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Madge-Jesus Fling Is—Get This— a Sham: Pals

Pop star just using model for publicity

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 16, 2009 8:24 AM CST

(Newser) – How did Madonna score a Brazilian model less than half her age? His parents cried “kidnapping,” but pals claim the whole thing is a well-played publicity stunt typical of the Material Pentagenarian, the Mirror reports. “Taking Jesus to Kaballah is a masterstroke as she always historically introduces her lovers to the religion,” one insider pointed out, adding that ex-hubby Guy Ritchie—whom Madonna is trying to annoy—“saw the pictures and laughed out loud.”

“It’s just Madonna for you. She loves being the center of attention,” the source said. But “dating” Jesus isn’t the only way the pop star is seeking the spotlight: The Sun reports she’s set her sights on playing Wallis Simpson, the American divorcee whose scandalous affair with King Edward VIII led to his abdication—because she sees similarities between the story and her own marriage to a Brit.

Madonna performs during her Sticky & Sweet Tour at Ford Field in Detroit, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008.
Madonna performs during her "Sticky & Sweet Tour" at Ford Field in Detroit, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008.   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Madonna performs during her Sticky and Sweet tour Wednesday Oct. 15, 2008.
Madonna performs during her "Sticky and Sweet" tour Wednesday Oct. 15, 2008.   (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)
Madonna performs at the Olympia theater to  promote her latest album Hard Candy, in Paris, Tuesday May 6, 2008.
Madonna performs at the Olympia theater to promote her latest album "Hard Candy", in Paris, Tuesday May 6, 2008.   (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)
American socialite  Wallis Simpson a week before King Edward VIII abdicated. She became Duchess of Windsor in June 1937 after her marriage to Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor.
American socialite Wallis Simpson a week before King Edward VIII abdicated. She became Duchess of Windsor in June 1937 after her marriage to Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor.   (Getty Images)
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It's a classic Madge publicity stunt but suits both parties well. Despite her advancing years, she looks like she's still got what it takes to pull a 22-year-old. And Jesus is getting a boost of publicity as well. Everyone's a winner. - A source

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Shannonals
Feb 17, 2009 2:29 AM CST
Someone should tell Madonna to act her age. Iamgine the reaction of her poor children, looking at headlines of their Mother having sex with anyone with a pulse

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