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Madonna is set to open the Grammy Awards 2010, but it's not 100% confirmed yet.
Category: Madonna live.

As our community members well know, there is a lot of excitement on the Madonna Fanzine, since the most famous insider among the fans is back with some more exclusive newsbits.

A few days ago she talked about Madonna being working on her new album, and among the collaborators there is David Guetta. "Madonna back in the studio to start recording the new album in a few more months and David Guetta definitely a potential collaborator. He's already working on some tryouts to shift Madonna", the insider says.

More news are about Madonna being planning new performances on early 2010. The notorius Madonna Fanzine insider now adds that, even if it's not 100 % confirmed yet, Madonna is set to open the Grammy ceremony in February.

Always check www.madonnafanzine.com for the latest updates.

[Rumours] A New Album In The Works?
Category: Madonna upcoming projects.
The Examiner: Madonna finally seems like Madonna again. She has lost the British accent, the talentless British husband, lives in New York City, and is actually smiling again. She looks like she has gained some badly needed weight as well. Madonna is about to start recording her new album. David Guetta (Black Eyed Peas) has bragged about working on some of the tracks. The only other confirmed producer is Brendan O'Brien (Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen). We are far more excited about Brendan O'Brien than David Guetta. It's a perfect time for Madonna to start working on a new album. Recent albums from fellow divas Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey have failed to live up to any hype
Madonna's Revolver to debut on radio today.
Category: Madonna music.

Our friends at Madonna.nl have some official news about Revolver (from Warner Music Netherlands):

They are going to radio TODAY in the Netherlands with Madonna vs. David Guetta: Revolver "One Love Remix".

There is no official date for digital download yet.

There will be no video for this single.

Madonna face of Dolce And Gabbana
Category: Fashion.
Press Associated Madonna will be swapping music for modelling once again, as she becomes the latest cover girl for Dolce And Gabbana. The Italian fashion duo - who designed iconic costumes for her Girlie Show and Sticky And Sweet tours in 1993 and 2008 - announced on their online magazine, Swide.com, that the Queen of Pop is the face of their spring/summer 2010 campaign. "To have Madonna in our campaign is a dream come true," said designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.
Madonna Wins Big at the Billboard Touring Awards.
Category: Awards.

From our friends at Billboard magazine:

Madonna fans all across the globe know she puts on a show like no other. The music industry knows this too. That’s why Madonna went home a big winner from our Billboard Touring Awards. The ‘material girl’ took home top honors for “Sticky & Sweet” acknowledging it as the highest-grossing and highest-attended tour of the year.

The official announcement and a list of all the winners can be found here.

Raising Malawi: Madonna open letter and video to her fans!
Category: Charity.

My life has been changed. I must share my story with you.

It all began seven years ago when I learned of a small country in Africa called Malawi. Over one million children in this country have been orphaned by AIDS and extreme poverty. Children have been left raising children. Learn more by watching the video message I created for you and discover my interest and concern for Malawi:

Watch a video message from me about Malawi

The moment I realized the impact I could have on these children, my life was transformed. With the smallest actions, I have witnessed enormous change -- and I'd like to give you the opportunity to help others in need and experience the same kind of fulfillment.

Sign up and join our movement to raise Malawi. I'll send ten (10) people who sign up this week an autographed copy of my documentary film, I Am Because We Are -- a movie that will change your life.

http://www.raisingmalawi.org/MadonnaDVD

Michael Berg and I founded Raising Malawi to bring an end to the extreme poverty and hardship endured by Malawi's orphans and vulnerable children. We have partnered with organizations working with the local communities in Malawi. Rather than simply providing aid, we're empowering Malawians with the tools they need to shape their own destiny.

Despite the unimaginable conditions, there is a hope and a determination in the people of Malawi that is nothing short of contagious. It's the spirit of Malawians that keeps me coming back.

I invite you to share in the joy of Raising Malawi. Stories and updates from this small African nation will inspire you and offer a personal connection to the people I call my heroes and friends.

Please sign up now, and you could receive a signed copy of our DVD:

http://www.raisingmalawi.org/MadonnaDVD

Together, we will raise Malawi.

Love,

Madonna

P.S. Donate today to Raising Malawi and I will match your gift, doubling its impact.

Into The Groove live exclusive on Billboard.com!
Category: Madonna live.

This is from our friends at Billboard:

Millions of Madonna fans -- 3.5 million at 85 shows in 32 countries, to be exact -- were lucky enough to witness the pop megastar's record-breaking “Sticky & Sweet Tour” live before it wrapped in September. But there are still millions more who never saw the show, which until now, hasn't been broadcast for fans at home. So there is no doubt that we are proud to present this exclusive video of “Into the Groove” from her Buenos Aires show before its world premiere on EPIX.

LINK: http://www.billboard.com/features/madonna-exclusive-sticky-sweet-tour-video-1004030361.story#/features/madonna-exclusive-sticky-sweet-tour-video-1004030361.story

This is a must see for all Madonna fans.



Enjoy the video! We sure did.

Warner Music Thailand gives back to Madonna fans: Celebration (Thailand Fan Version).
Category: Madonna music videos.

It was exactly one month ago that Thailand had it’s biggest Madonna “Celebration” in the Asian Region! An overwhelming two thousand fans swarmed Thailand’s biggest shopping district at “Siam Parc Paragon” celebrating the Queen of Pop’s 26 years in the entertainment industry.

Today, as a gift to the Madonna Fans in Thailand, Warner Music Thailand released the official “Thailand Fan Version” music video of Celebration. The entire video shoot was filmed outdoors in the middle of main event, which explains for it’s quality. The video will also be serviced to MTV Thailand, Channel V Thailand, Local Shopping Malls, and the BTS Skytrain.

Warner Music Thailand has all reassured to the fans that the video will definitely be delivered to the Queen of Pop herself!

Even though the quality of the video may not be up to par with the International Fan Version (filmed in a studio) the video is sure to excite fans in Thailand and many across the world.

Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maQsimCAvmY

Special thanks to Warner Music Thailand.

Daily Mail on Madonna ''Duchess'' movie
Category: Gossip.
The singer Madonna is receiving a helping hand from ex-husband Guy Ritchie in casting an odd-sounding film about Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. Ritchie looked over the screenplay for the movie - called W.E. - and suggested his former wife seek meetings with several well-respected actors such as Mark Strong and Toby Kebbell, who both had major roles in Ritchie's last film, RocknRolla. Madonna has written the movie with Alek Keshishian, who directed the egomaniacal performer in the documentary Madonna: Truth Or Dare in 1991 when she was, it must be said, pretty mega. Madonna will also direct the movie. A couple of agents who represent distinguished thespians sought reassurances that Madonna was not going to act in the picture as well. 'She would have said if she was to be in it. It's a game-changer. Some find it difficult to act opposite her. Ask Rupert Everett,' a denizen of Soho told me yesterday. W.E. is described as a romantic comedy about a woman called Wally Winthrop. The synopsis of W.E. states that Wally was 'named for her grandmother's passion' and there are fantasy and flashback scenes involving Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson who, after the Abdication, were styled the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. There's a lot of dialogue between the Duke and Duchess, but my guess is that the screenplay will be re-written before shooting commences next year. I'm presuming W.E. stands for Wallis and Edward. Other segments of the film have Wally Winthrop marrying a paediatrician. She then attends an event featuring items that belonged to the Duchess of Windsor where she finds herself falling for a security guard. Madonna has several meetings planned this week and next with various actors and actresses. She needs to cast a star name to help boost the budget. In this climate, Madonna's name alone won't guarantee a picture will be financed. A suggestion that David Tennant would be in W.E. was met with the acronym C.R.A.P. (for complete rubbish and p***)
Dannii Minogue talks about Madonna coming to X-Factor UK.
Category: TV.

Dannii Minouge has been quoting in the press recently that all of her gay friends keep pestering her for tickets to the Madonna week.

Dannii said she is most excited about this; no date has been confirmed by the show, but it is coming.

Source: The Telegraph.

Special thanks to our community member Britz_guy.

Madonna's French Promo Interview
Category: Interviews & Statements.
Watch Madonna promo interview for M6 posted on youtube courtesy of www.news-of-madonna.com Here is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3JiA34sqBM
Madonna to lay school's foundation stone in Malawi
Category: Madonna upcoming projects.
LILONGWE, October 22 (Reuters Life!) - U.S. pop star Madonna will visit Malawi on Sunday to lay the foundation stone of a multi-million dollar girls' school she is building, her charity Raising Malawi told Reuters. The singer, who has adopted two children from the southern African country, is due to arrive on Sunday and attend a brick-laying ceremony in Lilongwe on Monday. The school is expected to cost about $15 million. "She plans to meet the President Bingu wa Mutharika and together lay a foundation stone for her multi-million dollar girls school," a staffer at the charity, who declined to be named, said on Thursday. An AIDS epidemic has left over a million children orphaned in the impoverished country of 13 million. Malawi's government came under fire after Madonna adopted a 13-month-old boy, David Banda, in 2006, with critics accusing it of giving her special treatment by skirting laws that ban non-residents from adopting children. In June this year, Malawi's Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling made in April which said Madonna could not adopt a four-year girl -- Mercy James -- because the singer was not a resident of the country. Madonna last year divorced British film director Guy Ritchie, with whom she has a son Rocco. She also has a daughter Lourdes from her relationship with fitness trainer Carlos Leon.
Madonna gave Glee the rights to her catalog: an all-Madonna-music episode is in the works.
Category: TV.
From Entertainment Weekle / Glee:

Are you sitting down, Gleeks? Well you might want to, because we have some exclusive Glee news that’s positively Madge-ical.

EW has learned that Madonna has given Glee the rights to her catalog and that an all-Madonna-music episode is in the works for early next year.

The hit series has been building an audience and filling the iTunes charts with its cover songs, and Madonna’s involvement is a testament to how big the show is getting.

Also, an amazing Glee cover of a classic Madonna track has the potential to be even bigger than the show’s blockbuster take on “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Quinn totally has to do “Papa Don’t Preach.” And I can completely see Rachel tackling “Material Girl.”

Special thanks to Savymicheal.
Madonna up for 2 Billboard Touring Awards!
Category: Awards.

Madonna, U2 and AC/DC are among the finalists for the 2009 Billboard Touring Awards, which will be handed out at a special reception in New York on Nov. 5. The awards are based on global box office numbers reported to Billboard Boxscore from Oct. 1, 2008, through Sept. 30, 2009.

The finalists for the Top Tour and Top Draw awards, which acknowledge the top grossing and ticket selling tours, respectively, are the same three global treks: U2's 360 tour, Madonna's Sticky & Sweet tour, and AC/DC's Black Ice tour.

Thanks to Savymicheal.

Madonna on the cover of the new Rolling Stone issue: All the details.
Category: Magazines.

The Rolling Stone magazine has Madonna on their new issue (see the cover below).
It's an official Rolling Stone interview, plus they have the top 50 Madonna moments online, including the rare footage where she declares her desire for world domination on American Bandstand to her recent catfight with Lady Gaga on Saturday Night Live, and a gallery of all the Rolling Stone covers Madonna's been on.

Check out these links:

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/10/14/madonna-looks-bac k-the-new-issue-of-rolling-stone
http://www.rollingstone.com/photos/gallery/30358055
http://www.rollingstone.com/photos/gallery/23356280/madonna_the_rolling_stone_covers/

Here are a few select quotes:

What were the first shows you saw?
My first concert was David Bowie at Cobo Hall [in Detroit] when I was 15. He had mime artists with him. It was amazing. I wish I could have seen him as Ziggy Stardust. My second show was Elton John, and my third was Bob Mar- ley. Not bad, right?

Not bad at all. Did you drink at the shows?
When I was in high school? No way. I was a geek. I didn’t really have a drink until I got divorced the first time [from Sean Penn], when I was 30.

Did you do graffiti?
Walls, subways, sidewalks . . .

What was your tag?
Boy Toy.

No shit! Who came up with Boy Toy?
It could have been Futura. He’s clever. He painted the whole inside of my bed- room on 99th, which my landlord was not happy about. We had a little gang – [the actress] Debbie Mazur was part of it. We called ourselves the Webo Girls – like hue- vos, girls with balls.

When you were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, there was a video montage of your career. When you took the stage you made a joke about “all my bad hairstyles.” Which Madonna fashion era do you look back on with the most disdain?
I think it was the purple lipstick, fluorescent-green sweater combo. So many of those hairstyles. It’s OK, it was the Eighties. It was a bad-hairstyle era, let’s face it.

On the flip side, is there a time you look back on when you say, “Fuck, I was pretty hot.”
Like I’m going to admit to that! And be annihilated for the next 10 years for it? I’m not answering that one.

Did you have the sense that [“Like a Virgin” and “Material Girl”] would become such huge hits?
No. They just resonated with me. I’ve never been a good judge of what things are going to be huge or not. The songs that I think are the most retarded songs I’ve written, like “Cherish” and “Sorry,” a pretty big hit off my last album, end up being the biggest hits. “Into the Groove” is another song I feel retarded singing, but everybody seems to like it.

Has anyone ever turned down an offer to work with you?
Sure. Or it’s, “I don’t have time.” I wanted to work with Eminem. I don’t think he wanted to work with me. [Smiles] Maybe he’s shy.

You and Lourdes, who is now 12, went to a Lady Gaga show together in New York. Do the two of you go to a lot of shows?
We’ve just started. We like the same music. I think Lady Gaga is great. When we saw her, I actually felt a kind of recognition. I thought, “She’s got something.” There’s something quirky about her. She’s fearless and funny, and when she spoke to the audience, she sounded intelligent and clever. She’s unique.

Can you sense an artist’s ambition?
Yes. There’s people like Justin Timberlake, who’s really good-looking and laid back. He’s sort of a Cary Grant. I love him, I love working with him, but I don’t recog- nize myself in him. But I can see myself in Lady Gaga. In the early part of my career, for sure. When I saw her, she didn’t have a lot of money for her production, she’s got holes in her fishnets, and there’s mistakes everywhere. It was kind of a mess, but I can see that she’s got that It factor. It’s nice to see that at a raw stage.

Last year, you and Guy Ritchie got divorced . . .
You don’t have to lower your voice when you say that. It’s not a bad word. I thought we were talking about music, though. If you can connect the idea of divorce to music, I’ll talk to you about it.

Then let’s talk about the lyrics to “Devil Wouldn’t Recognize You” from “Hard Candy”: “I should just walk away/Over and over, I keep on coming back for more.”
What can you say? It was a challenging year. I think work saved me, and I’m very grateful that I had work to do. I may have thrown myself off a building. Life is an adjustment. It’s different. My sons aren’t with me right now, they’re with their father, and I’m not very comfortable with the idea of my children not living together. There are pros and cons, but I feel good now.

Special thanks to the Rolling Stone magazine.
Sticky & Sweet Tour to be premiered on the USA on Epix.
Category: Madonna live.

Here is the press release:

Madonna’s “Sticky & Sweet” Show, the most successful tour by a solo artist in history, will make its world premiere on EPIX. The announcement was confirmed by the multiplatform entertainment service today. TV and online audiences will be able to see “Sticky & Sweet” for the very first time when it debuts across all EPIX platforms: television channel, video-on-demand and online at The Material Girl’s latest song and dance extravaganza was seen by over 3.5 million Madonna fans in 32 countries around the globe over the last two years. The show that airs on EPIX was filmed in Buenos Aires’ River Plate Stadium, where she performed for 256,000 fans over four shows in two days.

“In the premiere league of song-and-dance spectaculars, the queen of pop remains unrivaled and undefeated,” glowed the Times when “Sticky & Sweet” debuted in London. The tour began in conjunction with the release of the multi Grammy winner’s “Hard Candy” album, which debuted at No. 1 in 37 countries. Her latest CD “Celebration”-- the definitive Greatest Hits collection – has just been released.

“An unstoppable force and the ultimate entertainer, Madonna gives an amazing performance,” said EPIX president Mark Greenberg. “She’s in a category of her own.”

Madonna heads a growing list of major artists who continue to raise the bar for live events and specials on EPIX. The channel is fast becoming home for some of the country’s hottest music and comedy stars.

For more information on Madonna’s “Sticky & Sweet” world television premiere on EPIX, follow http://twitter.com/epixHD.

UK charts
Category: Charts.
CELEBRATION drops just one spot in the album chart this week to #2 selling 52.554 copies, for a total of 129.783 copies sold in two weeks (Gold)! The single goes down six spots to #14.
[BREAKING NEWS] Another Radio Interview: Madonna on Kidd Kraddick Show
Category: Interviews & Statements.
Madonna will call on the show on monday morning after 7AM http://www.kiddlive.com/
[BREAKING NEWS] Madonna and LadyGaga surprise cameo on SNL
Category: TV.
In two surprising cameos, Madonna & Lady Gaga appeared together on the October 3, 2009 episode of Saturday Night Live in a "Deep House Dish" sketch. Watch it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smRvhXzi5U0
CELEBRATION Worldwide estimations 02/10/2009
Category: Charts.
CELEBRATION sold 189.000 copies in its first week of release (only few international charts have been taken into consideration). Let's wait next 7 days to have a complete view of how the world is celebrating Madonna's last work!