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September 2008
- Madonna Dedicates 'Virgin' to Pope
  
  Reuters | Sep 8, 08 9:51 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - During a performance in Rome Saturday night, Madonna dedicated her hit single "Like a Virgin" to the Pope, Reuters reports. "I dedicate this song to the pope, because I'm a child of God. All of you are also children of God," the 50-year-old announced on the stage of her Sticky & Sweet tour. The Vatican has not been a fan of the Material Girl, denouncing her shows, replete with religious imagery, as among the most "satanic shows in the history of humanity." More »
August 2008
- Madge Makes 50 Look Good
  
  Associated Press | Aug 16, 08 6:36 PM CDT
  
  (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." More »
July 2008
- Brother's Ghost Writer: Madonna
  
  New York Post | Jul 28, 08 10:53 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Christopher Ciccone’s perfectly timed book, Life with My Sister Madonna , may have had a world-famous ghost writer: the Material Girl herself. In a bid to sell concert tickets, Madonna "actually ghost-wrote parts of it with him,” an insider tells the New York Post . “That's why there's nothing too devastating in Chris's book." More »
- Where Did the Material Girl Go?
  
  New York Times | Jul 17, 08 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 has been their lack of daring, reports the New York Times. More »
- Madonna 'Loves' A-Rod Scandal
  
  New York Post | Jul 15, 08 11:04 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Madonna is reveling in the attention she's getting from the Alex Rodriguez scandal and is considering fueling the frenzy by attending today's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, the New York Post reports. "She doesn't care about the press it will get—she loves it,” a friend said. More »
- More Madonna Dirt Surfaces in Bro's Book
  
  New York Post | Jul 11, 08 12:13 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The forthcoming tell-all by Madonna’s estranged brother Christopher Ciccone is a treasure trove of gossip, the New York Post reports. More juicy bits trickling out from Life With My Sister Madonna : Madonna hung an a 8-by-12-foot photo of herself in S&M gear, lying on a bed with dead animals, in full view of her kids. More »
- Brit Psyched for Madonna Gig
  
  People | Jul 10, 08 11:57 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Britney Spears "is excited, but in a grownup way" about collaborating with Madonna for her Sticky & Sweet tour, a pal tells People . The recovering pop tart, who filmed the taped segment yesterday, “has come a long way in the last year. She has settled down and is full of life but not childish," says the friend. More »
- Lenny Livid Over C-Rod Rumors
  
  New York Post | Jul 9, 08 10:43 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Lenny Kravitz is outraged his name has been dragged into the Alex and Cynthia Rodriguez divorce drama and blames the whole mess on former manager Guy Oseary, the New York Post reports. The rocker fired Oseary after A-Rod’s former trainer told him Oseary was about to “pimp out Madonna and A-Rod,” his two other clients. More »
- Wife: A-Rod, Madonna Had 'Affair of the Heart'
  
  People | Jul 8, 08 9:19 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Alex Rodriguez’s relationship with Madonna amounted to “an affair of the heart,” not physical infidelity, his estranged wife's lawyer tells People . A-Rod had dinners with his sweetie, constantly listened to her music, and dumped his agent for her Kabbalah-loving manager, the New York Post reports. More »
- Miffed Madonna Denies Divorce, A-Rod Affair
  
  People | Jul 7, 08 6:15 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Madonna has blasted reports that she’s having an affair with Yankees star A-Rod and divorcing Guy Ritchie. “My husband and I are not planning on getting a divorce,” she said in a statement to People . “I am not romantically involved in any way with Alex Rodriguez.” Meanwhile A-Rod’s wife, who says Madonna used Kabbalah to brainwash him, plans to file for divorce today, according to her attorney. More »
- Bro Dishes Dirt on Madonna in Tell-All
  
  Sun (UK) | Jul 6, 08 1:00 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Amid rumors of a crumbling marriage and an A-Rod affair, Madonna’s juicy past is now bubbling to the surface in a new biography written by her brother. At a boozy Hollywood party, the mega-star was dancing on a table when she pulled a surprised Gwyneth Paltrow up onto the table and kissed her full on the mouth, writes estranged bro Christopher Ciconne in Life With My Sister Madonna. More »
- Madonna, Ritchie in Crisis Talks
  
  Daily Mirror (UK) | Jul 1, 08 10:01 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Guy Ritchie followed Madonna to New York yesterday to save his marriage—and also huddle with the family accountant in case his attempts fail. Ritchie could land $100 million of his wife’s $800 million fortune so “the lawyers will want to go through the assets with a fine-tooth comb,” a source told the Daily Mirror . More »
June 2008
- Madonna to Divorce Ritchie
  
  Daily Mirror (UK) | Jun 27, 08 11:40 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Madonna has asked Guy Ritche, her husband of 7 years, for a divorce, the Mirror reports. After a troubled year for their marriage and consultation with divorce lawyers, Madge decided to make it final, friends of the couple said last night. “It was quite painless but very sad. He's off to the country to get a bit of peace and quiet." More »
- Madonna Seeks Counsel of Sir Paul's Divorce Lawyer
  
  Times (UK) | Jun 26, 08 7:08 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Madonna is set to enlist the services of the lawyer who handled Paul McCartney’s divorce settlement, the Times of London reports. The pop star, 49, is reportedly exploring a split from director Guy Ritchie, 39. "Steel magnolia” Fiona Shackleton gained notoriety when she secured such a favorable result for McCartney that Heather Mills emptied a water jug over her head in court. More »
- Madonna Divorce Rumors in Air
  
  Daily Mirror (UK) | Jun 24, 08 12:02 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Madonna and Guy Ritchie are so unhappy they’re discussing divorce, the Daily Mirror reports. The two rarely go out in public together anymore, and they live essentially separate lives in their London mansion. Both admit that any romance between them has long ended and insist there are no hard feelings. “They're obviously sad,” said one friend, “but they're dealing with it like grown-ups.” More »
- Nearing 50, Madonna Jabs 'Ageist' Society
  
  Daily Mail (UK) | Jun 11, 08 11:00 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Madonna says you can take your ageism and shove it, reports the Daily Mail . "Not only does society suffer from racism and sexism, it also suffers from ageism. Once you reach a certain age you're not allowed to be adventurous, you're not allowed to be sexual,” the less-than-bashful 49-year-old said. "Are you supposed to just die? I've never been a conformist." More »
May 2008
- Madge Kid Wants Tour Gig
  
  Daily Mirror (UK) | May 29, 08 11:20 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - At 11, Madonna's daughter Lourdes is studying to be a chip off the ol’ block. Lourdes—nicknamed Lola—is practicing her moves at a famous London dance studio in the hopes she can join her mom on tour in the fall, the Daily Mirror reports. "Lola is the best in her dance classes and wants to perform a special dance sequence alongside Madonna” on tour, an insider said. More »
- Malawi Judge OKs Madonna Adoption
  
  Associated Press | May 28, 08 12:52 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Madonna has official custody of a Malawian boy after nearly 2 years of wrangling, a judge in the African nation ruled today. Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie have been taking care of 2-year-old David in London since meeting him in an orphanage in 2006, the AP reports. Critics railed at the pop star, 49, for using her fame to skirt adoption laws—charges she denies. More »
- Madonna: Adopting as Hard as Childbirth
  
  AFP | May 23, 08 10:30 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Madonna says her struggle to adopt a 3-year-old boy from Malawi is much like childbirth, AFP reports. “I sort of went through my own kind of birthing pains with dealing with the press on my front doorstep accusing me of kidnapping,” the singer sai

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Madonna Dedicates 'Virgin' to Pope

Madge Makes 50 Look Good

Brother's Ghost Writer: Madonna

Where Did the Material Girl Go?

Madonna 'Loves' A-Rod Scandal

More Madonna Dirt Surfaces in Bro's Book

Brit Psyched for Madonna Gig

Lenny Livid Over C-Rod Rumors

Wife: A-Rod, Madonna Had 'Affair of the Heart'

Miffed Madonna Denies Divorce, A-Rod Affair

Bro Dishes Dirt on Madonna in Tell-All

Madonna, Ritchie in Crisis Talks

Madonna to Divorce Ritchie

Madonna Seeks Counsel of Sir Paul's Divorce Lawyer

Madonna Divorce Rumors in Air

Nearing 50, Madonna Jabs 'Ageist' Society

Madge Kid Wants Tour Gig

Malawi Judge OKs Madonna Adoption

Madonna: Adopting as Hard as Childbirth