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Madonna Releases “Confessions II” with Stuart Price, Guest Stars.

7/5/2026

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Madonna Releases

Madonna released Confessions II on July 3, 2026 through Warner Records.
She reunited with producer Stuart Price, who also produced her 2005 album Confessions On A Dance Floor.
The album opens with “I Feel So Free,” which samples Lil Louis’s “French Kiss” and references Giorgio Moroder.
Album features guests Sabrina Carpenter and Lourdes Leon and a tribute to brother Christopher.
The record received four-star reviews despite a mid-album dip.

Summary

Madonna Tests Barrier

Madonna (singer) cautiously tested a 30-foot plastic barrier before stepping onto it at a Times Square mini-gig.
Madonna survived a bacterial infection in June 2023 that required a 48-hour coma.
Madonna revealed she has no knee cartilage left after decades of high-heeled dancing, trampolining and yoga.
Madonna’s stepmother, brother Christopher, and older brother Anthony died of cancer in September 2024, October 2024, and a few months before her 2023 coma, respectively.

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Madonna Embraces Vulnerability

Madonna releases a new album while publicly embracing vulnerability, contrasting her earlier unflappable image.
She admits her physical strength has waned and discusses this openly in interviews.
Madonna notes that few people who loved her before fame remain in her life today.
She reflects that her mother died of cancer when she was five and frames mortality as inevitable.
She urges fans to celebrate on the dancefloor while time permits.

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TikTok Launches

The pop-up campaign launches four Confessions II installations in New York, Los Angeles and London, complementing an iHeartRadio/TikTok LIVE premiere on July 2.
The Los Angeles site at 8471 Melrose Avenue operates July 3-5, offering a TikTok-exclusive vinyl and Holy Water bottle.
New York’s Drop House pop-up at 12 East 14th Street runs July 3-5 with hours and the only Bilt-exclusive vinyl.
TikTok’s House of Confessions runs July 3-4 in New York and London, requiring a Citizen Ticket reservation for entry.

History

Historical Context

Madonna’s 2026 Confessions II builds on the 2005 album’s global success and the 2006 Confessions Tour, which earned $194.7 million from 60 shows and set a record for female artists. By pairing Warner Records’ release with TikTok-driven pop-up venues in New York, Los Angeles and London, she mirrors the industry’s shift toward digital-first, experience-centric promotion.

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Madonna Releases

Madonna released Confessions II on July 3, 2026 through Warner Records.
She reunited with producer Stuart Price, who also produced her 2005 album Confessions On A Dance Floor.
The album opens with “I Feel So Free,” which samples Lil Louis’s “French Kiss” and references Giorgio Moroder.
Album features guests Sabrina Carpenter and Lourdes Leon and a tribute to brother Christopher.
The record received four-star reviews despite a mid-album dip.

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