urltoken is an e-commerce company that sells aquarium supplies for reefkeeping hobbyist and fishkeeping .

it is based in garden grove , california .

the company was founded in 1997 by ken wong .

urltoken is a subsidiary of fins , furs & feathers , inc . fins , furs & feathers , inc. also operates petstore.com , an online retailer of pet supplies and nawsupply.com , an aquarium supply wholesaler .

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urltoken has received 3 . 23 out of 5 stars based on 4 customer reviews and a bbb rating of a - .
in certain instances , urltoken will not lower our prices . some instances where we will not lower our prices are as follows :
placing an order at urltoken is simple , safe and secure . we offer a variety of ways to submit your order , including :
urltoken takes every precaution necessary to protect your privacy and personal information . when submitting sensitive information ( such as a credit card number ) via our website , that information is collected , encrypted and protected by the best encryption technology available in the industry—ssl . urltoken uses 128 - bit encryption by verisign , the most advanced form of ssl software presently available . to learn more about ssl , please visit urltoken
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if you think our pricing for a particular item isn ' t competitive with that of other online retailers , you can notify us by emailing marketing @ urltoken .
for additional questions about specific promotions or contests , please address inquiries to marine depot by telephone at 714 - 385 - 0080 or via email to customercare @ urltoken .
while urltoken does offer live chat as a way to get help , they also have a phone number . in total , there are 2 ways to get in touch with them . the best phone number for urltoken is their 800 - 566 - 3474 customer service phone number , and you can get the details and use our free call - back service by finding the link for it above and clicking it . know any other ways to contact urltoken ? or is any of the information above inaccurate ? please let us know so we can keep sharing the best possible information with other customers .
not sure what to buy your aquarium - loving husband ? afraid grandma will buy you the wrong protein skimmer for your birthday ? fear not ! urltoken gift certificates are convenient , practical and suitable for any occasion .
once you place an order with urltoken and the order is processed , you will receive an email confirmation that same day with your tracking number . to track your order , please go to our website and log in .
there is no contract to sign when joining the marine depot affiliate program . you can leave at any time by sending an email request to affiliate @ urltoken . marine depot may also remove affiliates from the program should they become inactive or abuse their affiliate privileges .
if you did not receive an order confirmation via email , even though you clicked the submit order button , we recommend that you contact us via email at customercare @ urltoken or call us at 1 - 714 - 385 - 0080 to confirm that we received your order , and to further assist you .
for orders faxed or mailed we recommend that you contact us via email at sales @ urltoken or call at 1 - 714 - 385 - 0080 to confirm that we received your order . please use the order form when placing a fax or mail order . our fax number is 1 - 714 - 385 - 0180 .
in the event a product listed on our website is labeled with an incorrect price due to some typographical , informational , technical or other error , urltoken shall at its sole discretion have the right to refuse and / or cancel any order for said product and immediately amend , correct and / or remove the inaccurate information .
urltoken prints two ( 2 ) catalogs each year , generally in the spring and fall . while orders forms are included within each catalog , we also offer you the option of placing an order via mail or by fax . all you will need to do is include some general information about yourself and the product so that we may process your purchase .
note : please contact your country ' s customs department for current regulations regarding the importation of the items you intend to order . some countries require you to obtain a permit before importing certain products , such as foods , additives and test kits . all orders and portions thereof returned to urltoken will be considered refused packages and automatically assessed a 25 % restocking fee .
the program is available via the marine depot website : / / urltoken ( the
website
) . you must have internet access and an email address to be eligible to receive the privileges and benefits of membership . marine depot is not responsible for your inability to connect to the internet , log onto the website or access your marine depot reward points account .
we offer quite possibly the lowest prices on the products in our store . we constantly work toward maintaining competitive prices on everything we carry . all prices are listed in u . s . dollars . ( we do not have a currency converter in our store , but several web sites provide this service . any order placed on urltoken will be charged in u . s . dollars . )
a member may voluntarily terminate membership in the program at any time and is effective upon submitting a termination request via email to customercare @ urltoken and the member receiving confirmation of such termination from marine depot . marine depot reward points accumulated but not redeemed by the member up to the date of termination will be forfeited . members may not accrue or redeem marine depot reward points after the date of termination .
occasionally urltoken highlights one lucky customer ' s tank as a
featured tank .
steve garrett ' s orangy county coral farm , better known as garrett ' s acropolis , was our choice for july 2011 . the system is around 1200 gallons . the main glass display / growing tank is approximately 600 gallons and measures 240
x 49
x 14
deep . the next tank is a refugium that holds about 90 gallons and is made of high - density polyethylene . there are also two 300 gallon sumps made of fiberglass . the stand consists of 12 redwood legs . they meet with over 180 pounds of extruded aluminum beams that make up the flat surface for the glass tank to sit on . there is a ¾
layer of baltic birch plywood separating the aluminum from the glass tank . to read more about about garrett ' s acropolis , visit the featured tank section of our website : urltoken
orders not shipped within the contiguous united states—the 48 u . s . states on the north american continent south of canada plus the district of columbia—are considered international orders . international orders are not eligible for urltoken ' s free shipping promotion and additional surcharges may apply . it is important to note that not all products we carry can be shipped internationally . aquariums , light bulbs , lamps , quartz sleeves and refrigerated / frozen foods cannot be shipped outside the united states . we apologize for any inconvenience .
ordering online is easy , but i typically call in to place my orders because their staff is so nice and will usually tell you if there is a coupon you can use or something new i might be interested in based on my order history . i still shop at my local fish store for livestock , but that ' s about it . urltoken has all my aquarium supply business and i would highly recommend them , especially to new hobbyists just getting their fins wet . they will help you succeed !
on frequent occasions urltoken will have great promotional offers available . when taking advantage of one , be sure to read the entire list of restrictions associated with that promotion . if your order does not seem to reflect all the benefits mentioned in the promotion , you may want to review the specific promotion ' s restrictions . to qualify for a specific promotion , your order must be placed during the specified promotion period . we are unable to apply special discounts to items ordered before or after the dates of a promotional offer .
international customers may purchase from urltoken using visa , mastercard , american express discover and paypal for orders up to $ 1000 . any brokerage fees , tariffs and / or taxes will be billed to you directly by the shipping courier . international customers placing their first order with us must fax or email a copy of the front and back of their credit card along with a copy of a photo id that has the billing address printed on it . this is a precautionary measure to protect you and our company from fraudulent activity .
marine depot wholesale is one of the world’s largest wholesale distributors of marine and freshwater aquarium products . brick and mortar merchants , online retailers and maintenance professionals depend on marine depot wholesale because we offer competitive pricing and a product catalog vast in scope . from protein skimmers and chillers to filter media and lighting , our warehouses are stocked to the rafters with the latest and greatest innovations the industry has to offer . call us at ( 714 ) 456 - 9979 or email us at wholesale @ urltoken if there is any way we can help you .
we will do everything possible to keep you informed of your order via email . tracking numbers are sent via email once they are available . the emails are usually sent on the evening of your order ship date by ups , fedex or the selected courier . on the rare occasion that you do not receive this information , you may email us at customercare @ urltoken or give us a call at 1 - 714 - 385 - 0080 for your order status or tracking number . we will also contact you via email , unless noted otherwise , if there are any issues regarding your order .
have a tablet ? now you can browse our catalog with the free google catalogs app ! the google catalogs app will provide you with a * rich , engaging way to interact with your favorite aquarium supply catalog ! flip through digital pages of our fall catalog , discover inspiring products and photos , save products that catch your eye and create collages to share with your friends . the free google catalogs app is available in itunes for ipad and in google play for android tablets . look for the urltoken catalog in the
pets
category . now you can shop and buy right through the catalog !
all questions or disputes regarding the program , including without limitation , questions or disputes regarding eligibility for the program , or the eligibility of marine depot reward points for accrual or redemption , must be submitted via email within sixty ( 60 ) days of the qualifying transaction , to customercare @ urltoken . marine depot shall resolve all and any disputes at its sole discretion . in the event that an error is made by marine depot , such error shall not constitute a breach of these terms & conditions , and your sole remedy shall be the credit of the disputed marine depot reward points to your account . all interpretations of program terms shall be at the sole discretion of marine depot . marine depot is solely responsible for the interpretation and application of the policies and procedures communicated in this member agreement and elsewhere to other program members . all determinations by marine depot shall be final and conclusive in each case .
i shop at marine depot for a variety of reasons : low prices , fast shipping and a generous return policy to name a few . although the primary reason i shop there is due to their excellent customer support . i always have peace of mind knowing that if i have any issues setting up a new piece of equipment or if i have to return something they ' ll have my back . ordering online is easy , but i typically call in to place my orders because their staff is so nice and will usually tell you if there is a coupon you can use or something new i might be interested in based on my order history . i still shop at my local fish store for livestock , but that ' s about it . urltoken has all my aquarium supply business and i would highly recommend them , especially to new hobbyists just getting their fins wet . they will help you succeed !
marine depot offers free economy shipping for most products when you spend $ 20 or more ! your order will be delivered 1 - 7 business days after it ships out . economy shipping methods may include ups ground , usps first class , and / or surepost . you can upgrade your shipping to ups ground ( delivery in 1 - 5 business days ) for only $ 1 . 99 . orders placed before 10 : 30 am pst monday - friday are shipped the same day . free shipping is only available within the contiguous united states . frozen foods , live foods , and items shipped directly from the manufacturer do not qualify for this special offer .
most orders over $ 250 qualify for free upgraded shipping ! your order will be delivered 1 - 5 business days after it ships out . thanks to marine depot’s two strategically located warehouses in nevada and georgia , over 90 % of shoppers receive their orders within 2 business using this level of service ( ups ground ) . orders placed before 10 : 30 am pst monday - friday are shipped the same day . free shipping is only available within the contiguous united states . frozen foods , live foods , and items shipped directly from the manufacturer do not qualify for this special offer .
most orders under $ 20 ship for only $ 1 . 99 using a mix of economy shipping methods including ups ground , usps first class , and / or surepost . your order will be delivered in 1 - 7 business days after it ships out . orders placed before 10 : 30 am pst monday - friday are shipped the same day . our $ 1 . 99 flat rate shipping is only available within the contiguous united states . frozen foods , live foods , and items shipped directly from the manufacturer do not qualify for $ 1 . 99 flat rate shipping .
frozen foods are delivered 1 - 3 business days from the day your order ships . frozen foods are shipped every monday and tuesday . shipping cut - off is tuesday at 10 am pst ( 1 pm est ) . orders received after 10 am pst on tuesday will be shipped the following week . shipping and handling is a $ 19 . 99 flat - rate charge so you can order as much or as little as you like . click here to read more detailed information about our frozen food shipping procedure
orders not shipped within the contiguous united states—the 48 u . s . states on the north american continent south of canada plus the district of columbia—are considered international orders . international orders are not eligible for marine depot’s free shipping promotions and additional surcharges may apply . it is important to note that not all products we carry can be shipped internationally . any brokerage fees , tariffs and / or taxes will be billed to you directly by the shipping courier . international customers must use the same billing and shipping address . click here to read more detailed information about international shipping costs and restrictions
i have only had it for a few days but i can see the difference . i had two cheapo ballasts and one blew so i bought this . this one starts up perfect , and is actually using the bulbs potential . i am going to buy another because the other side of my tank looks like the lights are off now ! its great ! ! yes , i would recommend this product to my friends . by jim
in check is essential to the health and vitality of your aquarium . doing so can be accomplished a number of different ways . most commonly reef aquarium owners use a combination of
and supplementation to get and keep their water conditions at stable levels that replicate the conditions in a natural ocean reef .
the frequency in which reef aquarium hobbyists change their water varies , although weekly , bi - weekly or monthly are most common . the more challenging aspects of maintaining pristine water conditions in a reef tank have more to do with filtration and supplementation . specifically , how often should one replace their
helps eliminate the guesswork associated with media changes and dosing . here is how it works :
select a water parameter ( calcium , alkalinity or magnesium ) or filter media ( carbon or gfo ) from the drop - down menu .
click the calculate button and our reef calculator will tell you how much supplement to dose or media to change as well as provide instructions on how to carry out the task .
gift certificates can be redeemed by placing an order on our website or by calling 1 - 714 - 385 - 0080 .
gift certificates purchased after business hours or on weekends will not be processed and sent until the following business day .
the most popular and common types of aquarium lighting available for your reef aquarium include led aquarium lighting , metal halide aquarium lighting , t5 high output ( t5ho ) fluorescent and power compact fluorescent ( pc ) . for a fish only aquarium , you can use any type of aquarium lights you wish . fluorescent lights , like t5 lighting , are generally the least expensive and will provide enough light for viewing your fish . realistically , any type of light for aquarium use will suffice from fluorescent fixtures to led aquarium lights . if you are going to be keeping live plants or live corals ( reef tank ) in the tank , you will need a lighting system that will provide plenty of light for the plants and symbiotic algae found in corals to photosynthesize .
reef lighting will generally use aquarium bulbs in the 10 , 000k spectrum to the 20 , 000k spectrum . fish tank lighting ( for fish - only systems ) can use aquarium light bulbs in the 6 , 700k to 10 , 000k spectrum .
there are two different types of fish aquarium light fixtures available : fully assembled and retrofit kits . a fully assembled aquarium light fixture is basically ready to go right out of the box . most will come with mounting legs or hanging kits . mounting legs will allow you to set the fixture right on the rim of your aquarium while the hanging kit will allow you to suspend the light over your tank . if you have a canopy over your aquarium , a retrofit kit for your fish tank lights may be your best option . it will mount right inside the canopy with only a few screws .
we have a huge selection of glass fish tanks and acrylic aquariums that are available in all shapes and sizes . we only stock top - tier tanks so you can build your next saltwater aquarium or freshwater tank with confidence . we work with reputable brands like red sea , innovative marine , cad lights and coralife to offer you the finest all - in - one style aquariums on the market today .
if you prefer to build your aquarium from the ground up , we ' ve got you covered . we have mr . aqua glass aquariums in bowfront , rectangle and cube shapes . they are our most popular rimless tanks thanks to their low price and stunning clarity . we also sell clear - for - life acrylic aquariums , stands and canopies to make your aquarium dreams a reality ( even if those dreams entail building a hexagon - shaped masterpiece ) .
aquarium stands and cabinets are where hobbyists store all their gear and , in some cases , filtration equipment . if you use an aio tank , like the jbj nano cube , you might place an aquarium chiller inside your stand along with maintenance tools like a refractometer , algae scraper and test kits . you could also use the space to place a freshwater reservoir so you can automatically replenish evaporated water with an auto top - off system .
you can even use an aquarium stand to set up a sump for better filtration . within the sump , you can use a filter sock for mechanical filtration , a refugium for biological filtration and place your protein skimmer and heater discreetly so they do not clutter your display tank .
if you need help choosing an aquarium , please don ' t hesitate to contact us ! you can also check our reef tank packages or read aquariums : buy or build ? , must - have products for the reef aquarium or a beginner ' s guide to planted tanks to learn more about setting up a new aquarium .
we have teamed up with digital aquatics to bring you the best priced aquarium controller package available on the market today . our exclusive digital aquatics reefkeeper lite package includes the
digital aquatics aquarium supplies digital aquatics was founded in 2004 and has quickly become the most recognized name in aquarium automation . since the company debuted the original reefkeeper 1 ( now known as the rk1 ) in 2004 , they have gone on to create some of the most flexible , innovative and cost effective aquarium controllers on the market . the revolutionary reefkeeper elite ( rke ) was unveiled in 2008 and the affordable reefkeeper lite ( rkl ) came out shortly thereafter to appeal to more budget - conscience aquarium hobbyists . in 2010 , digital aquatics released a reptile version , the herpkeeper , as well as the aptly named pondkeeper . reefkeeper controllers simplify aquarium keeping duties by monitoring and controlling a variety of water parameters and equipment including but not limited to lighting , water flow , heating , cooling , ph and orp .
i have been looking to buy controller that dosent brake the bank . this must be marine depot only where you get ph probe for under 200 . mainly because other kits have everything in this except they include 2 power bars . but if you dont need it this great buy . everything was packaged nice . only reason . . . read more
i have been looking to buy controller that dosent brake the bank . this must be marine depot only where you get ph probe for under 200 . mainly because other kits have everything in this except they include 2 power bars . but if you dont need it this great buy . everything was packaged nice . only reason i gave 4 stars is really no documentation and no build in ethernet port at this price . good thing there many videos and forums to help you set up . hide
i purchased this system because i needed something to monitor my tank while i ' m away at work . it ' s great system and easy to setup . i set everything up in about 30 mins .
love the da products , easy to set up program and use . i was looking for a controller with wifi capabilities , when i bought the rkl , however there were no good choices , since then da has released the archon , i just upgraded . now i can monitor control everything from my iphone .
more bang for the buck . setup required reading the instructions ( yikes ) however its all their and once you get it , it ' s really easy . so far works like a charm ; )
this is a great starter and upgradable control unit , and can ' t beat the price . i have been using the basic version for many months and use it for : power heads / wavemaker , heater , auto top off pump with dual float switches , ph + temp ( comes with the unit ) , refugium light , main pumps . i did have to ge . . . read more
digital aquatics gets a thumb down from me . i have called them and sent them email . the support department does not answer their phones and they do not return reply to emails . reef keeper does not save you money as i was hoping for . the pc4 can only take two cords for your lights and when you . . . read more
digital aquatics gets a thumb down from me . i have called them and sent them email . the support department does not answer their phones and they do not return reply to emails . reef keeper does not save you money as i was hoping for . the pc4 can only take two cords for your lights and when you have multiple lights that have two cords each you have to end up buying multiple pc4 ' s to accommodate your light systems . so don ' t waste your money on this system if you have multiple lights that have two cords each . unless you are rich with very deep pockets lots of money in them . hide
most orders under $ 20 ship for only $ 1 . 99 using a mix of economy shipping methods including ups ground , usps first class , and / or surepost . your order will be delivered in 1 - 7 business days after it ships out .
we ship 99 % of the products we carry for free within the contiguous united states using a mix of economy methods including usps first class mail , surepost and ups ground . your order will arrive in 1 - 7 business days . just spend $ 20 or more !
over 90 % of shoppers receive their orders within 2 business using ups ground . upgrade from free economy shipping to ups ground for only $ 1 . 99—or spend $ 250 and we’ll upgrade you automatically !
expedited shipping services are available for most products if you are in a hurry . get guaranteed delivery in 2 business days , 1 business day , or next day by 10 : 30 am . costs vary by location .
same - day shipping is available monday - friday for most products—place your order by 10 : 30 am pst . pre - ordered and back - ordered items do not qualify , nor do drop - shipped , live , or frozen shipments .
we ship live plants , live foods , and frozen foods within the contiguous united states . each of these categories is subject to its own $ 19 . 99 flat - rate shipping fee to cover the special packaging and / or expedited shipping costs required to ensure safe delivery . orders with 12 + live plants ship free !
return any new and unused item within 60 days for a full refund . having difficulty with a product ? contact us to speak with an aquarium expert . if you need a replacement , fill out this form . a small segment of the 180 + brands we carry require that customers contact them directly if / when problems arise . you can view the full list of those brands and get their contact info here . marine depot is an authorized reseller for every product we carry . that means when you buy aquarium supplies from us , your products are not only backed by our own 60 - day return policy , they also carry full factory warranties , where applicable . some items have a 1 - year warranty , others have limited lifetime warranties . warranty coverage varies from manufacturer to manufacturer , so please read the product description of the item ( s ) you are considering thoroughly for details or contact us if you have warranty questions .
you can also get bonus reward points by purchasing select items during special sales and promotions .
if you find a product we sell for a lower price at another online store , we will match their price to ensure you always pay the lowest amount when you shop with us .
enter the price , shipping cost and website address where you found the lower price . then click the
add to cart
button . we will review the lower price while processing your order and make any necessary reductions before your order ships . some restrictions apply . see terms & conditions
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having adequate water movement in your aquarium is one of the keys to having a successful tank . good water circulation keeps oxygen levels high and waste suspended so your aquarium filter can remove it from the tank . in reef aquariums , proper water flow delivers food to sessile organisms like corals and allows their waste to be swept way .
creating water movement inside your fish tank isn’t the only function an aquarium water pump serves . aquarium pumps also power filtration equipment , like media reactors —which help you get the most out of your carbon , gfo and biopellet filter media—as well as aquarium sumps , wet / dry filter systems and refugiums .
aquarium circulation pumps supply water to aquarium chillers , uv sterilizers and inline filter systems ( like those offered by lifegard aquatics ) . an aquarium pump can also replenish evaporated tank water as part of an auto top - off system or be used as an aquarium dosing pump to administer aquarium supplements or food .
you can get either a submersible aquarium pump or an external aquarium pump depending on your specific needs . as their names imply , submersible pumps operate underwater while external pumps are mounted outside your sump or filter system in a dry location . there are even a few brands that offer a saltwater aquarium pump that can run both underwater and externally . if you aren’t sure which type of pump you need , we can help ! contact our staff of aquarium experts today and we are happy to help you select the right pump for your application . to expand your knowledge of aquarium pumps , read 6 ways to improve aquarium water flow , producing water movement and water movement in aquariums .
our knowledgeable staff of aquarium experts is on hand to answer your questions and accept your order when you are ready to make a purchase . you can reach our customer service team via telephone by dialing 1 - 714 - 385 - 0080 monday thru thursday from 7 am to 5 pm pst and fridays from 7 am to 4 pm pst .
your name , shipping address , telephone number and email address ( if available ) .
applicable item numbers , along with the item’s full name , price and quantity .
please add standard shipping costs ( see standard ground shipping cost ) on orders totaling less than $ 75 . if you reside outside the contiguous united states , please call us at 1 - 714 - 385 - 0080 during regular business hours for a shipping quote prior to mailing or faxing your order .
if you have provided an email address with your mail / fax order , we will send you an order confirmation email . we will also email applicable tracking information once your products have shipped from our warehouse . if , for any reason , an item is out - of - stock or backordered , we will immediately contact you to let you know .
pre - paid checks , cashier’s checks and money orders ( make payable to marinedepot . com ) . please note that pre - paid methods , including cashier’s checks , take slightly longer to process . all payments must first be cleared with the bank in order to deter fraudulent activity .
competitor’s product is not an exact match ( make and or model ) with ours .
competitor’s total price ( which includes shipping , handling , rebates , taxes , etc . ) is higher .
except where noted , the msrp displayed for products on our website represents the full retail price listed on the product itself , suggested by the manufacturer or supplier , or estimated in accordance with standard industry practice . the msrp is a comparative price estimate and may or may not represent the prevailing price in every area on any particular day .
we negotiate with product manufacturers to secure the lowest possible pricing so we can pass the savings along to shoppers and hopefully earn their business . we also work with brands to offer shoppers even greater incentives throughout the year , like bulk discounts , seasonal markdowns and other special promotions ( like a free item with purchase , for example ) .
however , a small number of the 180 + brands we carry cannot be discounted due to minimum advertised price ( map ) rules . the good news for shoppers is that we always sell these items for the lowest prices allowed by their manufacturers to ensure you always pay the lowest price when you shop with us .
we begin processing orders immediately after they are placed on our website . if you need to cancel an order before it ships from one of our warehouses , you have a small window of opportunity to do so . you can sign into your account to cancel the order yourself online if the order hasn ' t already begun processing . you can also call us at 1 - 714 - 385 - 0080 within 5 - 10 minutes of placing your order so we can try cancelling it for you . we will make every effort to honor your cancellation request ! if your order has already entered the shipping process , unfortunately we are unable to grant your cancellation request .
shoppers generally appreciate how quickly we process and pack orders . however , we understand this can be frustrating should you decide to cancel an order before it ships and are informed it’s too late . don’t worry , though : you can request a rma number ( return merchandise authorization ) within 60 days of the date your order ships and send the item back to us for a refund with no restocking fee .
the availability on each item ' s product page refers only to how long it will take that item to leave our warehouses once you place your order . it does not include the time your order will take to reach you once we ship it . shipping time depends upon the carrier who is shipping your product and shipment method . the following is a list of the several types of availability estimates you might see for items in our stores .
usually ships in 24 hours : we expect to ship your order within 24 hours of your order . because these items often enter the shipping process immediately , it is difficult to modify an order containing items that usually ship in 24 hours . when ordering such items , please double - check the details of your order before submitting it .
usually ships in 2 - 3 days : we expect to receive the item from our vendors and ship it to you within 2 to 3 days of your order .
usually ships in 1 - 2 weeks : we expect to receive the item from our vendors and ship it to you within 1 to 2 weeks of your order .
back ordered : our vendors are unable to predict when they will have more of your product in stock , but we hope to be able to ship it to you within 3 to 5 weeks .
limited availability : this means the product you have chosen to purchase has a very limited stock available . we will inform you by e - mail if any items in your order prove to be unavailable .
call us immediately at 1 - 714 - 385 - 0080 to let us know of the issue . due to the number of orders we receive , we may not catch the duplicate order and both orders may be shipped if we are not informed .
international orders are processed and shipped a bit differently than orders sent within the contiguous united states . please reference the shipping table below and continue reading afterward for terms , conditions and general things to keep in mind .
international customers must use the same billing and shipping address . if you are an international customer and would like your order sent to an alternate address , you must first contact your credit card company and request that they add the alternate shipping address to their records or you can pre - pay for the order using paypal or a bank wire transfer . all first - time international orders over $ 1000 must be paid via bank wire transfer . we will email you the wire transfer information after you ' ve placed the order .
drop - ship and special ordered merchandise can require an additional 3 - 4 weeks for delivery . overweight and / or oversized merchandise may be subject to additional shipping charges . some products are available in 220 / 240v configurations ; please contact us for pricing and details .
customers are solely responsible for any shipping charges incurred when sending back defective merchandise including but not limited to brokerage fees , taxes and tariffs . warranties for some products are handled directly by the manufacturer . please click here for details .
here is a complete list of all the countries marine depot ships orders outside the u . s . :
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madonna is in the studio working with diplo , according to a pair of photos recently posted to her instagram account .
erika belle is known for her work on madonna : celebration - the video collection ( 2009 ) , madonna : true blue ( 1986 ) and madonna : everybody ( 1982 ) .
no release date , title or additional details have been set for what is poised to be madonna ' s 13th studio album .
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benitez talked about the show , his experiences at studio 54 , his opinion of today’s edm , and , of course , a whole lot of madonna .
mark fleischman details his wild experiences in a new memoir ,
inside studio 54 .
the madonna studio , specializing in
mature women
videos , had begun releasing their first avs in december 2003 . haga was a madonna director by july 2004 , when he supervised the first entry in madonna ' s
failure as a mother
series starring runa akasaka and sakura sakurada . he became their chief director , with a listing of more than 150 videos for the company by late 2011 .
madonna arrives to the opening of hard candy fitness on october 17 , 2013 in berlin , germany .
* the set includes the remastered and expanded versions of madonna , like a virgin and true blue .
madonna ( usa , b . madonna ciccone ) is the best - selling female recording artist , having sold more than 300 million albums in her career since debuting with her self - titled release in 1983 .
larkin arnold of columbia records , recording artist rebbie jackson , and studio 54 resident dj leroy washington in the dj booth .
“new york didn’t want studio 54 to reopen , ” he claimed . “i went through three to four different attorneys . ”
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the details are all in the captions , announcing that the pair are working hard in the studio , but not much else . the first one is a madonna selfie with some interesting word choices . says the caption ,
diplo is a slave driver ! got me working all hours of the night in the studio . had to sneak into the bathroom ! # clicclacclicclacbitchgetoffmyback
madonna connected with moment factory through the recommendation of cirque du soleil , for which the studio has frequently created interactive visual installations . over several meetings , the pop star developed a clear vision for her show : active , intricate and music - driven .
vogue covers are projected on the stage designed by montreal ' s moment factor for madonna ' s super bowl halftime show .
another heavy influence on madonna & apos ; s early life was her mother , who was diagnosed with breast cancer during her pregnancy with madonna & apos ; s youngest sister . treatment had to be delayed until the baby reached full term , but by then the disease had grown too strong . on december 1 , 1963 , at the age of 30 , madonna & apos ; s mother passed away . madonna was only 5 years old at the time of her mother & apos ; s death .
in 1981 , madonna decided to go solo and hired manager camille barbone of gotham records to help her get her singing career on track . camille showed madonna how to navigate the male - dominated world of the music business , and helped put together a studio band that accentuated the budding star & apos ; s hip style . friend stephen bray , a musician in her band , wrote her first hit ,
everybody ,
and madonna used her brash business style to get the recordings to new york music producer mark kamins . kamins then helped madonna score a record deal with sire records .
everybody
hit no . 1 on the dance charts in 1982 .
but not all of fleischman’s encounters with celebs were welcoming . he insisted madonna was a diva long before she was a pop star .
madonna has set the record for the most billboard top 10 pop hits of all time , counting 38 singles as of august 2013 .
if there’s one thing people remember about madonna in the 1980s , it’s her unwillingness to conform to standards . momsen embodies the rebellious spirit that made madonna a superstar and the musical inclination ( she fronts the pretty reckless , a rock band formed in 2009 ) to match .
when she returned to the states in 1980 , she joined gilroy & apos ; s band as its drummer and later became lead singer . madonna formed several different bands of her own over the next few years , including madonna & the sky , the millionaires and emmy .
rhino uk will release two different madonna box sets in march - april this year and they are both available for pre - order on amazon .
but the non - stop partying would ultimately come to an end . in 1984 fleischman , who was faced with his own addictions , sold studio 54 .
singer , performer and actress madonna louise veronica ciccone was born in bay city , michigan , on august 16 , 1958 , to parents silvio
tony
ciccone and madonna fortin . tony , the son of italian immigrants , was the first of his family to go to college , where he earned a degree in engineering . madonna & apos ; s mother , an x - ray technician and former dancer , was of french canadian descent .
christopher ciccone was born on november 22 , 1960 in bay city , michigan , usa as christopher g . ciccone . he is known for his work on madonna : truth or dare ( 1991 ) , twisted ( 2015 ) and madonna : the girlie show - live down under ( 1993 ) .
ew confirmed monday that the studio was in the early stages of developing a biopic chronicling the rise of madonna throughout the formative years of her burgeoning pop career , charting the inspiration for — and subsequent success of — her 1983 debut album , which laid the foundation for her ascension into the pop cultural stratosphere .
the hollywood reporter : you’re being honored tonight by the recording academy’s producers and engineers wing at the village . does walking into any recording studio feel like home ?
“studio 54 was the most famous club in the world during the late ‘70s and i knew it , ” fleischman recalled to fox news . fleischman eventually became the owner of the hotspot . he recently released his memoir , “inside studio 54 , ” which details the rise and fall of manhattan’s champagne and cocaine - fueled lair .
director jennifer lynch originally had madonna pegged to take the lead in her debut feature , boxing helena . the story of a woman who has her limbs removed and is kept in a box ( it ' s as charming as it sounds ) , the role was then offered to kim basinger when madonna passed .
in 2009 , she released a fourth greatest hits album , celebration , which became madonna & apos ; s eleventh no . 1 album in the u . k . with the release of the record , madonna tied with elvis presley as the solo act with most no . 1 albums in the u . k .
madonna released her latest studio album , mdna , in march 2012 . on her tour to support the record , she courted controversy . madonna occasionally flashed her audiences and used nazi imagery while performing in france . at a concert in st . petersburg , russia , she spoke out in support of lgbt rights , which had landed her in legal trouble . she was sued for more than $ 10 million for breaking a law against promoting homosexuality to minors , but charges were later dismissed .
he was born in philadelphia , pennsylvania , in 1939 and attended temple university briefly before moving to new york where he studied drama with stella adler and at actors studio .
though she’s never acted in a major production , cobain’s tenacity would add a palpable edge to the refreshingly bold attitude that largely punctuated madonna’s blossoming image in the 1980s .
madonna became a mother in 1996 , giving birth to lourdes maria ( lola ) ciccone leon , whom she had with her lover and personal trainer , carlos leon . in 2000 , she married british director guy ritchie and gave birth to their son , rocco john ritchie , the same year . madonna and ritchie split in 2008 .
designed by moment factory , a montreal - based multimedia studio , the video concepts for the stage took three months to develop , according to founder and creative director sakchin bessette .
while collins has a more commercial look than madonna did at the time she broke into the mainstream , her golden globe - nominated acting chops — coupled with a lifelong exposure to the music industry ( she’s the daughter of musician phil collins ) — make the rules don’t apply star an ideal candidate to explore the grittier aspects of madonna’s heyday .
when the owners of new york city’s studio 54 were indicted on federal income tax charges in 1979 , mark fleischman knew he was next in line to take over the infamous nightclub .
housed in a small clamshell box , with albums in paper sleeves , this is a brilliantly compact set and a perfect way to own madonna’s amazing catalogue at a fantastic price .
this isn ' t the first news to surface regarding madonna ' s new musical projects . back in march , she revealed - - also via instagram - - that she was working with another edm hitmaker , avicii . in april , she shared an instagram photo which depicted her in the studio with british singer natalia kills and martin kierszenbaum of cherrytree and interscope records .
her parents & apos ; strict observation of the catholic faith played a large role in madonna & apos ; s childhood .
my mother was a religious zealot ,
madonna explains .
there were always priests and nuns in my house growing up .
many elements of catholic iconography—including her mother & apos ; s statues of the sacred heart , the habits of the nuns at her catholic elementary school , and the catholic altar at which she and her family prayed daily—later became the subject of madonna & apos ; s most controversial works .
once in new york , madonna paid her rent with a handful of odd jobs , including nude art modeling ; serving at the russian tea room ; and performing for the american dance center . in 1979 , madonna began dating dan gilroy , one of the founding members of a ska influenced pop - punk band called breakfast club . gilroy introduced madonna to the head of a vaudeville review in paris , and she spent some time in france working as a showgirl . during this trip she fell in love with the combination of singing and performing .
in february 2017 , madonna announced she had adopted 4 - year - old twins , estere and stelle , from malawi , posting a photo with the girls on her instagram account .
he did eventually make up with the studio , winning a best picture oscar when back at paramount for ordinary people in 1980 ( and that followed the mighty three days of the condor ) .
although precise sales figures are difficult to obtain and are often disputed , it is acknowledged that only the beatles , elvis presley and michael jackson have conclusively sold more albums worldwide than madonna .
cameron alborzian is an actor and producer , known for beyond the mind ( 2013 ) , madonna : celebration - the video collection ( 2009 ) and a model guru ( 2012 ) .
the studio also faced constraints , like the short length of the show and working in a stadium ( as opposed to a concert arena ) , which forced the team of 12 to get creative .
receiving an incredible 11 . 1 million views , the achievement was led by “lazarus” – the second single from his 26th studio album blackstar ( 2016 ) which was released just days before his passing .
“at heart , i’m a second engineer , ” the interscope geffen a & m ; chairman tells thr .
i learned everything about music and the business from being in the recording studio .
fleischman managed to impress the weary business partners and that year , a deal was made . however , studio 54 wouldn’t reopen until september 1981 after fleischman , in fact , struggled to get a liquor license .
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jimmy iovine : i consider the recording studio where i was born , so yes , it ' s like going to your original house . i learned everything about music and the business from being in the studio . and it’s why i ' m so excited about this particular event , because the recording engineers and producers - - those are the people i relate to the most . it ' s where i feel most comfortable .
in 2011 , haga directed ayano murasaki and reiko makihara in 3d co - starring mature beauties : tempting love of mother and aunt , a 3d adult video released by madonna on february 25 , 2011 .
but studio wouldn’t have lasted forever anyway . no club does . “people remember it better than it was , ” rubell admits . “there were many dull nights . ” during the year when rubell and schrager were “away , ” studio paid the rent by throwing some black parties on saturday nights . when the celebrity convicts returned they gave a big opening splash , on september 15 , 1981 , but the moment had obviously passed , and in fact they had already sold their interest in the club to mark fleischman . the old opera house ( its first , 1927 incarnation ) stayed haunted until it was finally shut—at least under the name studio 54—last spring .
studio definitely stayed in the black . it was a cash business , and the greenbacks were abundant . on a busy weekend night an estimated $ 70 , 000 was floating around the club . when the i . r . s . finally busted studio , it seized ian schrager there , along with the ledgers and five ounces of cocaine , and discovered garbage bags full of cash hidden in the club’s basement and financial records stashed behind ceiling panels .
“i sometimes think i was born to live up to my name . how could i be anything else but what i am having been named madonna ? i would either have ended up a nun or this . ”
she fought especially hard against the rules imposed by her stepmother , joan gustafson , who met madonna & apos ; s father while working as the family housekeeper . madonna says gustafson often made her take care of the younger children in the household , a task she greatly resented .
i really saw myself as the quintessential cinderella ,
madonna later said .
i think that & apos ; s when i really thought about how i wanted to do something else and get away from all that .
she rebelled against her traditional upbringing by turning her conservative clothing into revealing outfits , frequenting underground gay nightclubs and rejecting her religious background .
using the success of the song as leverage , madonna convinced sire to produce the full - length album madonna in 1983 . the album was a slow but steady success , and included the hit singles
borderline ,
lucky star
and
holiday .
soon , girls all over the country were imitating madonna & apos ; s distinct sense of fashion , which included fishnet stockings , lace lingerie , fingerless gloves and large crucifix necklaces .
holiday
also earned the singer an appearance on dick clark & apos ; s american bandstand in 1984 , where she told the host that her main ambition was
to rule the world .
m . i . a . ’s bird - flipping aside , the most water cooler - worthy part of sunday night’s super bowl halftime show was madonna’s performance , where the stage almost upstaged the queen of pop herself .
“he invited me to open a studio 54 in madrid , ” said fleischman . “it was a casual thing . i should have jumped on it… i guess he could have helped me . i wish i had taken his offer . ”
the mudd club was silver . silver because of the punky silver chain that its owner , steve mass , slung out front at the door as a joke on studio’s velvet rope . silver because of the silver chains and accessories worn by its menacing - looking regulars , who , if you happened to bump into one , would invariably shy away with a polite “excuse me . ” silver because it was , to use mass’s favorite word , a “reaction” to studio’s gold .
after their marriage in 1955 , the couple moved to pontiac , michigan , to be close to tony & apos ; s job as a defense engineer . madonna was born three years later , during a visit with family in bay city . the third of six children , madonna learned early on how to handle her role as the middle child , admitting that she was
the sissy of the family
who often used her feminine wiles to get her way .
as of october 2013 , madonna had sold an estimated 305 , 600 , 000 albums . her best - sellers are the immaculate collection ( 1990 , 30 million copies sold ) and true blue ( 1986 , 25 million copies sold ) .
what are some of your wildest moments at studio 54 that you can talk about ? [ laughs ] ohh , i can’t , i can’t . it’s coming in my book – i’d say within the next 12 to 18 months . the outline is done .
what rubell learned mostly from addison was the cash cachet of bisexuality . there was no finer insurance at the time for a club’s success . so when studio opened in 1977 , rubell told bob colacello , “out” columnist for andy warhol’s interview magazine—which was often accused of serving as an in - house organ for studio—“it’s bisexual . very bisexual . very , very , very bisexual . and that’s how we choose the crowd , too . in other words , we want everybody to be fun and good - looking . ”
madonna not only co - starred in the penny marshall baseball drama a league of their own , but she also helped out with the soundtrack , landing her tenth no . 1 hit with the ballad
this used to be my playground .
the loss of her mother significantly affected madonna & apos ; s adolescence . haunted by the memories of her mother & apos ; s frailty and passive demeanor during her final days , madonna was determined to make her own voice heard .
i think the biggest reason i was able to express myself and not be intimidated was by not having a mother ,
she says .
for example , mothers teach you manners . and i absolutely did not learn any of those rules and regulations .
rumbling over potholes , he speeds up and up . “the hollywood studio system had that quality ; the extravagance of what they did in the thirties has never been matched , including star wars and all that special - effects junk . that’s close to my conception . ”
the club rubell wandered into was everything studio wasn’t , or , more exactly , wasn’t everything studio was . its walls were all gray . music blared from a record player resting on a bar covered with pilots’ charts , the rock ’n’ roll lps changed by a sullen bartender . a single annoying strobe flashed in the middle of the room . it was a down lounge , a slap in the face , with a young crowd wearing , as the jacket of preference , black leather . no disco . no fireworks . no ford models .
jimmy iovine will be honored by the recording academy ' s producers and engineers wing on wednesday , feb . 8 at the village recording studio ( 1616 butler ave . , los angeles ) . the fifth annual event is co - chaired by bono and dr . dre .
pop legend madonna is known for her constant reinvention as a performer . her biggest hits include
papa don ' t preach ,
like a prayer ,
vogue ,
secret
and
ray of light ,
among many others .
this year’s rsd we will see exclusive releases from massive music artists including metallica , david bowie , bob dylan , madonna and johnny cash – all of whom have a variety of guinness world records titles as well as an array of chart - topping records to their names .
on the eve of her 50th birthday in 2008 , madonna faced more challenges in her personal life . she spent much of the previous year fighting allegations that she circumvented traditional malawi laws to bring home her newly adopted son , david banda , whom she had been raising since 2006 . critics accused madonna of using her vast wealth to fast - track the adoption process , a charge she vigorously denied . a coalition of 67 local rights groups challenged the interim custody order on the grounds that existing laws in malawi do not allow for international adoptions .
despite the public outcry , madonna had become more popular than ever . the like a prayer album spawned a no . 1 title track as well as additional hits like
express yourself ,
cherish ,
keep it together
and
oh father .
by 1991 , she had achieved 21 top 10 hits in the united states and sold more than 70 million albums internationally , generating $ 1 . 2 billion in sales . committed to controlling her career , madonna helped found maverick records , a label under the warner music group , in april of 1992 .
madonna & apos ; s application to permanently adopt the boy was approved by malawai & apos ; s high court on may 28 , 2008 , the pop star & apos ; s lawyer said .
it & apos ; s a beautiful and positive judgment ,
alan chinula told reporters .
finally the court has granted madonna full adoption rights of the boy . . . . it & apos ; s all over , thank god .
she decided to adopt from malawai again , and in june 2009 , after another legal battle , was granted custody of mercy james .
fox won , which wasn ' t surprising given this was an era where studios ruled supreme over actors as the norm . brando had to pay $ 75 , 000 for the delay he caused to the egyptian , and he also had to appear in another movie for the studio , which would be desiree .
madonna received another lukewarm reception when it was announced she would be performing at super bowl xlvi in february 2012 . in advance of the show , many football fans complained about her selection as part of the halftime entertainment . she put on an impressive show , however , which featured her latest single
give me all your luvin & apos ; .
and this time around , it wasn & apos ; t madonna who created waves during the show . her musical guest , m . i . a . , provoked an outcry when she used an obscene hand gesture in her live performance .
studio 54 was never the same again . fleischman said the new owners tried to charge celebrities for drinks and admission when they once entered for free , luring “thousands of people who paid . ” the club shut down in the late ‘80s and the space remained vacant until 1998 . it’s currently the roundabout theatre company .
in 2011 , madonna released her latest film project , w . e . , about the american divorcée wallis simpson and her romance with britain & apos ; s king edward viii , contrasted with a more contemporary relationship . edward gave up his crown to marry simpson , and the couple became known as the duke and duchess of windsor . working behind the camera , madonna co - wrote and directed this romantic drama , which received decidedly mixed reviews . she , however , did pick up a golden globe for an original song she co - wrote and sung for the film ,
masterpiece .
the remarkable , hyper - ambitious material girl who never stops reinventing herself , madonna is a seven - time grammy award - winner who has sold over three hundred million records and cds to adoring fans worldwide . her film career , however , is another story . her performances have consistently drawn . . .
steve rubell learned many lessons from addison—they had actually been in business together at the enchanted garden and a club in boston , 15 lands - downe , until what rubell calls “different creative ideas” arose . le jardin was a top hat of white rabbits for studio . like the later rubell , addison used to lurk in the shadows near his doorman , approving who went in . addison invented busboys in white satin basketball shorts who would speed athletically around the floor of le jardin delivering trays of drinks , boom boom . those boy wonders were everywhere by the end of the decade—in green - tinted visors at infinity , shirtless and muscular at studio 54 .
she then made the move from the big screen to the london west end stage in the play up for grabs ( 2002 ) , and wrote her first children & apos ; s book , the english roses , which was published in 2003 , the same year as the release of her album american life . madonna was inducted into the inaugural uk music hall of fame in 2004 , and her next album confessions on a dancefloor came out the following year . around this time madonna became the artist with the most gold certified singles in the u . s . , beating the beatles & apos ; longstanding record .
she is such a renowned popstar that she has even inspired a guinness world records attempt for the largest gathering of people dressed as madonna . the 2014 fool ' s paradise drag party ( usa ) set the record with an incredible 440 people in fire island pines , new york , usa , in august 2014 .
at the 2006 moodyz awards , a competition among the major companies affiliated with the hokuto corporation , haga won the 5th place best director award . for the 2009 av grand prix , madonna nominated haga ' s raped female teacher , starring reiko makihara , which won one of the special awards for mature woman videos .
the american pop singer - songwriter ( b . robert zimmerman , 24 may 1941 ) was 73 years 266 days old when he debuted at no . 1 on the uk ' s official albums chart with his 36th studio set , shadows in the night , on 14 february 2015 and became the oldest uk charts topper ( male ) .
after that , as the book casting might - have - beens describes , 20th century fox received a letter from brando ' s psychiatrist , which told the studio that the star was
too sick
to appear in the film . fox didn ' t take this well , and in turn sued brando for reneging on his deal .
iovine : i ' m thrilled ! i couldn ' t be happier . we lost a whole generation to audio . and my whole life and career is based on sound . it’s how dre and i bonded in the beginning - - over the sound of the track . ground zero for me is audio . every system i have in my house or my car , they ' re all tuned exactly the same . that ' s the art - - there ' s a feel that those records have when kanye goes in the studio , or bono or rick rubin goes in the studio . what we ' re trying is to replicate what we ' ve done in studios for years .
madonna had released the greatest hits album the immaculate collection in 1990 , following that years later with something to remember ( 1995 ) , a round - up of her balladry that included the new song
you & apos ; ll see .
then in 1998 , she released ray of light , a critically - acclaimed outing that had her delving into electronica and spiritual exploration with the help of producer william orbit . more hits came in the form of songs like
frozen
and
the power of good - bye .
madonna also earned three grammys , two for the top 5 title track and one for the ray of light album itself .
unlike events at today’s p . r . palaces , palladium and the tunnel , where every night is a party , often promotional , parties at studio 54 were special . the party that launched studio was halston’s birthday party for bianca jagger , at which a naked black giant , his whole body covered in gold glitter , led bianca around on a white horse . elizabeth taylor’s birthday party was punctuated by a huge cake in the shape of the curvaceous actress : she took a slice off her own vanilla tit . for halloween 1977 , the year of star wars —the movie , not the defense policy—everyone came dressed as their favorites : darth vader , or princess leia , or r2 - d2 .
she’s got the disposition ( and the thick eyebrows ) to keep up with madonna’s likeness , and , after taking smaller roles in bigger productions ( suicide squad , pan ) she’s primed for a major hit of her own . leading blond ambition could be the perfect way for her to transition from supporting player to hollywood’s center stage .
as the world’s top selling female artist of all time madonna is not only the queen of pop but one of the most influential artists on modern music . since her debut album , released in 1983 , she has worked tirelessly to reinvent herself and her music through three decades and has built a huge and dedicated fan base worldwide .
in a just - surfaced letter that madonna allegedly wrote to her photographer pal steven meisel back in 1991 , when she was in chicago filming
a league of their own
with geena davis , the pop singer calls her co - star a
barbie doll
and says ,
i have made a few friends but they are athletes , not actresses . i hate actresses , they have nothing on the house of extravaganza .
she also writes ,
i would love to do this book thing with you so let ' s talk soon .
madonna and meisel would collaborate later on her controversial book ,
sex .
( letters of note )
the first of the dim clubs was probably scotty taylor’s milkbar , which opened in 1985 on lower seventh avenue . named after the stylized boîte in a clockwork orange , this cramped four - story club with glowing lunar - white walls and concealed pastel neon tubes was designed by arthur weinstein’s wife , colleen . it was a new hideaway for those cakewalking celebutantes who had shuffled from area to the mike todd room , only to begin to feel agoraphobic in the too democratic palladium . the host , street - mannered scotty , actually got his start in the night business by bartending for steve rubell at the enchanted garden and studio 54—“i was maybe the only guy working at studio at first who was straight . ”
the official version of rebel heart , madonna & apos ; s 13th full - length release , was released on march 10 , 2015 , with the deluxe version consisting of 19 tracks . the album is noticeably more stylistically diverse than its predecessors in terms of musical production , lyrically veering from vividly sexual provocation and contemporary boasting to quieter reflection .
as the world’s biggest selling female artist of all time madonna is not just the queen of pop but one of the most influential artists on modern music . since her debut album , released in 1983 , she has worked tirelessly to reinvent herself and her music through three extremely successful decades and has built a huge and dedicated fan base worldwide .
until howard stein opened xenon ( derisively labeled “xerox” by studio 54 regulars ) , and addison opened new york new york , studio 54 had no competition . models , after a grueling day standing in front of golden reflectors , enduring designer haircuts , being stuck with little pins , didn’t have to ask , “where are you going tonight ? ” the question was simply “what time are you getting there ? ” hundreds of that crowd still have recorded in the handheld cameras of their minds the same landscape : the long mirrored entrance hall ; the charged dance floor redolent with perfumes early in the evening , poppers later on ; the plush , shadowy balconies , languorous and pansexual , throbbing to the heartbeat of the disco music down below .
it didn’t mean that their parents still didn’t keep coming because they did . . . it was an interesting time to see this young crowd get along with calvin klein , liza minnelli , andy warhol — they all kept coming . studio 54 became a habit for a lot of people… once you were inside , it felt like nothing could happen to you . ”
through 2014 , madonna was reportedly at work on her next album , said to be collaborating with producers like avicii and diplo as seen via instagram . in december of that year , however , more than a dozen songs planned for her 2015 album rebel heart were leaked online . ( an israeli singer was later arrested and indicted for the thefts . )
that month , madonna also performed lead single
living for love
live at the 57th annual grammy with a bull and matador theme . more than two weeks later she performed the song at the brit awards , but fell down a short flight of stairs due to a wardrobe mishap , with the singer later reporting that she & apos ; d suffered whiplash .
but madonna balanced this insubordinate side of her personality with a drive for perfectionism and high achievement . she was a straight - a student , cheerleader and disciplined dancer who graduated from high school a semester earlier than her peers . in 1976 , her hard work earned her the attentions of the university of michigan , which offered her a full scholarship to their dance program .
in 2017 , madonna attempted to legally halt the auction of several of her personal items , then in the possession of ex - personal assistant darlene lutz . however , the singer had previously signed a release from
any and all
future claims against her former friend and employee , and as such a judge ruled that the disputed auction could continue the following year .
iovine : they ' re great artists . and they made really good albums , both of them . i heard both records before we made the deal and i was really honored that they wanted to be on interscope - - stunned , to be honest , i didn ' t know either of them well . i know eddie [ van halen ] and madonna a little bit , . guy oseary ( madonna’s manager ) is an incredible guy and one of the coolest people i’ve ever met in the business . the opportunity was there and the people at live nation were really supportive . nowadays , everybody goes label shopping , and these people were , like , “i want to work with interscope . ” so i said , “yes , great ! ”
projecting animated images of vogue magazine , classic hollywood stars and booming loudspeakers , the floor was a visually dynamic display upon which madonna , joined by younger pop stars such as nicki minaj , m . i . a . , cee lo green and lmfao , debuted her new single “give me all your luvin’” and revisited old hits “vogue , ” “music” and “like a prayer . ”
painters became the new celebrities at the clubs , replacing the designers of the seventies . at studio , whenever calvin klein or halsten leaned at the carousel bar , a line of young kids would form to try to meet them . it seemed they all wanted to be models in those days . at area and palladium , the artists and downtown art dealers were the big draws . art was fashionable .
fleischman also became a comrade to dodi fayed , the son of egyptian billionaire mohamed al - fayed . the playboy , who reportedly had an insatiable appetite for women , even traveled down the dangerous streets of downtown manhattan after studio 54 would close up for the night at 5 a . m . to keep the partying going , fleischman claimed . fleischman said fayed frequently visited crisco disco , a popular gay discotheque .
it’s tempting , too , to see steve rubell as hyperactively there through all of them . like a mercury in penny loafers . his studio 54 was the olympus of the golden age . he hotfooted it down quite early on to the mudd club , which ushered in the silver age of punk downtown . ( rubell did spend a good part of this age behind the silver bars of a minimum - security prison for tax evasion at studio . but what could be more punk ? ) his palladium was the premier club of the bronze age , trying a bit unsuccessfully to filter the golden and silver hues of the past into a winning fusion of uptown and downtown . and now , with rumors of a supper club opening in the fall in one of his recently purchased hotels , he’s intimately involved in the dim age .
quiet , clean , spacious , charming , historic , warm , friendly , reasonable . the proprietor met us with a warm smile and a jar of honey from her family farm . this was our greeting as we walked into the door of madonna studios . we felt like we had walked into our own house and a favorite sister was waiting to greet us . thomias was out . . .
studio 54 marked the rise of performance art , now perhaps the dominant collective art form in manhattan nightlife . before then , drag queens had cornered the market on folk - camp costumes . at studio , everyone dressed up . eric goode , today the owner of the downtown club area , remembers wearing his pj’s . rollerena , a gent rumored to be a wall street broker by day , roller - skated in nightly dressed in a taffeta gown , waving a starry fairy - god - mother wand . and there was disco sally , the seventy - year - old grandmother who just loved to dance . this game of disguising the everyday self in glam rags , or of turning into a stock character , was tailor - made for a society designed more and more as an exhibition of itself . after all , it was too noisy , and too late , to communicate with words .
in 1977 , during her undergraduate studies at michigan , madonna was awarded a six - week scholarship to study with the alvin ailey american dance theater in new york city , followed by a rare opportunity to perform with choreographer pearl lang in 1978 . at the urging of her dance instructor , the budding star dropped out of college after only two years of study in order to move to new york and further her dance career .
in the next five years , madonna & apos ; s life was a whirlwind of activity . on august 16 , 1985 , she married actor sean penn and co - starred with him in the film shanghai surprise ( 1986 ) . she then went on to star in three more movies over the next few years : who & apos ; s that girl ( 1987 ) , bloodhounds of broadway ( 1989 ) and dick tracy ( 1990 ) . madonna & apos ; s soundtrack album i & apos ; m breathless : music from and inspired by the film dick tracy resulted in two top 10 hits :
vogue
and
hanky panky .
she also released four more hit albums : true blue ( 1986 ) , who & apos ; s that girl ( 1987 ) , you can dance ( 1987 ) and like a prayer ( 1989 ) .
this was followed by the debut of madonna & apos ; s 1989
like a prayer
video , which was to be aired on mtv as part of a lucrative pepsi endorsement . the video featured interracial relationship themes , burning crosses and a blending of sexual innuendo and religious ideologies . as a result of the video , pope john paul ii urged fans not to attend her concerts in italy , and pepsi pulled their endorsement of the star .
to counterattack the theft , madonna released six songs online before christmas , with the tracks reaching the top 10 of itunes & apos ; charts in various countries . however , more controversy followed in january when the singer released via instagram doctored portraits of prominent leaders and artists like nelson mandela and bob marley bound by black chord , mirroring the cover art of her forthcoming album . and in early february 2015 , there was another album leak of rebel heart .
the current dim age isn’t dim because of an absence of fun . and certainly not because fewer people are going out . ( when studio 54 opened , rubell estimates , there were five thousand people out on a saturday night . now the census is closer to 40 , 000 . ) it’s dim only because of a trend to small , intimate , dimly lit supper clubs , cocktail lounges , and rock dens . tiny torch clubs are the tock in response to palladium’s tick .
by 1996 , madonna had proven her versatility as a star in both film and music . she starred in the critically acclaimed screen adaptation of the andrew lloyd webber musical evita ( 1996 ) , which also featured antonio banderas . she won a golden globe for best performance by an actress in a motion picture - comedy or musical , and in the film she performed
you must love me ,
which earned an academy award for music , original song .
pop music singer madonna was born in bay city , michigan on august 16 , 1958 . in 1981 , she went solo as a pop singer and became a sensation on the then male - dominated & apos ; 80s music scene . by 1991 , she had achieved 21 top 10 hits in the united states and sold more than 70 million albums internationally . in january 2008 , she was named the world & apos ; s wealthiest female musician by forbes magazine .
jellybean benitez isn’t the kind of superstar who gets mobbed by adoring fans whenever he walks down the street – at least these days , now that he’s not dating madonna anymore . but the old - school dj from new york is a true dance - music pioneer , a shaper of history who produced or remixed many of the material girl’s hits in the early ‘80s , including “holiday , ” “lucky star” and “borderline , ” plus his own enduring tracks including “sidewalk talk . ”
when studio finally did open—on april 26 , 1977—every other club in town dropped dead . by the end of that summer ( when the tanned returned from fire island and points beyond ) , hurrah’s had completely dissipated . the fabulous people had fled to higher ground . asked why , weinstein , who until recently could be seen making the rounds in black leather vest , black chinos , and pointy boots at the milkbar , where he “consulted , ” replies bluntly : “rubell just built a better mousetrap . ”
“at studio 54 , we were not allowed to serve liquor after 4 , and we normally closed by 5 , ” said fleischman . “but people didn’t want to sleep . they were all hopped up on whatever drugs they were taking . so we all piled into limos and head down to chelsea… those after - hours clubs would stay open until noon . but they were completely illegal . and that’s what made it so fun . there was drinking , everyone was doing cocaine and poppers . it was quite the scene . ”
aside from the hot collaboration news , fans were treated to an up - close look at madonna ' s forearms , complete with a ( we ' re guessing ) sharpie - made dinosaur tattoo to match diplo ' s ( it ' s a diplodocus … get it ? ) , plus fingerless mittens and some golden wrist bling . says the caption ,
working with @ diplo got me like . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . whaaaaat ?
if you were casting blond ambition solely based on physicality , few actresses seem better suited for the part than imogen poots . the london native has a keen ability to excel in roles where she’s fighting back against seemingly insurmountable odds , whether it’s hordes of zombies in 28 weeks later or murderous neo - nazi skinheads in green room , and she’d be suited to challenge the patriarchy — just like madonna did at the dawn of her career — amid the backdrop of new york city grit in blond ambition .
as always , madonna mixed her drive for success with her penchant for scandalous behavior . it started with her controversial 1985 performance of her hit single
like a virgin
on the mtv music awards , which involved writhing around suggestively onstage in a wedding dress . then came her marriage to penn , which was marred by reports of domestic violence and his assault of a photographer—behavior that landed him a month & apos ; s jail time and eventually led to the couple & apos ; s very public divorce .
iovine : i ' m happy with studio infiltration , but i ' m thrilled when i see 12 - to 20 - year olds walking down the street with beats and not two - dollar earbuds . the math doesn ' t work when they have a $ 400 mp3 player . so seeing young people caring about sound again and realizing that it ' s not cool to not have good sound , that means a lot . that ' s how i grew up - - it wasn ' t cool to not have a good system .
then he heard from carmen d’alessio that a cbs television studio on west fifty - fourth street was up for sale . uva harden , a successful model who went on to open the men’s division at elite , had been buying the lease to the old what’s my line studio with the backing of the marlborough gallery—an early inkling of today’s all - powerful art world—nightclub complex . as paul garcia , an ex - model with swarthy , cavingin bogart looks , who has been involved in a series of clubs culminating in last year’s world , tells the story , “uva had all these beautiful babes and he used to go to hurrah’s . he kept saying , ‘the time’s right to get a huge place , make an enormous disco—it’ll be a big success . pay a disc jockey seventy - five or a hundred dollars a night and that’s your entertainment overhead . ’ ” unfortunately for uva and his babes , marlborough gallery lost a court case to the heirs of the mark rothko estate and , faced with a $ 7 . 3 million settlement , it pulled out a week before a major payment .
benitez – real name john ( he got his nickname from his sister because of his initials , j . b . ) – also was a resident dj at the infamous studio 54 nightclub in manhattan during its heyday in the late ‘70s . but the 40 - year veteran will be performing at a much more low - key gig thursday night at the perez art museum miami , where super - cool party promoter poplife will present an event featuring interactive art , affordable drinks and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches , and soulful house and classic disco from jellybean .
did you start dating madonna before producing her music ? yeah , it was right before – we met at the [ new york club ] funhouse . it was quite common for record companies to bring by new artists , and we met , and she asked me if i’d be interested in working on some of her songs . and the rest is history , so to speak . we started working on stuff , then we started dating , then we started living together . and after about two years we broke up , and remain really good friends .