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Also, fans that purchase the album off iTunes will get a version of "Burning Up" as a bonus track.
Similar to that other Fox powerhouse “American Idol,” artists who appear on “Glee,” "get a halo effect on the track level," Silvio Pietroluongo, Billboard's cirector of charts, told TheWrap.
In a business beset with double-digit sales drops, “Glee” has proven a welcomed tonic, with single songs from the show -- both the “Glee” cast version and the original -- selling in the millions.
And the “Glee” albums are doing pretty well, too. “Glee Volume 1,” which came out in November, has sold 776,000 units to date, and “Volume 2,” which came out in December, has sold 574,000.
"Those are very good numbers, both on their own and in contrast to performers like Ke$ha, who has sold 558,000 units of her album since it came out in January,” Pietroluongo said.
Madonna's greatest hits collection "Celebration," which has sold about 218,000 units since it came out in September of 2009, will likely see a bounce from the 2,000 copies a week it’s selling right now, thanks to the “Glee” connection, he said.
"This isn’t really about Madonna being on ‘Glee,’" the music industry insider told TheWrap, "it's about Madonna’s place in the market."
In October 2007, Madonna left Warner Music to sign a 10-year, $120 million deal for all her future music and all music-related businesses with concert promoter Live Nation. That deal included the Madonna brand, albums, digital sales, revenue from her tours, merchandise, online presence, DVDs, TV and film projects that are music related and associated sponsorship agreements.
Additionally, the deal gave Madonna stock in Live Nation, who recently merged with Ticketmaster to form Live Nation Entertainment. The venture has certainly already proved profitable to all concerned with Madonna's 85-show 2008/2009 Sticky and Sweet world tour grossing over $408 million for the performer and the promoter.
Madonna herself told Us Weekly that she thought the “Glee” episode was "brilliant on every level."
For a performer who has never shied away from exposure over her nearly three decade career, looking at the bottom line, it’s not hard to see why … on every single level.
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Network programs usually have a music budget of around $150,000 to $200,000 and spend about $10,000 to $15,000 to license the right to use a track.
Simon Harris of Fabric Publishing, who has had songs by its artists licensed for “Ugly Betty” and “CSI,” says “an artist or writer is not going to get rich from one song placement.” However, Harris says the rules and revenues of the game become a little different if you are a legacy superstar like Madonna.
Like Led Zeppelin and the Beatles, the singer -- who has not just a deep catalogue but a strong current fan base -- can command about $50,000 a tune, according to licensing agents who spoke to TheWrap.
Regardless of the discount Madonna gave “Glee,” the themed episode mostly likely will end up extremely lucrative for both the show and the performer.
The mini-album, featuring seven of the 10 songs that'll be on the show, comes out online and in stores the same day the show airs.
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All-Madonna 'Glee': Like a Rich Virgin
"This isn’t really about Madonna being on ‘Glee,’ it's about Madonna’s place in the market"
By Dominic Patten
Published: April 19, 2010
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Edyta Sliwinska is the only "Dancing With the Stars" pro to compete in all 10 seasons. Don't blame her -- with a couple of marginal exceptions, her partners have been duds. (For more about her less-than-glorious run on the ABC hit, read: Edyta Sliwinska: 'Dancing With the Stars' Most Cursed).
If everyone hits the notes they're supposed to, Tuesday’s Madonna-themed episode of “Glee” is going to leave the Material Girl very very happy -- and not just from the female empowerment motif or Jane Lynch's stylized version of “Vogue.”
For one thing, it’s the only episode so far of the hit series dedicated to a single artist.
“I could see it happening again infrequently in the future,” Adam Anders, “Glee’s” music producer told TheWrap. “But Madonna was a great choice to start with because of the depth of her catalogue."
Indeed, that catalogue will hand Ms. Ciccone a nice chunk of financial joy from the licensing fees for the “New Directions” kids’ performance of 10 of her songs. Licensing, like live performance, is one of the few areas of the music business that is still actually growing.
(See accompanying article: "5 'Glee' Theme Shows We'd Like to See.")
It’s a very strategic move when you take a look at the calendar.
The “Glee” episode -- “Glee: The Power of Madonna”-- and accompanying record are out one week after Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour CD and DVD hit the market.
The album debuted in the Top 10, and the DVD topped the music-video charts.
“This ‘Glee’ episode is still a win/win for her and Live Nation's investment in her touring and related merchandise because of the publicity and the spike in sales they'll get for her new live DVD and CD," a music industry insider told TheWrap.
According to one individual close to the show, Madonna and her management granted the show total access to her entire catalogue after being personally approached by “Glee” co-creator Ryan Murphy last year.
It won’t hurt ratings for the already top-rated show, either.
“Glee’s” Anders wouldn’t confirm how much the show paid to use Madonna’s songs, but he did say that quantity helps. “The more you do, there is a bulk rate involved so you do get a better deal. Still, because of the production numbers, this was the most expensive ‘Glee’ we've ever done."
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next madonna will be lola
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Glee's Chris Colfer: Madonna Knows Who I Am!
Today 7:22 AM PDT by Marc Malkin
Fox; Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images; Fox
In the very short time it's been around, Glee has already won a Golden Globe, a SAG Award, a Peabody and on Saturday night, the show picked up a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
But does any of that even compare to learning that Madonna is a fan of the show?
On Friday, Madge released a statement praising tomorrow night's all-Madonna episode...
Describing the episode as "brilliant on every level," the Queen of Pop also gushed to Us Weekly, "The entire cast was amazing. They're all so talented. I especially loved Sue Sylvester and Kurt Hummel's characters."
Jane Lynch says it doesn't get any better than that. "It's a peak experience," she told me at the GLAAD Awards. "Chris [Colfer] was shaking, going, 'Look! Look!' We hugged each other and we held each other closely for just a moment."
It's almost too much for Colfer to take in at once. "The fact that she watched the show," he said. The fact that she watched the show with Lola and I'm one of her favorite characters and mentioned me by name in her statement? I don't' know where to begin.
"How do I respond? It doesn't get any better than that. If I'm ever down, I'm just going to remember, Madonna knows who you are."
The cast and crew didn't even want to think of what would have happened if Madonna didn't approve. "If she didn't like it, I don't what would have happened," Kevin McHale said. "I think [show cocreator] Ryan Murphy would have gone into a dark room and never come out," he laughed. "Thank god that she likes it."
Read more: http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b176946_glees_chris_colfer_madonna_knows_who_i.html#ixzz0lYnTNiSh
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Here's where the rumor could have started from..
Its all coming from stefano gabanna's twitter page http://twitter.com/stefanogabbana
this eyewear campaign was shot on december 10th 2009. i reported it quite a long time ago. there's going to be another photoshoot with klein for the brand but the really big boom is coming next month
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Iconix-Madonna Collaboration Announces Sunglass Line Article Email Printer
Iconix Brand Group's (ICON) newly formed joint venture with Madonna and her manager Guy Oseary has announced its first collection of designer accessories, a sunglasses collection called MDG.
The MDG line of sunglasses, which is set to debut in May, was designed by Madonna with the help of designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. It is the first co-branded project Dolce & Gabbana have done. The sunglasses will retail from $248 to $289 and will be carried at Dolce & Gabbana stores worldwide, plus in Sunglass Huts and at some opticians.
The joint venture, MG Icon LLC, is half owned by Iconix--a brand manager whose holdings include Candie's and Roca Wear. The other 50% is owned by an entity controlled by Madonna and Oseary. The collaboration was created earlier this month.
Shares of Iconix closed Tuesday at $15.25 and were inactive premarket. The stock has risen 89% in the past year.
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Iconix-Madonna Collaboration Announces Sunglass Line Article Email Printer
Iconix Brand Group's (ICON) newly formed joint venture with Madonna and her manager Guy Oseary has announced its first collection of designer accessories, a sunglasses collection called MDG.
The MDG line of sunglasses, which is set to debut in May, was designed by Madonna with the help of designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. It is the first co-branded project Dolce & Gabbana have done. The sunglasses will retail from $248 to $289 and will be carried at Dolce & Gabbana stores worldwide, plus in Sunglass Huts and at some opticians.
The joint venture, MG Icon LLC, is half owned by Iconix--a brand manager whose holdings include Candie's and Roca Wear. The other 50% is owned by an entity controlled by Madonna and Oseary. The collaboration was created earlier this month.
Shares of Iconix closed Tuesday at $15.25 and were inactive premarket. The stock has risen 89% in the past year.
-By Nathan Becker, Dow Jones Newswires; 212-416-2855; nathan.becker@dowjones.com
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http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/03/how-madonnas-music-wound-up-on-glee.html
If you're wondering how Madonna's music wound up on "Glee," you can thank wedding planner Shira Citron and her Gleek love.
Citron's stepmother, Liz Rosenberg, is Madonna's publicist. Since "Glee" premiered last fall, all Rosenberg has heard is "Glee" this and "Glee" that from her stepdaughter, whom she describes as "in her 30s but still a teenager."
One night, Rosenberg, Madonna and her manager, Guy Oseary, went out for a business dinner. Oseary mentioned that "Glee" had called, wanting to use the singer's music for an entire episode.
Rosenberg thought of Citron and started pleading. "I begged Madonna to allow them to use her music because my stepdaughter would never forgive me if I didn't get Madonna to OK the usage of the songs.... I couldn't stop my spiel about how amazing this show was."
As soon as Madonna agreed, Rosenberg said she ran to the bathroom and called Citron.
"You are so gonna love me," she recalls saying to her stepdaughter.
Citron and the whole Gleek universe!
Sadly, Rosenberg said Madonna isn't doing any interviews about "Glee" but noted that it doesn't hurt that the DVD of her "Sticky and Sweet Tour" will be released on April 6, just two weeks before the big episode airs.
-- Maria Elena Fernandez (follow me on Twitter @writerchica)
Video: "Glee" trailer for the Madonna episode, which airs April 20. Credit: Fox
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Madonna For Dolce
Lauren Milligan
15 March 2010
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FRESH from signing a deal to create her own range of clothing (read the full story here), Madonna has teamed up with old friends Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to design a collection of sunglasses for the Italian label. The sunglasses, which bear the letter M on the arm, mark the first co-branded collaboration that the design duo has ever undertaken.
"We're so excited," Gabbana told WWD. "This further strengthens our relationship with Madonna, and it was a very constructive experience for us. She is very exacting and a professional who seeks perfection in everything she does, and this was no exception."
The collection, which will be produced and distribute by Luxottica, Dolce & Gabbana's eyewear licensee, will go on sale this May retailing from €180 to €210 at Dolce & Gabbana stores worldwide and at the Sunglass Hut.
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Madden Close to Madonna Deal With Iconix, Macy’s
Madden Close to Madonna Deal With Iconix, Macy’s
by Katie Abel
Posted Friday March 12, 2010
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Multiple sources told Footwear News last week the company is teaming up with Iconix Brand Group Inc. and Macys Inc. to produce the shoes for Madonnas new Material Girl juniors line, set to launch exclusively at Macys in August.
Last week, the superstar and Iconix announced the formation of a joint venture called MG Icon LLC. A number of projects are expected to bow as part of the partnership, with the Material Girl line hitting first.
Footwear and accessories are going to be an essential part of the Material Girl collection, said Iconix CEO Neil Cole. Footwear is an easy way for juniors to change their look, and we are going to offer them a wide array of trend-right items that will fit into their style.
For their part, analysts were upbeat on Iconixs newest partnership, even though they were unsure how much of an impact it would have in the near term.
We believe this deal offers a number of positives for the company and is a somewhat risk-free way to increase its star power and drive upside, Eric Beder, SVP at Brean Murray, Carret & Co, wrote in a note. The analyst expects Iconix to continue to aggressively pursue acquisitions to maximize its over $200 million cash hoard.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal Gets Excited About Dancing With Madonna (VIDEO)
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What do you do when you get invited to a party thrown by one of your idols? You dance with her.
Maggie Gyllenhaal grew up listening to Madonna records, dressing like Madonna and lip syncing to her music. And now that she's a star in her own right, Gyllenhaal got invited to one of Madonna's parties.
"I don't know Madonna," Gyllenhaal told Ellen DeGeneres on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' (weekdays, syndicated). But "someone introduced me to her at the party and kind of led me over to her. She didn't say hi, she just started dancing with me ... and I was drunk enough that I kinda of danced with her." And it's a good thing, too, cause later Madonna was dancing with Gyllenhaal's husband (Peter Sarsgaard
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* MG Icon to announce direct-to-retail with Macy's
March 10 (Reuters) - Iconix Brand Group Inc (ICON.O) said it formed a joint venture with pop icon Madonna to launch fashion brands in the United States as well as in international markets.
The joint venture, called MG Icon, will be 50 percent owned by Iconix and 50 percent by Madonna and Guy Oseary, her long-time manager.
MG Icon has an exclusive license and services agreement with Madonna to use her name for apparel, footwear and other products.
The joint venture will also announce a direct-to-retail agreement with Macy's Inc (M.N) imminently, Iconix said.
Madonna is best known for her hit singles like "Like a Virgin" and "Material Girl."
Iconix owns and licenses brands including Candie's, Joe Boxer and Badgley Mischka, and has licensing deals with retailers like Target Corp (TGT.N), Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) and Kohl's Corp (KSS.N).
"Our strategy is to introduce brands formed through the joint venture in multiple countries and organically expand worldwide," Iconix Chief Executive Neil Cole said.
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Madonna, Iconix Form Joint Branding Venture
By TESS STYNES
Iconix Brand Group Inc. and an entity controlled by entertainer Madonna and her manager Guy Oseary are forming a joint venture to develop and acquire brands.
The company, a brand manager whose holdings include Candie's and Roca Wear, said the MG Icon venture entered into an exclusive license and services agreement that allows the use of Madonna's name and personality in connection with apparel, footwear and other products. The entertainer agreed to provide creative services related to development and promotion of the venture's brands.
Iconix said MG Icon will soon announce a direct-to-retail agreement with Macy's Inc.
Iconix launched five direct-to-retail partnerships in the U.S. last year, while renewing four. It also formed a third international joint venture and acquired stakes in Ecko and Ed Hardy.
Madonna said in a release, "Joining forces with Iconix to bring my fashion ideas to consumers is very exciting for me." She said she looks forward to working closely with Iconix "to create and translate my vision and ideas for MG Icon."
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Madonna, Iconix Form Joint Branding Venture
By TESS STYNES
Iconix Brand Group Inc. and an entity controlled by entertainer Madonna and her manager Guy Oseary are forming a joint venture to develop and acquire brands.
The company, a brand manager whose holdings include Candie's and Roca Wear, said the MG Icon venture entered into an exclusive license and services agreement that allows the use of Madonna's name and personality in connection with apparel, footwear and other products. The entertainer agreed to provide creative services related to development and promotion of the venture's brands.
Iconix said MG Icon will soon announce a direct-to-retail agreement with Macy's Inc.
Iconix launched five direct-to-retail partnerships in the U.S. last year, while renewing four. It also formed a third international joint venture and acquired stakes in Ecko and Ed Hardy.
Madonna said in a release, "Joining forces with Iconix to bring my fashion ideas to consumers is very exciting for me." She said she looks forward to working closely with Iconix "to create and translate my vision and ideas for MG Icon."
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http://www.okmagazine.com/2010/03/ok-exclusive-madonna-diddys-post-oscar-showdown/
OK! EXCLUSIVE: Madonna & Diddy’s Post-Oscar Showdown!
March 8th, 2010 6:10 pm / Author: Brittany Talarico SHARE
Film stars weren’t the only celebs battling it out last night! A showdown between famed music moguls Madonna and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs heated up into a friendly discussion over which artist reigns the music kingdom. “Diddy and Madonna were yelling at each other about who has a bigger impact on the music world,” an insider told OK! about the joking scene at Madonna and Guy Oseary’s annual late night post-Oscar party.
Madonna and Diddy were taking jabs at each other “in a funny way,” according to the insider, “but still yelling.”
OK! GALLERY: THE STARS LIGHT UP THE RED CARPET AT THE OSCARS
And to cap the whole thing off with some fun? “Madonna and her dancers all had a dance-off in the middle of the party!” the source tells OK!.
OK! NEWS: MADONNA CONFIRMED AS A JUDGE ON THE MARRIAGE REF
Both artists are pioneers in their own way — The Material Girl vs. Bad Boy For Life!
Madonna must have ended the dispute, as she will soon be taking on a new role as a referee.
OK! NEWS: MADONNA TO SIT IN DIRECTOR’S THRONE FOR MOVIE ON BRITISH SCANDAL
Madge will join the judging panel on Jerry Seinfeld’s newest show The Marriage Ref!
The icon was previously married and divorced to both actor Sean Penn and Guy Ritchie
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2010/03/07/a-madge-moment-115875-22091078/
Madge moment By Dean Piper 7/03/2010
I meet my idol after her vodka meltdown
In an encounter I will literally remember until the day I die, this week I got to press the flesh with the-one-and-only Queen of Pop... Madonna.
The scene was LA's newest exclusive private member's club, Soho House, where I was granted an audience with Her Madgesty herself. I even got the chance to tell her exactly what she meant to me.
As I just about managed to stop myself fainting, I told Madonna that she had pretty much "raised me" (sorry Mum). Superstar that she is, she just smiled graciously.
But I hear the 51-year-old singer's mood hadn't been so cordial earlier in the evening when she arrived for Sir Elton John's intimate pre-Oscars party .
Within minutes of walking in, I'm told Madge was out-flouncing even her notoriously stroppy host, demanding organisers fill her glass with her personal favourite Belvedere vodka, instead of the party-sponsoring Grey Goose brand.
My man with the cocktail shaker reveals: "Madonna walked in with her manager Guy Oseary and her entourage and ordered a Belvedere vodka.
"It was left to one rather nervous waiter to tell her only Grey Goose was available and when he did all hell broke loose.
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"Madonna was dropping F-bombs like they were going out of fashion. Fortunately Guy was able to calm her down. But she sulked about the vodka and ordered a non-alcoholic virgin mojito instead.
"She was clearly up for a drink, but wasn't prepared to compromise on her vodka choice."
The singer's mood failed to lift as the night wore on, especially when she ran into screen legend and former fitness queen Jane Fonda.
My source tells me: "Jane spotted Madonna and yelled, 'Hey Madonna! It's me... Jane'.
"But Madonna didn't even turn to look at her and just said, 'Hey Jane' as she marched past."
And Jane wasn't the only one who dodged a bullet. Guy Ritchie narrowly avoided crossing paths with his ex-missus just 24 hours later. The Lock Stock director arrived at Soho House for a sesh with Brit actor Jason Statham, but called ahead to check his ex wasn't around. Smart cookie...
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Madge moment By Dean Piper 7/03/2010
I meet my idol after her vodka meltdown
In an encounter I will literally remember until the day I die, this week I got to press the flesh with the-one-and-only Queen of Pop... Madonna.
The scene was LA's newest exclusive private member's club, Soho House, where I was granted an audience with Her Madgesty herself. I even got the chance to tell her exactly what she meant to me.
As I just about managed to stop myself fainting, I told Madonna that she had pretty much "raised me" (sorry Mum). Superstar that she is, she just smiled graciously.
But I hear the 51-year-old singer's mood hadn't been so cordial earlier in the evening when she arrived for Sir Elton John's intimate pre-Oscars party .
Within minutes of walking in, I'm told Madge was out-flouncing even her notoriously stroppy host, demanding organisers fill her glass with her personal favourite Belvedere vodka, instead of the party-sponsoring Grey Goose brand.
My man with the cocktail shaker reveals: "Madonna walked in with her manager Guy Oseary and her entourage and ordered a Belvedere vodka.
"It was left to one rather nervous waiter to tell her only Grey Goose was available and when he did all hell broke loose.
Advertisement - article continues below »
"Madonna was dropping F-bombs like they were going out of fashion. Fortunately Guy was able to calm her down. But she sulked about the vodka and ordered a non-alcoholic virgin mojito instead.
"She was clearly up for a drink, but wasn't prepared to compromise on her vodka choice."
The singer's mood failed to lift as the night wore on, especially when she ran into screen legend and former fitness queen Jane Fonda.
My source tells me: "Jane spotted Madonna and yelled, 'Hey Madonna! It's me... Jane'.
"But Madonna didn't even turn to look at her and just said, 'Hey Jane' as she marched past."
And Jane wasn't the only one who dodged a bullet. Guy Ritchie narrowly avoided crossing paths with his ex-missus just 24 hours later. The Lock Stock director arrived at Soho House for a sesh with Brit actor Jason Statham, but called ahead to check his ex wasn't around. Smart cookie...
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In spring 2007, Madonna created a co-branded women’s collection with H&M, under the M by Madonna label. “Madonna has an impressive feel for fashion and trends. She was extraordinarily style conscious, passionate and was involved in even the smallest details of every design,” said Margareta van den Bosch, head of H&M design at that time.
She clearly is eager to branch out from performing, with reports that she may write and direct a film about the romance between Wallis Simpson and Edward, the Prince of Wales, called “W.E.” She also is said to be preparing a worldwide tour for later this year.
The singer is known to demand total creative control over her projects, which is one of the reasons she has yet to launch a fragrance, even though she has tried to do so for more than a decade. Beauty companies have been reluctant to meet her financial demands, while many question whether her appeal remains as strong as it once was.
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Madonna Said in Talks for Apparel Line
by David Lipke
Posted Tuesday February 16, 2010
From WWD Issue 02/16/2010
In the growing love affair between celebrity and fashion, one of the biggest names out there is close to getting into the groove: Madonna.
The pop icon is in talks to launch a contemporary women’s collection with a group of licensees that would be sold exclusively at Macy’s, according to sources. The merchandise would include apparel, accessories, intimates and footwear. Label names under serious consideration for the product lines include Material Girl for the apparel and Truth or Dare for the lingerie and underwear.
“Truth or Dare” was the title of a 1991 film, which documented Madonna’s groundbreaking Blonde Ambition worldwide concert tour.
Madonna’s longtime publicist, Liz Rosenberg, did not return calls Monday seeking comment. A Macy’s spokesman also declined comment.
Iconix Brand Group Inc. is involved in the negotiations for the venture, according to sources, and Madonna has made visits to the company’s New York offices. Iconix is a brand management firm, which owns and licenses 21 brands, including Candie’s, Bongo, Rampage, London Fog, Rocawear, Danskin and Badgley Mischka. The brands ring up $10 billion in retail sales in total, according to the company.
An Iconix spokeswoman declined to confirm or deny a potential Madonna deal. “Iconix has no comment on this story,” she said.
However, sources said a deal is close to being signed.
Iconix has experience working with pop superstars, having re-signed Britney Spears last month to a second year representing the Candie’s brand, which is sold exclusively at Kohl’s.
If a Madonna-Iconix deal with Macy’s does come to fruition, it would be the latest in a string of recent tie-ups between celebrities and fashion brands. Sarah Jessica Parker has invested in Halston and been named its chief creative officer and president; Lindsay Lohan is artistic adviser at Ungaro, and Victoria Beckham, Beyoncé Knowles, Jay-Z, Gwen Stefani and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have prominent fashion lines of their own. Knowles also just launched a fragrance of her own, Heat, with Coty Inc., which is expected to generate revenues of more than $100 million worldwide in its first year.
Yet the misses in the celebrity fashion game far outnumber the hits. Jessica Simpson has a successful footwear collection with Camuto Group, but has had troubles in the sportswear category, recently signing a license with Jones Apparel Group Inc. for a jeanswear collection. Jennifer Lopez was never able to build a sustainable business with Sweetface and JLO; Eve repeatedly relaunched her Fetish brand only to have it lapse; Paris and Nicky Hilton’s fashion collections petered out, and lines from the likes of Whitney Port quickly fizzled.
Madonna is Madonna, however, and she remains one of the world’s most recognizable stars. The 51-year-old’s previous forays into the fashion business have been numerous and memorable. She currently appears in the Dolce & Gabbana spring advertising campaign, and has previously appeared in ads for Louis Vuitton, Versace and Gap. Madonna walked the runway topless for Jean-Paul Gaultier in 1992 and has cropped up in the front row of shows on occasion, including Marc Jacobs last season.
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