Madonna Sends Her New Single Straight To No. 1

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentMadonna Sends Her New Single Straight To No. 1ByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorJun 05, 2026, 09:06am EDTMadonna's new single "Love Sensation" from Confessions II shoots straight to No. 1 on iTunes in the U.K., blocking Taylor Swift from dominating. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 04: Madonna is seen performing a surprise concert in Times Square on June 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)GC ImagesAt the age of 67, and after decades in the music industry, Madonna can still draw a crowd. The superstar performed to what may have been thousands of people yesterday (June 4) in Times Square. She sang several songs from her Grammy-winning album Confessions on a Dance Floor, including singles "Hung Up," "Get Together" and, of course, "I Love New York," but that wasn't the purpose of the event. In less than a month, Madonna will hope to strike lightning twice when she releases Confessions II. The spiritual sequel to the 2005 full-length had already produced two singles by the time Madonna took to the stage, and she used the moment to unleash a third. "Love Sensation" was quickly shared to streaming platforms and download storefronts, and unsurprisingly, it has become an immediate bestseller in the United Kingdom.Madonna Tops iTunes With "Love Sensation"Madonna's "Love Sensation" sits atop the iTunes Top Songs chart in the U.K. It's the beginning of a new tracking period, and Fridays are often the most competitive moment to share new music. Even as several musical superstars sit just behind her – at least for the time being – Madonna can claim the biggest new arrival so far this week.Madonna Sells Two Versions of "Love Sensation"Multiple versions of "Love Sensation" ar...