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German Magazines: OK!

More gossip about Madonna and Jesus was featured in the current edition of German OK! magazine (28 January issue) - click on the article to enlarge.

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UK Magazines: Grazia

UK magazine Grazia (25 January issue) featured a three-page article about Madonna's ex-personal trainer Tracy Anderson - and why she stopped working with Madonna. Click on the article to enlarge.

Iconic celebrity photos on display in New York

A starstudded collection of celebrity photos featuring iconic snaps of Madonna, Michael Jackson, Angelina Jolie and Britney Spears has gone on display in New York.
The exhibition, titled Snapped! From the Red Carpet to the Dark Side of Celebrity, is being held to mark the 21st anniversary of entertainment news and photo agency World Entertainment News Network.
Snapped! showcases shots from the past two decades, including Lady GaGa with British monarch Queen Elizabeth II and Madonna in Malawi with her adopted son David Banda.
The collection is also raising money for charity - all proceeds from the sales of prints will be donated to Concern Worldwide's Haitian earthquake relief efforts.
Lloyd Beiny, CEO of WENN, says, 'Like everyone, we were devastated by the horrors of the recent events in Haiti and have been looking for an appropriate way in which to contribute.'
The exhibition runs until 28 February at Manhattan's Chelsea Market.

From contactmusic.com

UK Magazines: Grazia

UK magazine Grazia (25 January issue) featured this recent picture of Madonna in New York City leaving a restaurant after dinner with ex-husband Sean Penn.

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Jane Lynch to do Madonna's Vogue on Glee

Jane Lynch will live out a childhood fantasy in front of U.S. TV audiences in late 2010 - the actress has signed on to perform her version of Madonna's dance hit 'Vogue' on hit show 'Glee'. Lynch will put her pop star skills to the test when she sings the 1990 track in character as her coach character Sue Sylvester in an upcoming episode.
And the 49-year-old confesses Madonna has been her idol for the last three decades. She says, 'I've just been kind of up on Madonna these days. I'm loving her. I grew up in the '80s, so she provided the soundtrack to my life.' The actress' tribute will feature as part of an all-Madonna music 'Glee' episode.

From aceshowbiz.com

Madonna and Britney land top kiss honour

Madonna and Britney Spears' infamous smooch at the MTV Video Music Awards has been voted the top kiss of the decade.
The two superstars made headlines around the world after they puckered up at the annual ceremony in 2003, and U.K. department store Selfridges has branded the kiss the most iconic of the 2000s.
Tobey Maguire's passionate embrace with Kirsten Dunst in 2002's Spider-Man came second in the rundown, while Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal's slow-burning snog in Brokeback Mountain in 2005 was named third.

From contactmusic.com

Madonna's tears during photo shoot

Madonna burst into tears when she posed for Dolce and Gabbana's spring campaign.
The Celebration singer was photographed for the luxury fashion brand in a number of different settings, but when she had to pretend to read a letter from a loved one, the 51-year-old star was overwhelmed and started to cry.
Her friend, designer Domenico Dolce, said: 'She was really crying! It wasn't fake!'

From 3news.co.nz - Picture by Steven Klein for Dolce & Gabbana

Download: Hope for Haiti Now

Fans can download the complete Hope for Haiti Now album or just Madonna's Like A Prayer performance from the telethon from online retailer Amazon now.

Click the on the following links to download from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk

Dolce & Gabbana 'feared' hiring Madonna for campaign

Top Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana had to think twice before approaching Madonna and asking her to be the new face of their luxury label, because they feared a business deal would sour their friendship.
Madonna was unveiled as the spokesmodel for Dolce & Gabbana's spring/summer 2010 campaign last year when black and white shots of the pop superstar, taken by noted photographer Steven Klein, hit the Internet, and the celebrated designers admit they hesitated at the thought of working with the Material Girl.
Gabbana tells W Magazine, 'There was a sort of fear on our behalf of asking Madonna to do anything business. We thought it could impact our relationship, and Madonna is one of the few people we're really in awe of. To have Madonna in our campaign is a dream come true.'

From contactmusic.com

UK Press: Sunday Mirror

UK newspaper the Sunday Mirror published this full-page article on all the celebrities that took part in the Hope for Haiti Now telethon on Friday night. Click on the article to enlarge.

Video: Like A Prayer Rehearsal Footage

Some brief footage of Madonna rehearsing Like A Prayer for the Hope for Haiti Now telethon can be viewed in this preview clip from CBS News.

Thanks to Matthew

Download Like A Prayer from iTunes

Madonna's performance of Like A Prayer that she did in support of the Hope for Haiti Now telethon on Friday evening is now available to download from iTunes.

Madonna and Sting backstage at Haiti benefit

Madonna and long-time friend Sting were pictured backstage at the Hope for Haiti Now telethon in New York City that took place on Friday night.

Press Pictures: Hope for Haiti Now Telethon

Here are some pictures released to the press of Madonna's Like A Prayer performance in aid of the Hope for Haiti Now charity.

Pictures from AP / Reuters Via Yahoo! News

Madonna brings Like A Prayer to Hope for Haiti Now telethon

Backed by a choir, Madonna performed her 1989 single 'Like a Prayer' at the 'Hope for Haiti Now' telethon on Friday (January 22). She performed in the telethon's New York studio, as did Bruce Springsteen, Shakira and Sting.
The arrangement of 'Like a Prayer' took its cues from the original version's instructions to 'let the choir sing,' with the only non-vocal instrumentation provided by a guitarist and a keyboard player. It was a shining performance, with the choir serving as a perfect counterpoint to Madonna's vocals.
Last week, Madonna endorsed the relief efforts of the charity organization Partners in Health, donating $250,000 toward their work with victims of the Haitian earthquake. Partners in Health works to bring modern medical care to the world's poorest communities and it has had a presence in Haiti for 20 years.
'My prayers are with the people of Haiti,' she said in a statement on her Web site. 'I can't imagine the terrible pain and suffering they are experiencing. Sadly the depths of the tragedy are just becoming known and the need for our support grows more urgent with every passing moment.'
'I urge all of my friends and fans around the world to join me collectively to match my contribution or give in any way you can,' she continued. 'We must act now.'

From MTV.com

Video: Madonna performs Like A Prayer for Haiti

Madonna performed her classic Like A Prayer at the Hope for Haiti Now telethon that took place last night and was broadcast around the world.

Donate Now: 1-877-99-HAITI in US/Canada, or go to www.hopeforhaitinow.org

Stars line up for Haiti benefit concert

A benefit concert for the victims of the Haiti earthquake, hosted by George Clooney and featuring Jay-Z and Madonna is set to take place later.
Other acts taking part in the two-hour Hope for Haiti telethon include Bono, The Edge and Rihanna, who pre-recorded their performances in London on Friday.
The concert will be shown on all major US TV channels, MTV in the UK and worldwide on YouTube from 0100 GMT.
An estimated 1.5 million people have been left homeless by the earthquake.
As many as 200,000 people have been left homeless by the 7.0-magnitude quake, according to some estimates.
The benefit concert will take place in New York, Los Angeles, London and Haiti.
More than 100 Hollywood and music stars are understood to have agreed to take part.
Haitian-born rapper Wyclef Jean - who set up the charity foundation Yele Haiti - Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J Blige, Shakira and Sting will perform in New York.
Film stars making appearances will include Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, Clint Eastwood, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Tom Hanks and Will Smith.
George Clooney, who organised the event, told MTV: 'It's a big world out there, and we all have a lot of responsibility to look out for people who can't look out for themselves.'
'So what we can do is first and foremost, raise money. Period. That'sit ....'
'If I thought we could all pick up shovels and go in there and help without being in the way, I think a lot of people would do that.'
The live programme can be seen online via YouTube, MySpace, Hulu, Fancast, AOL, MSN, Yahoo!, Bing.com, BET.com, MTV.com, CNN.com, VH1.com and Rhapsody.
The show will also be repeated in the UK at 0900 GMT on Saturday morning, on both MTV and its sister channel Viva.

From BBC News

Haiti Telethon Broadcast Details

The two-hour telethon (in which Madonna will perform) will air on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, BET, The CW, HBO, MTV, VH1 and CMT on Friday 22 January 2010 at 8:00pm ET/PT and 7:00pm CT.

In the UK, 'Help For Haiti Now' will air on MTV from 1:00am on Saturday 23 January. It will also be broadcast on further digital channels and online.

The event, which is hosted by George Clooney and Wyclef Jean, will be staged in New York City, Los Angeles and London.

All musical performances will be available to purchase on iTunes from Saturday 23 January, with proceeds donated to the Haiti earthquake relief funds.

From digitalspy.co.uk

Madonna To Perform At Haiti Telethon

We are happy to confirm that Madonna will join the upcoming star studded Telethon to air on every major network this coming Friday evening.
Organized and hosted by George Clooney, the Telethon is set to raise millions for the citizens of Haiti, which were affected by the recent earthquake.
For more info on Madonna’s involvement in the cause and to read her related statement, just click here.

From Madonna.com

madonnalicious invites our US readers to submit any screen captures/video clips from the show to madonnalicious@gmail.com for us to share with other fans.

Last four Dolce & Gabbana campaign images released

The last four images from Madonna's advertising campaign for the Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2010 advertising campaign have been released to the press.

Fans can download desktop wallpapers of these pictures from dolcegabbana.com

Pictures by Steven Klein for Dolce & Gabbana

American Idol Rocker Adam Lambert talks Madonna to Oprah

American Idol star Adam Lambert was interviewed on The Oprah Winfrey Show this week - here is what he had to say about meeting Madonna:

Adam may be recognized wherever he goes, but he still gets starstruck at times. When he met Madonna, one of his music idols, for the first time, he says his heart started racing. 'It was wild,' he says. 'I've looked up to her as a pop star, as like a creative being, my whole life.'
Their first encounter came about when Madonna's guitar teacher, a musician who plays in Adam's band, invited Adam to her New York City home. '[I was] in my best outfit. Put the tie on. Put the jacket on. Looked good,' he says. 'She came in in like no makeup, yoga wear. Just totally Zen. She walked into the room, and her presence is very powerful. She's very intense.'
Struck by nerves, Adam says he was almost speechless. 'I said: 'I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm just really intimidated right now.' And she said, 'Why?'' he says. ''Because I love you.' And she said, 'So love equals intimidation for you?' And I said: 'Yes, pretty much. Most of the time, I think, when I feel love, that's the way it manifests itself at first.''
Adam says Madonna offered a few words of advice about being a celebrity. '[She said], 'Just keep your eye on the prize and put your blinders up,'' he says. ''Don't get sidetracked with all the extra fuss.''

From www.oprah.com/entertainment - thanks to Matthew

UK Magazines: Hello!

The current edition of UK magazine Hello! (25 January issue 1107) has this two-page article featuring some great behind-the-scenes pictures of Madonna's Dolce & Gabbana photoshoot. Click on the images to enlarge.

UK Magazines: Grazia

UK magazine Grazia (18 January issue) featured this recent picture of Madonna and Jesus wrapping up against the New York City winter - click to enlarge.

Vote: Best Dressed of the Decade

Fans are reminded to vote in the Vogue online poll asking who are the ten best dressed celebrities of the decade. Madonna is featured in the 2007 selection.

To vote visit www.vogue.com/polls/bestdressed - fans have to make a selection in each year featured to be able to vote for Madonna in 2007.

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