Madonna to take part in 151 mile marathon

LONDON - Pop diva Madonna, known for her well-toned physique and strict diet and exercise regime, is now training to run a 151-mile marathon.

Lourdes Joins Mum Madonna Onstage In Israel

MADONNA made her Sticky & Sweet show in Israel on Tuesday night (01Sep09) a family affair - she brought daughter LOURDES onstage with her.

Madonna Collapses On Stage

MADONNA’s final Sticky & Sweet concerts in Israel were thrown into doubt on Saturday (29Aug09) - after she collapsed on stage during a show.

Cowell Wants Pattinson For X Factor

SIMON COWELL is attempting to lure Hollywood actor ROBERT PATTINSON into making a guest appearance on his U.K. TV show THE X FACTOR, according to fellow panelist DANNII MINOGUE.

Madonna tags Israel as world’s energy capital

JERUSALEM - Madonna tagged Israel as the “energy capital of the world” as she won hearts of 50,000 fans with her performance in Tel Aviv.

Exhausted Madonna collapses twice in Bulgaria

LONDON - Madonna reportedly collapsed twice during her performance in Sofia, Bulgaria on August 29.

Madonna dines with Israeli opposition leader

LONDON - Madonna reportedly dined with Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni during her stay in the country.

Madonna collapses twice on stage in Bulgaria

LONDON - Madonna is a fitness freak but it seems age is finally taking a toll on the pop star who collapsed twice on stage during her Sticky & Sweet show in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Madonna Shares Meal With Israeli Politician

MADONNA is cosying up to the political elite during her trip to Israel - she was spotted dining out with opposition leader TZIPI LIVNI.

Madonna Plots Wallis Simpson Movie

MADONNA is lining up her next movie project - the pop superstar is planning to direct a musical about American socialite WALLIS SIMPSON with CATE BLANCHETT in the title role.

Madonna set to make film on Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson

LONDON - Queen of Pop Madonna is set to start her new movie project on Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor.

Madonna’s Gypsy Band ’saddened’ By Crowd

* MADONNA’S GYPSY BAND ‘SADDENED’ BY CROWD
MADONNA’s touring pals KOLPAKOV TRIO were “saddened” by the hostile response from fans at the pop superstar’s concert in Romania last week (26Aug09) after she highlighted the plight of Romany gypsies.

Madonna escorted by cops on Jerusalem sightseeing tour

LONDON - Cops reportedly escorted Madonna as she toured Jerusalem ahead of her performances as part of her Sticky and Sweet world tour.

Madonna’s Police Escort On Tour Of Jerusalem

MADONNA was escorted by police on a sightseeing tour of Israel on Sunday (30Aug09), days before playing the final concert of her Sticky & Sweet world tour.

Madonna to direct ‘Wallis’

LONDON - Pop star Madonna, who acted in 1996 movie Evita, is now ready to go behind the camera with Wallis - a film she will direct and produce.

Madonna to meet Netanyahu, Livni in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM - Madonna will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Opposition Leader Tzipi Livni during her stay in the country for her concerts, say reports.

Anna Friel follows Madge’s fitness technique for Breakfast At Tiffany’s

LONDON - Actress Anna Friel is apparently using the same technique as Queen of Pop Madonna, to get that perfect shape for her new role in a stage version of Breakfast At Tiffany’s.

Goldstein Suffered ‘daily Struggle’ To Cope

ADAM ‘DJ AM’ GOLDSTEIN spoke of his “daily struggle” to cope with life just weeks before his tragic death from a suspected drug overdose.

Bolton And Gaga Form Unlikely Alliance

Veteran crooner MICHAEL BOLTON found an unlikely writing partner to help him with his new album - pop sensation LADY GAGA.

Michael Bolton teams up with Lady Gaga for new album

WASHINGTON - Michael Bolton has teamed up with Lady Gaga who helped pen songs for his forthcoming new album.

Madonna’s Band Sparked Gypsy Comments

MADONNA was determined to speak out about the plight of Romany gypsies after her backing musicians told her of the scandal in eastern Europe

Hindus and Jews praise Madonna for Roma comments

Hindu & Jewish Leaders Applaud Madonna For Roma Comments

Hindus and Jews have come out in support of MADONNA after she was booed and jeered by thousands of fans at a show in Romania on Wednesday night (26Aug09) when she protested the treatment of Roma gypsies in the country onstage.

Madonna Booed In Bucharest

MADONNA was booed by thousands of fans at her concert in Romania on Wednesday night (26Aug09) - after she protested the treatment of Roma gypsies in the country.

Madonna Stage Workers Fined

MADONNA’s Sticky & Sweet world tour is at the centre of safety concerns once again after stagehands in Romania were fined by building inspectors.

Madonna culls fans’ favourite track list for greatest hits CD

Madonna excited over Mazars dancing

Debi Mazar, who will be among the 16 celebrities appearing on Dancing with the Stars, admits Madonna was one of the first people who called her when it was announced. The actress was a close friend of Madonna, before the singer hit big time.

Madonna Not In Training For Morocco Marathon

MADONNA has ruled out a gruelling desert challenge in Morocco - her publicist has denied reports she’ll be taking part in 2010’s Marathon des Sables.

Madonna not taking part in 2010’s Marathon des Sables

WASHINGTON - Madonna has denied reports that claim the pop diva will run in Marathon des Sables next year.

Madonna Prepares For ‘ultra Marathon’

Pop superstar and fitness fanatic MADONNA is preparing for a gruelling ultra marathon - dubbed the toughest race on earth, according to U.S. reports.

Madonna Thrilled About Pal’s Dancing Job

MADONNA will be hooked on the upcoming season of U.S. reality show DANCING WITH THE STARS after learning her pal DEBI MAZAR will be among the contestants.

Paltrow & Martin’s Home Improvements

GWYNETH PALTROW and her husband CHRIS MARTIN have taken home improvements to the next level - the couple is knocking two London townhouses together to create their ultimate dream home.

Dannii Minogue asks Robbie Williams to shape up for X Factor

LONDON - Aussie singer Dannii Minogue has asked Robbie Williams to get in shape before he sings on ‘The X Factor’.

Madonna refuses to wear jewellery gifted by Jesus

LONDON - Pop diva Madonna refused to wear jewellery that her model boyfriend Jesus Luz bought for her birthday.

Peter Andre to stage Jackson tribute

LONDON - Singer Peter Andre is planning a Michael Jackson tribute concert.

The “Behind closed doors” singer has been in “regular contact” with the late pop legend’s sister La Toya and is hoping to meet her next week to finalise their plans for a show, reports femalefirst.co.uk.