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Madge Makes 50 Look Good

Madonna becomes poster child for fans at half century mark

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(Newser) – The Material Girl may be adding a new role in her career: poster child for the 50-and-fabulous, the AP reports. She's athletic, ambitious, kicking off a world tour next month—what more does an aging fan need? "I just think she's awesome," a 55-year-old mom said. "Here's a woman that's successful, takes care of herself, looks amazing—and she took the steps to get there."

Unlike other stars turning 50—Michael Jackson, Sharon Stone, Michelle Pfeiffer—Madonna shows no signs of slowing down. And fans seem willing to overlook her alleged A-Rod romance and a tell-all memoir by her brother. As for her apparent plastic surgery, the jury is still out. "So she's had some work—I'll take it," said the editor of a magazine for women over 40. "I want to know who her doctor is!"

In this March 10, 2008 file photo, Madonna is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York.
In this March 10, 2008 file photo, Madonna is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York.   (AP Photo)
In this July 7, 2007 file photo, Madonna performs on stage during the British leg of the Live Earth concerts at London's Wembley Stadium.
In this July 7, 2007 file photo, Madonna performs on stage during the British leg of the Live Earth concerts at London's Wembley Stadium.   (AP Photo)
Fit, talented, and effortlessly fabulous? Madonna has become a role model for the 50-plus crowd, writes Jocelyn Noveck of the AP.
Fit, talented, and effortlessly fabulous? Madonna has become a role model for the 50-plus crowd, writes Jocelyn Noveck of the AP.   (AP Photo/Pedro Ugarte)
Madonna is shown with her daughter Lourdes, 9, left, son Rocco, 6, right and David Banda, 13-months.
Madonna is shown with her daughter Lourdes, 9, left, son Rocco, 6, right and David Banda, 13-months.   (AP Photo/Shavawn Rissman)
Madonna has always been a master of personas. Now, the material girl has become a poster child for the 50-and-fabulous set.
Madonna has always been a master of personas. Now, the material girl has become a poster child for the 50-and-fabulous set.   (AP Photo/Gill Allen)
US pop star Madonna performs on stage at the Amsterdam Arena...
US pop star Madonna performs on stage at the Amsterdam Arena...   (Getty Images)
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