American edition of ''Music''. The song received acclaim from most music critics, who declared it as a highlight from the album, while also remarking it as one of the most mature musica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4 Minutes
"4 Minutes" is a song by American singer Madonna from her eleventh studio album ''Hard Candy'' (2008), featuring vocals by American singer Justin Timberlake and American producer Timbaland. It was released as the lead single from the album on March 17, 2008, by Warner Bros. Records. It marked the first time in Madonna's 25-year career that another artist was featured in her own single. According to Madonna, the song is about saving the environment and "having a good time while we are doing it". She also cited the song as the inspiration for the documentary ''I Am Because We Are'' (2008). The song was recorded at Sarm West Studios, in London, while the mixing of the track was finished at The Hit Factory studio, in New York City. Sound engineer Demo Castellon first worked on the vocals and then on the beats, while the synths were composed by Timbaland and Danja. An uptempo dance-pop song with an urban and hip hop style, "4 Minutes" incorporates Timbaland's characteristic bhang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justify My Love
"Justify My Love" is a song by American singer Madonna from her first greatest hits album ''The Immaculate Collection'' (1990). It was released on November 6, 1990, by Sire Records as the lead single from ''The Immaculate Collection''. The song was written by Lenny Kravitz and Ingrid Chavez, with additional lyrics by Madonna. Chavez was not credited on the song, which led to a lawsuit against Kravitz. Chavez settled out-of-court, the terms of which included a songwriting credit. Madonna's vocals are primarily spoken and whispered, but almost never sung, a style that she later employed on her following studio album ''Erotica'' (1992). Musically, "Justify My Love" is a house song with mid-tempo settings and instrumentation. The lyrics of the song are primarily about sex and romance. "Justify My Love" received mixed reviews from older critics but was appreciated by many contemporary critics, who noted it as one of Madonna's best songs to date. The song became Madonna's ninth numbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Like A Virgin (song)
"Like a Virgin" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna from her second studio album of the same name (1984). It was written and composed by Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg. After a demo recording sung by Kelly, it was played to Warner Bros. Records' Michael Ostin, who suggested Madonna record it. Recording took place at New York's Power Station, while production was in charge of Chic's Nile Rodgers. Rodgers initially did not want to record the song, as he felt it did not have a strong hook, but subsequently changed his mind. It was released as the album's lead single on November 6, 1984. A dance song with two hooks, Madonna sings in a high register while a continuous arrangement of synths are heard along the bassline. The song's lyrics are ambiguous, consisting of hidden innuendos and open to various interpretations. Upon release, "Like a Virgin" received positive reviews from music critics, who frequently singled out Madonna's vocals. It became her first number-one in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vogue (Madonna Song)
"Vogue" is a song by the American singer Madonna from her second soundtrack album, '' I'm Breathless'' (1990). It was released as the first single from the album on March 27, 1990, by Sire Records. Madonna was inspired by vogue dancers and choreographers Jose Gutierez Xtravaganza and Luis Xtravaganza from the Harlem "House Ball" community, the origin of the dance form, and they introduced "vogueing" to her at the Sound Factory club in New York City. "Vogue" is a house song which set trends in dance music in the 1990s with strong influences of 1970s disco within its composition. "Vogue" also contains a spoken section, in which Madonna name-checks various "Golden Age" Hollywood stars. Lyrically, the song is about enjoying oneself on the dance floor no matter who one is and it contains a theme of escapism. "Vogue" has appeared in a remixed form on two of Madonna's greatest hits compilations: '' The Immaculate Collection'' (1990) and '' Celebration'' (2009). Criticall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frozen (Madonna Song)
"Frozen" is a song by American singer and songwriter Madonna from her seventh studio album, ''Ray of Light'' (1998). Maverick (company), Maverick and Warner Records, Warner Bros. Records released it as the album's lead single on January 23, 1998. The song was also included on the compilation albums, ''GHV2'' (2001) and ''Celebration (Madonna album), Celebration'' (2009). "Frozen" was written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, who both produced it in collaboration with William Orbit. The mid-tempo electronica Sentimental ballad, ballad, which has a layered sound enhanced by synthesizers and String (music), strings, lyrically addresses a cold and emotionless man. "Frozen" received acclaim from Music journalism, music critics, some of whom deemed it as a highlight from ''Ray of Light''. The song was described as being a masterpiece, and its melodic Beat (music), beat and sound were defined as "cinematic". "Frozen" was also a global commercial success. In the United States, it became Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Open Your Heart (Madonna Song)
"Open Your Heart" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Madonna for her third studio album '' True Blue'' (1986). Written by Gardner Cole and Peter Rafelson, it was conceived as a rock and roll song titled "Follow Your Heart" for singer Cyndi Lauper, but Cole and Rafaelson never had the chance to play it for her. At the time, Cole's management was working with Madonna's, who were looking for material for her third studio album. After her manager asked Cole to present a female demo of the song, Madonna accepted it and, alongside producer Patrick Leonard, turned it into a dance song. Lyrically, it's an innuendo-laden love song where the singer expresses her sexual desire. In the United States, the song was released as the fourth single from ''True Blue'' on November 12, 1986; overseas, it was released on December 1. Furthermore, it was included in the compilation albums ''The Immaculate Collection'' (1990) and '' Celebration'' (2009). Upon release, the song was well rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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