Madonna casts James D”arcy as King Edward VIII for upcoming flick

June 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, June 4 (ANI): Queen of Pop Madonna has cast actor James D”arcy as King Edward VIII in her upcoming royal biopic W.E.

The singer is set to direct the film, based on the story of the former monarch, who abdicated the throne after falling in love with American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

Actress Andrea Riseborough, best known for her TV portrayal of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, will play the woman who rocked the royal family, while Aussie beauty Abbie Cornish will star as a modern wife who compares herself to Wallis.

And now, Madonna has picked D”Arcy to take on the role of King Edward.

“We”ve found the right cast for this picture. The addition of James is wonderful as he”s got such charisma and possesses a regal quality that he can capture. There was a real chemistry between him and Andrea,” the Daily Express quoted producer Colin Vaines as saying. (ANI)

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Georgian singer Katie Melua teams up with Madonna’s former producer

May 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, May 19 (ANI): Georgian singer Katie Melua has teamed up with Queen of Pop Madonna’s former producer William Orbit, who shot to fame for his work on the superstar’s album ‘Ray of Light’.

Melua, 25, admits that she was surprised when the dance producer expressed an interest in teaming up with her after he quit the industry.

“I was so lucky when he heard my new tracks and responded so well to them,” Sky News quoted her as saying.

“I didn’t actually that know he was in retirement and then we sent him the new songs and he got back to us straight away.

“He didn’t just like the up-tempo songs that I would have expected him to like. He also loved the acoustic, more personal songs,” she added. (ANI)

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Madonna flaunts toned body for mag photoshoot

May 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

New York, May 6 (ANI): Queen of Pop Madonna has flaunted her toned body, wearing a variety of ensembles, ranging from an eye-patch to lacy lingerie for a magazine photoshoot.

Madonna, 51, seductively tugged at her underwear in one photo, while in another she sensually rested a crucifix on her mouth, as she posed for the May issue of Interview magazine.

She also spoke to film director Gus Van Sant about how she balances work and life as a single mother.

“I tend to write during the day so I can see my children at night,” the New York Daily News quoted her as saying.

“But if my kids aren’t with me and I have a chunk of time when I’m a single woman living in my house for a miraculous week, I will get to write at different hours.

“I mean, we’ve burned the candle. We’ve stayed up all night. We’ve done it every which way. But generally we schedule chunks of time to be together and work on it,” she added. (ANI)

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After Madonna, “Glee” creator wants Britney

April 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

New York, April 28(ANI): Musical television series ‘Glee’ creator Ryan Murphy is hoping to devote an entire episode to the music of Britney Spears.

A similar episode dedicated to Madonna had been aired earlier.

Murphy’s manager floated the idea via Twitter following the Queen of Pop episode.

“I”m interested in the Britney Spears idea. I”ve always loved her,” the New York Post quoted Murphy as telling Entertainment Weekly.

He added: “I”m entertaining it. I think young kids would like that.”

Murphy also hopes to do similar shows on Led Zeppelin, Billy Joel and Courtney Love.

“I actually ran into Courtney Love the other day and talked to her,” he told EW. “She”s interested.” (ANI)

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Madge rediscovers love for Britain

March 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, Mar 23 (ANI): Queen of Pop Madonna is said to have rediscovered her love for Britain while preparing to direct her new film ‘W.E.’

Madonna, 51, will be directing the movie, which is about the 1930s tale of Edward VIII abdicating the throne to marry his forbidden lover, American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

She will be staying in Marylebone for six-months this summer, as filming gets underway.

“The Big Apple hasn’t gone sour. M has just rediscovered her interest in Britain,” the Sun quoted a source as saying.

“She still owns her place in Marylebone and will be moving back there. She’s going to be filming her new movie about Wallis Simpson in London so it made sense for her to move back.

“Guy is hoping the move will be permanent for his sake with the kids, though he isn’t holding out much hope.

“He is desperate to get the kids over here and be able to see them more often. Rocco is so excited about it, although Lourdes is already working out how she can stay in New York,” the source added. (ANI)

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Madonna”s toyboy lover says he feels like a ‘married man’

March 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, March 15 (ANI): Madonna”s lover Jesus Luz has revealed he apparently feels ”married” to the Queen of Pop.

The 23-year-old Brazilian model claimed he felt like the 51-year-old singer’s husband and father to her four children.

“I consider myself a married man. I have a family. At my age, my father was also married, my mother gave birth to me when she was 15,” the Mirror quoted him as saying.

Luz further added to Brazil”s RG Vogue magazine that he gets jealous but tries not to be affected by it. (ANI)

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Madonna’s brother mocks her marriage referee role

March 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, March 6 (ANI): Christopher Ciccone has mocked his sister Madonna’s new role as a marriage referee in an upcoming small screen series.

Ciccone, who left the Queen of Pop fuming with the publication of his tell-all book, openly disapproved the twice-divorced singer’s involvement with the new American TV show The Marriage Ref.

“I can’t imagine what she’s doing on The Marriage Ref giving advice to married couples,” the Daily Star quoted him as telling the New York Post.

He added: “I guess it’s kind of ironic. Everyone has their experiences regarding marriage: hers are maybe what not to do.” (ANI)

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Lady GaGa nips out in racy see-through lace catsuit at NY fashion week

September 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, September 16 (ANI): Lady GaGa continued her shock tactics as she stepped out in a bizarre see-through red lace catsuit teamed up with eye mask and eccentric spiky hair piece at the New York fashion week.

The singer’s modesty was said to be hardly covered by a barely there red G-string and an almost-strategically placed ruffle on her costume.

Meanwhile, the 23-year-old recently gave a blood-covered performance and faked her own death at the MTV Video Music Awards, during which she changed her outfit five times, reports the Daily Mail.

However, the ‘Poker Face’ hitmaker’s appearance was said to be a little toned down at the Marc Jacobs Spring Summer 2010 fashion show after party, where she bumped into fellow ‘shocker’ Madonna.

Madonna admitted she was “very flattered” by comparisons to the newcomer.

The Queen of Pop complimented the star, saying: “She looks like she’s going to a carnival in Venice, very beautiful.” (ANI)

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Madonna’s heartfelt MJ tribute

September 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, September 14 (ANI): In her recent tribute to Michael Jackson, Madonna held herself and others responsible for ‘abandoning’ the late star.

The Queen of Pop, while speaking at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, recalled her time spent with the King of Pop in 1991, when the two went out to dinner.

Madonna revisited the memories when she joked about trying to get the singer to eat French fries, drink and say “bad words”, reports Us magazine.

The two later went to her house to watch a film and “his hand snuck over and held mine,” and “in that moment, he felt like a human being,” she added.

The ‘Material Girl’ confessed that over the years she lost touch with Jackson, who died of acute propofol intoxication on June 25.

When he passed away, “all I could think about him in that one moment was, ‘I had abandoned him,’ that we had abandoned him,” she said.

She went on: “That we had allowed this magnificant creature that once set the world on fire somehow slip through the cracks.

“When he was trying to build a family and rebuild his career, we were all busy passing judgment. Most of us had turned our backs on him… Sometimes, we have to lose things before we can truly appreciate them…” (ANI)

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Israeli MP says Livni attending Madonna gig illegal

September 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Jerusalem, Sep. 10 (ANI): Likud politician Danny Danon has filed a complaint with the Knesset Ethics Committee against opposition leader Tzipi Livni for accepting an invitation from Madonna to sit in a VIP section at the singer’s recent concert in Tel Aviv.

According to the Jerusalem Post, Livni was invited by Madonna to sit in a special section next to the ‘Queen of Pop’s family as a special guest when the two had dinner on the eve of the first show last week.

According to Danon, Livni paid 490 shekels, the price for a regular spot, and therefore, the acceptance of Madonna’s invitation violated the prohibition against MKs receiving gifts.

“The fact that she received a present violates ethics laws,” Danon told Israel Radio on Thursday. “I expect a swift response from the Knesset Ethics Committee.”

The diva dined with the Kadima leader last Monday, at Madonna’s request, Livni spokesman Gil Messing said last week.

Livni “was very impressed with Madonna and found her to be a very interesting person,” said Messing, adding that the two decided to keep the content of their conversation private. (ANI)

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Madonna to be sued by Bulgarian sports stadium bosses

September 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, September 9 (ANI): Madonna will reportedly be taken to court by sports stadium chiefs in Sofia, Bulgaria, who claim fans at her concert ruined their national stadium pitch.

The Queen of Pop performed at the Vasil Levski National Stadium on August 29 as part of her ‘Sticky and Sweet’ world tour.

Stadium chiefs were allegedly fuming over the ground that was damaged before a vital World Cup qualifier.

“It is our obligation to preserve and protect the national stadium,” the Daily Star quoted Prime Minister Boyko Borisov as saying.

Madonna’s world tour went on to become the highest grossing concert tour by a solo artist. (ANI)

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Madonna decides to reconcile with estranged brother

September 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, September 7 (ANI): Madonna has reportedly decided to reconcile with her estranged brother, Christopher Ciconne.

The Queen of Pop’s relationship with her sibling had fallen apart after he wrote a tell-all book about their relationship, entitled ‘Life With My Sister Madonna’, last year.

The ‘Material Girl’ hitmaker apparently wants to end the feud for the sake of her family, and has sent him tentative emails to start speaking.

“Madonna did it more for her family than for herself. Her feud with Chris was creating huge tension within the family so she decided to be the bigger person,” Contactmusic quoted a source as having told Britain’s Sunday Mirror newspaper.

The insider added: “At one point Madonna wanted all the family to cut off Chris – but her father wasn’t willing. It’s been a nightmare ever since. She’s calmed down about the book and had time to think. She realises blood is thicker than water and has said she will meet with him this year in LA.”

Christopher had written in his book: “The Madonna I once knew is lost to me for ever, I am sorry for her and us.”

He even claims that his sister’s then husband/director Guy Ritchie once tried to intimidate him by driving dangerously close to him.

He also alleges that the Guy’s friends made homophobic remarks to him at the helmer’s stag party.

It is believed that Madonna’s divorce with Guy last year helped her become more sensitive towards her brother. (ANI)

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Jewish mysticism has transformed Madge: Kabbalah Center’s co-founder

September 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Jerusalem, September 5 (ANI): Madonna has been transformed completely due to the influence of Jewish mysticism Kabbalah, claims co-founder of the worldwide Kabbalah Center.

Karen Berg alleged the Queen of Pop has emerged as a new being after undergoing spiritual transformation.

“If you compare her 13 years ago, when she started studying, and today, she’s a changed person,” the Jerusalem Post quoted Berg as saying.

“She’s a good human being, she studies, she wants depth. She’s a ravenous student. She’s a very highly intelligent and spiritual human being.

“She reads and follows Hebrew, and has learned how to speak some Hebrew,” Berg added.

Other high profile names who have studied at the centre, include Lindsay Lohan, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore. (ANI)

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Madonna joins Israeli PM for Jewish Sabbath celebrations

September 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, September 5 (ANI): Madonna reportedly joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his family to celebrate the Jewish Sabbath.

The Queen of Pop, who arrived in the country for two concerts as part of her ‘Sticky and Sweet’ world tour, purportedly witnessed the traditional Friday evening ritual with the leader.

The singer was said to have spent two hours at the politician’s home, lighting candles and delivering blessings, reports Contactmusic.

Madonna apparently shares a special bond with the Jewish state as she’s a devout follower of Jewish mysticism Kabbalah.

She was previously reported to have taken on a Hebrew name, Esther, and made private pilgrimages in 2004 and 2007. (ANI)

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Madge’s Sticky and Sweet world tour highest grossing solo act ever

September 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, Sep 4 (ANI): Queen of Pop Madonna’s Sticky and Sweet world tour is said to have made the highest amount ever earned by a solo artist grossing at 408 million dollars, revealed promoters Live Nation.

Madge, 51, had played her last gig on September 2 in Israel, after performing in 32 countries.

And she is said to have broken her own record, set by her Confessions tour, which was named the all-time top in 2006, after it made 194 million dollars.

“She is absolutely one of the great performers of all time,” the BBC quoted Arthur Fogel, from Live Nation, as saying.

“That this tour will take its place as the second highest grossing tour in the history of our business says it all,” he added.

The Rolling Stones’ Bigger Bang tour, which ran from 2005 to 2007, is the highest grossing tour of all time, with an earning of 558 million dollars.

Madonna played 85 shows, and even set an attendance record for the biggest crowds in history in Zurich, Switzerland, where she drew 72,000 fans.

And in Helsinki, Finland, Madonna sold more than 85,000 tickets, making it the biggest single show by an artist in history in Scandinavia. (ANI)

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Madonna’s daughter Lourdes makes appearance in song video

September 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, Sep 2 (ANI): Queen of Pop Madonna’s daughter Lourdes is said to have made an appearance in the video for her mother’s new single ‘Celebration’.

Lourdes, 12, was given a dancing role, and she could be seen showing off some breakdancing moves towards the end of the four-minute video, reports the Telegraph.

Dressed in leggings and a multi-coloured top, she is cheered on by Madonna’s troupe of backing dancers as she struts her stuff.

Other scenes showed Madge, 51, kissing her toyboy lover Jesus Luz, 22, the male model with whom she recently spent her birthday celebrations in Portofino. (ANI)

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Madonna tags Israel as world’s energy capital

September 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Jerusalem, September 2 (ANI): Madonna tagged Israel as the “energy capital of the world” as she won hearts of 50,000 fans with her performance in Tel Aviv.

The Queen of Pop, who last took to the Israeli stage in 1993, arrived in the country for two concerts as part of her ‘Sticky and Sweet’ world tour.

“It’s been 16 years since I played in Israel. I’m sorry about that, I shouldn’t have stayed away so long,” the Jerusalem Post quoted her as saying during the show on September 1.

She continued: “Israel is the energy capital of the world. If we can live together in harmony in this place, we can live in peace all over the world.”

The singer paraded with an Israeli flag during the gig and went on to stun all with choreography, props and elaborate visuals.

Madonna was said to share a special bond with the Jewish state as a devout follower of Jewish mysticism Kabbalah.

The megastar has apparently taken on a Hebrew name, Esther, and has made private pilgrimages in 2004 and 2007.

She recently visited the Western Wall during her stay and dined with Israeli Opposition Leader Tzipi Livni.

The entertainer will wrap up her tour with a final concert at Hayarkon Park on September 2. (ANI)

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Exhausted Madonna ‘collapses twice during Bulgaria gig’

September 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, September 2 (ANI): Madonna reportedly collapsed twice during her performance in Sofia, Bulgaria on August 29.

The Queen of Pop, who has been hopping the globe for her ‘Sticky and Sweet’ tour, was said to have lost consciousness as she sang ‘Holiday’.

The singer had to be held up by a dancer before she passed out and fell over as she left the stage during Spanish Lesson, according to sources.

“Madge was really worried backstage. She had to sit down for a longer break than usual between songs,” the Sun quoted a source as saying.

“She refused to end the show or take a break after the Holiday dizzy spell. It turns out she’s suffering from exhaustion. She is anaemic.

“She was advised to postpone the last two shows in Israel for a few days, but logistics and stubborness stopped her. She’ll do them then take some rest,” the source added. (ANI)

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Madonna dines with Israeli opposition leader

September 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, September 2 (ANI): Madonna reportedly dined with Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni during her stay in the country.

The Queen of Pop had arrived in the state to perform two concerts in Tel Aviv as part of her ‘Sticky and Sweet’ world tour.

The singer purportedly headed out for a meal with the politician and her husband Naftali Shpitzer, reports the Daily Star.

She was allegedly accompanied by her toyboy lover Jesus Luz when they joined the couple in a private room at a posh restaurant in Tel Aviv.

The foursome were said to have spent more than two hours together before the star and her boyfriend were seen returning to their hotel. (ANI)

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Madonna set to make film on Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson

September 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, Sep 1 (ANI): Queen of Pop Madonna is set to start her new movie project on Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor.

Madge, 51, hopes that Scottish actor David Tennant, 38, and Aussie actress Cate Blanchett, 40, will star in the movie about Wallis Simpson, the twice-divorced American socialite, to marry whom King Edward VIII gave up the throne.

The movie will be another musical like the 1996 flick ‘Evita’, in which Madge played Eva Peron, but this time she will be directing and producing, not acting in it.

She has already met with ‘Dr Who’ star Tennant to persuade him to play Edward, and she is determined to get Blanchett to play the young Wallis after deciding against Keira Knightley.

“The final script is now written and the locations have been scouted. Madonna is now trying to assemble the cast and put the finances in place,” the Sun quoted a source as saying.

“The first scene of the film is an old woman in her nineties living on her own in a Parisian flat. She starts to tell her life story to her housekeeper. It turns out the old woman is Wallis Simpson.

“There will be a song for each decade of her life,” the source added. (ANI)

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