Is Madonna Planning another Baby at 51?
Not content with completing numerous world tours, having an envious bod, bagging herself a boyfriend half her age and already being a mum of four, Madonna is rumoured to be considering another baby!
The 51-year-old music icon is apparently trying to naturally conceive a child with her Brazilian model boyfriend, Jesus Luz, 22. The couple, who have been together since her divorce from film director Guy Ritchie, are now planning to cement their relationship with a baby Jesus or Madonna. Well, if speculations are to be believed, that is!
According to The Sun, the singer is "ready for the challenge" of adding to her family and believes that her fit body will put her in good stead to become pregnant again at the age of 51.
It seems Jesus is keen to become a daddy too! "Jesus is very religious and deeply in love with her. He adores her kids but has always wanted a child of his own. He told Em (Madonna) fatherhood would be his greatest adventure, and that he wanted to go on this journey with her," the source shared.
Madonna is already mum to Lourdes, 13, from her first marriage to Carlos Leon; Rocco, 9, whose dad is Guy Ritchie; plus adopted son David Banda, 3, and daughter Mercy James, 3.
19th January 2010
 Madonna loves Christian Audigier's label
He is one of Hollywood's most popular celebrity designers, beloved by the likes of Madonna, Britney Spears, David Beckham and Mariah Carey. Now Christian Audigier, the man behind the Ed Hardy label, is opening his first boutique in the UK, prompting the question: are we ready for his tattoo-inspired, crystal-encrusted clothes?
The popularity of the Ed Hardy range owes nothing to style magazines or fashionistas – it has become famous for its inclusion in celebrity wardrobes.
Although the designs of skulls, roses and tigers are the work of US tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy, they have been transformed into a global brand by French designer Audigier, who has covered a wall in his Los Angeles office with 70 paparazzi shots of Madonna wearing his clothes. Audigier says he is now working with the star to produce her own clothing range.
He was also meant to be working with Michael Jackson on a clothing brand at the time of the singer's death in June, and Audigier created stage outfits which were to be used in Jackson's comeback tour. The free publicity from these celebrity endorsements has proved a successful marketing plan – this month, Hubert Guez, chief executive of Ed Hardy, predicted that the brand would generate sales of $400m this year.
"I associate the brand with Madonna," says Ellie Crompton, style editor of Heat magazine. "It would make sense for them to collaborate on a project. He's a strong horse to back in fashion, and part of the interest comes from his personality. He's a crazy character and fashion loves a character."
As Ed Hardy clothing has become more famous, so has Audigier. The designer, who started his career working for 80s brands such as Fiorucci and Naf Naf, is as flamboyant as the sparkling T-shirts and hooded tops that have made him rich. Britney Spears, Pamela Anderson and Michael Jackson were guests at his 50th birthday party last year. In an interview with American GQ last month, Audigier said he was due to appear in a film with rapper 50 Cent and to record an album with Kanye West. He told GQ: "Obama was 200% advertising. I promote myself to sell my brands. Because now I am a kind of celeb. I am in a different world than the fashion industry. I am with Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson, Madonna. I build me as a celebrity."
Audigier certainly knows what sells. In addition to Ed Hardy, the designer runs the Christian Audigier nightclub at the Treasure Island casino in Las Vegas. He also launched a fine wine brand this year. "Everyone drinks more during a recession; they want to forget," he said at the time. Ed Hardy is his second huge clothing hit. He was also behind the Von Dutch Originals brand, which sparked a craze for trucker caps six years ago that saw them worn by celebrities such as Justin Timberlake and Paris Hilton. He left in 2004 after a dispute about money and started Ed Hardy.
But will his clothing range catch on in Britain when the store opens in west London's Westfield Centre this week? "Stars like David Beckham and Madonna have a massive reach with the British public," says Crompton, "so I can see it having a far-reaching appeal to the mass market. But how long can Audigier make that last? The label's got a very strong image, but I don't see how he can diversify the brand. It might be this year's fad."
1st December 2009
 Madonna Digs Deep and Plants a Tree
When Madonna said she'd dig deep to help set up a girls' school in Malawi, she really meant it.
The 51-year-old planted one of three Moringa trees during the opening ceremony for her Raising Malawi Academy site in Chinkota yesterday.
Accompanied by daughter Lourdes, 12, the pop star told the gathering: "People always ask me, 'Why did you choose Malawi?'.
But I have always said, 'Malawi chose me'. Growing up in a privileged life, I took education for granted. Coming to Malawi has taught me a lot."
Madonna's adopted Malawaian children David Banda, four, and Mercy James, three, stayed at her nearby home Kumbali Lodge with a nanny.
The academy, which should be finished in 2011, will take in 500 girls from the nation's 28 districts.
26th October 2009
Madonna gets Damages from Mail on Sunday for Wedding Photos
Pop singer Madonna has been awarded damages from the Mail on Sunday newspaper because the publication had breached her privacy and copyright by printing photos of her marriage to Guy Ritchie.
Last year, a London judge had already ruled in favour of Madonna in the case that was over the publication of 11 photos of the star's wedding, which she had wanted to remain a private affair.
51 year old Madonna, who was not present in court, has accepted the damages and will be donating them to her Raising Malawi charity.
The Mail on Sunday admitted it had been in the wrong in printing the images of the wedding which was held at Skibo Castle in Scotland on 22 December 2000.
The newspaper had run the story on 19 October last year, just days after Madonna revealed that she and director Ritchie were getting divorced.
9th October 2009
 Madonna equals Elvis chart record with Celebration by The Daily Telegraph
The singer knocked Muse's The Resistance from the top spot, The Official UK Charts Company said.
Only The Beatles have had more UK number one albums with a record 15.
Madonna is the most successful female solo artist of all time with the most weeks at the top of the album charts (29), the most number one singles (13) and the most chart doubles for topping the singles and album charts simultaneously (4).
Her recent Sticky and Sweet tour was also the highest grossing in history by a female artist, The Official UK Charts Company said.
Celebration brings together 36 tracks spanning Madonna's career so far and includes Revolver, a newly recorded song featuring Lil Wayne.
The album chart also saw success for pop legend Cliff Richard who had a new entry at number six with Reunited, his new album with The Shadows.
The other new entries in the top 10 were Dizzee Rascal's Tongue N' Cheek at number three, Mika's The Boy Who Knew Too Much at number four and Pearl Jam's Backspacer at number nine.
In the singles chart Taio Cruz held onto the number one position for a second week with Break Your Heart.
David Guetta featuring Akon stayed at number two with Sexy Chick, while Madonna's single Celebration fell five places from number three to number eight.
Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys rocketed into third spot from last week's number 15.
28th September 2009
 Will Madonna make toyboy Jesus Luz husband No. 3? By Richard Simpson
Madonna is preparing to marry her toyboy lover Jesus Luz, according to reports.
The 51-year-old singer is lining up to defy critics of her nine-month relationship with the young Brazilian model and make him the next Mr Madonna before the end of the year.
The extraordinary claim came from a biographer of Madonna's, Randy Taraborrelli, writing in Hello! magazine today. Taraborrelli tells how Madonna speaks openly about her love for Luz, who is 22.
She reportedly said of Luz: 'He's so sweet. He checks in with me all the time. I probably should do the same, but you know me. I think he gets it now that I'm a little - shall we say --self-involved.'
Taraborrelli writes: 'The pop queen has been dating Jesus since January and it is thought the pair may marry before the end of the year.'
'Madonna is crazy about Jesus and has been telling close friends and family that "I could definitely see myself marrying him. Yes, it's definitely on the table".'
Taraborrelli adds: 'The pop star is said to want yet another lavish ceremony. "She knows that's what Jesus wants," said one of her relatives. "She has a lot of wonderful memories of both of her weddings. She doesn't want to slip off and do it quietly. She definitely wants a big and rather fantastic affair".'
Taraborrelli also quotes a friend who says: 'He respects her, that's number one. He has learned so much from her. He's amazed at how well-rounded she is, the way she juggles her career with her life as a mother, for instance. He understands that she's self-involved, too.'
The friend adds: 'Of course, the sex between them is scorching hot. To be candid, it's what's driving things.'
The pair started dating after kissing for a magazine photoshoot in Rio de Janeiro in January.
Madonna's two previous marriages - to actor Sean Penn and director Guy Ritchie - both ended in acrimonious divorces.
Read the full interview in Hello!
27th September 2009
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