"Masterpiece," a ballad co-written and sung by Madonna for her new film "W.E.," earned the best original song Golden Globe at the glitz-filled awards gala on Sunday. It was the second Globe for the director-singer, who won for best actress in a comedy or musical in 1997 for "Evita."

Madonna's 12th studio album will be released in the spring of 2012, with its first single due out in February or March.

New York City, NY, United States (Celebrity News Service) - Antonio Banderas says he was "afraid" of dating Madonna because she was too "powerful."

Los Angeles, CA, United States (Celebrity News Service) - While most others fired up the grill and watched fireworks, Madonna spent her 4th of July hitting the recording studio for the first time to work on her 12th studio album.

New York City, NY, United States (Celebrity News Service) - Despite rumors that Madonna and boyfriend Brahim Zaibat's relationship have fizzed out, the two have been spotted on a romantic weekend in Paris (the city).

New York City, NY, United States (Celebrity News Service) - Despite rumors that Madonna and boyfriend Brahim Zaibat's relationship have fizzed out, the two have been spotted on a romantic weekend in Paris (the city).

London, United Kingdom (AHN Entertainment) - Longtime Kabbalah believer Madonna has reportedly ditched her faith for another controversial religion. The pop superstar apparently had a falling out with Kabbalah leaders over her failed Malawi organization, and has now turned to Opus Dei.

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN Entertainment) - With her Raising Malawi charity experiencing some serious road bumps, another one of Madonna's charities is in trouble as well. The educational organization Success for Kids is reportedly being investigated by the FBI in Los Angeles.

Lilongwe, Malawi (AHN Entertainment) - Madonna's ex-employees from her now-defunct Raising Malawi Academy for Girls have filed a lawsuit against the pop superstar. The eight sacked workers are demanding their terminal benefits because they think they were let go without proper procedures.

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN Entertainment) - The school for impoverished girls Madonna envisioned building in Malawi has collapsed even before it was put up. Her high-profile charitable foundation, Raising Malawi, has folded after spending $3.8 million on an unrealized project.

A man is behind bars after trying to break into pop singer Madonna's mansion in London.

Madonna's first baby daddy has no regrets with their failed relationship. Carlos Leon, 14-year-old Lourdes' father, is "forever grateful" to the pop superstar, saying that he doesn't have any regrets hooking up with her.

Lady Gaga has assured everybody that Madonna has sent her approval over her controversial "Born This Way" single, which has been criticized as a rip-off to the older singer's "Express Yourself." But Madonna's publicist has a different opinion of how the singer really feels about their songs' similarities.

Carlos Leon, the baby daddy of Madonna's daughter Lourdes, says their daughter has been bitten by the acting bug. The personal trainer-turned-actor, who stars in the new film "Immigration Tango" told E! Online on Monday that his daughter is taking drama classes at High School of Performing Arts.

"Women Who Rock" are going to be highlighted at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum with a groundbreaking and provocative exhibit, featuring female superstars like Madonna and Britney Spears.

Madonna was reported to have her directorial debut "W.E." premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, but reps for the film say it won't be ready by then.

Madonna has angered her adopted children's homeland after reneging on her multimillion-dollar promise to build a school in Malawi. Instead of building one academy for underprivileged girls in the village of Chinkhota, the pop superstar stated that she will build secondary schools across the country.

Madonna's estranged brother says the star's relationships with younger men are down right "creepy."

For months, Piers Morgan has been open about not inviting superstar Madonna on his new CNN show, but he's kept a tight lip on his reasons - until now.

In an effort to expand her business empire, superstar Madonna is in talks to open a chain of nightclubs.

New York, NY, United States (NewsBahn) - Even though she is one of the biggest stars in the world and well into her fifties, Silvio 'Tony' Ciccone is still worried about his daughter, Madonna. Ever since her divorce from Guy Ritchie, Madonna has been seen dating men half younger than her age, leaving her 79-year-old father concerned.

After opening her very first Hard Candy Fitness center in Mexico, and even leading its first members through a high-energy dance class during its grand opening, Madonna has set her sights on Moscow to open only her second gym next year.

Thanks to her strict fitness regimen (and we're sure her dance-intensive, high-energy sold-out stadium shows never hurt either), Madonna has managed to stay in incredible shape at 52. But now, the queen of pop herself is getting into the business of staying fit by opening gyms across the world.

Logo is announcing the network's first-ever floral design competition series. "The Arrangement" will feature designers competing against each other in a series of floral designing challenges in unexpected ways.

David Guetta is planning on re-releasing his smash album "One Love" and he's getting help from the Queen of Pop.

Madonna and daughter Lourdes' Material Girl fashion line apparently violates another clothing company's trademark. L.A. Triumph, Inc. claims that it owns the name since 1997, and the pop superstar's fashion label is infringing on it.

When she's not starring on "Gossip Girl" or fronting her band The Pretty Reckless, Taylor Momsen is a "celebrity muse." Or at least that's what she's been dubbed by Madonna and daughter Lola as the face of Material Girl, the new junior line spearheaded by the Material Girl herself.

When she's not starring on "Gossip Girl" or fronting her band The Pretty Reckless, Taylor Momsen is a "celebrity muse." Or at least that's what she's been dubbed by Madonna and daughter Lola as the face of Material Girl, the new junior line spearheaded by the Material Girl herself.

Well, someone is about to get pink slipped. Notorious for running a tight ship both at work and at home, pop star Madonna might not be too pleased after hearing her staff was cited for "statutory nuisance" at her London home. What's worse, is that her employees held their noisy party without the star's consent.

If there was any doubt that U2 was the biggest band in the world, one look at Billboard's Top Money Makers list should do the trick. Based on actual revenue earned by music artists from touring and music sales, U2 hits #1 on the list, earning nearly double of what the next biggest money maker earned at #2.

Lola, the seemingly mature daughter of pop queen Madonna, is collaborating with her mom on a new line of clothes for Macy's. In a new blog to promote the new collection, titled Material Girl, the 13-year-old proves she is, well, just 13, talking boys, making poop jokes, and using phrases like "4 realz."

Lola, the seemingly mature daughter of pop queen Madonna, is collaborating with her mom on a new line of clothes for Macy's. In a new blog to promote the new collection, titled Material Girl, the 13-year-old proves she is, well, just 13, talking boys, making poop jokes, and using phrases like "4 realz."

Madonna fans are already getting a sneak peek at the pop queen's new clothes after Macy's revealed some of the sketches for the new fashion line set to hit stores this fall. Madonna and 13-year-old daughter Lourdes teamed up for the junior fashion line, appropriately titled Material Girl.

Madonna fans are already getting a sneak peek at the pop queen's new clothes after Macy's revealed some of the sketches for the new fashion line set to hit stores this fall. Madonna and 13-year-old daughter Lourdes teamed up for the junior fashion line, appropriately titled Material Girl.

Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow's BFF days are reportedly over. The pop superstar and the Academy Award winner have allegedly abandoned their decade-old friendship after a fallout.

"Glee" is on top again. The hit Fox show earns its second #1 album in recent weeks with the debut of "Glee - The Music Volume 3: Showstoppers" at the top of the Billboard albums chart. The third full-length soundtrack in the series of "Glee" releases, "Showstoppers" sold 136,000 for the top debut. "Glee" last hit #1 with the release of the "Power of Madonna" EP. Another EP, "Journey to Regionals," is set to be released on June 8th.

Thanks to "The Power of Madonna," the hit Fox TV show "Glee" earns its very first #1 soundtrack. The EP sold 98,000 copies in its first week to land in the top spot of the Billboard 200 albums chart. Unlike the first two "Glee" soundtracks which have a sold a collective 1.4 million copies, "The Power of Madonna" focuses on only one episode and features cast renditions of classic Madonna songs like "Borderline" and "Vogue" across 7 tracks (the iTunes version includes 8).

"Glee" has already produced two hit soundtracks and their latest EP, "Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna" could be this week's #1 seller. Now, the show is lining up the release of yet another compilation, "Glee: The Music, Volume 3 - Showstoppers."

The Madonna episode of "Glee" has the approval of the "Material Girl" herself. Madonna says the upcoming "Power of Madonna" episode of the Fox musical comedy show is "brilliant."

When your mother is one of the highest ranking celebrities in the world, it's only natural that you get to enjoy the best red carpet treatment, too, even if you're not old enough to start preschool. Reports say superstar Madonna and her adopted son David together have recently visited the young boy's native country of Malawi and the orphanage he once lived in. When they arrived, many excited natives were heard chanting "Welcome home, David!" as well as "We love you, David!"

This time, it looks like it's no laughing matter for comedian Ellen DeGeneres and pop icon Madonna. The two women - who share similarities in hair color and birth year - are also now related according to Ancestry.com.

When you have a superstar for a mom, getting into the showbiz industry won't be a problem. Madonna's 13-year-old daughter Lourdes is said to be making her film debut in her mom's directorial film.

Madonna is designing a collection of sunglasses for the Italian luxury fashion line Dolce & Gabbana.

Madonna is launching an affordable teen clothing line for Macy's. The pop superstar, in partnership with Iconix Brand Group, Inc., has announced its first direct-to-retail license agreement with the department store giant.

When "Glee" returns in April, fans will have their first new episode in over four months, as well as a new "Glee" EP. "Glee: The Music - The Power of Madonna" features the "Glee" versions of the Madonna tracks featured on the special Madonna-themed episode.

When "Glee" returns in April, fans will have their first new episode in over four months, as well as a new "Glee" EP. "Glee: The Music - The Power of Madonna" features the "Glee" versions of the Madonna tracks featured on the special Madonna-themed episode.

 Rumors are spreading like wildfire at New York Fashion Week that the Queen of Pop is to design a clothing line for Macy's.  What's more, the "Miles Away" singer might also try her hand at an exclusive lingerie line for the department store as well.

 Rumors are spreading like wildfire at New York Fashion Week that the Queen of Pop is to design a clothing line for Macy's.  What's more, the "Miles Away" singer might also try her hand at an exclusive lingerie line for the department store as well.

"Somewhere in the English countryside in a stately manor home, Madonna is weeping," says Jane Lynch's Sue Sylvester to her cheerleading squad in an upcoming all-Madonna episode of "Glee." The hit Fox show and winner of Best Comedy or Musical Series at the Golden Globes shared its first preview of the upcoming episode.

"Somewhere in the English countryside in a stately manor home, Madonna is weeping," says Jane Lynch's Sue Sylvester to her cheerleading squad in an upcoming all-Madonna episode of "Glee." The hit Fox show and winner of Best Comedy or Musical Series at the Golden Globes shared its first preview of the upcoming episode.

She might have taken her last film, "Swept Away," and swept it under the rug, but it still hasn't stopped her from taking a stab at the director's chair. Mostly known for being ridiculed and mocked for her less than stellar performances on the big screen, Madonna is ready to be challenged again and is rumored to be directing and writing a film about the affair between King Edward VIII and American socialite Wallis Simpson.

 Twice-divorced Madonna is set to give couples who are in need of help a little marriage advice on national television.  Reports indicate that the Queen of Pop is to appear on NBC's new show, "The Marriage Ref," which will debut after the Winter Olympics.

 Twice-divorced Madonna is set to give couples who are in need of help a little marriage advice on national television.  Reports indicate that the Queen of Pop is to appear on NBC's new show, "The Marriage Ref," which will debut after the Winter Olympics.

Madonna's Malawian school is causing havoc to the lives of villagers. Officials have moved nearly 200 villagers off the land to make way for the pop superstar's school construction.

Well, someone from Madonna's camp is about to get pink-slipped. Not that it's the first time that it's happened, but unflattering pics of the Queen of Pop have surfaced once again on internet blogs making the diva look a bit worse for wear.

Madonna has invested $1.5 million to a coconut juice company. The pop superstar put her faith in Vita Coco, a New York-based coconut water manufacturer that has taken Hollywood and NYC by storm.

Madonna's tears were real. Designer Stefano Gabbana said that the pop superstar was really crying when she was shot for a photo from the Dolce & Gabbana spring 2010 collection photoshoot.

Madonna's tears were real. Designer Stefano Gabbana said that the pop superstar was really crying when she was shot for a photo from the Dolce & Gabbana spring 2010 collection photoshoot.

Christopher Ciccone, best known as brother to superstar singer Madonna, is vying for the empty seat opening up on "American Idol" next year. He's urging fans to call 19 Entertainment and request him to be the next judge.

Christopher Ciccone, best known as brother to superstar singer Madonna, is vying for the empty seat opening up on "American Idol" next year. He's urging fans to call 19 Entertainment and request him to be the next judge.

Madonna's high grossing world tour "Sticky & Sweet" is set to be released in DVD, Blu-ray, and CD. The Live Nation stage extravaganza will be distributed by Warner Bros Records on March 30.

These days no one in Hollywood can enjoy a simple night out in public without the rumor mill having them dating, engaged, or having babies, as is the case with former married couple Madonna and Sean Penn.

VH1 is kicking off the new year with a brand new concert series. "Friday Night Alright" will host the latest concert specials form acts like Madonna, The Black Eyed Peas, U2, Lady Gaga, and more.

Madonna eats -gasp- spaghetti! The lean and fit music superstar, who is a strong yoga advocate, poses for Dolce and Gabbana's new advertising campaign, in which she is featured doing mundane tasks, including washing the dishes and eating pasta.

Madonna eats -gasp- spaghetti! The lean and fit music superstar, who is a strong yoga advocate, poses for Dolce and Gabbana's new advertising campaign, in which she is featured doing mundane tasks, including washing the dishes and eating pasta.

Madonna's boy toy is trying to make a name for himself. 22-year-old Jesus Luz has landed a DJ gig in a club in Lower East Side hotel.

Madonna made a new friend last week while visiting Brazil. The pop superstar was surprised when a young boy who lived in Rio De Janeiro's Morro Dona Marta managed to sneak past her security guards to get up close and chat with Madonna.

Madonna reportedly made her toyboy lover Jesus Luz stay at home on her recent visit to Malawi. The 51-year-old singer banned the 23-year-old Brazilian model from accompanying her on the trip because she was reportedly worried their age gap would upset her African hosts.

Madonna has been accompanied to Brazil by her rabbi. The "4 Minutes" singer flew into South America on a private jet on Monday and despite speculation her visit to Rio de Janeiro is to meet boyfriend Jesus Luz's family, she insists she is there to carry out charity work.

Madonna has been tapped as the new face of Dolce & Gabbana for their upcoming spring/summer 2010 collection ad campaign. The Italian designers announced that the "Material Girl" will front their brand for the season.

Madonna is "on edge" about meeting her boyfriend's parents. The "Celebration" singer is set to fly to Brazil to meet her 23-year-old boyfriend Jesus Luz's mother Cristiane Regina da Silva and his father Luis Heitor Pinto da Luz, sparking rumors the celebrity couple are about to get engaged.

Madonna has been branded a "God" by the Malawi orphanage she adopted son David Banda from. The "Celebration" singer - who adopted the boy, now four, from the African country in October 2006 when he was 13 months old - visited the center where he used to live this week and the children couldn't hold back their praise for her.

Madonna has been "taught a lot" by Malawi. The "Celebration" singer - who has adopted two children, Mercy and David, both four, from the African country - says she was "chosen" by the poverty-stricken area to help it anyway she can.

Madonna took "Disneyland" to Malawi Sunday. The "Celebration" singer flew to the African country - where she was joined by daughter Lourdes, 13, son Rocco, nine, and her two adopted Malawian children, David and Mercy, both four - with so many toys, bouncy castles and rocking horses that amazed onlookers joked their Kumbali Lodge apartment resembled the famous theme park.

Madonna has been branded a "neighbor from hell" and been accused of using her New York home as a rehearsal studio. The "4 Minutes" singer has infuriated Karen George - who lives above Madonna in the apartment block overlooking Central Park - with her alleged "blaring music and stomping."

Madonna wanted to jump "off a building" after divorcing Guy Ritchie. The "4 Minutes" singer admitted only her hectic work schedule and world tour helped her through a "challenging" 12 months which saw her marriage to the British film director end and courts initially block her application to adopt four-year-old Malawian girl Mercy.

Madonna likes Lady Gaga because she has the "IT Factor." The 51-year-old pop icon was impressed by the "Paparazzi" singer - who is a self-confessed Madonna fan - from the first time she saw her, even though she was still refining her act.

Madonna's daughter Lourdes doesn't want to wear skimpy outfits like her mother. The "Celebration" singer's daughter - who turns 13 on Wednesday - has vowed never to wear flesh-flashing outfits like her pop star mother because she would feel too embarrassed.

Madonna and her boyfriend Jesus Luz have had a huge row because she doesn't want to marry again. The 51-year-old singer and her 22-year-old model boyfriend had a bust-up after he was left feeling "stupid" and "wounded" when she admitted she would rather "get run over by a train" than wed for a third time during a U.S. TV interview last week.

Madonna quit Britain because people called her "Madge." The "Material Girl" singer - who moved from London to New York following her divorce form British director husband Guy Ritchie - "can't stand" being referred to by the nickname because of the connotations it has.

Madonna wants to marry boyfriend Jesus Luz. The 51-year-old singer has hinted she is ready to settle down with her 22-year-old lover, even though they have been dating for less than a year.

Madonna dreamed of working in a candy store. The "Celebration" singer - who now follows a strict diet and exercise regime - was so "obsessed" with sweet treats as a teenager she wanted to get a job selling them.

Madonna thought Michael Jackson was "too shy." The "Revolver" singer spent weeks working with the King of Pop several years ago, but never recorded a duet with him because Michael was scared of Madonna's "provocative" music.

Madonna is to duet with Janet Jackson. The two singers are working on a tribute to Janet's late brother Michael Jackson after bonding over dinner after Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), which saw the "Together Again" star perform "Scream," a track originally recorded with her sibling, and Madonna make a tearful speech about her regret at "abandoning" the pop icon before his death.

Madonna, after addressing the King of Pop at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards during a tribute speech, has solidified herself as the Queen of the dance floor. She just earned her fortieth Billboard #1 dance single.

Madonna is to run a 151-mile, six-day race. The "4 Minutes" singer is in training for the grueling Marathon des Sables in Morocco, which is due to take place next April.

Madonna is being urged to take up the cause of the European Roma apartheid. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed and Jewish leader Rabbi Jonathan B. Freirich said that the pop icon would be an effective spokesperson to raise awareness of the cause.

Madonna collapsed on stage twice at the weekend. The 51-year-old pop star lost consciousness due to exhaustion on Saturday, but carried on with her performance at the Vasil Levski Stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria, despite her condition.

Madonna is giving fans a reason to celebrate. She's giving them her new music video, "Celebration," for free on iTunes.

Madonna wants Cate Blanchett to star in her new musical. The "4 Minutes" singer is set to direct and produce "Wallis" - following the life of American socialite Wallis Simpson, who Britain's King Edward VIII gave up the throne to marry - and wants the "Notes On A Scandal" actress to take on the lead role opposite "Doctor Who" actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley.

Madonna's stance on equality was not warmly received in Romania. The pop superstar was booed during a concert after she mentioned discrimination of gypsies and homosexuals in the country.

One of the companies that worked on Madonna's stage for her "Sticky and Sweet" concert in Romania has been fined by labor inspectors over lack of workers' safety measures.

The Orthodox Church in Bulgaria is urging its citizens to stay away from Madonna's upcoming tour date in the country, accusing the music star of showing "lack of respect" for church rituals.

Madonna made her model boyfriend cry when she refused to wear jewelry he bought her for birthday. Brazilian hunk Jesus Luz, 22, gave the singer a set of South American good-luck bracelets, made of thin ribbons which are said to grant the wearer three wishes when they break, at her 51st birthday party on Sunday.

Madonna says Jesus Luz is "the love of her life." The "4 Minutes" singer praised the 22-year-old Brazilian model in a speech at her 51st birthday party in Portofino, Italy, on Sunday before running across the room to passionately kiss him.

Madonna celebrated her birthday with her Polish fans. The "4 Minutes" singer was performing in Warsaw on Saturday night when the huge audience launched into a rendition of traditional Polish birthday song "Sto Lat" ahead of her turning 51 on Sunday.

Madonna has yet again angered the Catholics. This time, a group of Polish Catholic protesters have denounced the "Hard Candy" hitmaker's concert in the country on August 15.

Madonna has been forced to cancel her upcoming Slovenian show amid reports that ticket sales were slow. The music star's show was reportedly scrapped after the 63,000-seat gig only sold a mere 7,000.

Madonna, Beyonce Knowles and Mariah Carey are planning a Michael Jackson tribute album. A host of the biggest music stars in the world are keen to acknowledge the late "Billie Jean" singer's contribution to pop by recording versions of his tracks for a new charity album.

Madonna plans to "tone down" her exercise regime. The "4 Minutes" singer - who was photographed with shockingly sinewy arms last week, but later insisted the images had been digitally altered - achieved her shape by lifting weights in a room heated to 27C.

Madonna wants to take her children to Auschwitz so they can "see how lucky they are." The "4 Minutes" singer thinks a visit to the famous concentration camp will be "life changing" for Lourdes, 12, Rocco, eight, newly adopted Mercy, four, and David, three.

Madonna will have plenty to celebrate about soon. She released her new single only hours ago and it's already starting to top digital download charts worldwide.

Madonna says a Jewish mystic changed her life. The "4 Minutes" singer overhauled her attitudes and outlook on life after meeting Eitan Yardeni when she was pregnant with daughter Lourdes 14 years ago.

Madonna has written a song for Guy Ritchie calling him her "eternal love." The singer - who divorced the British film director earlier this year after almost eight years of marriage - penned a track about a couple who loved, fought and loved again, sparking speculation the pair are set to reconcile.

Madonna is gearing up for a "Celebration," her latest hits compilation which is set to arrive in stores in September. She's also rumored to be including daughter Lourdes on the fun.

Madonna had her phone confiscated at Jennifer Lopez's 40th birthday party. The singer and other celebrity guests, including Rihanna, Beyonce Knowles, Alicia Keys and Mary J Blige, were forced to hand over their mobile phones and any cameras before they were allowed into New York's Hotel Griffou to celebrate with Jennifer last Friday.

Madonna is set to release a new career-spanning greatest hits collection. The new set, titled "Celebration," will hit stores in September.

Madonna has allegedly refused to co-operate with officials investigating the collapse of her stage which killed two men. The "4 Minutes" singer has reportedly "declined" requests to be interviewed as the probe into the tragedy is launched.

Madonna has travelled to France to visit the families of the men killed when her stage set collapsed.

After two lives were lost due to a stage collapse for Madonna's Marseille show, Madonna gave a teary address to the victim's families and to her fans at her concert in Udine on Thursday night.

The collapse of the stage for Madonna's Marseille show has now taken two lives. A second person has died following the accident in Southern France on Thursday.

Madonna has been left "devastated" after a man was killed while setting up the stage for her concert.

Madonna has been left "devastated" after a man was killed while setting up the stage for her concert.

A stage set up for Madonna's concert in Marseille has left one person dead and several injured after it collapsed.

Madonna always finds a way to upset Catholics, especially when she's touring the world. This time, she's not strapping herself to the cross to sing "Live to Tell," but protestors in Poland are still opposing her tour stop in Warsaw on August 15th.

Madonna is reportedly in talks to perform on the U.K. hit reality show "The X Factor." Creator Simon Cowell allegedly wants the pop superstar in the show, along with other famous faces.

Madonna paid tribute to her friend the King of Pop at her concert in London on Saturday. The star played some of Michael Jackson's hits in her show at the O2 Arena in London, where Jackson was supposed to play for his "This Is It" shows.

Lenny Kravitz helped Madonna adopt Mercy. The "Are You Gonna Go My Way" rocker let the 50-year-old singer stay in his luxurious French mansion when her adoption of the four-year-old Malawian child became too stressful and she needed to escape from the public eye.

Madonna is the world's highest-earning musician. The "4 Minutes" singer topped a poll by America's Forbes magazine after making $110 million in the past year, mainly thanks to her sold-out "Sticky and Sweet" world tour and lucrative endorsement deals.

Madonna is turning her Manhattan apartment into a replica of her British estate. The "4 Minutes" singer - who split from her husband, film director Guy Ritchie, late last year - misses their Wiltshire manor so much she is spending a fortune replicating the period interiors in her luxurious new home.

Madonna is taking her new adopted daughter Mercy on holiday. The "4 Minutes" singer - a devout follower of the mystical Jewish faith Kabbalah - wants to take the four-year-old tot to see the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, along with the star's adopted son David.

Madonna wants to "cocoon" her new daughter Mercy from the world. The "4 Minutes" singer has sent her two sons - adopted David, three, and eight-year-old Rocco - to visit her ex-husband Guy Ritchie so she can bond with the adopted girl.

Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow are decorating Mercy's nursery. The 50-year-old singer - who won her appeal to adopt the four-year-old Malawian girl last Friday - has enlisted the help of her close friend to make her new daughter feel "like a little princess" when she arrives in New York.

Madonna phones her newly adopted daughter Mercy James every night. The "Miles Away" singer won her appeal to adopt the four-year-old Malawian last Friday and has since moved the toddler to a luxury lodge in the country's capital, Lilongwe, and sent a nanny and nurse to look after her.

The first time around buyers weren't interested, but it looks like the oil painting depicting naked pop queen Madonna and her ex-husband Guy Ritchie has finally found a home.

Madonna is to meet her 22-year-old boyfriend's parents. The 50-year-old singer wants to take her relationship with underwear model Jesus Luz to the next level and is planning to fly to Brazil to get to know his family.

Madonna's appeal to adopt another Malawian orphan has been successful. The 50-year-old singer - whose bid to give a home to four-year-old Mercy James was rejected in March - has reportedly persuaded three Supreme Court of Appeal judges to approve the adoption.

A nude painting in oil of Madonna and her ex-husband Guy Ritchie has failed to sell at a recent auction in Glasgow.

Madonna is easy to get "in the mood", says her favorite DJ. Paul Oakenfold is supporting the pop superstar on her "Sticky and Sweet" world tour and admits it's his job to match the pop superstar's incredible live energy.

The nude painting of pop superstar Madonna with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie will be sold under the hammer this week in Scotland.

Jesus Luz has doubts about his relationship with Madonna. The 22-year-old model - who has been dating the "Hung Up" singer since late last year - is unsure about his feelings for his "friend" Madonna and has no plans to propose to her.

Madonna and Jesus Luz are getting married. The Brazilian model's father Luis Heitor Pinto da Luz has revealed the couple are planning a Kabbalah ceremony to have their union recognized by the mystical Jewish faith followed by the 50-year-old singer.

Madonna is being advised by a psychic called Mama Love. The 50-year-old singer - who was left devastated when her efforts to give four-year-old Malawian Mercy James a home were rejected earlier this year - turned to the medium in an effort to discover why her adoption bid failed.

The local Russian officials are outraged over Madonna's plans for her upcoming planned concert in front of the country's oldest museum. The pop diva is scheduled to arrive in Russia at the start of August with a gig planned in St Petersburg's Palace Square.

Madonna is set to perform a controversial concert in Russia. The "Material Girl" singer wants to stage a show in the main square of St. Petersburg, home of the State Hermitage Museum, in August but local authorities are furious about the plans.

Madonna has agreed to let Guy Ritchie care for their children for the summer. The "4 Minutes" singer is to entrust Rocco, eight, and adopted son David, four, to the director when she embarks on her European tour in June.

Madonna has left a nanny to care for the Malawian child she is attempting to adopt. The 50-year-old singer - who failed in her initial bid to raise four-year-old Mercy James because she hadn't met the requirements of living in the African country for 18 months - has instructed members of her staff to look after the tot at Kumbali Lodge, where the star stayed during her visit earlier this month.

Madonna's adoption appeal date has been set for May 4. The 50-year-old singer failed in her bid to adopt four-year-old Malawian orphan Mercy James earlier this month and her case will now be heard by three judges at the African country's Supreme Court of Appeal.

Madonna has reunited with Jesus Luz. The "4 Minutes" singer was photographed holding hands with the 22-year-old Brazilian model at a Kabbalah center in New York Thursday.

Madonna is so depressed over her adoption rejection she has stopped eating and exercising. The singer has allegedly gone into a downward spiral since a court ruled against her adoption of four-year-old Mercy James from Malawi earlier this month, and friends are worried for her health.

Madonna has spent $40 million trying to "recreate London." The "4 Minutes" singer recently returned to New York following her divorce from director Guy Ritchie, who she spent seven years living in the U.K. capital with, and has splashed out on a British-style town house.

Madonna is still hoping to adopt her second child from Malawi. The singer says she wants 4-year-old Mercy James to grow up in a "loving family environment," which she can provide.

Madonna has been in tears on the phone to her ex-husband Guy Ritchie. The singer - whose bid to adopt Malawian orphan Mercy James was rejected last week - called the "RocknRolla" director's London home to talk to their son Rocco, eight.

Madonna's new film documentary, "I Am Because We Are," has made its way to the internet for free. The documentary explores the lives of children in Malawi who have been orphaned by the AIDS/HIV crisis, many who continue to live on the street.

Madonna's heart may be broken after her second adoption bid in Malawi failed, but it is still made of gold. The pop superstar has shelled out around $500,000 to help the earthquake victims in Italy.

Madonna burst into tears during a night out in London Tuesday. The singer was enjoying dinner at Cecconi's Restaurant in Mayfair with designer Stella McCartney when she reached into her handbag and pulled out a picture of Mercy James, the four-year-old Malawian orphan she is trying to adopt.

The father of the girl Madonna is trying to adopt wants her back. James Kambewa claims he had no idea four-year-old Mercy James was still alive until he heard the singer - who saw her adoption application rejected by a Malawian court on Friday - was trying give her a home, but now wants to be part of her life.

The Malawian child not allowed to be adopted by Madonna has been begging to see her new "mummy." Mercy James, four, was sent back to her orphanage yesterday bewildered and screaming for the pop star.

Madonna has injured herself after "flying off" a treadmill. The 50-year-old singer twisted her ankle yesterday when she fell off the running machine. She had flown to Malawi so she could keep fit while waiting for the adoption of her second African child to be finalized.

Madonna's bid to adopt a second Malawian child has been rejected. The singer's lawyer appeared in court in the African nation's capital of Lilongwe this morning expecting to finalize the adoption of four-year-old orphan Mercy James.

Madonna is expected to leave Malawi with her new daughter on Monday. The 50-year-old singer arrived in the African nation Sunday with her children Lourdes, 12, Rocco, 8, and David, 3, who was also adopted from Malawi.

Madonna has filed papers to adopt another African child. An official at the Malawi Welfare Department claims the "4 Minutes" singer lodged official documents yesterday.

Madonna is "glad" she divorced Guy Ritchie. The "4 Minutes" singer was speaking to fans on her long-time friend and producer Guy Oseary's Twitter page when one admirer wrote: "Hello Madonna honey am glad you are single again - you made your best music as a single woman! yeehaw! [sic]"

Madonna has gained the approval of her boyfriend's father. Luiz Heitor - father of Jesus Luz, the singer's 22-year-old Brazilian boyfriend - has given the couple his blessing, saying the 28-year age gap between them doesn't matter.

Madonna's turbulent love life may prevent her adopting another child. The 50-year-old singer - who wants to open her home to three-year-old Malawian girl Mercy James - has been criticized by the African country's government officials following her divorce from Guy Ritchie.

Madonna's boyfriend insists he didn't cheat on her - because his mother was watching him. Jesus Luz has blasted reports he kissed lingerie model Luciana Costa, 31, at a party in his native Brazil earlier this month, insisting it would be disrespectful as he was accompanied by his mother Christiane.

Madonna has banned her boyfriend from answering his phone in front of her. The 50-year-old singer argued with lover Jesus Luz, 22, after he took a call while she was in the same room, and has now restricted him to accepting emergency calls only.

Pop queen Madonna is set to record new tracks for her greatest hits collection, her final outing with Warner Bros. Record. The set list has yet to be determined, but the disc is tentatively slated for a September release this year.

Madonna's lover Jesus Luz has been partying with a lingerie model. The 22-year-old Brazilian hunk was spotted kissing and caressing Luciana Costa at a party in his home city of Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.

Madonna is planning to adopt another African child. The 50-year-old singer - who in addition to her biological children Lourdes and Rocco also raises three-year-old Malawian son David - is seriously considering advice to further expand her family.

Madonna has invited Sienna Miller to lunch so they can complain about other women. The "4 Minutes" singer sympathizes with the 27-year-old actress following her recent complaints that she is "at war" with her fellow sex and wants to meet her in New York to offer her support.

Madonna has received 100 copies of the horror movie "It."

Coldplay and Madonna have been snubbed by MTV in their search for the Greatest Album Ever. Voting to find the top 10 albums since MTV was launched in 1981 will start this week across the network's three UK channels - MTV2, VH1 and MTV Base.

Madonna is helping Rosie O'Donnell deal with her menopause. The "4 Minutes" singer and the stand-up comedienne have been communicating via email and Rosie says the pop queen has been like a "big sister."

Madonna has donated clothes to the orphanage where her adopted son used to live.

Madonna was "all over" her new boyfriend Jesus Luz at the Oscars. The 50-year-old singer went public with the 22-year-old Brazilian model for the first time, flaunting him at a pre- Academy Awards party last night.

Madonna is planning to show off her new boyfriend Jesus Luz at the Oscars. The 50-year-old singer reportedly wants to flaunt the 22-year-old Brazilian model at the after-parties which follow the prestigious awards ceremony on Sunday.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie's custody hearing will be made public. The legal meeting to decide the arrangements for their two sons - Rocco, eight, and David, three - has been moved to the New York Supreme Court.

Madonna's relationship with Jesus Luz is a sham, according to friends.

Madonna's black-and-white nude picture has been sold for $37,500 at an auction on Thursday. The photo, taken when she was just a struggling 20-year-old, was bought by an anonymous phone bidder.

Madonna is trying to convert her rumored boyfriend Jesus Luz to Kabbalah. The singer has reportedly persuaded the 22-year-old Brazilian model - who was raised a Catholic - to rethink his faith, and Jesus is now considering turning to the mystical off-shoot of Judaism.

Guy Ritchie has reportedly told Madonna her raunchy photo shoots are embarrassing their children. Pictures published this week from W magazine show the 50-year-old singer in a series of intimate poses with model Jesus Luz but her estranged husband believes she should stop posing provocatively for the sake of the three kids they raise together.

Madonna and Demi Moore are throwing an Oscars party.

Photographs of Madonna passionately kissing model Jesus Luz have been released. In the pictures, the 50-year-old singer is seen lying on top of the 22-year-old Brazilian model and looking on as he towels himself down.

Madonna is reportedly dating a Brazilian model to make Alex Rodriguez jealous. The 50-year-old singer, who has been romantically linked to Alex and Jesus Luz since her split from husband Guy Ritchie, is keen to show Alex - nickname "A-Rod" - what he is missing by not fully committing to her.

Madonna has reportedly introduced her Brazilian model lover Jesus Luz to her children. The "Miles Away" singer was spotted dining with the 22-year old hunk in New York's Macelleria Italian Steakhouse over the weekend along with two of her children - Lourdes, 12, and adopted David, three.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie have spent the weekend together in New York. Guy met his ex-wife Madonna at the New York Kabbalah center just a few days after the singer won custody of their children.

Madonna's nude photos are coming out at an auction. Christie's auction house in New York is expecting to sell the pop superstar's 1979 full frontal pictures for $10,000 at least.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie have been spending time together after her daughter begged them not to be "mean." Guy was seen entering his ex-wife Madonna's New York apartment on Tuesday sparking rumors of a reconciliation, but the pair reportedly only met to placate 12-year-old Lourdes.

Madonna has flown a top British eventer to America to coach her in the horse riding sport. The "Miles Away" singer is due to attend the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida later this month, and has asked riding expert Daisy Trayford to help her master the often dangerous activity.

Madonna is reportedly having counseling sessions to make her "less domineering." The 50-year-old singer has been privately meeting Rabbi Philip Berg at New York's Kabbalah center since her divorce from British film director Guy Ritchie.

Madonna has embarked on a January salmon "retox" regime to "knock 12 years off her appearance." The 50-year-old singer is so determined to make herself look younger she has enlisted the help of health experts who have devised a new program for her packed with the oily fish.

Christopher Ciccone has branded Demi Moore a "diva" who treats gay men like handbags.

Madonna's new boyfriend is a secret porn star. Brazilian model Jesus Luz, 20, guest starred in an erotic movie just weeks before meeting the 50-year-old singer - who is in the process of divorcing British director Guy Ritchie - at a magazine photo shoot.

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Madonna is reportedly having a fling with a Brazilian male model. The "4 Minutes" singer met Jesus Luz in Rio de Janeiro while on a shoot for American magazine W, and the pair became so close she invited him to join her on the Sao Paolo leg of her "Sticky and Sweet" world tour.

Guy Ritchie could get $32 million less in his divorce settlement from Madonna. The singer has released two conflicting statements regarding the payout, sparking confusion over how much the "RocknRolla" director will receive in total.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie are locked in a bitter battle over who will have their children for Christmas.

Madonna has been accused of "inciting impure thoughts." The "4 Minutes" singer performed in Chile for the first time Wednesday night but came under fire for her raunchy image ahead of the show from a retired senior church figure.

Madonna is "intoxicated" with her rumored lover Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez. The 50-year-old singer, who has yet to officially confirm she is dating the baseball star, is reportedly infatuated with 33-year-old Alex but isn't sure her feelings will last.

Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez says he and Madonna are just "friends." Speaking for the first time about Madonna, the baseball player - who was first linked to the 50-year-old singer earlier this year - insists there is no romance between the pair, and rumors about a relationship are "ridiculous."

Madonna and her rumored new boyfriend are house-hunting in New York. The singer and Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez - who have yet to officially confirm they are dating - are reportedly searching for the perfect home in the U.S. city.

A massive annual auction of rare and autographed items and meet-and-greets with celebrities are set to be auctioned on eBay over the next ten days. The money in the 4th Annual Celebrity Memorabilia Auction will be raised for December 1 (World AIDS Day) auction.

Madonna unofficially confirmed her relationship with Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez at her show Wednesday night.

Madonna has hired a "cleansing expert" to help her throw away any clothes that remind her of Guy Ritchie. The singer has reportedly hired the expert to help 'de-clutter' her life and remove any association with Guy following the decree nisi - the first part of their divorce - being awarded in London last Friday.

It looks like Madonna has rumored beau Alex Rodriguez wrapped around her finger. The New York Yankees player will reportedly ditch his kids on Thanksgiving for the singer.

Madonna says she is "sad" about her personal life. The 50-year-old singer has spoken for the first time about her divorce from Guy Ritchie - with who she raises three children - and admits the relationship breakdown is taking its toll on her.

Madonna is reportedly furious Alex Rodriguez dropped out of Kabbalah training because he was "bored."

Madonna and Guy Ritchie's divorce has been granted. The pair - who were married for nearly eight years - were given a decree nisi at the clinical Principal Registry of the Family Division in High Holborn, London, Friday morning.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie have reportedly reached a divorce settlement. The pair are scheduled to have a hearing at the London High Court's Family Division Friday morning, but are not expected to appear.

Madonna has reportedly told Britney Spears never to get married again. The 50-year-old singer - who recently announced she is divorcing Guy Ritchie after nearly eight years of marriage - has allegedly advised mother-of-two divorcee Britney not to walk down the aisle again.

Madonna says rumored lover Alex Rodriguez "has the heart of a poet trapped inside an insanely gorgeous body."

Madonna says she was a "Japanese warrioress" in a previous life. In what appeared to be a thinly-veiled warning to estranged husband Guy Ritchie, the singer revealed her fighting spirit on a Japanese TV show.

Madonna is planning to become a film director. The 50-year-old singer has decided to take on her estranged husband, British "RocknRolla" director Guy Ritchie, in the film making stakes.

Madonna has reportedly introduced rumored boyfriend Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez to her friends.

Madonna has begged Gwyneth Paltrow to move to New York. Following her split from husband Guy Ritchie, Madonna is planning to quit London and relocate to the U.S. city after her "Sticky and Sweet" world tour finishes next month.

Madonna's plans to adopt another child are in tatters because she is getting divorced.

Madonna has been sending estranged husband Guy Ritchie strange text messages.

Madonna has reportedly spoken to estranged husband Guy Ritchie for the first time in weeks in a bid to settle their divorce out of court.

Madonna tried to control Guy Ritchie with a "marriage contract," it has been claimed.

Madonna is having Kabbalah "anger management" counseling to deal with her rage at estranged husband Guy Ritchie.

Madonna believes Guy Ritchie secretly lusted after his ex-girlfriend during their marriage, it has been claimed.

Madonna wants to cancel Guy Ritchie's plans to give their children a traditional Christmas.

Madonna's divorce from Guy Ritchie will reach "ugliness of epic proportions", say her friends.

Guy Ritchie claims Madonna is spying on him during their divorce battle. The "RocknRolla" director is said to be furious his estranged wife is watching his every move and couldn't believe she even knew of a private family dinner he held to discuss the couple's impending divorce.

Madonna has vowed to stay in London despite the painful break-up of her marriage.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie didn't have sex for 18 months as their marriage crumbled.

Madonna has branded Guy Ritchie a "gold-digger" despite his claims he wants "not one penny" of her reported $600 million fortune.

Madonna and Alex Rodriguez had a "secret love shack" they frequently visited over the last year.

Madonna's marriage was doomed after Guy Ritchie's "unsympathetic" reaction to her 2005 horse riding accident.

Madonna and baseball player Alex Rodriguez are "definitely romantic," according to friends of the pair.

Guy Ritchie has branded Madonna "obsessed", saying "the laughs in our life together were long gone," as their divorce proceedings begin.

Madonna has confirmed she and husband Guy Ritchie are to divorce.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie are set to divorce. The couple are set to imminently announce they are separating, and reportedly want their divorce to be finalised by Christmas - which would be their eighth wedding anniversary.

Robyn insists she had fun touring with Madonna. The "With Every Heartbeat" singer - who recently revealed she was told not to approach Madonna when she supported her on the European leg of her "Sticky and Sweet" world tour - was thrilled to share the same stage as her idol and loved meeting her.

Madonna has reportedly banned her support acts from speaking to her. The "4 Minutes" singer - who is currently on her "Sticky and Sweet" world tour - is said to be refusing to socialize with artists who open her show.

Madonna has been forbidden from cutting her hair by husband Guy Ritchie. The 50-year-old singer - who has been sporting long blonde locks on her current "Sticky and Sweet" tour - is desperate for a radical new style, but Guy is less than thrilled with the idea.

Madonna and Alex Rodriguez were spotted enjoying dinner together earlier this week. The singer and the baseball player - who were rumored to be having an affair earlier this year - sat in "an alcove-like table" at the back of New York eatery Dos Caminos Third Avenue on Tuesday.

Sean Penn was so excited by his first on screen gay kiss, he text ex-wife Madonna to boast.

Madonna's tour towels have been seized by Eastern European border control guards.

James Morrison has branded Madonna "rude." The "Under The Influence" singer was stunned when the pop legend snubbed him when they met in an American recording studio.

Guy Ritchie was turned on by his wife Madonna in a leotard. The "RocknRolla" director got hot under the collar when his 50-year-old spouse famously donned a purple one-piece during her 'Confessions' world tour in 2006 and showed off her toned figure again wearing a pink version of the tight outfit in her "Hung Up" music video.

Madonna has upset Catholics by dedicating "Like a Virgin" to the Pope at her concert in Rome on Saturday. The singer's shock tribute to Pope Benedict XVI, the head of the church, has been labeled "disrespectful" by the Catholic community.

Madonna arrived at husband Guy Ritchie's world premiere an hour late.

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.

Demi Moore once squirted her breast milk at lesbians during a night out.

Pop superstar Madonna's personal and professional belongings will be featured in an exhibit next year. Over 300 of her items will be featured in "Simply Madonna: Materials of the Girl."

Madonna is furious that her explicit love letters may be made public.

Madonna has come under fire for comparing U.S. Presidential candidate John McCain to Adolf Hitler.

Madonna has bought 100 pairs of fishnet stockings for her upcoming tour.

Felicity Huffman tried Madonna's used thong on.

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.

Madonna claims her spiritual age is 36.

Madonna is set to adopt again, it has been confirmed.

Madonna is desperate to adopt a second child from Malawi.

Madonna has been forced to postpone her 50th birthday celebrations after twisting her ankle.

Justin Timberlake says Madonna is a very "specific" person to work with.

Madonna's manager is writing a book about her. Guy Oseary is following in the footsteps of Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone by documenting the singer's life in a 224-page book, entitled 'Madonna: Confessions,' containing exclusive photographs from her 2006 world tour. Unlike Christopher's tell-all book 'Life With My Sister Madonna', Guy's tome was made with full cooperation from the '4 Minutes' singer, who handpicked the photographs and provided quotes and annotations.

Christopher Ciccone, who has written a tell-all book entitled Life With My Sister Madonna, is not in contact with his sister's children - Lourdes, 11, seven-year-old Rocco and two-year-old adopted son David Banda - but is expecting Lourdes to get in touch when she is older.

New Kids on the Block want Madonna to appear on their album.

Alex Rodriguez allegedly confessed his love for Madonna at the beginning of this year.

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.

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.

Madonna's alleged affair with New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez was "an affair of the heart," says his wife's lawyer.

Madonna has branded reports she is having an affair with a baseball star as "fiction."

Madonna has reportedly refused to let husband Guy Ritchie move to New York. The 'Give It 2 Me' singer is said to have turned down the British director's plea to leave their London home and be with her in the U.S., saying she still wants to end the marriage.

Music icon Madonna's rep has once again denied divorce rumors that surrounds her client and her husband Guy Ritchie's marriage.

Pop superstar Madonna's brother isn't content with just a memoir about his life as brother to his famous sister, he also wants a reality show based on himself.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie's accountants have reportedly been asked to organize the couple's assets ahead of their rumored divorce.

Madonna's marriage is not heading to divorce, her husband's mother denies the break up rumors surrounding the couple.

Madonna has reportedly told Guy Ritchie she wants a divorce. The '4 Minutes' singer is believed to have confessed she had fallen out of love with the 'Snatch' director and Guy agreed their seven-year marriage was over.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie enjoyed a three-day break in Italy - but slept in separate rooms.

Madonna has reportedly hired the divorce lawyer who represented Sir Paul McCartney.

Madonna will split from husband Guy Ritchie at the end of her forthcoming world tour, it has been claimed.

Madonna prefers making movies to music.