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Madonna’s longtime representative Liz Rosenberg insists there is no tension between the pop star and Angelina Jolie because of comments the actress made about the singer to a French magazine.
Jolie was quoted in Gala magazine reportedly criticising Madonna’s decision to adopt one-year-old David banda from Malawi because there are no clear legal procedures. Ironically, it was Jolie’s boyfriend Brad Pitt who encouraged the Hung Up singer and husband Guy Ritchie to adopt when the two couples dined together last year.
But Rosenberg has hit out at reports of friction, telling American publication Us Weekly, “I doubt Madonna is aware of Angelina’s comments, and I don’t think Angelina said anything bad.
“True, it might have been easier had Madonna adopted a child from another country, but Madonna doesn’t shy away from things because they are difficult.”
Jolie issued a statement on Monday clarifying her statements to the magazine, saying, “The article included many falsehoods. I said many positive things that were omitted.”
source: contactmusic

Madonna at The Late Night with David Letterman (New York, January 11 2007)

Madonna at The Late Night with David Letterman – Pictures

139 Pictures – Madonna at the screening of Arthur and the Invisibles (New York, January 11 2007) – are added to the gallery.

Madonna out for dinner with friends in New York (January 11 2006)

Madonna at The Today Show (New York, January 11 2007)

Madonna going to the gym in London (January 10 2007)

Madonna’s record breaking Confessions Tour filmed at London’s Wembley Arena during her worldwide sold-out 25-City run in 2006 is scheduled to be released as a DVD/CD on sale January 30th, it was announced today by Warner Bros. Records.
The highest-grossing tour ever by a female artist, “The Confessions Tour – Live from London” DVD, first broadcast on NBC last November, includes songs that span the course of Madonna’s extraordinary career. “Like A Virgin,” “Hung Up,” “Erotica” and “Music” are just a few of the hits that can be seen on the DVD and heard on the bonus CD included in the package as well as several songs from her “Confessions On A Dance Floor” CD which debuted at No. 1 in 29 countries. In addition, “The Confessions Tour” DVD includes bonus footage, which did not appear on the broadcast, including Madonna’s early classic hit “Lucky Star” as well as the full unedited version of the controversial performance of “Live To Tell.” The “Confessions” DVD will have never before seen rehearsal footage and a unique photo gallery. The DVD was directed by Jonus Akerlund. The show was directed for the stage by Jamie King. Musical Director was Stuart Price.

‘The Confessions Tour – Live from London’ CD/DVD”The pop spectacle of the year — a politically charged combination of Cirque du Soleil, performance-art commentary and dance party explosion that more or less sums up everything she has been striving to say and show this decade… it’s quite possibly the best production she’s ever concocted,” raved the Orange County Register in their review of Madonna’s show.
Madonna is scheduled to appear on tomorrow’s (January 11th) airing of “The Late Show with David Letterman,” make a live appearance on the “Today” Show and “Live with Regis and Kelly” — to promote the film, “Arthur and The Invisibles” — and will also host a screening of the film in Tribecca.
“I want to turn the world into one big dance floor,” claimed the Material Girl when The Confessions Tour began. Now, the singer, songwriter, video visionary, designer, producer, children’s book author and artist, who has enthralled millions of fans all over the world and has sold 200 million plus CDs, is extending that commitment to the living rooms of the world.
source : marketwire / warner bros

Gwen Stefani insists there is no bad blood between her and Madonna and freely admits she has used the pop superstar as a role model throughout her career.
The What You Waiting Fizor singer admits the two have much in common, including Italian-American heritage and British husbands. She tells the US edition of Elle magazine, ‘It is weird that we have all of these similarities. Madonna’s had us over for dinner and stuff, and she’s always been very nice to me.’
Stefani admits the Hung Up singer seemed less-than-impressed when she first mentioned she was recording a solo album featuring dance tunes. She adds, ‘I remember telling Madonna I was going to do an ’80s dance record and she rolled her eyes, because I think when you’ve lived through it like she did, she’s like, ‘Whatever.’ But a lot of my influence came from her early work, like directly, like a Xerox.’
source : contactmusic

Madonna going to / leaving the gym in London (January 08 2007)