The first two dates of Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour dates in the USA go onsale to the general public tomorrow morning Saturday 17 May).

TD BankNorth Garden, Boston - Wednesday 15 October 2008:
On sale at 10:00 am EDT
Seated Tickets: US $55.00 - US $350.00
Seating Chart: www.ticketmaster.com/seatingchart

United Center, Chicago - Sunday 26 October 2008:
On sale at 11:00 am CDT
Seated Tickets: US $55.00 - US $350.00
Seating Chart: www.ticketmaster.com/seatingchart

Tickets can be purchased online for both events at www.livenation.com or www.ticketmaster.com

Israeli newspaper Maariv (15 May issue) featured this article saying that Madonna had a private Israeli-themed party with an Israeli band, singer, chef and DJs in London to celebrate the release of Hard Candy.

Thanks to Nadav

Tickets for the Amsterdam date for Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour go onsale to the general public tomorrow morning Saturday 17 May) at 10:00am (local time).

Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam - Tuesday 02 September 2008:
General Admission Standing Tickets: €98.00 (including service charge)
Seated Tickets: €59.00-108.00 (including service charge)
Seating Chart: www.amsterdamarena.nl

Tickets can be purchased online for both events at www.livenation.nl or www.ticketmaster.nl or by calling 0900 300 1250

There are no general sale 'Golden Circle' tickets - fans who wish guaranteed access to the golden circle area can purchase a 'Ticket De Luxe' which gives you guaranteed access to front barrier (right in front of the stage, but no early access), a tour gift, parking and more for €260.00 at www.livenationinternational.com/madonna - these also go onsale at 10:00am Saturday 17 May.

The tickets have gone on sale for Madonna's 27-date world tour which kicks off in Cardiff in August.
A tickets agency in the city said there had been a queue of people waiting for their doors to open at 0900 BST.
The head of marketing at the Millennium Stadium said they were 'delighted' Madonna was starting her tour there.
'As she's starting her world tour here, it's placing a tremendous focus on Cardiff,' Gwyn Dolphin from the stadium said.
'This is the second time Madonna has performed here, it shows it's a good venue and a good location.'
He expected the concert to be a sell out with around 50,000 attending and Mr Dolphin said having the choice to open or close the roof gave them added flexibility.
Madonna's only other UK date for the Sticky and Sweet tour is in Wembley, London.
Tim Rich managing director from Ticketline UK said: 'There sales have been very brisk with people coming through the doors and calling on the phone.'
'It's great for Cardiff and south Wales that Madonna's bringing her visual and audio extravaganza here.'
'In 2006 she came to the Millennium Stadium with her Confessions tour, which was I think the highest grossing tour for a female at the time,' he added.
He said there was a limit of six tickets per person - with prices ranging from £55 to £150.
The star celebrates her 50th birthday on 16 August, days only before the concert in Cardiff on 23 August. The tour will stop in major cities across Europe including London and Paris, as well as cities in the US.

From BBC Wales

Fans who bought tickets to the Amsterdam show via the fanclub pre-sales have started to receive their tickets today - here is a look at one.

Tickets for Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour in the UK go onsale to the general public tomorrow morning (Friday 16 May) at 09:00am (local time).

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff - Saturday 23 August 2008:
Gold Circle Standing Tickets: £85
General Admission Standing Tickets: £75
Seated Tickets: £55-150
Generic Seating Chart: www.ticketmaster.co.uk/seatingchart

Wembley Stadium, London - Thursday 11 September 2008:
Gold Circle Standing Tickets: £85
General Admission Standing Tickets: £75
Seated Tickets: £65-160
Generic Seating Chart: www.ticketmaster.co.uk/seatingchart

Tickets can be purchased online for both events (make sure you chose seats or standing) at www.livenation.co.uk or www.ticketmaster.co.uk or via the credit card hotline at 0844057605483 and VIP packages can be purchased at www.livenationinternational.com/madonna/

Tickets for Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour in France go onsale to the general public tomorrow morning (Friday 16 May) at 10:00am (local time).

Stade Charles Ehrmann, Nice - Tuesday 26 August 2008:
No information available yet - although standing tickets are listed at 55,00€

Stade de France, Paris - Saturday 20 September 2008:
Gold Circle Standing Tickets: 83,70€
General Admission Standing Tickets: 72,70€
Seated Tickets: 78,20-149.70€
Generic Seating Chart: www.stadefrance.com

Tickets can be purchased online for both events (make sure you chose seats or standing) at www.livenation.fr or www.ticketnet.fr and VIP packages can be purchased at www.livenationinternational.com/madonna/

Madonna's Paris concert at Olympia, and her kiss with a female dancer are featured in this weeks editions of German magazines In, OK! and Revue (15 May issues).

Thanks to Kirsten

Even though '4 Minutes' drops 1 point on this week's Billboard Hot 100 to #7, Madonna is still doing very well on the other Billboard charts:

#1 - Billboard European Hot 100
#1 - Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play
#2 - Billboard Canadian Hot 100
#2 - Billboard Hot Dance Airplay
#2 - Billboard Singles Sales
#2 - Billboard Dance Singles Sales
#2 - Top Digital Album 'Hard Candy'
#3 - Billboard Comprehensive Album 'Hard Candy'
#4 - Top Internet Album 'Hard Candy'
#5 - Billboard Pop 100
#5 - Billboard Hot Digital Songs
#5 - Billboard Hot Digital Tracks
#6 - Billboard Pop 100 Airplay
#13 - Billboard Hot 100 Airplay

Thanks to Micheal