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WALLPAPER
Friday 18 May 2012.
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MDNA Tour Rehearsals
Three more rehearsals photos by Guy Oseary have been posted on Madonna's official Facebook page.
Mo learns to breakdance
Madonna's son Rocco is teaching her how to breakdance. The 53-year-old pop superstar has mastered numerous dance moves throughout her four-decade spanning career but she is struggling to copy Rocco's street-inspired shapes. When asked if she teaches her 11-year-old son to breakdance, she replied: 'No, he shows them to me. But I'm pretty bad. My son loves breakdance!'
Madonna admits her kids - Rocco, Lourdes, 15, David, six, and Mercy, seven - keep her up-to-date on current music trends and she is a big fan of Dubstep. She revealed: 'I love dubstep. My children have a very good taste. My children play new music to me.I play music from the 80s to them as well. For example Kurtis Blow. B-Boy music!' As well as playing 80s music to her children, the 'Girl Gone Wild' singer has also introduced her brood to iconic French musician Edith Piaf. She said: 'I play soundtracks to them. And stuff from the past, like Edith Piaf. We help each other mutually when it comes to music.' 'La Vie en Rose' singer Edith - who shot to fame in the 40s and 50s - is considered one of France's most culturally important figures and she had a turbulent personal life which saw her battle morphine and alcohol addictions.
WALLPAPER
Thursday 17 May 2012.
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MDNA Tour Rehearsals
Madonna's official Facebook page has been updated with three brand new photos Guy Oseary took during the tour rehearsals in Long Island.
Dress rehearsal day is today!
Costume designer Arianne Phillips shares her excitement via Twitter:
"SUPER EXCITING today is day 1 of dress rehearsal. Lets turn this baby out !"
RIP Donna Summer
Disco Diva Donna Summer died today at age 63, she talked about Madonna in a past interview saying: "Madonna is an example of someone who doesn't want to stop growing. She's still around, and she's doing pretty good" - Donna Summer.
In tribute to Donna Summer fans can relive Madonna's 'Future Lovers/I Feel Love' performance from 'The Confessions Tour'.
Amazing $50,000 auction @ Ebay
An amazing auction is been held at Ebay, the legendary Madonna’s short painted by Keith Haring and signed is up for auction, Would you like to try to win this auction? The price starts from $50,000.00 dollars. This is a very must have item.
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Chef reveals Madonna secrets
The reason Madonna can still call herself a Material Girl may be down to the goings on in her gut. That the energetic pop queen is still rocking stadiums and flexing enviable abs at 53 is in part thanks to a macrobiotic diet that encourages the growth of bacteria in her bowel which staves off illness and keeps her insides in tip-top condition.
Helped by her personal chef, Mayumi Nishimura, Madonna eats a combination of whole grains, vegetables and seaweed with miso, soy and tempeh that help nurture her intestinal flora. This type of friendly bacteria is known to aid food digestion, vitamin extraction and help ward off all types of diseases. One doctor who approves of the singer’s regime is David Topping, chief food-nutrition researcher at Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Adelaide.
‘This diet that Madonna is following is very sensible. The bacteria that live inside you are fulfilling very important functions.’ Scientists and nutritionists frequently refer to caring for the microbes in the bowel as an exercise in ‘gardening’.
As the singer consumes her daily diet of healthy edibles, she is effectively planting the flowers that will let other flowers flourish and ensuring that ‘weeds’ do not grow as bacteria feeds off parts of her bowel. Ingesting this friendly intestinal bacteria, known as probiotics, has long been hailed as a way to support a healthy immune system and some studies have even linked bowl-dwelling bacteria to autism and obesity.
Food companies like Danone have jumped on the probiotic bandwagon in the past with products such as Activia yoghurt but when it comes to Madonna’s diet no meat, dairy or coffee is allowed. Ms Nishimura, 55, told the Vancouver Sun: ‘We eat food processed as little as possible.’ The chef, who used to cook for cancer patients, is now responsible for looking after one of the world’s most famous bodies and takes on the challenge from sourcing ingredients to crafting the meals. A few of the star’s favourite dishes, she told the Sun, are seaweed in miso soup; hijiki seaweed served with carrots and onions and seasoned with soy sauce; and cooked oats for breakfast. And of course the macrobiotic advocate practices what she preaches.
‘When you cut out animal products, white sugar and coffee for 10 days you start to feel the difference,’ she said. ‘When I first began this diet, I remember how my head became clearer, I woke up earlier and felt so fresh in the morning that I didn’t want to stay in bed.’
Madonna attested to the benefits of eating her daily quota of bacteria-inducing foods in her chef’s cook book of 2010. ‘I feel better than I did 20 years ago,’ the loyal client wrote in the preface. ‘I am very grateful to you for this.’
WALLPAPER
Wednesday 16 May 2012.
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Orbit Furious over leak
After the demo "Bang Bang Boom" was leaked yesterday. producer William Orbit is furious. On Twitter he said: "I am not happy that 'Bang Bang Boom' leak (the version with the voice of Madonna) ... And I know who did this ..."
Lola gets political
The teen's political clobber read: "Legalize Gay: Repeal Prop 8 Now" and refers to a US constitutional amendment which says "only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California". The measure has proved controversial, with US President Barack Obama and rapper Jay-Z both recently stating that they believe gay people should have the right to marry. Lourdes, 15, teamed the T-shirt with ragged green shorts and a black hoodie as she headed out in New York City today.
In order to try to protect from harassment from the press and fans during the MDNA tour, Madonna decided to further protect her daughter Lola. In a decision with the little girl's father, Carlos Leon, they decided to hire a look alike to pose as Lola while traveling with mom Madonna around the world. The goal is fool the press, reducing harassment. The lucky look alike would have the dream job: travel the world as part of the team without having to open your mouth or do anything else: just be like Lola.
Moreover, according to the press, Madonna had hired five doubles for herself: each will participate in some part of the new world tour and will also (or try to) mislead the press and fans.
MDNA Tour Abu Dabi Transformed
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Organizers of Madonna's debut concert in the UAE are leaving no stones unturned as the pop queen prepares to wow more than 50,000 fans over two nights on June 3 and 4 in Abu Dhabi.
Flash Entertainment announced today it was doing ‘extensive refurbishment work' to the newly named du Arena (formerly Yas Arena), to enhance every aspect of the venue for the MDNA Tour, one of the biggest it has hosted.
"This is one of the most significant events in the history of regional live entertainment. With over 50,000 people coming to Yas Island to enjoy the concerts and cross-Island parties, we really felt now was the time to enhance the venue and focus on every little detail, from parking and entrances, to walkways and sight lines," said Flash Entertainment's Mira Sadek in a statement.
"Since March, work has been constant and we're sure people are going to appreciate the changes."
Cooling domes, misting machines
Keeping the June weather in mind, multiple cooling domes and misting machines will be installed around the venue and water sold at special prices, Flash said, advising fans to wear light clothing.
Grass has been relayed, gravel removed and tarmac walkways laid down throughout the arena, it added. A central public plaza area featuring merchandise, retail and entertainment has also been installed along with multiple new entrances.
Air conditioned lounges
VIP ticket holders will get dedicated walkways, air conditioned lounges, food and beverage and a dedicated DJ playing in the lounge before Madonna takes to the stage.
Madonna's cantilever stage, at 23 x 54 meters, is of a size and scale never before seen in the UAE, Flash said. It includes a catwalk, a complex pyrotechnic and lighting system with giant LED screens mounted at the back.
One of this region's biggest pop-acts ever, Madonna's concert is tipped to attracts fans from all across the globe.
MDNA Promo Cube
The latest MDNA promo item, a Rubik’s cube.
WALLPAPER
Monday 14 May 2012.
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Bang Bang Boom Demo
Today a new demo leaked called "Bang Bang Boom" from the new MDNA album, produced by William Orbit and co-produced by Mika.
Bang Bang Boom!
I should’ve known
When we met at the late show
You and me, dangerous
Sittin’ way too close
2am, at my door
Where you dropped me off
Tell me how in the hell
Did I end up with my hand on the barrell
It’s time that you paid
I want you to clean up the mess that you made
Like a bitch out of water
Like a bat out of hell
Like a fish out of water
I’m scared, can’t you tell
Bang Bang
Put my gun down on the table
Before you try to blow my mind
I used to think it was you
Who was so unstable
But now I’m sure I’m close behind
B-B-Bang
B-B-Bang Bang Boom
I thought you were good
You painted me bad
Compared to the others
The best thing I had
But then I discovered
It couldn’t get worse
You’re buildin’ my coffin
You’re drivin’ the hearse
I thought it was you
I loved you the most
But I was just keepin’
My enemies close
I made a decision to never look back
So how did you end up with all of my jack
Woh-oh-oh
Bang Bang
I should’ve known
You were too good to be true
You were hidin’ both your horns
And I was such a fool
It’s not a race
Wasn’t trying to beat you
Trip me up, shut me down
When I was with you
Like a bitch out of water
Like a bat out of hell
Like a fish out of water
I’m scared, can’t you tell
Bang Bang
Put my gun down on the table
Before you try to blow my mind
I used to think it was you
Who was so unstable
But now I’m sure I’m close behind
B-B-Bang
B-B-Bang Bang Boom
I thought you were good
You painted me bad
Compared to the others
The best thing I had
But then I discovered
It couldn’t get worse
You’re buildin’ my coffin
You’re drivin’ the hearse
I thought it was you
I loved you the most
But I was just keepin’
My enemies close
I made a decision I had to employ
So how did you end up with all of my toys
Woh-oh-oh
Bang Bang
I’m not your brother, not your lover
And I’m not your friend
Now that it’s over you’re another
Kind of different
A new person
Your time is up
And that’s my blood in your dixie cup
B-B-Bang
B-B-Bang Bang Boom
Gaultier talks Mo
Jean Paul Gaultier just made his first trip to Beijing, China, to host a fashion show of his fall women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and couture collections. Here’s what the designer had to say about Madonna to WWD…
“It’s like a love story that goes on. I love her and admire her. I think she’s a genius. She definitely has a real sense of fashion.”
The two are collaborating on the star’s upcoming tour, MDNA, which kicks off at the end of May. He declined to reveal any details about what he was designing, saying only that it would be seen on Madonna and her dancers in a section of the concert.
Mo rock-solid shape for MDNA
There’s no denying Madonna is in rock-solid shape.
At 53, the pop icon is revving up to launch her worldwide tour at the end of the month. You can bet Madonna is in high gear getting ready for the highly anticipated concerts and that means endless hours rehearsing and getting her body in top condition.
Healthy Hollywood met up with Madonna’s primary personal trainer, Nicole Winhoffer.
“It’s a huge opportunity for me and I feel super blessed to be working with one of the biggest female icons in the world,” Nicole said. Madonna recruited Nicole to work her out prior to the tour and while they’re on the road. Nicole, a trained dancer, reveals Madonna will do a series of cardio, stretches, toning, and endurance moves for an hour and a half – and this is all before the singer’s dance rehearsals.
“The biggest challenge is keeping her mind engaged and constantly changing the workouts while still targeting the muscles that we need to go after. Her body picks up really quickly so my challenge is to get those muscles continuously guessing what’s going to come next without her knowing or getting bored,” she added.
Nicole is a dynamo of energy and has a very creative approach to working out. Yet, she’s super sweet and has a wealth of fitness information - so it’s no surprise Madonna trusts her. “I have to know the answers to everything. I have to be ready for any little thing that can go wrong or if she wants an answer to something I need to know right away.”
Once Nicole hits the road, she and Madonna will be sure to schedule at least four or five workouts a week and will do a warm up before each show. “She gets dressed in hair and makeup and then we’ll do a warm up – warming up her joints. We’ll do some trampoline work, some ab work, some stretches and just make sure she’s ready and feeling good vibes.”
Now, Madonna and Nicole are getting ready to share their workout secrets with us regular folks. Madonna’s Hard Candy fitness centers offer “Addicted to Sweat” cardio classes that are inspired by her workouts. Plus, Nicole just finished shooting an “Addicted to Sweat” DVD, which is set to launch this fall.
Yet, if you want to reach out to Nicole and ask her for fitness tips, think again! She jokes, “People ask all the time…but I’m like you got to pay me.”
MDNA Tour to go perfectly
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Over the years, events giant Flash Entertainment have brought some of the world's biggest music acts to the United Arab Emirates shores. But the real test will come in the form of showgirl Madonna in June.
As they gear up to welcome the legendary hitmaker and her 50,000 fans who will descend upon du Arena over two nights (June 3 and 4), tabloid!'s Manjusha Radhakrishnan sits down with John Lickrish, CEO of Flash Entertainment, to get the details that are being worked on.
Joining Flash in their mission is UAE's telecom provider du who have signed a four-year naming rights deal that has resulted in the re-christening of the former Yas Arena and Yas Forum. Both will now be known as du Arena and du Forum respectively.
Madonna's sole request to Flash, said Lickrish, is that the show "has to be perfect". Here are some excerpts from the interview.
Are you all set for the Madonna concert?
Absolutely. It's a big act. We have been preparing since October but it's bound to be hectic at the last minute. It's going to be a life-changing experience. Also, Madonna is very meticulous and I tell my team that any mistake made on this show, you will feel the after-effects ten times more. So everything has to run incredibly smoothly. There's no room for any technical glitches. It's a test for the city and for us.
What are the logistics involved?
We are expecting 50,000 people in total. We had to take out our stage because the Madonna stage is much bigger. Now, the stage is being pushed forward to the venue from underneath the roof to accommodate the size given. Last week we got the designs and the drawings. We have to make many changes and there's a lot of last-minute running around. We also want to make sure that people get in and out smoothly. Plus, it's going to be warm so we will have extra cooling fans. To put it simply, we want to be more than prepared this time.
Is it true that you have requested Madonna to tone down her performance keeping cultural sensitivities in mind?
It's incorrect. We don't speak to the artists directly but we know their brand and their performances. Yes, I have seen her rehearse in New Jersey just to have a look at the show. The artists are closed as far as content goes, yet they are aware of what the UAE is like and its tolerance levels. They understand that from a global perspective. It won't be an issue at all.
Do you feel you have come full circle with Madonna?
You never know what's the next big thing for us. When we started out, we missed out on Madonna by a few days because of the dates between her Greece and New York shows. It was a holiday date here. After almost four years, we are glad it's happening now as it shows the elevation of Flash. In the beginning, we would have been like how are we going to get around that etc.
When it comes to events, Flash Entertainment enjoys a monopoly of sorts.
We do our job well and Flash was developed to create a strong music scene. I don't think we enjoy any sort of monopoly.
Will we see you organise more events in Dubai?
I am not sure. We have had concerts there like the Eagles in the past. It's all about revenue streams and economics. Till June, Abu Dhabi is where we are looking at.
Does Madonna have any demands?
No quirky demands. She just wants the show to go on perfectly. Everyone has a few demands, but she is a thorough professional so I am not expecting any sort of ridiculous requests.
Sold for 24,000
An 'absolutely stunning' photograph of Madonna posing naked on a bed while smoking a cigarette has sold for nearly £15,000 - nearly three times the estimate. This photograph, taken by Steven Meisel, is signed and annotated 'ed no.1' and was given an estimate of £5,000. The final price paid was $23,750 or £14,761.
WALLPAPER
Sunday 13 May 2012.
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