For Madonna fans in New York City yesterday, the wait was finally over. After four days of waiting in lines, hardcore fans scored wristbands granting free admission to the Material Mom's Manhattan show.

The concert, which came days after the release of her "Hard Candy" album, was said to be a "thank you" for Madge's loyal fans.

"I think it's a great way for real fans to get in and that's what Madonna wants," said her publicist Liz Rosenberg to the New York Post, "We who all work on Madonna's behalf have made a very concerted effort to make sure that as many tickets as possible get into the hands of real fans."

Only the most devoted fans would do what it took to obtain the coveted free wristbands -- the line began forming this weekend as hopefuls chugged coffee and camped out in hopes of seeing the pop legend's concert.

Click on an image to view the MADONNA photo gallery!

Country superstar Kenny Chesney is okay after bones in his foot were crushed at the beginning of his concert Saturday night in South Carolina.

Chesney's foot got stuck for about 30 seconds between the stage and a lift that elevated him to the stage, according to CMT. After the show, doctors from the University of South Carolina cut off Chesney's boot to minimize damage.

"I took one look at those fans, and there was no way I wasn't going on," Chesney said in a statement. "Sometimes the energy and the adrenalin pull you through."

Only 24 hours and counting until "Extra's" own Mario Lopez makes his Broadway debut in "A Chorus Line," and only "Extra" is inside his grueling rehearsals as Mario prepares to heat up the Great White Way!

America is "Bleeding Love" for singing sensation Leona Lewis -- and "Extra" is singing her praises too! When asked about being the first British woman in 20 years to top the U.S. charts, the 23-year-old beauty replied, "I still can't believe it, I'm trying to get my head around it, it's such an amazing achievement."

Lewis, the crowned champ of "The X Factor," Simon Cowell's mega-hit U.K. talent show, dished about the "Idol" judge, "I think of him as someone who's guiding me in my career and really opening doors that would never have been opened before."

Rumors that Simon bought a new house for the British beauty are Keep Reading...

This sassy music superstar has the right equation -- she just beat Elvis Presley on Billboard's Hot 100.

Hillary Clinton is giving her supporters a chance to meet her and Elton John! The Senator is sending two lucky supporters and their guests to New York with VIP tickets for Sir Elton's one-night-only concert on April 9. The winners will have a chance to talk one-on-one with Hillary and Elton. "In the interest of harmony -- and melody -- I promise you there won't be any duets," she joked.

Enter here for a chance to join Clinton at Elton's solo concert. "It's going to be a great night," Hillary promised.

Jessica Simpson, Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson! -- Just a few of the big stars in Willie Nelson's latest music video, "You Don't Think I'm Funny Anymore."

Former "American Idol" contestant Nikki McKibbin visited the "Extra" set for an exclusive interview, where she dished about her psych ward visit, her scantily clad past -- and how she's done being judged by Mr Mean himself, Simon Cowell.

Here she is with "What's Left of Me" from her new album, "Unleashed," available now on iTunes!

After a dubious rap career, a wildly unsuccessful marriage and an unremarkable acting stint on “One Tree Hill,” former backup dancer Kevin Federline may be ready for the Great White Way! Us Weekly is reporting that K-Fed may take his broken musical dreams to the Big Apple this September to appear in “Legally Blonde.” Lord knows he’s had enough experience with dizzy blondes.

“This is his chance to show the world what he can do,” a pal told the mag. The father of four may appear as the UPS guy who inspires Elle (played by Reese Witherspoon in the film version) to perfect the “bend and snap.” Can you smell a Tony?

Not so fast…Kevin’s publicist has just told “Extra” that rumors of K-Fed’s trip to Broadway are just that – rumors, and “not true.”

After being hospitalized with the flu on Monday, Janet Jackson cancelled her scheduled appearance on "Saturday Night Live." Nasty!

Janet's rep confirmed the cancellation, saying that Jackson, 41, is resting. No replacement has been announced. Janet has been forced to cancel various promotional appearances, including a party celebrating her latest CD “Discipline,” which hit #1 on the Billboard charts.

Hear what the Queen of Pop had to say backstage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Justin Timberlake made a spicy speech while introducing Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Madonna in the Big Apple last night, confessing that she once asked him to "drop his pants" to give him a vitamin shot while working on Madge’s “Hard Candy” album, which drops next month. The experience was the "greatest day of his life," Justin told the crowd.

Before handing Madonna the mic, Justin took a shot of a different kind, at his ex, Britney Spears. “She [Madonna] has still found time to kiss someone I may or may not have publicly kissed myself while I was in the audience. Of course you know I was talking about Sean Penn.” Timberlake continued, “The world has always been full of Madonna wannabees and I might have even dated a couple.” Keep Reading...

Ashlee Simpson has changed … more than her hair!

No longer the angst-ridden 20-year-old the world knew in 2004, Ashlee is back with a new album, "Bittersweet World," and a sweet new outlook on life. "I have great friends, great family, great boyfriend, great career and awesome fans," Jessica's lil' sis told "Extra."

Ash also dished on what she rarely speaks about -- her boyfriend, Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz -- and Jessica's tabloid-fodder relationship with footballin' boyfriend Tony Romo.

To hear more of Ashlee's latest single "Little Miss Obsessive," check out AshleeSimpsonMusic.com

Justin Timberlake is no stranger to controversy -- Superbowl halftime show, anyone? -- but now the smooth-jiving Grammy winner is being featured in a Gnarls Barkley music video that’s too controversial to make cable TV.

The new music video, “Run,” was banned, according to Reuters/Billboard News, because it failed to pass the Harding Test due to some strobe light effects. The Harding guidelines were created to prevent viewers from having epileptic seizures while certain images are projected.

Gnarls Barkley member, Danger Mouse, told Billboard.com, “I think [the video] is cool. It works for me. But I’m not that easily seasick. We can’t predict how people are going to interpret it.”

Still, the video will probably survive the ban -- it's popping up all over the Web.

Amy Winehouse gave a rare performance at the Fendi store opening party in Paris, and "Extra" is giving you a front row seat.

Footage courtesy of Fendi.