Madonna's Instagram: 'Unapologetic in da baffroom!'

Another day, another bathroom selfie from Madonna: 'Unapologetic in da baffroom!'

Magazines: 'L'Uomo Vogue' hits UK stores

The May/June issue of 'L'Uomo Vogue' featuring Madonna on the cover in a Tom Munro photoshoot has finally reached the UK and can be found in larger/specialist newsagents.

Tori Amos covers Madonna's 'Frozen'

Tori Amos did a cover version of 'Frozen' at her concert in Amsterdam on Thursday night.

Madonna on Mr David Collins

Madonna talks about her much missed friend, designer David Collins. She met him when filming Evita in London, how he introduced her to many more friends, and was there after the birth of her children. Madonna also talks about how David would call her 'Muriel'....

Yes, David helped me decorate my homes in New York and London. Yes, he built beautiful handcrafted furniture for me. Yes, he found gorgeous linens and silks in Greece, Italy and Thailand and brought them back to transform into curtains or reupholster an odd set of chairs. Yes, he took me to antique shops in Paris and turned me on to the most exquisite Fornasetti lamps.
And then there was his infectious appreciation for the subtle beauty of every gradation of blue. When I think of David, I think of blue. Then again, when I think of David, I feel blue – because I miss him! I'm always in desperate need of his advice, input and direction.
When I look around my houses in New York or London, I am struck by what an influence he has had on me. He has left his souvenirs everywhere: his touch, his taste, his flair and his blue.
He has influenced the way my homes look, of course, but he's had a much bigger impact on my life.

To read the rest of the article visit: www.mrporter.com/intl/journal

Madonna pays tribute to Maya Angelou

Madonna posted these two tributes to American poet, author and activist Maya Angelou who died on Wednesday. She also reposted a picture of her and Maya that was used for a Vanity Fair cover in 2007:

'I know why the caged bird sings! Maya Angelou lives on forever! #iconic #artforfreedom'

'A truly inspirational poet, writer, artist, woman, activist, human being! Thank you for your words of wisdom and your big beautiful heart! #rebelheart #artforfreedom'

Madonna Blames Illness For Skipping Jury Duty

Madonna was excused from jury duty in New York on Tuesday after providing a doctor's note citing sickness for her absence.

The pop superstar, who has lived in the Big Apple since the early 1980s, had been expected to perform her civic duty at Manhattan Supreme Court, but she appeared to be a no show after failing to turn up.

However, New York County Clerk Norman Goodman has since revealed the Material Girl hitmaker had asked to postpone the court appearance due to ill health and has instead offered to report for jury duty at a later date, according to the New York Daily News.

Details of what ails the singer have not been made public, but she showed no signs of illness over America's Memorial Day weekend as she shared photos of herself riding a horse and spending time with her children on a beach via Instagram.com.

Madonna previously attended jury duty in Beverly Hills, California in 2008, but she was dismissed after four hours.

From contactmusic.com

Merchandise: Re-Invention Tour Anniversary Tshirts

The Official Online Madonna store has just released two new tshirts to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Re-Invention Tour.Visit the Madonna Online Store to buy the tshirts.

Madonna criticises Malawi president amid vote chaos

Pop diva Madonna has weighed in on Malawi's chaotic election, criticising embattled President Joyce Banda, who has tried to nullify the vote amid allegations of irregularities.

The superstar, who adopted two children from the southern African nation, has been involved in a long-running spat with Malawi's government over her charity work in the country.

In a statement posted on the website of her charity Raising Malawi, Madonna accused the government of corruption and of failing its people.

'I am so sad to see that because of the actions of their president Malawians will continue to suffer,' the American singer said.

'In my philanthropic work I have seen the depths of corruption in Malawi's government. I can only hope that change will come, Malawians deserve so much better.'

The remarks come after Banda attempted to declare the presidential election 'null and void', prompting fierce legal wrangling over her right to do so.

Madonna's charity says it has poured millions of dollars into the support of children, including orphans in Malawi, which is ranked by the UN Human Development Index as one of the world's 20 least developed countries.

But after a visit to the country last year Banda's government accused the 55-year-old of inflating the value of that help, demanding VIP treatment, being 'uncouth' and bullying state officials.

In a long statement it said that if Madonna had her way 'the Malawi government and its leadership should have rolled out a red carpet and blast the 21-gun salute in her honour.' When leaving the country, Madonna was for the first time denied use of the VIP section at the airport in Lilongwe.

A government spokesman claimed the singer 'wants Malawi to be forever chained to the obligation of gratitude' for having adopted two Malawian children. But Madonna denied 'these ridiculous allegations'. 'I did not ever ask or demand special treatment at the airport or elsewhere during my visit,' she said.

During the trip she visited schools her charity has built, flanked by her four children, including David Banda and Mercy James who she adopted from the southern African nation.

'I will not be distracted or discouraged by other people's political agendas. I made a promise to the children of Malawi and I am keeping that promise' she said.

From AFP Via Yahoo! News

Madonna's Instagram: 'I kissed a shoeand I liked it!'

Madonna has posted another picture from the V Magazine photoshoot with Katy Perry:

'I kissed a shoe and i liked it! #unapologeticbitch'

Madonna's Instagram: 'Whoa!'

Madonna has been enjoying the Memorial Day weekend in the US, posting this picture of her on her horse: 'My horse got me like...........Whoa! #horsepoo'

Madonna checks out another blonde bombshell, ‘Hedwig’

Madonna checked out her competition in the singing, dancing, blond-bombshell game Thursday.

She and daughter Lourdes were in the audience to see Neil Patrick Harris play a transgender East Berlin rocker (and 'internationally ignored song stylist') in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch.'

The Tony-nominated show’s costume designer, Arianne Phillips, worked on the Material Girl’s last four world tours.

Others who’ve seen the show: Ricky Martin, Jane Fonda and Dakota Fanning.

From Page Six / New York Post

Madonna herself posted this comment about the show on her Instagram page:

Go see Hedwig and The Angry Inch! On Broadway. It was incredibly moving ! I loved it! @hedwigonbroadway A real example of #artforfreedom

V Magazine: Two other covers and picture revealed!

Access Hollywood have revealed the other two versions of the V Magazine cover, and a shot that is not featured in the magazine.

Happy 10th Anniversary to the Re-Invention Tour

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Re-Invention Tour. The tour premiered in Los Angeles on May 24th 2004 and ended in Lisbon on September 14th 2004 after 56 shows.

What are your memories of the tour? And did you experience the fan pit?

V Magazine: Cover #1 Revealed

In a worldwide exclusive, V Magazine and Steven Klein come together to capture Madonna and Katy Perry in their element, under the sartorial eye of Arianne Phillips. Did you know that these two, the most famous acts on the planet, are also fast friends? Here are a few of their choice quotes from the accompanying story, the entirety of which will appear on newsstands this Memorial Day.

ON THE PHYSICALITY OF THIS PHOTO SHOOT:
KATY PERRY: I was sore in my upper body and in my butt area from all that squatting.
MADONNA: It’s good to be sore in your butt. My neck is sore from that wonderful moment when I was sucking on your heel.

ON PROVOCATIVE SHOWMANSHIP:
M: I would always say, Dad, I’m an artist, I have to express myself. You don’t understand. I think he’s finally come to terms with it. It’s only taken 30 years. He’s like, Do you have to simulate masturbation on the bed? Do you have to? Yes, Dad, I do.
KP: I haven’t gone that far yet, but maybe under your great mentorship I might reach that point.

ON GETTING READY FOR A TOUR:
M: A couple of weeks before my production rehearsals I look and feel like a truck ran me over.
KP: [laughs] Oh, I look like that now.

ON OCD TENDENCIES:
KP: Im so OCD that I want those letters in alphabetical order. C-D-O would be my preference.

From www.vmagazine.com

Madonna's Instagram: 'Mmmm something's coming over me'

Madonna posted this head shot from her V Magazine photoshoot: 'Mmmmmmmmmm something's coming over me....@vmagazine #iconic #unapologeticbitch'

V Magazine: Double Trouble with Madonna and Katy

Madonna and Katy Perry announced via their Instagram accounts that they have done a joint photoshoot with Steven Klein for the Summer 2014 issue of V Magazine. The magazine should hit US stores next week.

Madonna captioned her picture: 'V magazine got me like....Kneel down for what??????? @vmagazine This week #artforfreedom #unapologeticbitch'

Katy posted her picture saying: 'Mmmmm my baby's got a secret....'

Magazines: L'Uomo Vogue

Madonna's cover and Tom Munro photoshoot for the May/June 2014 issue of L'Uomo Vogue has been released on the magazines website at www.vogue.it

'Her next album will be connected with Art For Freedom. And we can expect to see her increasingly involved and committed. 'I have no choice. At this point, there’s no turning back. This is my role in the world, my work as an artist. I have a voice and I have to use it'

The full article and larger pictures can be seen at: www.vogue.it

Madonna's Instagram: More from L'Uomo Vogue

Madonna posted some more shots from the Tom Munro photoshoot for L'Uomo Vogue on her Instagram account:

'Italians do it better! @luomovogue #iconic'

'I might be smoking....but i don't smoke! @luomovogue #artforfreedom #unaplogeticbitch'

'Power resides where we believe it resides! @luomovogue #artforfreedom #iconic #unaplogeticbitch'

Madonna's Instagram: 'Eyes Wide Open!'

Here is Madonna's latest Instagram picture and post: 'Eyes Wide Open! A good quality to have as long as you aren't trying to sleep! #Vini Vidi Vici'

Madonna's Instagram: 'The perfect end to a perfect day'

Madonna shared this picture of her enjoying a bubble bath at the end of Mothers Day:

'The perfect end to a perfect day. #livingforlove'

UNIQLO Madonna tshirts arrive online!

UNIQLO's new Madonna tshirts have finally arrived online! All the Madonna styles are men’s but obviously can we worn by women too! The tshirts will be available at http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/store/clothing/uq/ut/music-icons/ and are priced at £12.90.

New 'Living for Love' lyrics teased

Producer and writer Ariel Rechtshaid posted the biggest teaser yet from the Madonna studio sessions with this picture of the lyrics to 'Living for Love'. Click to enlarge.

Madonna's Instagram: 'These people. This music!'

More pictures have been posted by Madonna from the third week of her studio sessions with Diplo and MoZella, Toby Gad, Ariel Rechtshaid and Nick Rowe.

'Finish That Shit Off! #unaplogeticbitch'

'These People! This music! @diplo @mozella @tobygad @arielrechtshaid @nickrowe @gotosleepmotherf$&ckers!'

Madonna's Instagram: 'Life is precious!'

Madonna posted this picture and message after a long day in the studio on Thursday.

'Life. Is precious! Im so lucky. What a day! Time to say my prayers and go to sleep!....Veni Vedi Vici'

Madonna's Instagram: 'Detroit Gurlz try to werk a beat'

Madonna spent another day in the studio with Diplo and MoZella (another Detroit native) and posted these pictures from the day:

'Ratchit Ratchet Ratchit Ratchet Bitch I'm Madonna'

'Diplo thinking hhmmmmmm while 2 Ratchit Detroit Gurlzzzzzz try to werk a beat! #unaplogeticbitch'

Madonna's Instagram: 'Diplo is a slave driver!'

Madonna has been busy in the studio with DJ and producer Diplo and MoZella and has been posting pictures of her time in the studio:

'Diplo is a slave driver! Got me working all hours of the night in the studio. Had to sneak into the bathroom! #clicclacclicclacbitchgetoffmyback'

'Leather and Lace with Mozella in my face! She is my song Dog! Bow down....#autotunebaby'

Madonna's Instagram: 'Gonna work on music instead'

Madonna posted this message and picture on her Instagram page about the Met Ball (that took place yesterday): 'What i wanted to wear to Met Ball but Anna said Not this year! So I'm gonna work on music instead? #artforfreedom'

Madonna's Instagram: #bringbackourgirls

Madonna posted this message highlighting concern for the 223 kidnapped Nigerian girls:

'223 Teenage girls being held captive in Nigeria by Religious fundamentalists who believe it is a sin to educate girls! They are being sold as brides in the market place. This insanity has to stop! What is the US government doing about this? #bringourgirlsback #revolutionoflove'

Madonna's Instagram: 'Knowing a little bit of the truth....'

Madonna posted another picture from the L'Uomo Vogue photoshoot with this message:

'Knowing a little bit of the truth is more dangerous than knowing nothing at all ......,.,:,::;,,,,,;,,;........ #wtf'

Books: Like A Prayer 25th Anniversary

Sunset Publishing are releasing another of their photobooks, this time a book to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Madonna's Like A Prayer album release.

The photographs selected for this book illustrate the story behind the album, singles as well as the legendary videos that marked music history forever!

The limited-edition and numbered 68 page book (measuring 24x34cm, double cardboard cover, sewn and hard heat-sealed finishing).

The photobook is released on Thursady 15 May and is available to pre-order now at www.sunset-publishing.net

The 'Kindergarten Vogue' kids are back!

Mr Avina (the Madonna-crazed teacher - his words not mine!) shares this latest class project with madonnalicious readers:

We've been up to our shenanigans again and I wanted to share them with you. Being the Madonna fan that I am, I could not help infusing our latest project with plenty of Madonna. The kindergarteners and I finished up a film last week based on the book 'Miss Nelson is Back'. This time we featured 'Bedtime Story' as a nightmare sequence and an instrumental of 'Dress You Up' as a makeover-type sequence (complete with a Truth of Dare perfume plug!).

Madonna's Instagram: 'Happy Birthday Mr Klein!'

Madonna posted another picture from Steven Klein's birthday party, this time with the man himself: 'Happy Birthday Mr. Klein!!! #artforfreedom #revolutionoflove'

Madonna's Instagram: 'We go hard!'

Madonna posted this picture of her with MDNA Tour dancers, Lil Buck and Chaz Buzan at a party to celebrate Steven Klein's birthday:

'Dancing the night away with 2 great talents! Buck and Chaz! We go hard! #rebelhearts #artforfreedom'