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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.

VIP Tickets for the Sticky & Sweet Tour on auction for a great charity cause!
Category: Charity.

The Ellen Hermanson Foundation has an online charity auction to raise funding for the new Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Southampton Hospital.

DrownedMadonna.com is glad to inform Madonna's fans that, as part of the Ellen Hermanson Foundation's online auction, they currently have available two VIP tickets (right next to the soundboard) to any of the Sticky and Sweet tour dates listed below for the winning bidder:

8/13: Prague, CZ - Chadov Natural Ampitheatre
8/15: Warsaw, PL - Bemowo Airport
8/18: Munich, DE - Olympic Stadium
8/20: Ljubljana, SI - Hippodrome
8/22: Budapest, HU - Kincsem Park
8/24: Belgrade, RS - USCE Park
8/26: Bucharest, RO - Parc Izvor
8/29: Sofia, BG - Vasil Levski Stadium
9/1: Tel Aviv, IL - Hayarkon Park
9/2: Tel Aviv, IL - Hayarkon Park

The auction is running live now through August 28th at www.charitybuzz.com.

The money raised is going to a truly wonderful cause!

The item is located at https://auction01.charitybuzz.com/secure/viewItemDetail.do?auction_item_id=99105&lotsindex=0&show=10&order=default and includes links to share on Facebook and Twitter.

Salvatore Ferragamo joines forces with Madonna and friends to raise money for L'Aquila.
Category: Charity.

Some of Hollywood’s most chic stars have teamed up with Italian stylist Salvatore Ferragamo to raise money for L’Aquila, Italy which was devastated after an earthquake hit in April. Madonna is one of them!

The Italian fashion house has created an international auction of celebrity signed bags to help rebuild L’Aquila.

Madonna, whose grandparents were from the region affected by the quake, donated a Ferragamo bag and also sent a note saying, “Enjoy the handbag! All my love, Madonna.” We remind you that Madonna already donated about 500.000 $ for the earthquake.

Other starts who are participating include Madonna's long-time friends Debi Mazar - whose husband is from the region affected by the quake - Gwyneth Paltrow and Demi Moore.

The bags will be auctioned off on GlobalGiving’s site on eBay. The auction runs through June 12th. All proceeds directly benefit L’Aquila. Click here to enter the auction.

Madonna's python tote is currently going for US $2,325.00.

Two VIP Madonna Sticky & Sweet Tour Tickets, Belgium 7/11/09.
Category: Charity.

Two VIP Madonna Sticky & Sweet Tour Tickets, Belgium 7/11/09  

Get into the groove with two VIP tickets to Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet tour in Belgium. Her Madgesty’s show remains the hottest ticket going, selling out stadiums in minutes and wowing fans with a career-spanning collection of stomping hits and stunning visuals. These much-coveted tickets guarantee you two of the sweetest seats in a sold-out house. The ticket seats are at the soundboard. July 11th. Festival Park.

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MORE ABOUT MADONNA
www.madonna.com

Limited Edition "I AM BECAUSE WE ARE" book signed by Madonna  

The book features images taken by Kristen Ashburn for Madonna’s feature documentary of the same name as well as her work documenting the pandemic throughout southern Africa over the last decade. The book raises awareness of the crisis by introducing readers to the stories of children living with the effects of HIV/AIDS. A certificate of authenticity of Madonna's signature will be included by Raising Malawi.

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MORE ABOUT THE BOOK

Tracy Anderson Private Training Session in New York Get your sweat on in a private one-on-one session with trainer Tracy Anderson. The exclusive fitness guru to Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna, whose revolutionary methods have transformed some of the world’s hottest bodies, will work you out for a very good cause. Get motivated and move your body for the benefit of Raising Malawi. The session will take place at Tracy's studio in New York. Session date is open and will be scheduled with winning bidder, must be fulfilled within 1-year. Session length is (2) hours. All levels - beginner to advanced - are welcome.

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http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Auction-Cause/Raising-Malawi.html

MORE ABOUT TRACY
www.tracyandersonmethod.com

Private Spa Session by Madonna's Skin Specialist Michelle Peck, Los Angeles  

Pamper yourself with a rejuvenating private spa session by Madonna’s skin specialist, Michelle Peck. Michelle is possibly the highest-profile skincare professional in the world with clients such as Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Molly Sims and many others. Peck is famous for her 02 Intraceutical ‘oxygen facial’ treatment which leaves the skin completely hydrated, plumped, glowing, tightened and lifted. In this case, looking good is doing good.

Spa day will take place in L.A. at a location determined by Michelle. Bidder has six months to redeem.

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MORE ABOUT MICHELLE
www.intraceuticals.com/video/Dubai.wmv

I AM BECAUSE WE ARE Private Screening with Director Nathan Rissman + Madonna Signed Movie Poster

Be transformed by the spirit of Ubuntu in a private screening of I AM BECAUSE WE ARE with the film’s director. This remarkable documentary has inspired and educated audiences worldwide. View the film with Nathan Rissman and learn even more about Malawi’s vulnerable children by discussing the film with its director. Also included is an original movie poster signed by Madonna.

Experience will take place in New York with Nathan Rissman. To be organized in accordance with this schedule. All transportation arrangements are the responsibility of the winning bidder. Screening space will be determined by Nathan Rissman. Poster will come with a certificate of authenticity. Bidder has six months to redeem.

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http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Auction-Cause/Raising-Malawi.html

MORE ABOUT ‘I AM BECAUSE WE ARE’
www.iambecauseweare.com

Private Tour of Malawi with Madonna’s Philanthropic Director
Airfare, Hotel Accommodations, In-Country Travel, and Meals included  

Go to the source on a private tour of Malawi with Madonna’s Philanthropic Director, Philippe van den Bossche. Experience first-hand the remarkable beauty and tremendous challenges of the nation known as the warm heart of Africa. In Philippe’s very capable hands, you’ll learn what makes Malawi so special and what you can do to directly improve the lives of its people. This trip includes airfare, hotel, in-country travel, and food.

Airfare is from anywhere in the world. The trip is 5 days. The winning bidder will visit Raising Malawi’s project sites and will stay at Kumbali Lodge.

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MORE ABOUT RAISING MALAWI
www.raisingmalawi.org

Madonna Donates Money to Italian Earthquake Victims
Category: Charity.

people.com

Madonna Donates Money to Italian Earthquake Victims

By K.C. Baker
Originally posted Tuesday April 07, 2009 08:15 PM EDT

When a devastating earthquake struck the Abruzzo region of Italy on Monday, the mayor of the hamlet of Pacentro made an appeal for help to the granddaughter of two former townspeople. The following morning, that granddaughter responded in a big way.

Madonna, whose paternal grandparents lived in Pacentro until 1919, made a "substantial donation" for the relief effort following the 6.3 magnitude quake that left more than 200 dead, says her publicist Liz Rosenberg. The rep wouldn't give the amount, but a source says it's about $500,000.

"I am happy to lend a helping hand to the town that my ancestors are from," Madonna tells PEOPLE. "My heart goes out to the families that have lost loved ones or their homes."

I AM BECAUSE WE ARE: Photographs by Kristen Ashburn, officially launched by powerHouse Book.
Category: Charity.

I AM BECAUSE WE ARE, a stunning collection of photographs by Kristen Ashburn, will be officially released this week by powerHouse Books. The exclusive launch event for this beautiful print companion to the documentary film of the same name coincides with an online auction of one-of-a-kind items to benefit Raising Malawi on April 2nd.

Written and produced by Raising Malawi co-founder Madonna and directed by Nathan Rissman, I AM BECAUSE WE ARE examines the dire circumstances faced by Malawi’s one million orphans and explores innovative methods for lifting the developing world from a vicious cycle of disease and despair. Kristen Ashburn’s companion volume includes the portraits and stories of seven unforgettable Malawian children featured in the film.

The invitation-only debut of I AM BECAUSE WE ARE at powerHouse Arena will open an exhibition of Ms. Ashburn’s work featuring the powerful lightbox installations seen at last year’s Raising Malawi / Gucci fundraiser held at the United Nations.

At the same time, an online auction will give RM supporters worldwide a chance to contribute to the forthcoming Raising Malawi Academy For Girls by bidding on one-of-a-kind items including a tour of Malawi with Raising Malawi Executive Director Philippe van den Bossche, and a private screening of I AM BECAUSE WE ARE with the film’s director, Nathan Rissman.

Generous donors will also have the chance to bid on a workout with Madonna’s personal trainer, Tracy Anderson, a spa day with her skin care specialist Michelle Peck, and a pair of much-coveted VIP tickets to Madonna’s ‘Sticky And Sweet’ show in Belgium. For a complete auction catalog please visit www.ebay.com/raisingmalawi

I AM BECAUSE WE ARE: Photographs by Kristen Ashburn will be open to the public from March 25th thru April 19th at powerHouse Arena, 37 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, New York.

For more information, please visit www.iambecausewearebook.com

Join Raising Malawi on SocialVibe!
Category: Charity.

If you've always wanted to join Madonna and help children in Malawi, it just got easier!

In traditional Raising Malawi fashion, they want to try something new that will allow EVERYONE to help raise Malawi without spending any of their own money. Enter SocialVibe.

SocialVibe.com is a website that allows people to earn free donations for charity. To join Raising Malawi on SocialVibe, go to www.SocialVibe.com/raisingmalawi and sign up! Select your favorite sponsor and customize the badge. Add the sponsor badge to your MySpace, blog, Facebook, etc. and you will be earning free donations for Raising Malawi.

Every time someone visits your page, the sponsor you selected will donate to Raising Malawi.

The more supporters we have on SocialVibe, the more funds they will raise for children in Malawi. Sign up today to help Raising Malawi and Madonna support and educate these children and raise them out of poverty.

www.SocialVibe.com/raisingmalawi

[BREAKING NEWS] Broadcasts of I AM BECAUSE WE ARE on Time Warner Cable now!
Category: Charity.

BREAKING NEWS - I AM BECAUSE WE ARE, the extraordinary documentary film from Raising Malawi co-founder Madonna and director Nathan Rissman, is currently available for North American viewing from Time Warner Cable television. It is featured as a FREE selection listed in the Sundance section of all subscribers’ On-Demand programming.

The much-acclaimed work, written and produced by Madonna, takes a hard look at the plight of Malawi’s one-million-plus orphan children, and demands an end to the cycle of disease and endemic poverty that has too long trapped the developing world. Culled from her own journal entries, Madonna’s narration makes for a powerful call-to-action even as it tells a very personal story of discovery and transformation.

The film’s title is inspired by the spirit of Ubuntu, a concept in African spirituality which maintains that the very existence of every human individual is defined by, and dependent upon, the happiness and well-being of another. It means that however many we may be, it is a single global village to which we all belong.

An impressive roster of social, spiritual, and government leaders including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Professor Jeffrey Sachs, and President Bill Clinton contribute to the discussion of the global interconnections that define us all, and the responsibility we must take for one another.

I AM BECAUSE WE ARE bears witness to the complex and harrowing hardships of life in Malawi. It also celebrates the miracles being made there every day. Across the greatest of distances and against seemingly insurmountable odds, a few remarkable individuals are making great change for some of the world’s most vulnerable children.

“It is my hope that this extraordinary film will inspire and motivate people all over the world to join us in saving the lives of Malawi’s impoverished children, and improving our entire global village in the process,” says Raising Malawi Executive Director Philippe van den Bossche.

For a broadcast schedule, visit www.twondemand.com. Scroll to Free Services and click on Sundance.

To learn more about I AM BECAUSE WE ARE, visit www.iambecauseweare.com.

Raising Malawi WON!
Category: Charity.

MySpace has announced that Raising Malawi won the MySpace Impact Award.

There is a note from Madonna posted on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/impactawards.

Thank you to all the fans for all your help!

LAST CHANCE FOR MADONNA FANS TO VOTE FOR RAISING MALAWI.
Category: Charity.

Tomorrow is the final day that Madonna fans can help Raising Malawi win the MySpace Impact Award. It is crucial that everyone continues to vote: http://myspace.com/impactawards.

You must be logged in to MySpace to cast your vote. If you’re not a member of MySpace, it will only take seconds to join. It’s fast, free, and easy.

Voting closes tomorrow at the following times:

EST – 3pm

PST – 12pm

CET – 9pm

GMT – 8pm

UTC – 5pm

Please vote for Raising Malawi at http://myspace.com/impactawards right now.

Important: Please keep voting for Raising Malawi!
Category: Charity.

Once again, we are calling on Madonna fans to help the vulnerable children of Malawi.

With just a few more days to vote in the Myspace Impact Awards, it is crucial that everyone continues to vote.

Here is the latest entry from Raising Malawi's myspace blog at www.myspace.com/raisingmalawimyspace.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Keep Voting for Raising Malawi!

It’s easy to assume that great achievements come easy to an organization with international scope and the support of a famous name. But the truth is that Raising Malawi needs your help. Right now.

The MySpace Impact Award means invaluable publicity that will generate a new tide of donations and volunteering.

But it won’t happen if Raising Malawi fails to win a majority of votes. As of this writing, the tally is close. And there is not a moment to lose.

For the children of Malawi, the difference between life and death can be made in few minutes, in mere drops of water, or by just couple of dollars.

It can even come down to one single vote.

Please vote for Raising Malawi at www.myspace.com/impactawards right now, and every day through January 23.

You must be logged in to MySpace to vote. If you don’t have a profile, creating one is quick and easy.

Its fun, it’s free, and it saves lives. Visit www.myspace.com/impactawards now.

Keep on voting for Raising Malawi!
Category: Charity.

Raising Malawi is still winning, holding the top since Monday. But you have to keep on voting!!

Madonna just posted the message below on her Myspace.

Malawi is a beautiful country that has been absolutely devastated by disease, poverty, and insufficient resources. An entire generation of Malawian parents has been wiped out, and countless children continue to suffer and die needlessly every day.

But when I look at the people of Malawi, I don’t see a poor nation’s many problems. I see tremendous possibility. When I look into the eyes of the children there, I don’t see the mistakes of previous generations, I see the future of our world.

That’s why I’m asking you to join Raising Malawi and become an ambassador for Malawi’s children. Saving them means nothing less than rescuing our collective future.

We have no time to waste. Vote for Raising Malawi right now, and help save lives.

Join Madonna, vote for Raising Malawi!
Category: Charity.

Helping Malawi’s one million orphaned children is much easier than you think.

By voting for Raising Malawi in this month’s MySpace Impact Awards, you can help Madonna’s charity win a $10,000 grant to fight extreme poverty.

So if you’ve always wanted to make an impact, now’s your chance. It’s fast, it’s free, and it can make a real difference in the lives of impoverished children.

If you are not a member of MySpace, it will only take about three minutes to create a MySpace profile, and another sixty seconds to cast your vote. Can’t you contribute four minutes to the future of Malawi?

Log on, sign in, and go to myspace.com/impactawards. Vote for Raising Malawi today and every day thru January 23rd.

A better future is at your fingertips.

Madonna announces The Raising Malawi Academy for Girls
Category: Charity.

From an email sent by madonna.com:

To All My Friends,

I am really excited to share with you a new video message about a project that you can be a big part of:
The Raising Malawi Academy for Girls.



After witnessing the potential of Malawi's girls firsthand, I made it my mission to give them an opportunity to become their personal best.

I hope you will share my urgency and make a donation today. Every donation counts toward helping impoverished girls to reach their full potential. And every dollar will make a difference.

Please visit: http://www.raisingmalawi.org/rm_girlsacademy.php

Thank you for helping me to bring education and opportunity to the girls of Malawi. They are deeply grateful to you for your support, and so am I.

With Love,
Madonna

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Visit http://www.madonna.com/raisingmalawi/ to view the video above

Latest from Raising Malawi.
Category: Charity.

A few weeks ago we talked about this charity activity.

Read what Raising Malawi is reporting now:

The truth is that hundreds of Malawi’s one million orphan children die from preventable illnesses every day.

The dare was for Madonna fans to do something about it at a one-time screening of Truth or Dare benefiting Raising Malawi at Toronto’s Bloor Cinema.

On Canada’s Election Day, October14th, eTalk television’s Elaine Lui, joined event presenter Iain Christiansen to host CARE TO TRUTH OR DARE, a benefit for Raising Malawi. The screening of Madonna’s classic documentary drew an enthusiastic and generous crowd including stars of Degrassi: The Next Generation, Adamo Ruggiero and Lauren Collins. In addition to enjoying what has become the sixth-highest grossing documentary of all time, fans were treated to an exclusive preview of Madonna’s directorial debut, Filth And Wisdom.

In organizing the event, Iain Christiansen took a cue from Madonna’s ability to enlighten and entertain all at once. Inspired by her work with Raising Malawi and SFK, Iain wanted a way to celebrate Madonna’s current tour while doing some good in the world. A nostalgic look back at Blond Ambition seemed just the ticket.

After coordinating with Raising Malawi and securing permission from Miramax Films, Iain had a mere four days to publicize his event. He quickly organized a grassroots team to create publicity. Food and beverages were donated, radio ad time secured. Flyers encouraged people to vote in Canada’s national election before attending the screening. A very reasonable fifteen-dollar suggested donation would guarantee that anyone who cared to support Raising Malawi could afford to attend.

On Tuesday October 14th at 8pm, a video montage about Raising Malawi featuring a call to action from Madonna welcomed an excited audience to the Bloor Cinema. After a ten-minute sneak preview of Filth And Wisdom, it was time to play Truth Or Dare. The 1991 documentary chronicles the life of Madonna behind the scenes of her Blond Ambition World Tour. Everyone had a blast.

The day after the screening, Iain was still feeling elated. Individual donations had ranged from fifteen dollars to five hundred bucks. Servers donated their tips. More than $3,000 had been raised for Raising Malawi, and contributions are still coming in.

Congratulations, Iain, and thank you!

Iain Christiansen is raising Malawi. Now it’s your turn. Let us know what you’re doing to raise Malawi.

Thanks to all of the CARE TO TRUTH OR DARE sponsors including Laineygossip.com, The Bloor Cinema, Paupers Pub, Proud FM (103.9 FM), Sans Blah and Toronto’s Barclay Jewelry.

Tracy Anderson and Raising Malawi.
Category: Charity.

We suggest you to know a bit more about Madonna's trainer, Tracy Anderson, and her commitment to Raising Malawi.

Tracy is currently touring with Madonna and has some great new DVD's coming soon.

Learn more at http://www.raisingmalawi.org/blog_091808.php.

Truth Or Dare Screening in Toronto.
Category: Charity.

A one-time charity screening of Madonna's critically acclaimed 1991 documentary "Truth or Dare" on Tuesday, October 14 at the Bloor Cinema in Toronto. Hosted by Iiain Christiansen and Lainey (from eTalk and www.laineygossip.com).

This screening will be a warm-up for Madonna's concert dates in town, but more importantly, a fundraiser for Raising Malawi. The local promoters of this event have thru the foundation secured Madonna's approval to produce this event.

A Los Angeles rep from Raising Malawi will also be on hand to speak about Madonna's work in Malawi, and put into context what the money they raise will do. 100 per cent of proceeds will go to charity.

Tickets will not be sold in advance. All you have to do is show up with as many friends as you like, make a donation and be one of the 840 people to watch "Truth or Dare" make its return to the big screen for one night only!

More info to be released...

Special thanks to Iain.

[BREAKING NEWS] Madonna to chair Mane Event: A Benefit for Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue.
Category: Charity.

On August 9th Madonna will chair a benefit for Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue titled "The Mane Event" to help save their horses at the bridgehampton home of photographer Steven Klein. Madonna is most likely to attend. Other guests include Stella McCartney and Kelly Klein will co-host the cocktail party. Klein’s horse book comes out the first week of October.

Klein and Gwyneth Paltrow will host the event. Furthermore he may put this invitation image below up for silent auction. For those not in Klein’s inner circle, tickets are available for the bash from $250 to $5,000.

More info at:

http://stevenkleinstudio.com/www/index.html  
http://www.famegame.com/party/735255  
http://www.forrascal.com

Thanks to anna_henstridge.

Madonna 'to be given Malawi citizenship in thanks for her work'
Category: Charity.

Madonna 'to be given Malawi citizenship in thanks for her work'

She has homes in the US and Britain and now it seems the Queen of Pop has a new land. Malawi is said to be making Madonna an honourary citizen in recognition for her work there.

As well as adopting her son David from the African country, the Four Minutes singer funds several orphanages in the land, feeding and educating thousands of youngsters. Caring Madonna is also setting up a girls' school to help the underprivileged.

"We are proud as a country to be associated with such a megastar," Billy Kaunda, Malawi's deputy tourism and culture minister, was reported as saying.

"She will have freedom of all cities here. She won't be bothered with issues like visas and other limitations."

Earlier this week, Madonna's documentary on Malawi, I Am Because We Are, premiered in Cannes to great acclaim.

Source: Hello Magazine

Madonna and Sharon Stone at this year amfAR party in Cannes.
Category: Charity.

Madonna and Sharon Stone prove again that when it comes to red carpet glitz and glamour, older really is wiser.

The dynamic duo pulled out all the stops last night at the annual amfAR party in Cannes - with very different looks.

And with a combined age of 99 between them, the leading ladies showed the younger stars at Cannes they still have what it takes when it comes to setting the red carpet alight.

Sharon, 50 wore a sexy leopard print Cavalli gown and draped herself over a red Porsche for the assembled photographers.

Meanwhile Madonna - who is one year younger - opted for a more demur and mature look in a long sleeved pink Christian Dior dress.

After dazzling at Cannes on Wednesday night, the two stars again stole the limelight, despite the presence of sexy stars who are well below half their ages.

Madonna is approaching her 50th birthday in August, while Sharon already welcomed her sixth decade in March.

On Wednesday, Madonna lapped up the attention at the world première of the singer’s Malawi AIDS orphans documentary I Am Because We Are.

And when asked whether she would be adopting another child from Malawi and replied: "Yes, I hope so."

In 2006, Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie adopted David Banda, now two, from Malawi.

Yesterday, the singer compared the criticism they received at the time to birthing pains.

She said: "I was meant to have him and it was a big struggle and I didn’t understand [the criticism] but in the end I rationalised that when a woman has a child and has a natural childbirth she suffers an enormous amount.

"I went through my own birthing pains ... in the end it made me stronger so I can’t complain."

Meanwhile following in Madonna’s choice of dress colour Swedish model Victoria Silvstedt sizzled in a stunning and very revealing tight pink number.

Actress Natalie Portman looked a picture of elegance in an off the shoulder puffy white dress.

Also attending the star-studded event was American rapper P Diddy, Cliff Richard and Denis Hopper.

Dita Von Teese opted for a bright purple dress by Gautier couture while Donatella Versace was a special guest on Madonna’s table during the charity evening and wore a pale green dress by her own label.

On Wednesday, Madonna and Sharon’s gowns and looks drew several parallels.

From their choice of black gowns, their pink lips and smoky eyes down to their darkened roots, onlookers were startled by the similarities between the two women.

Their remarkably youthful complexions isn’t the only thing they share.

Both are mothers of three and have gone down the adoption route of parenthood - Sharon has three adopted boys, while Madonna attracted controversy for her adoption of David.

Both women have been married twice - albeit one, Madonna, is still wed to her second husband.

After a failed marriage to actor Sean Penn - who is head juror at this year’s festival - in the 1980s, Madonna married British director Guy Ritchie in 2000 and the couple have a seven-year-old Rocco together, as well as Madonna’s daughter Lourdes, 11, from a previous relationship.

Sharon split from second husband, San Francisco Chronicle editor Phil Bronstein in 2004, and was previously wed to film producer Michael Greenburg for three years in the mid 1980s.

Madonna’s 1993 flop thriller Body Of Evidence, co-starring Willem Dafoe, was widely compared to Sharon’s most famous role, opposite Michael Douglas, in Basic Instinct the previous year.

After stepping out earlier in the week in kinky boots and leather gloves, Madonna went for the more refined look in a stunning Chanel black and white beaded gown with fringed sleeves and trim.

The Material Girl, 49, made her entrance at the screening with Guy, who looked remarkably glum next to his excited wife.


Madonna and Sharon are teaming up tonight to raise money at the AmFAR Cinema Against AIDS fundraiser, which auctions off items for an AIDS charity.

Last year as compere, Sharon raised £3.5million at the annual Cannes aids benefit.

Stone is on the French Riviera to promote her new film No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos, which screens tomorrow.

Source: The Mirror.