Now I'm no industry insider or anything but I'd guess that if this album was not so terrible people would spend money on it. I listened to it and I'm surprised it got this far.

Live Nation’s reported cut of ticket sales is only 10 percent, while Madonna reaps the other 90 percent. Meanwhile, the concert promoter agreed to pay Madonna in the ballpark of $30 million to $40 million in cash and stock for each album as part of their deal, which includes a three-album commitment.

Live Nation only makes money on the album if it sells more than 15 million copies — a tough feat in today’s shrinking music business.

That is one hell of a deal for Ms. Ciccone! Damn! 90%?! I know its early but unless she has a couple of massive hit singles on the record, odds are they sell 15 million not even with worldwide sales. I doubt it. I'm impressed by the deal she was able to pull off in this stage of her career. I can't believe that that is their deal. If true, somebody at LiveNation didn't know how to negotiate.

You don't profit from album sales unless you sale 15 Mil? That shit's cray!

Musicslave said:

Live Nation’s reported cut of ticket sales is only 10 percent, while Madonna reaps the other 90 percent. Meanwhile, the concert promoter agreed to pay Madonna in the ballpark of $30 million to $40 million in cash and stock for each album as part of their deal, which includes a three-album commitment.

Live Nation only makes money on the album if it sells more than 15 million copies — a tough feat in today’s shrinking music business.

That is one hell of a deal for Ms. Ciccone! Damn! 90%?! I know its early but unless she has a couple of massive hit singles on the record, odds are they sell 15 million not even with worldwide sales. I doubt it. I'm impressed by the deal she was able to pull off in this stage of her career. I can't believe that that is their deal. If true, somebody at LiveNation didn't know how to negotiate.

You don't profit from album sales unless you sale 15 Mil? That shit's cray!

At this rate she'll be doing well to sell 1.5 million copies, let alone 15 million copies.

Musicslave said:

Live Nation’s reported cut of ticket sales is only 10 percent, while Madonna reaps the other 90 percent. Meanwhile, the concert promoter agreed to pay Madonna in the ballpark of $30 million to $40 million in cash and stock for each album as part of their deal, which includes a three-album commitment.

Live Nation only makes money on the album if it sells more than 15 million copies — a tough feat in today’s shrinking music business.

That is one hell of a deal for Ms. Ciccone! Damn! 90%?! I know its early but unless she has a couple of massive hit singles on the record, odds are they sell 15 million not even with worldwide sales. I doubt it. I'm impressed by the deal she was able to pull off in this stage of her career. I can't believe that that is their deal. If true, somebody at LiveNation didn't know how to negotiate.

You don't profit from album sales unless you sale 15 Mil? That shit's cray!

The 90% is pretty much standard for the industry i am sure even prince gets 90%.Alot of the superstars get 90% but smaller act does varies alot. But with album sales so horrible the album isnt going to sell alot

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asg said:

Musicslave said:

Live Nation’s reported cut of ticket sales is only 10 percent, while Madonna reaps the other 90 percent. Meanwhile, the concert promoter agreed to pay Madonna in the ballpark of $30 million to $40 million in cash and stock for each album as part of their deal, which includes a three-album commitment.

Live Nation only makes money on the album if it sells more than 15 million copies — a tough feat in today’s shrinking music business.

That is one hell of a deal for Ms. Ciccone! Damn! 90%?! I know its early but unless she has a couple of massive hit singles on the record, odds are they sell 15 million not even with worldwide sales. I doubt it. I'm impressed by the deal she was able to pull off in this stage of her career. I can't believe that that is their deal. If true, somebody at LiveNation didn't know how to negotiate.

You don't profit from album sales unless you sale 15 Mil? That shit's cray!

The 90% is pretty much standard for the industry i am sure even prince gets 90%.Alot of the superstars get 90% but smaller act does varies alot. But with album sales so horrible the album isnt going to sell alot

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I guess I'm more familiar with smaller acts coughing up more from the gate. I'm just shocked that they set such a high threshold for her sell before being able to make any profit.

When they signed this deal I laughed.......and I'm sure Madonna did as well.

all the more proof the old disgusting hag should retire

errant said:

Feeling the heat from who exactly?

how r those 5 cds u bought for mdna doing?

All that payola for nada

I love her, but the CD is weak, I haven`t played it in a week and don`t miss it though there are good songs on there too. It`s probably my least favourite of hers.

She knows how to make bank!

MidniteMagnet said:

She knows how to make bank!

Yup She should be fine on the touring end of the deal like most acts but I think LN better get ready for a loss. I mean who sets themselves up for failure like that? 15 Million? Adele hasn't quite went diamond yet and she had one of the best selling albums last year (if not the best).

This deal kind of reminds me of L.A. Reid's 100 million deal he had with Whitney past her prime. Bad move LN. Bad move

alphastreet said:

I love her, but the CD is weak, I haven`t played it in a week and don`t miss it though there are good songs on there too. It`s probably my least favourite of hers.

I hate to say it, but I agree too. There's something missing and I can't figure it out. Maybe if they kept it at a concise 13 tracks or something it would flow better. I don't think it's bad...it's just kinda generic. Addicted is still my fav.

The queen must be loving that throne right now!!

Sources tell PerezHilton.com EXCLUSIVELY that Madonna‘s upcoming tour has sold over $250 million in ADVANCE ticket sales!!! Wowza!!

And get ready, Madgestic Kingdom, because sources also tell us there are MANY new dates in the works!!!!

If you live in South America, she’s gonna be spending a lot more time with you than you think!! And if you’re an Aussie lad or lass, keep your fingers crossed all of these negotiations go well, because she could be giving you some extra’ luv too!!

Hmm… we bet those VIP packages are really helping boost the sales! This tour is EASILY going to be beat her Sticky & Sweet tour. Easily.

We know we can’t wait to see this MADGIC!!! It’s going to be EPIC!!!

Source : Perez Hilton

banks said:

Not sweet music

Live Nation feels heat as...album lags

By CLAIRE ATKINSON

Last Updated: 5:40 AM, April 19, 2012

Posted: 2:02 AM, April 19, 2012

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Heading into the critical summer season, concert promoter Live Nation is feeling the heat following a dramatic drop in album sales for Madonna, one of its biggest headliners.

The Material Girl’s latest album, “MDNA,” fell to 15th place, selling just 19,000 copies in its third week after debuting at No. 1, with 359,000 copies in its first official week, according to Nielsen Soundscan figures.

The first-week figure was goosed by a promotion that included the album at no additional cost with the purchase of concert tickets, as well as a deal offered by Amazon that bundled the physical and digital versions of the album for $5.

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The summer concert season is off toaslowstart for touring giant LiveNation with sales of Madge’s “MDNA” album sagging and interest in her world tour less than scintillating.

The sharp fall-off in album sales is a setback for Live Nation as it seeks to deliver on the $120 million deal it inked with Madonna in 2007. The so-called 360 deal — which encompasses albums, touring and merchandise — was hailed as revolutionary, but it has come back to haunt Live Nation.

Securing strong album sales is critical to moving concert tickets.

Madonna’s 66-date global tour kicks off in Tel Aviv, Israel, on May 29, and arrives in Philadelphia on Aug. 28. Her concert pricing is aggressive, with the most expensive tickets costing more than $300 a pop.

“Sales were brisk for the first few days and then they tapered off,” said a source close to the tour. “It doesn’t mean she won’t sell out, but it may take longer than they expected.”

Madonna’s website reports that four tour dates in North America are sold out.

“The word is that ticket sales have been good in North America, but the question about Europe is whether ticket prices are too high,” Gary Bongiovanni, who heads concert publication Pollstar, told The Post.

One source added that Madonna’s long-time manager and business partner, Guy Oseary, is putting pressure on Live Nation to boost ticket sales.

Live Nation’s reported cut of ticket sales is only 10 percent, while Madonna reaps the other 90 percent. Meanwhile, the concert promoter agreed to pay Madonna in the ballpark of $30 million to $40 million in cash and stock for each album as part of their deal, which includes a three-album commitment.

“MDNA” was released through Universal Music’s Interscope label under an agreement with Live Nation.

Live Nation only makes money on the album if it sells more than 15 million copies — a tough feat in today’s shrinking music business.

While Live Nation’s stock is up 3.3 percent year-to-date, it’s off 11.8 percent over the past year. The company has lost money in five of the last eight quarters while sales were down in each of the past two quarters.

Although Live Nation’s 360 deal with Madonna was done by prior management, this concert season is crucial for CEO Michael Rapino, who has been on the job since 2010 and needs to start bringing in the revenue.

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her tour is making them plenty of money, they are getting paid, now i know there are alot of other acts that live nation is bank rolling that are not delivering ticket sales.

Well, she was probably just aiming for being Nr.1 at the bank anyway..so far, it seems she did a pretty good job

I can't stand her music, apart from her material from the 80's and early 90's, but you gotta hand it to her..she's a smart business woman!

I think it's funny how articles like this for legends always pop up when sales lag as if album sales really matter all that much in an industry where you're lucky to go gold.

Madonna's about gold. I doubt that Live Nation thought she was gonna easily sell five million especially with the music presented on the album. If you do the type of pop music Madonna does, expect gold or platinum and nothing above it. Also the promotion's loopy as fuck. But other than that, I think she only signed the contract for the tour and in that regard, she's doing well there regardless if her album flops or not.

EDIT: That being said, I had to skip on purchasing it because she had Nicki (and M.I.A.) on two tracks each, who does that?

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While I im the first one to admit I hate her and her music, shes always been a smart business person. She will make coin but LN thinking anyone is selling 15 million is a huge red herring to me.

This whole article doesnt pass the smell test.

asg said:

Musicslave said:

Live Nation’s reported cut of ticket sales is only 10 percent, while Madonna reaps the other 90 percent. Meanwhile, the concert promoter agreed to pay Madonna in the ballpark of $30 million to $40 million in cash and stock for each album as part of their deal, which includes a three-album commitment.

Live Nation only makes money on the album if it sells more than 15 million copies — a tough feat in today’s shrinking music business.

That is one hell of a deal for Ms. Ciccone! Damn! 90%?! I know its early but unless she has a couple of massive hit singles on the record, odds are they sell 15 million not even with worldwide sales. I doubt it. I'm impressed by the deal she was able to pull off in this stage of her career. I can't believe that that is their deal. If true, somebody at LiveNation didn't know how to negotiate.

You don't profit from album sales unless you sale 15 Mil? That shit's cray!

The 90% is pretty much standard for the industry i am sure even prince gets 90%.Alot of the superstars get 90% but smaller act does varies alot. But with album sales so horrible the album isnt going to sell alot

[Edited 4/19/12 8:24am]

Edit.

Misread.

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Still, I'd be very surprised if 90% is the norm for big name touring artists.

Are you in the industry?

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lazycrockett said:

While I im the first one to admit I hate her and her music, shes always been a smart business person. She will make coin but LN thinking anyone is selling 15 million is a huge red herring to me.

This whole article doesnt pass the smell test.

Most articles today only post half-truth shit anyways. Madonna like 30 years deep. But yet if some other artist was doing about 390-400K after a first week sales boost, they be saying how deep of a success it is and how it'll be bigger if "sales weren't at a slump". Uh...no.

^ True when Prissypants and Tittylady were going to make 10000000000 of coin from their newly signed contracts.

Didn't happen now did it.

lazycrockett said:

^ True when Prissypants and Tittylady were going to make 10000000000 of coin from their newly signed contracts.

Didn't happen now did it.

Those contracts with those dollar signs are just blinding... I wonder if they did make bank on them.

She's selling out stadiums and arenas around the world nearly 30 years after her first album was released.

Her album got to number 1 and broke several records around the world.

More people watched her half time show than the actual game.

You're right. She's dying on her arse right now.

This article is making a mountain out of a molehill.

The album is doing better than most out there. Even if it's doing bad then predicted what did they expect releasing that piece of turd lead single? They should be happy it reached the top ten let alone sell millions.

The first Madonna lead single that had zilch radio and video airplay. Feels stange, but well deserved.

This is such a silly,misleading article LiveNation obviously knows that a new Madonna album isn't gonna sell 15 million copies.NOBODY sells 15 million copies in this day and age,and certainly not an artist who's been around since 1983.They knew this when they signed her.We're not in the 80s or the 90s anymore.Gold has become the new "platinum",lol.I don't think LiveNation were expecting 'MDNA' to sell like her 80s albums.Record sales don't matter for Madonna,anyway.Her last album Hard Candy wasn't a massive seller and yet the tour grossed over $400 million.That's where the focus should be.She knows this,which is why she's not doing any real promotion for the album.There's no point.

Something else: it's extremely difficult for an older artist to get their singles played on the radio.When was the last time Prince,The Rolling Stones,Bruce Springsteen,Cyndi Lauper,etc came anywhere close to the Top 10 on the singles chart? Madonna's last four albums each had one Top 10 single,but that shouldn't really be the focus anymore.They should focus on the worldwide sales of the album and accept the fact that,unfortunately,ageism will prevent radio from embracing the singles.

mancabdriver said:

Even if it's doing bad then predicted what did they expect releasing that piece of turd lead single? They should be happy it reached the top ten let alone sell millions.

The first Madonna lead single that had zilch radio and video airplay. Feels stange, but well deserved.

It really doesn't matter what Madonna releases as a single.She is 53 years old,she's gonna face an uphill battle getting radio to play it.If Katy Perry had recorded 'Give Me All Your Luvin',it would have went to Number One.

SoulAlive said:

mancabdriver said:

Even if it's doing bad then predicted what did they expect releasing that piece of turd lead single? They should be happy it reached the top ten let alone sell millions.

The first Madonna lead single that had zilch radio and video airplay. Feels stange, but well deserved.

It really doesn't matter what Madonna releases as a single.She is 53 years old,she's gonna face an uphill battle getting radio to play it.If Katy Perry had recorded 'Give Me All Your Luvin',it would have went to Number One.

I'm not too sure about that! It only got in the top 10 because it was a Madonna song in the first place.

But if this song was released by a little known singer - it would go nowhere. The song is weak as hell and pretty embarrassing - terrible vocal delivery from Madonna and weak rap verses from Nicki and MIA.

Forget Madonna's age - the song has no place in the top 10 let alone #1. If she released 'open your heart' today and it wasn't getting anywhere on the charts - then it could be suggested her age is a contributory factor to it not being a hit.

It’s really a sad state of affairs when amazing contemporary artists like Common and legends like Rick James who produced some of the greatest songs of all time have never managed a solo #10 single yet people are crying that the worst song by Madonna didn’t chart better?

The discussion should be turned on its head and we should be asking –Did this ridiculous song make the top ten because it was Madonna’s name that sold it alone?