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Madonna to visit Sao Paulo today

Madonna is to visit Michael Berg at the Kabbalah Centre in Sao Paulo today (Thursday 12 November) but will return to Rio de Janeiro tonight.

Website UOL.com has a slideshow of pictures of Madonna on her visit to Brazil.

Thanks to Bruno

Vote: The World's Greatest Popstars

A quick reminder for fans to vote for Madonna in The World's Greatest Popstars poll that is being run by UK TV station Channel 4 / 4Music.

Madonna needs your vote and the poll closes on Wednesday 25 November - you are only permitted to vote for a nominee once per email address.

To place your vote for Madonna visit 4music.channel4.com/vote

Below is an advert for the show from UK magazine Grazia (16 November issue).

Thanks to Chris

More news on the D&G Spring Campaign

Hot on the heels of her campaigns for Louis Vuitton, Madonna has been unveiled as the newest face of Dolce & Gabbana.
The songstress is to appear in the Italian fashion house's Spring womenswear campaign presenting a Sicilian inspired range featuring corsetry, sheer lace fabrics, caged-skirts and structured tailoring.
The ad was shot this weekend in Brooklyn by renowned fashion photograher Stephen Klein.
Blogging from the shoot Stefano Gabbana said: 'We're on the last shot.... M [Madonna] is simply beautiful. We're very, very tired but very happy as well.... To have Madonna in our campaign is a dream come true.'

From hellomagazine.com

Madonna was shocked by donation response

Michael Berg, the co-founder of Raising Malawi has sent out this message about Madonna's reaction to donations to the charity so far:

Madonna and I just got back from an emotionally charged trip to Malawi.
It wasn't the poverty or hardship in Malawi that shocked Madonna - it was your response to it. When Madonna pledged to match $100,000 in your donations to Raising Malawi, she never dreamt that you'd crush that goal in just a few days!
After the news of your generosity set in, Madonna looked around and said, 'We must do more!' Madonna has upped the stakes and pledged to match an additional $150,000 in donations made in the next week.
Will you make a donation to Raising Malawi? Madonna will match your donation today at www.raisingmalawi.org/doubletheimpact

Events: Portsmouth Madonna Tribute Party

A Madonna night is taking place on Wednesday 25 November 2009 at 09:00pm in Portsmouth. The evening will feature a special Madonna Tribute show by Debbie Nunn and her dancers!

Marthas Nightclub
227 Commercial Road
Portsmouth, UK
Tel: 02392877918

Admission to the party is £5, but if any madonnalicious readers would like FREE entry please e-mail marthasand227@hotmail.co.uk

Madonna wants to help Rio slums, says governor

Madonna, who has promoted school building in the African country Malawi, is now turning her star power onto projects to improve the notorious slums of Rio de Janeiro.
The 51-year-old star is in Rio to visit some of the Brazilian city's slums, or 'favelas', and meet with one of the country's richest businessmen to discuss setting up social projects, said state Governor Sergio Cabral.
'She will get to know some social projects; she is enchanted with Rio and wants to help,' Cabral said. The beachside city has about 1,000 slums, many of them controlled by violent drug gangs or other armed groups.
A major outbreak of violence last month, which followed Rio's selection to host the 2016 Olympics, underlined its stubborn security and poverty problems.
Madonna last month launched the construction of a multimillion dollar girls' school she is funding in Malawi, from where she has adopted two children.

From Reuters Via Yahoo! News

UK Magazines: Hello!

UK magazine Hello! (09 November issue 1097) also features a one-page beauty article on how Madonna's make-up secrets. Click on the article to enlarge.

Madonna states Brazil visit is 'strictly business'

Madonna has refuted reports she's jetted to Brazil to meet her boyfriend Jesus Luz's family - insisting her visit is strictly business.
The Material Girl landed in Luz's native country this week alongside her beau, fuelling speculation she is to step up the romance by meeting the model's relatives.
But Madonna is adamant she is only in South America for charity work - she plans to visit some of Rio de Janeiro's slums and to discuss setting up some 'social projects' with the city's governor Sergio Cabral.
She tells New York Post gossip column PageSix, 'I am going there strictly for fundraising and humanitarian purposes.'
The singer is also sponsoring a documentary on the children living in slums.

From contactmusic.com

UK Magazines: Hello!

The 09 November issue of Hello! magazine (issue 1097) features a one-page article about Madonna's recent trip to Malawi for the ground breaking ceremony.

Madonna celebrates the Yankees win

Just because Madonna isn't dating A-Rod doesn't mean she can't still be a Yankees fan.
A source says that the Queen of Pop celebrated the Bronx Bombers' World Series win on Saturday (a day after the big NYC parade) with boyfriend Jesus Luz, Jerry Seinfeld and even one of Yankees owner George Steinbrenner 's sons.
The group did some wining and dining at posh restaurant A Voce overlooking Central Park...
'Jerry got there first with his wife, and he wanted a private room,' a fellow restaurant-goer says. 'They didn't have anything available, so Jerry asked for the most private table in the place.'
Our eyewitness says a group of fellow diners was asked to move tables to accommodate Seinfeld, a die-hard fan who holds season tickets.
Madonna arrived with her Brazilian boyfriend on her arm. 'She looked great and very youthful…She was in good spirits and looked glad to see Jerry,' our source says. 'She ended up facing out toward the restaurant from a back corner.'
No surprise, but many others in the eatery gawked at the celebrity bunch for most of their meal. The group raised glasses in honor of their beloved home team and were 'laughing and smiling the whole time,' our source says.

From comcast.net - thanks to Lauren

Madonna arrives in Brazil

Madonna arrived in Rio De Janeiro earlier today (Monday 09 November) for a visit with Jesus Luz. It was also reported last week that Madonna would also be working on a documentary about children that overcame poverty through music.

To check out the full report (in Portugese) visit www.entretenimento.r7.com

Thanks to Bruno and Rubens

German Magazines: In Touch

German magazine In Touch (05 November issue) features this two-page article about Madonna and is illustrated with a recent picture of Madonna out in London.

Thanks to Kirsten

Madonna finishes new screenplay

Madonna has confirmed that she has completed writing a new film script.
The popstar, who wrote and directed her first feature Filth And Wisdom in 2008, said that she is planning to relaunch her movie career.
The 51-year-old told Absolute Now: 'I just finished writing a script and I am trying to get funding and casting for it, believe it or not.'
'It's called We and it's a love story. It is two parallel love stories told from a woman's point of view, obviously. One is a historical story that took place with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. And the other is one I made up about a couple in New York.'
It is thought that Madonna will not star in the forthcoming film.

From Digital Spy

US Magazines: Rolling Stone in UK stores now

The edition of US magazine Rolling Stone (29 October issue 1090) that features Madonna on the cover and an eight-page interview inside is now in selected UK stores. Most WHSmith's stock the magazine which should be available to buy for one more week.

Madonna shoots Dolce & Gabbana campaign

Swide Magazine are reporting that Madonna has joined forces with Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana to showcase their spring/summer 2010 collection.

They also report that the photoshoot took place in New York City yesterday (Friday 06 November) and was shot by Steven Klein.

Thanks to Mandy

German Magazines: OK!

The German edition of OK! magazine (05 November issue) features a look at Madonna's recent trip to Malawi - click on the article to enlarge.

Thanks to Kirsten

Madonna takes top honours at Billboard Touring Awards

Madonna's Sticky & Sweet tour was the big winner at the sixth annual Billboard Touring Awards, taking home honors for Top Tour and Top Draw, which acknowledge the highest-grossing and highest-attended tours of the year, respectively. Madonna's manager Guy Oseary won the Top Manager award.
The Billboard Touring Awards are based on worldwide data reported to Billboard Boxscore for the period Oct. 1, 2008, through Sept. 30, 2009.

To read the rest of the article and view the complete list of winners visit: www.billboard.com/events/madonna-takes-top-honors-at-billboard-touring

From Billboard.com - thanks to Chico

German Magazines: In

Madonna's recent trip to Malawi is featured in the new edition of German magazine In (05 November issue) - click on the article to enlarge.

Thanks to Kirsten

Madonna's autographed shoes raise $16,600 USD for charity

Madonna's one pair of designer shoes reportedly fetched about $16,600 USD for Roma children at a Romania charity auction.
Madonna donated one of her favorite specially made pair of autographed designer skyscraper gold heels Christian Dior shoes to a charity supporting education of Roma children, which was auctioned off at the fifth annual Ovidiu Rom Halloween Charity Ball held in Bucharest (Romania).
One of the golden heels was reportedly marked with kisses and a heart by her while the other was autographed 'Love Madonna'. Oscar nominated Hollywood star Ethan Hawke (Training Day) reportedly spoke at the Ball.
A gold chain donated by Oscar winner actress Vanessa Redgrave (Mary, Queen of Scots) was auctioned off at about $8,300 USD. Money thus collected will be used to buy clothes and schoolbooks for Roma children, according to reports.

From ANI / newKerala.com

South African Magazines: Sunday Times Magazine

A Mr Brainwash Madonna was featured on the cover of the Sunday Times Magazine supplement(18 October edition) from South Africa - click on the cover and article to enlarge.

Thanks to Willi

Madonna takes to the dancefloor

Madonna is prepared to grind hard to promote man-candy Jesus Luz's career. The pop superstar showed up to catch the tail end of her boyfriend's DJ gig at the DVD release party of Matt Tyrnauer's 'Valentino: The Last Emperor' on the 18th floor of the Standard Hotel. 'She was grinding with a bunch of hot fashion guys while Luz spun,' says a spy. 'She's been tak ing a more active role in promoting him, so she stuck around for a bit and mingled before they left together (right).'
Madonna has already given her Brazilian boy-toy's modeling career a push, helping him land a juicy contract with Dolce & Gabbana, although her rep insists she's 'not at all involved in managing the career of Jesus Luz.' Also in attendance were Adrian Brody, Charlie Rose, Diane von Furstenberg, Martha Stewart, Marc Jacobs, Katie Lee - who was overheard discussing her new book of recipes in the elevator - and Brian Grazer and his former 'culture czar' Brad Grossman.

From Page Six / New York Post

Sticky & Sweet Tour: Interview with Kento

The Sticky & Sweet Tour may be over but tour dancer AntBoogie still has plenty of video diaries from the tour to share with fans. He is also building a community on his website at www.antboogieworld.com

Here is an interview he did with fellow dancer Kento who was the dancer who got to recreate Michael Jackson's moves every show.

Sticky & Sweet Diary (Kento the Jack) from AntBoogieWorld on Vimeo.

Debi Mazar: My Kids Have Play Dates With Madonna

Want to date Madonna?
Entourage star Debi Mazar has had plenty of dates with the pop icon - at least while their kids are present.
'Madonna and I have been friends for almost three decades - dear friends,' Mazar, 45, tells CelebrityBabyScoop.com. 'Our children have had play dates, and we will always be friends.'
Mazar - who appeared in five of Madonna's music videos, including 'Papa Don't Preach' and 'Justify My Love' - says that they 'enjoy each other's company immensely' when she brings daughters Evelyn, 7, and Giulia, 3, to get-togethers with the singer's children, Lourdes, 12, Rocco, 8, David Banda, 4, and Mercy 3.
'We are both creative minds,' she says, adding that she hopes to work with her again.

From UsWeekly.com

Madonna celebrates Valentino: The Last Emperor

It was a night for American fashion royalty and a stylish assortment of stars as Madonna, Hugh Jackman, Martha Stewart, Adrien Brody, Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Narciso Rodriguez, and Charlie Rose all turned up at New York’s Standard Hotel Tuesday night to celebrate the DVD release of Valentino: The Last Emperor, the acclaimed documentary from Vanity Fair contributing editor Matt Tyrnauer.

To read the rest of the report (including what Madonna got up to on the dancefloor) by Jacob Bernstein and more pictures from the event visit www.thedailybeast.com

Thanks to Jason

Japanese Magazines: Elle Plus

Madonna is featured on the cover of the Elle Plus supplement magazine that comes with the November 2009 issue of Japanese Elle. Click on the images to enlarge.

Thanks to Ben-san

Royal Ontario Museum: Vanity Fair Portraits

Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum is currently running an exhibition entitled Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008 - Madonna's photograph by Mario Testino is featured heavily in the promotion for the exhibit and is also featured on the front of the museum.

A star-studded array of almost 150 iconic photographs, Vanity Fair Portraits explores a glamorous photographic history of portraiture featuring such legends as Madonna, Tom Cruise, Bette Davis, Ernest Hemingway, Louis Armstrong and Cary Grant and works by master photographers including Edward Steichen and Annie Leibovitz.

The exhibition is on now and runs until Sunday 03 January 2010 - and more information can by found at www.rom.on.ca/exhibitions/special/vanityfair

Museum Picture From www.cosmeticsmag.com - Other Picture By Derek

Sticky & Sweet Tour: Werchter Fan Pictures - Part 4

This selection of pictures by madonnalicious reader Kenneth from the Saturday 11 July concert in Werchter completes the Paris and Werchter sections of the tour galleries here.

Sticky & Sweet Tour DVD delayed

The release of Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour - Live in Buenos Aires DVD has been put back from a November/December release date.

Guy Oseary tweeted on his Twitter page about the DVD release date:

It will not be ready by then (December). We are working on finishing it. We will have more info soon on Madonna.com. Stay tuned.

Sticky & Sweet Tour: Werchter Fan Pictures - Part 3

Madonna's fifth show of the 2009 leg of the Sticky & Sweet Tour took place in Werchter, Belgium - here are some more fan pictures from the show taken by madonnalicious reader Katie.

Fans wanted for Everybody magazine article

Journalist Peter Magennis would like some input from fans for a new magazine article he is putting together about Madonna and her first single Everybody:

Following my July 2008 cover feature for Record Collector magazine, I’m currently working on another magazine feature article about Madonna. Inspired by the recent release of Madonna’s latest greatest hits collection, the aptly titled Celebration; the focus of the article will be the most in-depth, behind the scenes account of the making of Madonna’s very first single, Everybody ever told.

The article will be told with the help of the song’s producer Mark Kamins, the recording engineer Butch Jones, studio owner Bob Blank, the musicians (including keyboardist Fred Zarr, drummer Leslie Ming and guitarist Ira Siegel) and her first ever agent, Rob Prinz, who were all there with her in the recording studio to witness her history in the making - and all of whom I have conducted original, exclusive interviews with.

Of course the story wouldn’t be complete without hearing from Madonna’s fans, including the original club kids who hung out at Danceteria and witnessed her debut performance of Everybody, and the world’s very first Madonna-wannabe!
If you’re a long-time fan of Madonna, who remembers when Everybody was released I’d love to hear from you. Maybe you saw her perform live at Howie Montaug’s No Entiendes, or maybe you witnessed one of her track dates at The Roxy or Paradise Garage in New York City. Did you read the review of Everybody in the Village Voice? Or maybe you just remember hearing Everybody being played on WKTU radio.
Maybe you’re from the other side of the pond and saw Madonna’s UK debut at The Camden Palace. Whatever your story, I’d love to hear your recollections of Madonna’s very first single release. Please email me at Peter@TheBeatsWithin.com – I look forward to hearing from you.

Rock'n'roll's visual side on display in N.Y. museum

A major new photography exhibit is built around the idea that the eyes are just as important as the ears for appreciating and understanding rock 'n' roll.
The Brooklyn Museum's sprawling show 'Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present' opened on Friday as a study in the contrasts that run through the rock music subculture.
Nearly 200 photographs, videos, album covers and slide shows, from multi-panel images of Jimi Hendrix to Amy Arbus' simple gelatin print of Madonna walking down a Manhattan street in 1983, give the unsung visual aspect of more than 50 years of rock music history its due.
'This is only the beginning of the conversation about the importance of images in rock and roll,' said curator Gail Buckland, author of a companion book of the same title published this month by Knopf.
'The images have been like the step-children of its cultural history, and I wanted them to be part of the pantheon,' Buckland said.
Chronicling such events as Elvis Presley's first album cover and Amy Winehouse's wedding day in 2007, the exhibit runs through January at the museum, New York City's second-largest.
One highlight of the portraits area is a set of Richard Avedon's individual shots of The Beatles from 1967. A 1960 photo depicts 'The Fab Four' in Hamburg, although they were then five, and there was no Ringo.
Later, John Lennon and Yoko Ono pose playfully at home in bed for Allan Tannenbaum in November 1980. Two weeks later, Lennon was murdered.
More than 100 photographers are represented including Diane Arbus, Annie Leibovitz and Linda McCartney, documenting the art and lives of musicians such as Blondie, Iggy Pop, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Grace Jones, Kurt Cobain, Tina Turner, Marianne Faithfull, Patti Smith and Chuck Berry.
The exhibition is scheduled to tour Memphis, Tenn., Worcester, Mass., Akron, Ohio and Columbia, S.C.

From Reuters - thanks to jvhnyc