[Harry!]

Originally Posted by 001steven

Ny xfactor news yet and a revolver video

Nope but I am guesssing the 15th when the X Factor finalist sing the MJ song ; That could win her over as MJ was the only reason she was at the VMA's.

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Madonna to attend Raising Malawi Academy for Girls ceremony

Madonna posted this blog entry on raisingmalawi.org yesterday:

"My family and I are on our way to Malawi to attend the ground breaking ceremony for Raising Malawi Academy for Girls. The ceremony will take place on Monday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m. on the future site of the Academy.

Our vision for the school is to empower girls to become Malawi's future leaders. Our goal is to teach them to challenge themselves, serve their local communities and develop their country. We created this vision in partnership with the local Malawian Ministry of Education, and other educational experts from Malawi, Sub-Sharan African and elsewhere around the world.

We are developing and using innovative educational approaches, cutting-edge architectural design methods, and other modern technologies, which we hope, will become a replicable model for girls secondary school education.

Research proves that young girls throughout the developing world are often left without opportunities to receive a comprehensive education and the benefits that education can provide.

It’s an honor for me to be able to help as many of these girls as I can achieve their dreams.

I’m also incredibly proud of all the projects Raising Malawi is involved in and I look forward to visiting a number of them during my visit."

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Press Pictures: Ground breaking in Malawi

Here are the press pictures of Madonna planting a tree and cutting the ribbon at the ground breaking ceremony for the Raising Malawi Academy for Girls in Malawi today (Monday 26 October) in Chinkota, outside Lilongewe. Madonna who is funding the building of the school was the guest of honour at the function.

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WMT Gives Back to the fans ''Celebration'' Thailand Fan Version

It was exactly one month ago that Thailand had it's biggest Madonna "Celebration" in the Asian Region! An overwhelming two thousand fans swarmed Thailand's biggest shopping district at Siam Parc Paragon celebrating the Queen of Pop's 26 years in the entertainment industry.

Today, as a gift to the Madonna Fans in Thailand, Warner Music Thailand released the official Thailand Fan Version music video of Celebration.

The entire video shoot was filmed outdoors in the middle of main event, which explains for its quality. The video will also be serviced to MTV Thailand, Channel V Thailand, Local Shopping Malls, and the BTS Skytrain.

Warner Music Thailand has all reassured to the fans that the video will definitely be delivered to the Queen of Pop herself! Even though the quality of the video may not be up to par with the International Fan Version (filmed in a studio) the video is sure to excite fans in Thailand and many across the world.

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Madonna looks so nice and happy in the photos!

Well the Celebration Thailand video, Me not like.

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Exclusive: Dolce & Gabbana shoot on Nov 6th

MadonnaTribe has heard and can report more news about the new fashion campaign that Madonna will shoot with photographer Steven Klein next month for the new Dolce & Gabbana campaign.

The shooting date has now been set and it will take place on November 6th in New York City. Another fresh piece of news is about the campaign itself, because this will now be for the Women's Collection of the Italian designer duo.

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Madonna’s Speech in Malawi

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[Harry!]

Such a great speech and lol at her hat falling off.

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Oakenfold on 'role model' Madonna


Madonna has been described as "a great role model" by DJ Paul Oakenfold.

Oakenfold has worked with the Queen of Pop several times over the years, most recently on Celebration, and has opened for her on tour.

He said: "I think she's a great role model for young girls and women alike, and I don't understand why people give her such a hard time."

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Video: Discovering My Destiny

"My life has been changed. I must share my story with you," says Madonna in a new email message.

"It all began seven years ago when I learned of a small country in Africa called Malawi. Over one million children in this country have been orphaned by AIDS and extreme poverty. Children have been left raising children. Learn more by watching the video message I created for you and discover my interest and concern for Malawi:"

"The moment I realized the impact I could have on these children, my life was transformed. With the smallest actions, I have witnessed enormous change -- and I'd like to give you the opportunity to help others in need and experience the same kind of fulfillment."

Check out more on RaisingMalawi.org now.

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''Where could we have been without you?''

Madonna has been branded a ''God'' by one of the children at the Malawi orphanage she adopted son David from, Contactmusic reports.

The singer - who adopted the boy, now four, from the African country in October 2006 when he was 13 months old - visited the centre where he used to live this week and the children couldn't hold back their praise for her.

One child said to her: "You are our God. Where could we have been without you?"

Workers at the Home Child Care Centre in Mchinji, Malawi, also spoke highly of the 51-year-old star about the way she has been raising David.

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."

Orphanage founder Thomson Chipeta added to Us Weekly magazine: "He is so boisterous! I can't believe he is the same chap of 2006."

From Contactmusic.com.

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Madonna and family visit the Mphandula Child Care Centre

Madonna and her children visited the Mphandula Child Care Centre, about 29 miles west of Lilongwe today, October 29, 2009 as part of her ongoing visit to Malawi.
Here are a few press pictures from by Reuters via Yahoo! News.

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More pictures here
http://allaboutmadonna.com/2009/10/m...er-29-2009.php

[Zac]

Aw that's nice!

[Harry!]

Originally Posted by Zac

Aw that's nice!

Yep and there's more.

Madonna promises electricity for Malawian village

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.

Speaking in Mphandula, some 30 miles from Malawi's capital, Lilongwe, the singer said Thursday: "I know you work in darkness. I will bring you electricity."

Madonna's Raising Malawi charity already has donated $500,000 for a child care center in the village that feeds and educates 3,000 orphaned children.

Madonna arrived in Malawi on Sunday accompanied by her four children. On Monday she broke ground for her $15-million Raising Malawi Academy for Girls.
About 500,000 children in this nation of 12 million have lost a parent to AIDS.

From the Associated Press.

[Zac]

She's such a kind woman! I love the way she cares and provides for these kids. Nobody but Madonna would do something as great as this.

[Harry!]

Originally Posted by Zac

She's such a kind woman! I love the way she cares and provides for these kids. Nobody but Madonna would do something as great as this.

That is why the Queen of Pop Madonna is a true icon. She is a insparation to all.

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William Orbit talks about Ray Of Light and Madonna

William Orbit is picking his Tracks of My Years on BBC Radio 2 this week in a pre-recorded interview played daily. Today Ray Of Light was one of the featured tracks and here are some highlights from his interview:

Presenter Zoe Ball mentioned that she thought 4 million copies in the UK were sold - William said he'd heard it was 17 million worldwide!

He is still friends with Madonna and keeps in contact with her by email and sees her occasionally in LA and London.

Zoe asked if they would work together again. William replied that he (and of course Madonna) never look back although there are lots of tracks they worked on which are probably being saved for a rainy day!

At the time Ray Of Light was being recorded, Madonna was 'friendly' with a very tall basketball player who came into the studio to hear the recording. He actually fell asleep whilst there much to Madonna's amazement! William said that he's heard that loud music can actually make you feel drowsy especially if you've been working out to keep fit like a basketball player would!

Fans can listen to the interview again at www.bbc.co.uk - the episode will be available later today. Skip through to 2 hours 35 minutes when Ray Of Light is played and then William talks about the track. Only available for next 7 days.

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Madonna leaves Malawi after week's charity tour

Madonna has left Malawi yesterday after a nearly weeklong visit with her family, airport and charity officials told the Associated Press.

Officials said Madonna flew out of the southern African country on Friday. While in Malawi, she broke ground for her $15 million Raising Malawi Academy for Girls and visited the orphanage that cared for her son David before she adopted him.

From the Associated Press.

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Celebration David Guetta Remix Edit (ft. Akon)

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Warner Music Japan to release Live from Buenos Aires on Dec 16

Warner Music Japan announced on their website that they will release the "Sticky & Sweet Tour" Live from Buenos Aires ad a DBD + CD set on Decembre 16 in Japan.

The DVD contains 30 minutes of additional behind the scenes footage.

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Ethan Hawke praises Madonna for Gypsy support

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.

Hawke, visiting Romania to help promote his mother’s charity supporting education for Gypsy children, placed the pop superstar alongside Bob Marley and John Lennon as part of a tradition of artists speaking out against racism.

“She transcended being a pop star,” he told reporters. “She drew international attention and shone the spotlight on a level of racism and the need for greater education,” Hawke said.

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. Thousands of fans responded by booing her.

“I don’t have an agenda, Madonna doesn’t have an agenda. We aren’t politicians,” Hawke said.

Hawke, 38, was to speak later Saturday at the Ovidiu Rom charity Halloween ball. He and his mother, Leslie Hawke, the charity’s president, were already dressed in costume: the actor in top hat and tails and his mother in a Japanese-style kimono, black wig and geisha-like makeup.

source: ap

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Madonna on SNL (Alternate Take)

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DVD not ready for December, Oseary says

Following the announcement from Warner Music Japan about the Sticky & Sweet Tour coming out next month, with various online stores posting matching release dates, a Madonna fan got in touch with Guy Oseary via Twitter and asked him about the new DVD.

"It will not be ready by then.. We are working on finishing it.. We will have more info soon on Madonna.com.. Stay tuned..", Madonna's manager answered Florencia aka Madonnateamo on Twitter.