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September 2, 2008: "Madonna Arrives One Hour Late At The Premiere Of Husband Guy Ritchie's Film "RocknRolla""
Madonna arrived at husband Guy Ritchie's world premiere an hour late. The "Give It 2 Me" singer kept the director waiting up at the London launch of "RocknRolla" Monday night before a black car dropped her off at the event just minutes before the film was due to start. Guy met the singer from the vehicle before the couple walked down the red carpet hand-in-hand. The director insisted he wasn't surprised by his spouse's poor punctuality. He said: "She told me she was half an hour away. She better had be otherwise I am going to be really embarrassed." "Whatever happens she'll be late. Take her time and double it." The 39-year-old also revealed how difficult it is for him to maintain his relationship with the 50-year-old singer. He added: "It's hard because there is a big ocean in the way sometimes, but we try to do our best." The couple recently dismissed rumors they are planning a divorce, but neither star was wearing their wedding ring last night. *** September 1, 2008: "Madonna's Tour Crew Threatens Walkout After Being Treated Like Second Class Citizens" Madonna's "Sticky and Sweet" touring crew are threatening to quit. Some of the 250 staff on the tour claim they are being treated like "second class citizens" after being given cheap hotel accommodation - while Madonna stayed in an $22,000-a-night castle after her recent show in Nice, France. A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Everyone is absolutely furious with her and some of them want to walk out of the tour. They feel they are being treated like second-class citizens, despite all their hard work over the last few months." "To make matters worse, they are being forced to stay in horrible places and fly on cheap low-cost flights, while she has the lap of luxury. Several are already talking about walking if things don't improve." In contrast to her staff, Madonna, 50, flew with her family - husband Guy Ritchie, 39, daughter Lourdes, 11, and sons Rocco, eight and David, two - by private jet to the 11th century Chateau Saint Jeannet. Madonna made a series of demands for the Nice show last Tuesday, including a helicopter to take her from the stage back to the castle. The "Give it to Me" singer also kept a team of 12 staff on hand including six beauticians, her own chef and chiropractor. After the show, Sir Elton John and his 'husband' David Furnish were invited back to the chateau. Meanwhile, Madonna stunned staff at Schoenefeld airport in Germany - after the Berlin show in the tour - by going through security checks wearing a fluffy white bathrobe and black trainers last Thursday. The "Sticky and Sweet" tour continues, with stops in Amsterdam Tuesday and Dusseldorf on Thursday. *** August 27, 2008: "Madonna Wants To Stop Organizers Of New Exhibit From Displaying Her Explicit Love Letters From The Past" Madonna is furious that her explicit love letters may be made public. The "Give It 2 Me" singer has reportedly instructed her lawyers to stop the organizers of new exhibition "Simply Madonna: Materials of the Girl" from displaying the racy notes. Madonna sent the 17 letters to her then-boyfriend James Albright in the 90s and signed some of them Spanky, said to be a reference to her fondness of being spanked during sex, while others include a lipstick kiss. A source said: "Who would want private sentiments to someone they loved revealed? Lawyers sent a warning. She hopes it will work." The show will open in East London next February, and will include some of the most iconic stage outfits she has worn during her 25-year career. Among the 300 items going on show are the pink dress the singer wore in the "Material Girl" video, and the evening dress from the 1996 film "Evita." A black bustier she modeled in her "Open Your Heart" video and the wedding dress she wore during her "Like a Virgin" tour will also be displayed. Exhibition Curator Ted Owen: "This is an unprecedented collection of Madonna memorabilia, that represents every stage of her glittering career." "These are museum-quality pieces - but they will be presented in keeping with the glamor and sense of theater that the queen of pop has made her trademark - and Madonna fans should be very excited indeed." Madonna kicked off her 50-date "Sticky and Sweet" world tour in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday. *** August 26, 2008: "Madonna's McCain-Mugabe-Hitler Comparison Outrages McCain Campaign" Madonna has come under fire for comparing U.S. Presidential candidate John McCain to Adolf Hitler. An image of McCain flashed on screen alongside images of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe at the first night of her "Sticky and Sweet" world tour in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, Wales, on Saturday. The images were shown as Madonna performed her song "Get Stupid." Tucker Bounds, an outraged spokesperson for McCain's campaign, used the opportunity to take a swipe at McCain's Presidential rival Barack Obama. He said: "The comparisons are outrageous, unacceptable and crudely divisive all at the same time. "It clearly shows that when it comes to supporting Barack Obama, his fellow worldwide celebrities refuse to consider any smear or attack off limits." While McCain - the Republican party candidate for the November US election - was shown opposite despots, his rival, Democratic candidate Barack Obama was juxtaposed with pictures of peace activist Mahatma Ghandi and late Beatles singer John Lennon in the same song. Meanwhile, Madonna has reportedly been forced out of her own gym by noisy construction workers. The 50-year-old singer spent $24 million converting the Georgian house next door to her London home into a state-of- the-art workout room. But after several months of noisy drilling, leering and suggestive whistling from nearby workers, she has switched to another gym. A friend close to the star said: "Madonna felt as if she has been living in a siege situation. The noise of the drilling meant she was forced to listen to her iPod at full volume, potentially damaging her ears." *** August 22, 2008: "Madonna Buys 100 Pairs Of Fishnet Stockings For Her Upcoming World Tour" Madonna has bought 100 pairs of fishnet stockings for her upcoming tour. The "Give It 2 Me" singer got staff to trawl internet auction site eBay and dance shops for the garments to make sure she has the perfect leg-wear. She has also requested 100 pairs of knee pads, 12 trampolines and four large freezers of ice cubes to sooth aching muscles for her "Sticky and Sweet" world tour. Twelve seamstresses are working to make her costume changes run smoothly during the show. On top of her extravagant wardrobe, Madonna will also be sporting $1 million worth of Swarovski crystals. The diva's 250-strong entourage also includes a chiropractor, a personal trainer and a masseuse, and her dancers have put in an unbelievable 653 hours of rehearsals for the show. The 45-date tour kicks off in Cardiff, Wales, Saturday. Last week, the star's film director husband Guy Ritchie threw a lavish $200,000 party for 90 guests to celebrate his wife reaching the landmark age. *** August 15, 2008: "Madonna Turns 50 On Saturday As Most Successful Female Solo Artist" Madonna, the reigning queen of pop, will celebrate her 50th birthday on Saturday. Her early years had her wearing cone corsets, publishing her sex book and kissing Britney Spears, and in recent years she has matured by becoming a children's book author and spends her time raising awareness about the devastating effects of HIV in Malawi. All in all, Madonna hasn't only endured, she has succeeded more than any other female solo artist. According to Guinness World Records, she is the most successful female solo artist, selling around 120 million albums and 40 million singles - a combined total more than any other female. Madonna's rep wouldn't say how the singer will celebrate her 50th birthday, she would only confirm that Madonna is currently in the U.K. *** August 15, 2008: "50-Year-Old Madonna Claims Her Spiritual Age Is 36" Madonna claims her spiritual age is 36. The "Give It 2 Me" singer has been told by Kabbalah priests she is 14 years younger than her true birth age. The star has since banned guests attending her celebrations from referring to her being 50, according to Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper. She has also issued instructions informing her guests not to bring any cards, cakes or presents which state her true age. Meanwhile, it has been revealed that Justin Timberlake - who teamed up with Madonna on the smash hit track "4 Minutes" earlier this year - was unsure what to buy the queen of pop for her special day, and so has settled for golfing vouchers. Earlier this week, it was reported Madonna was considering delaying her birthday celebrations after twisting her ankle. The singer was set to throw a lavish party at her country estate in Wiltshire, England, but suffered the injury while rehearsing for her upcoming world tour. A source said: "Plans are very hush-hush but Madonna is definitely going to celebrate in style." "Unfortunately, not everything has gone as expected as she's had many other things on her mind. On top of all the stress, she twisted her ankle over the weekend." "She views this as a sign she should postpone the birthday bash and play it by ear instead." *** August 15, 2008: "Madonna's adoption confirmed" Madonna is set to adopt again, it has been confirmed. The singer has renewed her bid to care for three-year-old Mercy James now that her marriage to Guy Ritchie is stronger and Malawian officials say she is "on the cusp" of completing the process. Penstone Klembe, Malawi adoption minister, told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Madonna's representatives have been visiting the girl. The adoption is now advanced ? all the government is waiting for is Madonna to forward the petition of adoption formalities. "Then Mercy will be able to leave the country for a new life." According to friends, Madonna, 49, and Guy, 39 - who began the process to adopt David Banda from Malawi in 2006 before it finalised earlier this year - renewed their bid to adopt the toddler after working to save their marriage following rumours the singer was having an affair with sportsman Alex Rodriguez. One friend said: "The adoption process in Malawi is so long and stressful that all the legal wrangling put a huge strain on their marriage. "They dropped proceedings to pour all their energies into each other. But Madonna now feels they are stable enough to press ahead with the adoption again." *** August 13, 2008: "Madonna Renews Adoption Attempt For 3-Year-Old Malawian Girl" Madonna is set to adopt again, it has been confirmed. The singer has renewed her bid to care for three-year-old Mercy James now that her marriage to Guy Ritchie is stronger and Malawian officials say she is "on the cusp" of completing the process. Penstone Klembe, Malawi adoption minister, told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Madonna's representatives have been visiting the girl. The adoption is now advanced - all the government is waiting for is Madonna to forward the petition of adoption formalities." "Then Mercy will be able to leave the country for a new life." According to friends, Madonna, 49, and Guy, 39 - who began the process to adopt David Banda from Malawi in 2006 before it finalized earlier this year - renewed their bid to adopt the toddler after working to save their marriage following rumors the singer was having an affair with sportsman Alex Rodriguez. One friend said: "The adoption process in Malawi is so long and stressful that all the legal wrangling put a huge strain on their marriage." "They dropped proceedings to pour all their energies into each other. But Madonna now feels they are stable enough to press ahead with the adoption again." However, Mercy's family are said to oppose the adoption. Her grandmother, Lucy Chekechiwa, 60, says she is "firmly against" Mercy being adopted outside of her home country. She said: "We know that it is Mercy who Madonna really wants. We heard it is because my granddaughter is such a beautiful, happy child." "Twice I have told the adoption people that I do not want Mercy to go outside the country." "But they keep on at us. Now they say that Mercy will be leaving us, but can return at age 18. Yet I might not be alive then." The couple's original bid last year was dropped after the girl's uncle, John Nglanade blocked the application. *** August 12, 2008: "Madonna Desperate To Adopt Another Malawian Child" Madonna is desperate to adopt a second child from Malawi. The "Give It 2 Me" singer wants to give a home to two-year-old girl Mercy James but the child's family have said they are "not interested" in the proposition. Madonna, 49, tried to push the adoption through last year, but Mercy's uncle John Nglande blocked it. The star reportedly renewed attempts to adopt the toddler in May by sending aides to speak to her family, but they are only prepared to go ahead with the plan if Mercy is returned to them when she is six years old. Mercy's grandmother Anaphiri is quoted by Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper as saying: "When Mercy is no longer a baby we want her back. I do not want the money they said they'd give me." Madonna's adoption of two-year old Malawian David Banda was finalized earlier this year. It was claimed the singer had received special treatment as laws which ban non-residents from adopting children in the country were ignored. She was widely criticized when it was discovered that while David's mother had died, his father was still alive and had been visiting him in his orphanage. It was confirmed Monday that Asienti Mwale, the women who raised David in Malawi, died on Sunday night of pneumonia. *** August 6, 2008: "Madonna Is "Specific" Says Timberlake" Justin Timberlake says Madonna is a very "specific" person to work with. Justin admits it took time for the musical pair to see eye to eye during their recording sessions. The 27-year-old singer said: "Madonna is definitely specific about what she wants and I can't knock her for that. I respond to that because I'm that way, too. But I also think that it took us just a second to mesh our style, that's all. "We're both strong personalities, some of us stronger than others and I didn't know it at the time. But I actually enjoyed the process of working with her." *** July 29, 2008: "Madonna's Estranged Brother Claims Her Daughter Lourdes Will "Rebel"" Christopher Ciccone, who has written a tell-all book entitled Life With My Sister Madonna, is not in contact with his sister's children but is expecting Lourdes to get in touch when she is older. He said: "I haven't seen them in quite some time. I have met Lourdes and Rocco, of course. I think when Lourdes is ready to rebel, she may call me." Christopher, 47, does not believe his sister is set to divorce her film-director husband Guy Ritchie and claims the star will do whatever it takes to keep her family together. He added to Britain's New! magazine: "I don't believe that they are in the process of getting divorced. They have a family and I believe they loved each other when they got married. I think they will do what they have to do to keep their marriage going." *** July 22, 2008: "Madonna's Health In Question Due To Her Turbulent Private Life" Madonna has sparked fears her turbulent personal life is taking its toll on her health. The '4 Minutes' singer has reportedly fired two dancers, while her tour manager is allegedly threatening to quit due to her "spectacular mood" swings. Madonna has been rocked by claims her marriage to Guy Ritchie is on the rocks and by allegations she is having an affair with baseball star Alex Rodriguez. Her brother Christopher released a tell-all book about her last week, which is said to have devastated her. A source close to the singer revealed to Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Madonna is doing less than OK. She has been rehearsing for the tour and she is totally miserable." "She's down physically and mentally. The situation with Guy is very, very tense. The way everyone is going crazy with the A-Rod story, her brother's book and her physical exhaustion are all taking their toll." "She feels nobody has taken her side. One of her closest pals says she has never seen Madonna so low. She has been feeling down and looking really gaunt." As Madonna struggles to cope with the stress, she has been diagnosed as anemic and the usually super-fit star has suffered a knee injury. Following her knee injury, doctors have ordered the 49-year-old to take a break and she is reportedly staying with close friend Gwyneth Paltrow at the Hamptons resort in New York. Medics have advised she lessens the strain of her dance routines when she does return to rehearsals. The source added: "Madonna was told to go soft on work and rehearsals, so she will now take one proper day off every week and go easy in the mornings. "She has a blood analysis done every few days - including one during last week's rehearsal in front of everyone." *** July 21, 2008: "Rumors Circulating That Madonna Has A Sex Video" Madonna is reportedly at the centre of a sex tape scandal. A cameraman claims to have a video of Madonna and baseball player Alex Rodriguez romping on a sofa. He is trying to sell the tape for $2 million. The unnamed owner of the tape claims he visited the property and hid a camera, pointed at the sofa which captured the X-rated footage two months ago. A legal source told Britain's Daily Star newspaper that the implications of the secret filming could be dire for the cameraman, saying: "If footage was obtained in this way it would be an outrageous invasion of privacy. But more than that he would not have had his friend's consent to install the camera and must have entered the apartment without approval to hide it. "He would be guilty of voyeurism. Instead of making a million he'd be going to jail for a few years." Madonna, 49, has vehemently denied rumors she has been having an affair with baseball player Alex and has repeatedly denied reports of a rift in her marriage to Guy Ritchie. Madonna's lawyers are "aware" of the sex tape claims, but have refused to comment further. *** July 16, 2008: "Madonna Has Had A Facelift, Says Her Brother Christopher Ciccone" Christopher, who has written a book entitled "Life With My Sister Madonna" alleges the singer went under the knife in a bid to maintain her youthful appearance. When asked if he still recognized Madonna from the girl he grew up with, Christopher replied: "Not after the facelift." He added to US TV show "Good Morning America": "I do recognize her in some ways, but I think ultimately she is a lonely person. It is truly lonely at the top." Christopher recalled the moment his relationship with Madonna - who is married to director Guy Ritchie - started to deteriorate, during the filming of her 1991 documentary, "Truth Or Dare." He said: "When she was rolling around on my mother's grave in "Truth or Dare" that was a turning point for me. I kept it inside but I thought, 'OK, there are no boundaries here. My mother has now become a bit player in her life story', That hurt me, my relationship with her changed." Christopher says despite his revelations about the singer, he is hopeful they will mend their relationship in the future, so he can get to know his extended family. He said: "I think she will speak to me again, I hope so, but I don't want to talk to her unless we are talking to each other as equals. And if that means she stays together with her husband and we don't have a relationship, then as long as she is happy that's cool with me." "What I'm suggesting is that Guy's attitude towards me has to change, number one, and her attitude towards me needs to change, number two. If those things occur, I would like to get to know my niece and nephew better and I would like to meet their adopted son David." "I love my sister, more than love her. I love her, but it will take some time for us to find our way back to a good place and I hope it does." *** July 17, 2008: " Madonna Wants Justin and Britney Together" We already know that Madonna has convinced Britney Spears to film a sexy cameo for her Sticky & Sweet tour. Now, Madge wants Britney to perform on stage with none other than Justin Timberlake. Madonna�s ultimate dream is to have Justin and Britney appearing on the same stage at her final show in Miami in November. The Sun reports: Madonna is always trying to raise the bar and Britney and Timberlake on the same stage would be perfect. They have both been asked but I think both are a bit reluctant. Britney would find it all a bit emotional and JT might not fancy it. *** July 16, 2008: "Madonna's Brother Claims Her Ex-Husband Sean Penn Was "Love Of Her Life"" Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone claims her ex-husband Sean Penn was "the love of her life." The 'Material Girl' singer says she has never truly got over her split from Sean. He said: "Sean was definitely the love of her life." Christopher also revealed he and Sean bonded in a unique way. He added to US TV show "Extra": "He cut my thumb open - he cut his open - we pressed them together and he was like, 'OK, cool - now we're blood brothers!' " *** July 15, 2008: "Madonna's Brother Doesn't Think The Singer Is Having An Affair" Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone insists the singer is still "a Catholic girl" and would never have an affair. The 47-year-old author is certain Madonna is not responsible for the breakdown of baseball player Alex Rodriguez's marriage, branding the rumors "absurd." He told US TV show 'Good Morning America': "I think it's highly unlikely. I know Alex from Miami. I doubt this is actually an affair. I'm sure she had nothing to do with the break-up of their marriage. It seemed absurd to me, truly, I don't believe it. Despite everything else, she's still a Catholic girl." However, Christopher admits Madonna and Guy are having problems in their marriage, but have turned to Kabbalah, a mystical offshoot of Judaism, to help them through this difficult time. He revealed in his book: "A Kabbalah rabbi would regularly come down from London to meditate between them. This does not surprise me. I believe Kabbalah is keeping them together." Despite reports Madonna has already hired a divorce lawyer, Christopher insists it is unlikely the 49-year-old singer will follow through with the threat. He added to 'Good Morning America': "I believe she'll do what's best for the family and her kids and I think she'll do her best to maintain the marriage and keep it going. She's not the kind of person to walk away." Christopher also claims Guy is directly responsible for the breakdown of his relationship with Madonna, insisting: "Guy Ritchie pretty much happened to our relationship. The best way to get to my sister was to get into bed with her - the last person to speak to her at night has a lot of influence. We both couldn't exist in the same hemisphere." The artistic director also revealed that before his estrangement from his sister, Guy discriminated against him because of his sexuality. He said on the morning talk show: "When it comes to selecting the wood for his closet, I show him 12 samples and he tells me that they all look 'twee', using the word over and over." "I get the message - I am gay and he doesn't want the house to reflect my sexuality, which is hardly likely." Christopher hinted Guy's inability to accept him may have caused problems in his and Madonna's marriage. He wrote: "It has always been of paramount importance to Madonna that the man in her life should be able to deal with the gay men in her life." *** July 14, 2008: "New Details About Madonna Revealed In Christopher Ciccone's Book" Guy Ritchie drove a car at his wife Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone, it has been claimed. Christopher alleges the British film director once tried to intimidate him by driving dangerously close to him. In his new book, 'Life With My Sister Madonna', Christopher recalled the incident, saying: "Guy Ritchie turns up in Madonna's black Mercedes and drives at me. When he is about a foot from me, he veers the car away, just missing my foot. I neither flinch nor move from my position." "He stops the car, rolls down the window and says, 'Are you trying to prove a point?'" "I say, 'No, but I think you must be.'" Christopher also hints at his brother-in-law's "homophobia." He revealed: "Guy's pride in his own heterosexuality swells noticeably when he is in the presence of a gay man like me." Despite the animosity between Guy and Christopher, the author insists he wants his sister's marriage to last. He writes: "No matter how much I dislike Guy, he is her husband and I want her to be happy with him, even though their life together is sometimes difficult." The autobiography also reveals details about Christopher's relationship with his sister, her romances with both men and women and the extent of her controlling ways. He added: "The Madonna I once knew is lost to me for ever, I am sorry for her and us." 'Life With My Sister Madonna' goes on sale today. *** July 9, 2008: "Madonna Furious About Rumors Over Her Relationship With Alex Rodriguez" Madonna is furious over claims her alleged relationship with a baseball star has been labeled an "affair of the heart." The 49-year-old singer is reportedly livid over claims made by a lawyer for the wife of Alex Rodriguez, 32, that they are engaged in a non-sexual relationship. A source involved with the divorce told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Madonna is outraged. She told his wife Cynthia's lawyers not to make any more statements about her - in short, shut up." Cynthia's legal team served her sportsman spouse with divorce papers earlier this week. Despite not being named in the documents, Cynthia's lawyers are still attributing some of the blame for the break-up to Madonna. One of Cynthia's legal representatives, Earle Lilly, said of Madonna and Alex: "The correct analysis is a relationship. Some people categorize an affair as sexual infidelity. We're not claiming that - it's an affair of the heart." Lilly also released a statement yesterday saying: "Cynthia has tolerated a lot of misconduct, but this one was the final straw. Having Madonna sit in his box at baseball games, and the Kabbalah meetings that have taken place. it's like an open forum. It's just short of embarrassing if nothing else." *** July 8, 2008: "Is Madonna And Guy Ritchie's Divorce Just A Publicity Stunt?" Is the buzz on Madonna and Guy Ritchie's marriage just a hype to help her world tour? At least that's what one celebrity website thinks so after quoting their sources. TMZ claims that the pop superstar and her director husband are just using the media to their advantage, and the divorce drama is just part of their scheme to help Madonna's "Sticky and Sweet" world tour earn big bucks. Quoting different sources, the website says the couple plan to officially separate later this year, after the tour as the concerts are expected to reach $300 million. Also, the fuss surrounding the status of their relationship has been planned out for months. Madonna is expected to appear in public often until her tour to "generate a lot of publicity," and then the news of their marriage's rocky path will slowly leak out. This will help the Material Girl to be on the cover of tabloids and magazines around the world. As it happens, the marriage was really over even before the whole splitville murmur began. But as Madonna and the "Revolver" director are friends, they decide to milk out more cash from the tour by generating the buzz. TMZ quotes their source as saying, "She is simply playing the media - and the public - as usual." *** July 7, 2008: "Britney Spears To Join Madonna On Tour" Britney Spears is set to join Madonna on her tour, reports say. The Queen of Pop is reportedly asked her one time stage lip-locking partner to join her on tour, which will kick off on August 23. They are also scheduled to record a video together, as part of Madonna's "Sticky and Sweet" tour. The Sun newspaper quotes a source close to the younger singer as saying, "They are recording a video together on Sunday that will provide the backdrop for part of Madonna's show." "And they are talking about Britney taking the stage on a few of the dates too. There's no doubt that her and Britney together will spell fireworks again." *** |
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