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Where Did the Material Girl Go?

Has Madonna's style finally become... drab?

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 17, 2008 7:10 AM CDT

(Newser) – Madge might finally be easing into a different Madonna role: that of the mother figure in flowing, buttoned-up dresses. As unlikely as this sounds to those who remember the tutus, fingerless gloves, and infamous cone-bra, the most shocking thing about the Material Girl's recent outfits... Read full story »

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