Review: Miley Wins The Youth Vote Nov 13, 2009
Although her voice generally lacked nuance, her full-throated delivery matched her enthusiasm as she made all the appropriate arena-rock poses and gestures, borrowed from predecessors from Madonna to Spinal Tap. (The giant ice-crystal thing Cyrus broke out of to start the show on "Breakout" bore a striking resemblance to the malfunctioning pod that traps the bass player in "This is Spinal Tap."). (FOX61, CT)
Biker chic through the years Nov 13, 2009
1985: "Desperately Seeking Susan's" Madonna rocks a leather jacket. 1991: Photographer Peter Lindbergh outfits supermodels of the day in Brando-esque biker boots, caps and Chanel jackets for Vogue. (FOX61, CT)
Email of the Week for November 11 (4) Nov 12, 2009
CDs from Madonna, an X Box, an I-pod. Something was changing, something quite odd. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Obituaries in the news Nov 11, 2009
Hawke praises Madonna for Gypsy support in Romania. Actor Ethan Hawke on Saturday praised Madonna for her boldness in speaking out against discrimination against Gypsies, words that provoked boos from thousands of fans at her concert in Romania. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Woman drives into aquarium at Tampa airport Nov 11, 2009
Madonna leaves Malawi after week's charity tour. Madonna has left Malawi after a nearly weeklong visit with her family, airport and charity officials said Saturday ... Officials said Madonna flew out of the southern African country on Friday. (Fresno Bee)
Live Nation Reports Strong Third Quarter 2009 Results Nov 10, 2009
3 million - Increase in International Music due to the re-opening of the O2 in Dublin, strong festival performance in the United Kingdom and Belgium and strong stadium shows for our global touring artists U2 and Madonna ... 6 million - Increase in International Music driven by strong stadium shows for global touring artists including U2 and Madonna, improved festival performance in the United Kingdom and Belgium and the reopening of the O2 Dublin. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Madonna takes next step Nov 10, 2009
Madonna in Malawi AFP ... Madonna is "on edge" about meeting her boyfriend's parents ... The pal added: "Madonna really does love and need Jesus and she does not hold all the power in their relationship. He grew up with strong Christian beliefs. "He wants to marry and be taken seriously. (iAfrica.com)
Glee brings joy to beleaguered music industry Nov 10, 2009
Now Madonna, eager to get in on the act, has offered her catalog for an upcoming episode. Knopper said industry economics are such that the revenue from TV partnerships "is pretty much a drop in the bucket" in the multi-billion dollar record business. (MSNBC -- Music)
Madonna lends a hand Nov 10, 2009
Madonna is following a philanthropical trip to Africa with a stop in Brazil to discuss social projects ... Cabral told the O Estado de S Paulo newspaper yesterday that he will meet with Madonna along with Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista to talk about possible partnerships. (Boston Globe)
Comfortably dumb Nov 10, 2009
He quickly distinguished himself, scratching on albums by Madonna and Will Smith and performing last year as a member of the house band at the MTV VMAs. He claimed to have been clean for the past 11 years, saying that the turning point in his life was when someone told him after an AA meeting. (Salon)
Adam Lambert Says He's More Like Beyonce Than Daughtry Nov 10, 2009
I was a Paula Abdul fan, a Michael Jackson fan, a Madonna fan. When Christina Aguilera came out when I was in high school, that was a great example of someone taking the pop-dance feel but who could really sing. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Gagging on GagaDavid Bowie. Cher. Bjork. Lady Gaga. Which one is not like the... Nov 9, 2009
In a skit with Madonna, she flubbed her lines as Madge asked, What the hell is a disco stick ... In a skit with Madonna, she flubbed her lines as Madge asked, What the hell is a disco stick. (New York Post -- News)
Lady Gaga in the running to be the next Madonna Nov 9, 2009
Did you picture Madonna, or did another image surface, perhaps of another young woman who doesn't like to wear pants. For decades now, the media have been on a quest to anoint "the next Madonna." A quick Google search unearths more than 79,000 hits for that phrase - everyone from Rosie Perez to Rihanna has been mentioned ... Madonna herself has participated in the search from time to time, while still making albums, releasing videos, bedding young models, scaring the world with the tightest... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Who are the sexiest female singers? Nov 8, 2009
The list has the usual suspects like Beyonce, Shakira, Christina Aguilera and Jessica Simpson, but surprisingly includes even the ageing Madonna. See the full list in. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Live Nation Wins Eight Billboard Touring Awards Nov 7, 2009
Top Tour - Madonna's "Sticky & Sweet" tour. Top Draw - Madonna's "Sticky & Sweet" tour ... "With Madonna and U2 on the road, as well as newer touring artists like Il Divo and Jonas Brothers, 2009 has been an extraordinary year for Live Nation and the thousands of dedicated employees who help to make our events so successful for artists and fans alike.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kris Allen's 'Live Like We're Dying' Video: His Time, His Show Nov 7, 2009
Stylish new clip showcases the 'American Idol' winner's likability (VHI.com -- Music News)
Lady Gaga Is Not 'Enticed' By The Hollywood Lifestyle Nov 6, 2009
" With the fame, come hoards of celebrities singing Gaga's praises, whether or not she wants it (which she kind of doesn't). Although she appreciates the in a recent issue of Rolling Stone, Gaga's not interested in fishing for compliments. "Flattery, to me, I don't know why, but that implies an element of ego that I really try and stay away from," Gaga 00003818 said. "I know Madonna, so in friendship, what she said about me was so kind, and it made me smile inside. " This report is provided by... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Could you become a celebrity stalker? Nov 6, 2009
The pair join a long list of celebs including Jodie Foster, David Letterman, Madonna and Brad Pitt who have been tracked by obsessed fans. One famous -- and tragic -- case involved "My Sister Sam" star Rebecca Schaeffer, who in 1989 was murdered by her stalker after he used the Department of Motor Vehicles to track the actress down. (CNN)
Mariah Carey shows her ugly side in 'Precious' Nov 6, 2009
Carey seemed to be just another one-trick songbird (Madonna, Britney and Jessica Simpson, please stand up) unable to transfer her talents to the big screen. Since "Precious" premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival, however, critics have been singing a different tune. (FOX59, IN)
Taylor Swift tickets sell out in minutes Nov 6, 2009
The Save Mart Center doesn't keep records of such things, but in-the-know minds remember The Rolling Stones, Madonna (the first of her two shows), Britney Spears and Hannah Montana selling out the first day. The first time Tim McGraw and Faith Hill came to the Save Mart Center, in 2006, they sold out in one day too -- but there were two of them. (Fresno Bee)
'Glee'-fully on Top: Meet Cast of Cult Favorite Nov 4, 2009
The Sound of Music: Cast of 'Glee' Revels in the Spotlight - ABC News. Gay Marriage Referendum Defeated in Maine. (ABC News)
Remembering 1990 Nov 4, 2009
Madonna was pushing the envelope in music in 1990, Rodriguez said, for her sexual poses during performances and videos. "It was controversial," Rodriguez said. (CBS News)
Artifacts of 1990 Nov 4, 2009
The "bullet bra" of a similar shape was introduced by lingerie companies in the 1950s, but in 1990, Madonna launched her "Blonde Ambition" tour, which featured the cone bra, created by celebrity designer Jean Paul Gaultier. Do you remember slap bracelets. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Lawyers sue, men plunder Nov 3, 2009
The notoriously protective Madonna, for example, reportedly allowed Australian band the Avalanches to sample her song Holiday in the hope they would sign with her label. Larrikin claims 40 to 60 per cent would have been a fair deal if the band had sought permission in 1979, arguing Kookaburra was very well-known and Men at Work not so. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Lady GaGa and Madonna to collaborate? Nov 3, 2009
Lady GaGa and Madonna to collaborate ... Lady GaGa and Madonna to collaborate ... BEIJING, Nov.3 -- Lady GaGa has hinted that she might collaborate with Madonna. (Xinhuanet, China)
* World News Quick Take Nov 2, 2009
ROMANIA Hawke praises Madonna. Actor Ethan Hawke on Saturday praised Madonna for her boldness in speaking out against discrimination against Gypsies, words that provoked boos from thousands of fans at her concert in Romania ... At an August concert in Bucharest on her Sticky tour, Madonna called for an end to widespread discrimination against Eastern Europes Gypsies, also known as Roma. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Obamas greet 'treaters, military families Nov 2, 2009
Madonna's support for Gypsies lauded. Actor Ethan Hawke has praised Madonna's words of support for Gypsies during her concert in Romania ... Hawke says Madonna "transcended being a pop star" and "drew international attention and shone the spotlight on a level of racism and the need for greater education.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Madonna leaves Malawi after charity tour Nov 1, 2009
From singer to actress to mom, the many reincarnations of Madonna ... LILONGWE, Malawi - Madonna has left Malawi after a nearly weeklong visit with her family, airport and charity officials said Saturday ... Officials said Madonna flew out of the southern African country on Friday. (MSNBC -- News)
It's a High-5 Night for U2 Nov 1, 2009
The article also referred to a Madonna performance of the song "Hang Up." The song's title is "Hung Up.". Mariah Carey songs An article in Thursday's Calendar about Mariah Carey's night at the Grammys said she was the first artist after the Beatles to have the No. 1 and 2 songs on the American pop chart in the same week. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
New Source of Online Ad Revenue Nov 1, 2009
"The English Roses: Story by Madonna, artwork by Jeffrey Fulvimari". Inside NYTimes. (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Nov 1, 2009
" Nissan worked directly with eBay last year, using print ads to urge consumers to visit eBay Motors and check out a make-believe auction for a ride in a Nissan Altima. Those who followed through found the fake auction, as well as links to real Nissan dealers and to Nissan-brand collectible items being sold on the site. MOST POPULAR - BUSINESS "The English Roses: Story by Madonna, artwork by Jeffrey Fulvimari" Inside NYTimes.com On the orchestra and its possibilities in the age of interactivity.... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Madonna gets animated at the Grammys - but it's U2's night Nov 1, 2009
Madonna shares the stage with cartoon band Gorillaz ... It also celebrated and included performances by many industry veterans such as Sir Paul McCartney, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen and even beckoned from retirement the reclusive funk icon Sly Stone, who gave his first public performance in 13 years ... co.uk/news/uknews/1510157/Madonna-gets-animated-at-the-Grammys---but-its-U2s-night. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
If we leave Iraq, do we lose for good? Nov 1, 2009
How 'bout a shout out to David Bowie for inspiring what you called Madonna's "brilliant facility for changing styles and personae" ... I am skeptical about any influence of Bowie on Madonna, however ... Also, Bowie is a cosmopolitan connoisseur, whereas Madonna's studies of the arts, encouraged by her brother Christopher, have been erratic. (Salon)
Hawke praises Madonna for Gypsy support Nov 1, 2009
From singer to actress to mom, the many reincarnations of Madonna ... BUCHAREST, Romania - Actor Ethan Hawke on Saturday praised Madonna for her boldness in speaking out against discrimination against Gypsies, words that provoked boos from thousands of fans at her concert in Romania ... At an August concert in Bucharest on her "Sticky & Sweet" tour, Madonna called for an end to widespread discrimination against Eastern Europe's Gypsies, also known as Roma. (MSNBC -- News)
What Are Web Surfers Seeking? Well, It's Just What You'd Think Nov 1, 2009
Here are some random searches, and the numbers for each: Britney Spears -- 3,938; God -- 3,279; Madonna -- 1,881; Mother Teresa -- 165; Stephen Hawking -- 41; Kofi Annan -- 12. While clearly celebrities did well, writers seemed to fare badly. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Madonna wipes hands of the poor Nov 1, 2009
Madonna sanitiser gaffe Malawi ... MOST superstars like to make a clean getaway but Madonna has gone to a whole new level, waving a bottle of hand sanitiser at children as she left an orphanage in Malawi ... Madonna was visiting Malawi to launch the construction of her school for girls. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
'You are our god' Oct 31, 2009
Malawian David Banda was a one-year-old when Madonna took him into her care in 2007 ... Madonna has been branded a "god" by the Malawi orphanage she adopted son David Banda from ... The centre's director, Lucy Chipeta, said: "David is too young to understand... but for us who remember the sickly tiny little baby of 2006, it was hard to hold back tears, including Madonna.". (iAfrica.com)
Al Yankovic is still 'Weird' Oct 31, 2009
The parodies include the early hits -- the spoof "Eat It," the Madonna send-up "Like a Surgeon" (which was suggested by the Material Girl herself) -- on through recent entries such as the Green Day parody "Canadian Idiot" and Yankovic's biggest chart hit, 2006's "White & Nerdy," the latter a take-off of Chamillionaire's "Ridin'.". "It's certainly ironic considering that my genre is by and large the domain of one-hit wonders, and I've outlasted many of the artists that I've parodied over the... (CNN)
EPIX Invites Consumers to Experience EpixHD.com via Online Weekend Passes Oct 31, 2009
Those consumers who qualify for free online previews this weekend will unlock their full three day, weekend long passes to , giving them complete access to the launch weekend programming line-up which includes Madonna Sticky : Live from Buenos Aires, Marvels blockbuster film Iron Man, and the exclusive comedy special Eddie Izzard: Live From Wembley. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Halloween offers ‘Thriller’ events and more fun and frights Oct 30, 2009
At the downtown Ritz, blu will present its own Jackson-centric fete, and has put out a call for vintage Janet Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, and Madonna costumes. Sel De La Terre on Boylston Street will crank up the 80s music for an MJ bash, offering prizes for the best Jackson costume and the best zombie suit. (Boston Globe)
Jacko film worldwide hit Oct 30, 2009
By this weekend, This Is It is likely to shoot past such films as Madonna: Truth or Dare ($US15 million, $A16. 69 million) and Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience ($US19. (The Age, Australia)
Madonna Promises Light for Malawi Village Oct 30, 2009
Madonna plants a tree at a ground-breaking ceremony for her Raising Malawi Academy for Girls in Malawi, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 ... (CBS) Madonna has promised electricity to a village in Malawi, the impoverished southern African country where she runs a charity organization and from which she has adopted two children ... Madonna's Raising Malawi charity alread 00004000 y has donated $500,000 for a child care center in the village that feeds and educates 3,000 orphaned children. (CBS News)
Madonna promises Malawian village electricityMphandula, west of Lilongwe, Malawi (PANA) - Pop super-star Madonna, currently in Malawi on a charity tour, has promised to bring electricity to a rural Malawianvillage, PANA reported from here Thursday. 29/10/2009 Full Text... Oct 30, 2009
Madonna promises Malawian village electricity. Madonna promises Malawian village electricity ... Mphandula, west of Lilongwe, Malawi (PANA) - Pop super-star Madonna, currently i n Malawi on a charity tour, has promised to bring electricity to a rural Malawia n village, PANA reported from here Thursday. (Panapress.com)
'This Is It' Earns $2.2M On 1st Night Oct 29, 2009
Last March's "Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience" runs a distant second to "Best of Both Worlds in the concert-film record books, topping out at $19.2 million. "Madonna: Truth or Dare" follows with $15 million, and last year's "U2 3D" is fourth with $10.2 million. "As a genre, concert movies and even documentaries aren't usually the type of films to bring in big box-office bucks, but because of his name and also the timing of it, I think it's a winner," said Paul Dergarabedian, box-office... (Click2Houston, TX)
Michael Jackson's This Is It Review: He's Still a Thriller Oct 29, 2009
(Forget Madonna that woman is too smart to self-immolate. Jackson's bizarre resculpting of his features, his litigious shenanigans with his youngest admirers, his obsession with being an eternal preadolescent, a petrified Peter Pan: all these eccentricities gave him an otherworldly cast. (Time.com)
Lambert isnt playing it safe on album cover Oct 29, 2009
1) Im catching homages to Michael Jackson (a single glove on display), Madonna (and a fingerless glove at that. and Prince (the For Your Entertainment font is more than a little reminiscent of Purple Rain, no. (MSNBC -- Music)
Versace to cut 350 jobs worldwide Oct 29, 2009
The fashion brand, whose clothes are worn by celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Madonna, also wants to reduce capital investment and cut overheads. In a statement, the company said it had been damaged by the current economic climate. (BBC News -- Business)
Eric Clapton pulls out of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert Oct 28, 2009
Madonna at orphanage Madonna and her four children yesterday visited the orphanage that kept one of her sons before his 2008 adoption from the impoverished southern African country of Malawi. Home of Hope Child Care Center director Lucy Chipeta said she showed Madonna and her son David his crib during their visit. (Boston Globe)
Madonna to build Malawi school Oct 28, 2009
Madonna visiting Malawi to launch school - CNN.com ... Madonna visiting Malawi to launch school ... Madonna is building a school in Malawi, an impoverished nation in southern Africa. (CNN -- World)
Madonna plants tree to launch Malawi school Oct 27, 2009
Siphiwe Sibeko / ReutersMadonnaplants a tree during a soil turning ceremony to lay the foundation of a new girls school she is building in Chinkota, outside Lilongewe in Malawi on Monday ... LILONGWE, Malawi - Madonna marked the start of construction of her school for girls in Malawi on Monday by planting a tree at the planned site of the $15 million school ... Madonna adopted Mercy from Malawi earlier this year and adopted David from the country in 2008. (MSNBC -- News)
Musical blips Oct 27, 2009
Page last updated at 08:41 GMT, Monday, 26 October 2009. How TV gives new life to old hits. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Madonna 'ecstatic' over adoption Oct 27, 2009
Madonna previously adopted Malawian boy David Banda. Madonna has said she is "ecstatic" after her bid to adopt a second child was approved by a Malawian court ... "My family and I look forward to sharing our lives with her," Madonna said in a statement. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Madonna opens Malawi school to help pupils 'achieve their dreams' Oct 27, 2009
Madonna opens new Malawi school ... Madonna cut a ribbon and planted a tree at the ceremony ... Pop star Madonna has marked the start of construction at the girls school she is building in Malawi. (BBC News -- Africa)
In praise of older women Oct 27, 2009
Grazia has nothing but praise for Madonna, 51, who is looking ''fitter and more glamorous than ever with a hot new man, Jesus Luz, her fourth child Mercy and a record-breaking new album. Lohan is not the only 20-something under fire. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Will This Is It surpass Miley & Hannah? Oct 27, 2009
Concert films historically have been a niche genre, with only a few finding a lasting audience in theaters or on home video, among them "Woodstock," "Monterey Pop," "Madonna: Truth or Dare," the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" and "Shine a Light," The Band's "The Last Waltz," the Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense" and "U2: Rattle and Hum.". Box-office results for concert flicks have been petty cash compared to blockbuster action films and comedies, with last March's "Jonas Brothers: The 3D... (MSNBC -- Music)
What Are Web Surfers Seeking? Well, It's Just What You'd Think Oct 27, 2009
Here are some random searches, and the numbers for each: Britney Spears -- 3,938; God -- 3,279; Madonna -- 1,881; Mother Teresa -- 165; Stephen Hawking -- 41; Kofi Annan -- 12. While clearly celebrities did well, writers seemed to fare badly. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Sarah Vowell reads from ‘The Wordy Shipmates’ at Boston Public Library Oct 27, 2009
In her book, The Wordy Shipmates, the best-selling author and pop culture Madonna of Americana writes about Happy Days, The Simpsons, and other TV sitcom episodes set in 17th-century New England: even though 17th-century New England is all situation and no comedy. Vowell will read excerpts from and sign copies of her book. (Boston Globe)
Haggis is out Oct 27, 2009
Madonna breaks ground Madonna marked the start of construction of her school for girls in Malawi yesterday by planting a tree at the site. The Raising Malawi Academy for Girls will open by 2011 and educate 500 students, said its future principal, Anjimile Mtila-Opponyo. (Boston Globe)
Bloggers' challenge: What questions do you have for local election candidates? Oct 27, 2009
upyourslosers wrote on Oct 22, 2009 8:15 PM:" Stuff-If he does he is one up on you. Your mama had so many men she makes madonna look like a true virgin. ". Bluto wrote on Oct 22, 2009 10:46 PM:" For those concerned. I've been away. Terd, you generally have little to add of late. What happened? You're too concerned with who's who and how much who posts what.Get back to being smart and sassy. It's a disappointment, really. ". (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
It's a High-5 Night for U2 Oct 27, 2009
The article also referred to a Madonna performance of the song "Hang Up." The song's title is "Hung Up.". Mariah Carey songs An article in Thursday's Calendar about Mariah Carey's night at the Grammys said she was the first artist after the Beatles to have the No. 1 and 2 songs on the American pop chart in the same week. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Madonna's 'gift' to Malawi Oct 27, 2009
Madonna cuts a ribbon next to Malawis Education Minister George Chiponda (C) and the co-founder of Raising Malawi Girls Academy, Michael Berg (R) ... American pop queen Madonna broke ground on Monday on a girls academy she is building in Malawi, billed as a "gift" to the country from where she has adopted two children ... "After seeing all the hard working Malawian women who are looking after families and communities, I realised how much they deserve to be educated," said Madonna. (iAfrica.com)
Madonna Launching School in Malawi Oct 27, 2009
Madonna Launching School in Malawi - CBS News ... Madonna Launching School in Malawi ... Pop Singer Madonna Returns to Malawi to Visit the School She Is Building for Poor Girls. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Madonna launches Malawi school construction Oct 27, 2009
Madonna attends school brick-laying ceremony in Malawi_English_Xinhua. Madonna attends school brick-laying ceremony in Malawi ... U.S. singer Madonna receives flowers as she arrives to lay the foundation of a multi-million dollar girls' school she is building in Chinkota, outside Lilongewe in Malawi October 26, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
New instrument scales musical heights Oct 27, 2009
Madonna opens Malawi school. Winehouse misses cue at Q Awards. (BBC News)
Lily leads pop charge at Q Awards Oct 27, 2009
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