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Matt Lauer has done countless interviews, but he’s never had to pick the greatest.
Now he has to announce the greatest American of all time.
The co-anchor of NBC’s weekday “Today” program makes a rare foray into prime-time television as the host of “Greatest American,” a Discovery Channel series that airs on four consecutive Sundays starting June 5. Inspired by successful versions in countries such as England, France and Germany, the show lets viewers select the most significant American ever from a list of 100 nominees.
And what a range they represent; from George Washington and Elvis Presley to Amelia Earhart and Madonna … and from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Dr. Phil McGraw. Not to mention Abraham Lincoln, Donald Trump, Tom Cruise, Oprah Winfrey, Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Tiger Woods and both President Bushes, among many others. At the end of the first episode, Lauer will name the 25 finalists, based on polling conducted since the initial list’s announcement. Viewers can then make their choices via the Internet, toll-free phone numbers and text messaging; specifics on those procedures will be given during the show. The second episode will whittle the list of 25 down to five, and the third installment will offer debates by advocates of those remaining candidates. The victor will be declared in the June 26 finale, presented live from New York (in the East). For more info visit AOL.com
source : zap2it.com

Madonna has signed a $9.5 million deal to launch her own perfume range to coincide with the release of her new album Defying Gravity.
The Material Girl is following in the footsteps of fellow pop stars J.Lo and Britney by releasing her own scent – originally titled Madonna.
Both the perfume and new album – the follow-up to 2003’s American Life – have been carefully planned to simultaneously hit stores in November, ready for the Christmas shopping boom.
The Kabbalah devotee will be performing at London’s star-studded LIVE 8 gig in Hyde Park on 2 July.
source : contactmusic

Due to overwhelming number of entries and building excitement for the Borders Instore contest, Madonna has agreed to extend the contest until 11AM EDT on June 3! Contest winners will be notified and announced by 4PM EDT on June 3!
source : madonna.com

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AOL has announced it will broadcast the Live 8 concerts in London, Philadelphia, Paris, Rome and Berlin online for free.
As “Live 8’s exclusive online partner”, America Online will stream all of the Live 8 concerts online, with the shows being available for six weeks after the event, viewable in the US and on free AOL portals in England, France, and Germany. The videos will be free of cost with no AOL subscription necessary.
source : digital-lifestyles.info

from Madonna.com : Hi Friends,
Run, don’t walk, to your nearest book store to get Madonna’s latest children’s book. Lotsa De Casha, the fifth book in the series by Madonna, is due in stores on Tuesday June 7, 2005. It features another fantastically imaginative fable that you have come to expect from Madonna’s stories for children, even grown up ones! You can pre-order the book today by going to Amazon.com.
Complimenting Madonna’s unique writing style are the beautiful illustrations by Rui Paes. The images that Rui Paes pens helps weave the story of Lotsa and set a new standard in children’s book artwork..
ICON, Madonna’s official Fan Club, has a very special event planned for it’s Fan Club members surrounding the Lotsa De Casha launch.
ICON editor Johann has reserved spaces at the Borders Book Signing on June 7th for 4 lucky fan club members. You will get the chance to meet Madonna and get a signed copy of Lotsa De Casha. You don’t have to wait on line all night, all you have to do is enter the contest for a chance to meet our ICON.
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Pop superstar Madonna and Sting will reportedly provide a dazzling finale to the star-studded Live 8 charity concert – by performing an historic cover of John Lennon’s poignant classic Imagine.
The Material Girl reportedly consulted her Rabbi advisor Michael Berg before agreeing to take part in the ground-breaking gig, which aims to persuade politicians to cancel Third World debt, double the aid budget and rewrite global trade laws so developing countries can protect their economies.
And she has now agreed to perform the moving duet with the former Police star, who played at the original 1985 Live Aid, to ensure the concert lives up to its billing as the biggest gig of the decade, reports British newspaper The Sun.
An insider says, “They have had a discussion about performing a cover version. Madonna sang it on her Re-Invention Tour.”
The pair will also perform solo pieces at the event in London’s Hyde Park on 2 July (05).
source : contactmusic

from Google Zeitgeist :
Popular Blondes (April 2005)
1. Madonna
2. Paris Hilton
3. Britney Spears
4. Pamela Anderson
5. Jessica Simpson