Madonna Announces First Tampa Concert Since 1985

Were you at the USF Sun Dome May 9, 1985? A sold out crowd of 8,000 sang along with "Lucky Star," "Like a Virgin," and Madonna threw fake money into the crowd as she performed "Material Girl," according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Much has changed since that Tampa concert in 1985. That marriage to Sean Penn didn't last. She became a mom. She adopted more children. She went on to star in movies and played the Super Bowl halftime show. And yeah, she got a little weird from time to time. Now at 64, Madonna remains the all-time highest grossing female touring artist in the world.

If you missed that performance almost 40 years ago, here's another chance. Madonna will play Amalie Arena (which wouldn't be built for another 10 years) in Tampa September 7, 2023. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday (January 20). According to the Amalie Arena website, tickets will start at $40. Various fan club and sponsor presales start later today (January 17) at 2pm. One other Florida stop on the tour will be in Miami two nights later on September 9.

We're told on this "The Celebration Tour," Madonna will include hits from the 80s up until now. For many, Madonna was the soundtrack of the 80s, but she had a bunch of hits in the 90s and as you can see from the list below, she's still putting out music that's racking up YouTube views. Her collaborations with Nicki Minaj have more plays than some of her monster 80s Q105 hits.

I'm certain you won't be able to predict Madonna's most watched music video on YouTube. It would've been my 50th guess. Madonna had so many iconic music videos during MTV's early days when they still played music videos (here's why they don't). In fact, some of Madonna's most memorable music videos, at least to me, aren't even in her top 20 on the Madonna YouTube channel.

Some of Madonna's 80s megahits like "Dress You Up," "Open Your Heart," "Borderline," "Express Yourself," "Lucky Star," "Ray of Light," "Cherish," and "Who's That Girl" didn't make the cut on this list Madonna's 20 most-viewed music videos on YouTube!

Madonna's 1986 hit written about her then husband Sean Penn.

This was a song recorded for Madonna's third greatest hits album. This music video is the remixed version by Benny Benassi.

This song was recorded for the 80s movie "Vision Quest."

Another soundtrack hit, this one was featured in "Desperately Seeking Susan." This is the unofficial official music video since one was never shot.

Madonna busts out the roller skates!

Entertainment Tonight said recording the video for this one was emotional for Madonna since the lyrics of a breakup hit close to home.

You might not remember this song from Madonna's 2012 album MDNA.

Nicki Minaj being a part of this video could explain the YouTube views on this one.

Madonna used her look from an Elle magazine cover photo shoot as the inspiration for this music video.

Madonna toned down her look for this one.

This one was shot in Venice and New York and cost $150,000 - a LOT at the time.

Channeling her inner Marilyn Monroe...

Filmed in black and white as Madonna paid tribute to Hollywood actors and actresses of years gone by.

Witchy Madonna!

No wardrobe malfunctions in this duet with Justin Timberlake.

No Danny Aiello is not her real life father.

This one ruffled lots of feathers back in the 80s. It led to a Pepsi boycott.

Another one that features Nicki Minaj.

The music video pays tribute to John Travolta and his movies.

And here it is, her most viewed music video! It's one of those 80s hits that many tend to forget. See if you can spot Benicio Del Toro. He's one of the extras paid $150 to be in the video.