STAMFORD -- Two years after separating from her husband of more than 15 years, Madonna Badger was looking for a change of scenery and a better life for her three girls. She traded in the 2,000-square-foot, top-floor apartment in Greenwich Village for a picturesque 3,349-square-foot Victorian mansion overlooking Long Island Sound near the end of Shippan Point. "She left here because she wanted a better school for her kids, and because it was time to buy a house. She had three kids, and it was time to have a bigger space," said her former building superintendent Trifu Penca as he reminisced earlier this week about his former tenant and her family. In the week since a furious Christmas Day blaze consumed the daffodil-yellow house at 2267 Shippan Ave. killing Badger's three girls -- Lily, 9, and 7-year-old twins Sarah and Grace -- and both her parents, Lomer and Pauline Johnson , the advertising executive has gone from a vision of a highly successful businesswoman and doting...

WEIRTON - Madonna clamped on a tight man-to-man defense and outscored host Weir High by eight points in the fourth quarter Friday to come from behind for a 49-44 win before a large and boisterous crowd at the Carl R. Hamill Fieldhouse. The defending state Class A champions held the Red Riders scoreless in the final 2:50 of the game as they inflicted the third straight loss on Weir High. In addition, senior Clay Rokisky scored 10 points to go over the 1,000 mark in his career. The Cleveland State recruit is the fifth Blue Don to reach the milestone. Weir High, winners of three in a row and now losers of three straight, went into the fourth quarter with a 36-33 lead, but were without the services of senior Harley Mills. The 6-7 center had controlled the inside until he was charged with his third personal foul late in the third quarter. He finished with a double-double that included a team high 13 points and game high 14 rebounds. He also had a couple of blocked shots. "This game was...

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The turn of the year brings with it the usual slate of retrospective pieces -- notable stories of 2011 that, more often than not, were of a sensational variety: Osama Bin Laden, Penn State, Steve Jobs, the Arab Spring. The more circumscribed world of music and religion had its notable events too, even if the sensationalism was -- as might be expected -- relatively subdued. My pick for the top story of the year: Madonna and Opus Dei . In April 2011, The Daily Mirror reported that Madonna -- sexually charged '80s popstar turned formidable performer, songwriter, director, author, businesswoman and philanthropist -- had been spied coming out of an Opus Dei building in London. While "not a fully paid-up member," it was nonetheless reported that she had "ditched" Kabbalah and "taken up" with "the secretive Catholic sect made famous in "The Da Vinci Code." The coupling of Madonna and Opus Dei is an intriguing one that brings two seemingly irre...

Madonna Badger's life was seemingly perfect. She had a million-dollar waterfront home, three beautiful little girls and a successful career as a fashion advertising executive. That life turned upside down when early Christmas morning her Stamford, Connecticut, house burnt to the ground, killing her three young daughters - Lily (9), Grace (7) and Sarah (7) - and her parents - Lomer and Pauline Johnson. "The one thing they can't get out of their minds is her screaming. That voice will stay with them for as long as they live," 25-year veteran Assistant Fire Chief Peter Brown told The New York Daily News. Badger reportedly screamed "My whole life is in there!" and "My babies, my babies!" Of course, that life will never be the same. Fortunately, Badger has a group of close friends, many of whom are in the fashion industry, who are committed to helping her cope. Michelle Kessler-Sanders is one of those friends. Kessler Sanders, executive vice president ...

Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images Madonna Badger , the fashion advertising executive whose Stamford, Connecticut home tragically burned down early Christmas morning, killing her daughters Lily (9), Grace (7) and Sarah (7) and parents Lomer and Pauline Johnson , has made many close friendships in the fashion industry over the years. But few so close as Michelle Kessler-Sanders . Currently executive vice president and creative director of the Vera Wang Group, Kessler-Sanders was accessories director at Vogue for six years, president of Miu Miu at Prada, and VP of the accessories division at Donna Karan before her tenure at Vera Wang. STORY: Madonna Badger: How The Tragedy Could Have Been Averted She spoke to The Hollywood Reporter exclusively, after she was given permission by the family to speak on their behalf. "I met Madonna Badger in the early nineties when we both worked at Calvin Klein ," Kessler-Sanders tells THR. "I was in the press department, working...

Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images As the investigation into the fatal house fire that took the lives of fashion-advertising executive Madonna Badger 's three children and parents Christmas Day continues, new details have emerged identifying the cause behind the blaze. Stamford, CT fire marshals said foul play was not a factor, but have revealed that one of the house's occupants, contractor Michael Borcino , who is now being described as Badger's boyfriend, put still-live embers from the fireplace into a bag around 3 a.m. and placed it in either the house's mud room, or against it's exterior wall reports the New York Times . PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths When the wall caught fire, none of the house' seven occupants had no warning because the house, which was undergoing renovations, did not have functioning smoke detectors. According to the Associated Press , city official Ernie Orgera said a new "hardwired" smoke detection system was i...

The father of Madonna Badger, who lost her three children and parents in the Connecticut Christmas Fire, died trying to save his granddaughter, according to ABC's Good Morning America. "The grandfather was found just outside the structure on a small roof covered in debris and inside the window we found one of the children," Antonio Conte, the Stamford Fire Chief, told Good Morning America . "It appears that the grandfather had one of the children with him, tried to exit the structure but was overcome and passed away. And the little one passed away just inside the window." The fire, which is believed to have been caused by burning embers from a yule log, left only two survivors - fashion executive Madonna Badger, and the contractor who was working on the house, Michael Borcina. The fire was so strong that firefighters were not able to break through and save them. "They made entry to the third floor bedroom and pushed through two rooms, but were unable to fin...

The Christmas Day fire that killed Madonna Badger's three children and their grandparents was not the result of foul play, the mayor of Stamford, Conn. said. Though investigators were expected to reveal the cause of the Connecticut house fire later today, but Mayor Michael Pavia told AP that the cause was "fireplace-related," declining to give any more details. "The preliminary information is it was just a tragic accident," he said. The mayor reported that foul play in the deaths of much of Madonna Badger's family had been ruled out. 'Please come quickly.' Neighbors said they woke up to Badger and her family screaming shortly after 5 am on Christmas Day, breaking the quiet of the small Connecticut town. They rushed outside, but could do nothing but send frantic 911 calls as they watched the flames devour Madonna Badger's home. "There's a huge fire at the house next door to us," an anguished neighbor told the 911 operator. "The...

Category: Music Author : Chris Greenhough Posted: December 27, 2011 Tags : Crime , gimme all your luvin' , give me all your love , madonna , madonna new single , madonna's new single leaks , piracy A Madonna fan from Spain has been arrested in connection with the leaking of a Madonna single that is not due for release until 2012. Gimme All Your Luvin will be the lead single from Madonnas next album, due out before spring 2012. However, fans got an early preview in November when the song popped up online. The hacker allegedly responsible for the leak is described by authorities as a big Madonna fan. The 31-year-old, a resident of Zaragoza in Spain, was arrested as a result of Operation Madonnaleaks police have given his initials as JMR. The man has now been charged and released. Gimme All Your Luvin was recorded with William Orbit, who also produced the entire album, Madonnas 12th studio record. There are cameos from MIA and Nicki Minaj on the song. Madonna herself was s...

The parents of Madonna Badger, whose Connecticut house was engulfed by fire on Christmas Day, would have celebrated their 49th anniversary on Monday, a family friend told The New York Times . Badger's parent, Lomer and Pauline Johnson, lost their lives on Sunday when a fire destroyed the Stamford Victorian-style waterfront home. Badger, an advertising executive, also lost her three children -- a 10-year-old and 7-year-old twins -- in the horrific fire. Her parents were visiting for Christmas. According to The Times, Lomer Johnson, 71, spent Saturday working as Santa Claus in Saks Fifth Avenue's flagship store in Manhattan. He reportedly held that gig since retiring as a safety director for Jack Daniel's parent company. "That's all he ever wanted to be," the family member told The Times. "He stopped shaving the day he retired." Authorities said they were called about the fire shortly before 5 a.m. on Sunday and tried to save the five who were trapped ...

Madonna to Visit Club in 2012 NEW YORK, Dec. 26, 2011 /CNW/ -Madonna in partnership with her manager Guy Oseary and Mark Mastrov, Chairman of New Evolution Ventures (NeV), announced their second Hard Candy Fitness Center in Moscow is now open for workouts. The beautifully designed, four-floor, 35,000 square foot facility near the Red Square, plans to host Madonna for a visit in 2012. The Hard Candy Fitness Center in Russia is operated by Irina Razumova, founder of the well known Russian chain Planet Fitness. The opening of this latest facility follows the one-year anniversary of the Hard Candy Fitness Center in Mexico City. Hard Candy Fitness Moscow has state of the art equipment, an exclusive curriculum along with Mind Body Studio including the Great Wall, a Bike Studio, a Juice Bar/Cafe, lavish locker rooms and a 25 meter-long pool. Members will have the very best in innovative fitness programming including traditional classes, the newest trends in Yoga and original classes designed ...

A 47-year-old mother lost her three children in a Christmas morning house fire in an upscale Stamford neighborhood in Connecticut that has left five people dead. Reports are that firefighters had to rescue Madonna Badger , the mother of the children, and a man whose identity is still unknown at this time, after fire engulfed the home shortly before 5 a.m. Sunday. The Los Angeles Times reported that Badger is a New York advertising executive and that police have said the man was a contractor who was renovating the home. Stamford Police Sgt. Paul Guzda told GreenwichTime.com that Badger's three daughters --10-year-old and 7-year-old twins -- died in the fire, as well as her parents who were visiting for the Christmas. Badger was listed in fair condition atStamford HospitalSunday afternoon, according to GreenwichTime.com . That report noted that Badger is founder of Badger and Winters . It is a fashion branding consulting firm. Like us on Facebook Her husband, Matthew Badger, was in...

. On Thursday Madonna Song Leaker Arrested was a top story. Here is the recap: (popmusiclife) A Spanish man has been arrested for leaking the demo of new Madonna song last month. The leaked song, "Give Me All Your Love," was to be part of Madonna's first new album since 2008's "Hard Candy"; it's due out in late March. Billboard.biz reports Spanish authorities arrested a 31-year-old man in Zaragoza, Spain on Wednesday and charged him with the crime. The man, described by police as a "big Madonna fan," was identified only by the initials J.R.M., and was released after being charged with the crime, the police said in a statement. - more on this story popmusiclife is an official news provider for the antiMusic.com.Copyright popmusiclife - Excerpted here with permission. Madonna Tour Dates/Tickets Madonna CDs, DVDs and MP3s Madonna T-shirts and Posters Madonna CDs, vinyl and rarities antiMUSIC News featured on RockNews.info and Yahoo News . ......

Madonna surrounded herself with pictures of King Edward VIII when she worked on 'W.E.' to 'soak up' his energy. The pop superstar spent two years researching the lives of the British monarch and his lover Wallis Simpson, for the film she has directed. Madonna wallpapered an empty room in her house with images of the pair because she wanted to fully immerse herself in the couple's love story, which led to the British monarch abdicating the throne in December 1936 after being told he couldn't marry the American divorcee by the Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and the Church of England. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph newspaper, the 'Hung Up' singer said: 'I was sitting in a room that was completely and utterly inundated with their images so I could soak up their energy. I was trying to understand the nature of their love story and trying to figure out for myself if there is such a thing as perfect love.' Madonna admits she became enthralled ...

. On Thursday Madonna Song Leaker Arrested was a top story. Here is the recap: (popmusiclife) A Spanish man has been arrested for leaking the demo of new Madonna song last month. The leaked song, "Give Me All Your Love," was to be part of Madonna's first new album since 2008's "Hard Candy"; it's due out in late March. Billboard.biz reports Spanish authorities arrested a 31-year-old man in Zaragoza, Spain on Wednesday and charged him with the crime. The man, described by police as a "big Madonna fan," was identified only by the initials J.R.M., and was released after being charged with the crime, the police said in a statement. - more on this story popmusiclife is an official news provider for the antiMusic.com.Copyright popmusiclife - Excerpted here with permission. Madonna Tour Dates/Tickets Madonna CDs, DVDs and MP3s Madonna T-shirts and Posters Madonna CDs, vinyl and rarities antiMUSIC News featured on RockNews.info and Yahoo News . ......

Madonna surrounded herself with pictures of King Edward VIII when she worked on 'W.E.' to 'soak up' his energy. The pop superstar spent two years researching the lives of the British monarch and his lover Wallis Simpson, for the film she has directed. Madonna wallpapered an empty room in her house with images of the pair because she wanted to fully immerse herself in the couple's love story, which led to the British monarch abdicating the throne in December 1936 after being told he couldn't marry the American divorcee by the Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and the Church of England. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph newspaper, the 'Hung Up' singer said: 'I was sitting in a room that was completely and utterly inundated with their images so I could soak up their energy. I was trying to understand the nature of their love story and trying to figure out for myself if there is such a thing as perfect love.' Madonna admits she became enthralled ...

Awh, how thoughtful. Madonnas dropped off a gift just in time for Christmas. Is it a fishnet stocking packed with bejewelled leotards and conical bras? No sillies, even better! Its a sneak peek at the campaign for her forthcoming fragrance, Truth or Dare. Treat yourself, take a look: Oooh la la! The beady-eyed among us may recognise these sultry black and white images - and that's because they were not taken exclusively for the perfume ad. In fact, they were taken by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot for a 2010 editorial in Interview magazine. We're loving Madonna's recycle chic and can't blame her when she looks this foxtastic. The singer-turned-director is looking every inch the Hollywood glamazon, topless except for striking lipstick and her trademark crucifix, plus a mass of blonde waves. And no, you havent had one too many glasses of mulled wine that is indeed herself shes cosying up to. Genius or creepy? We cant decide... As Grazia Daily reported last month, Truth o...

Madonna surrounded herself with pictures of King Edward VIII when she worked on 'W.E.' to 'soak up' his energy. The pop superstar spent two years researching the lives of the British monarch and his lover Wallis Simpson, for the film she has directed. Madonna wallpapered an empty room in her house with images of the pair because she wanted to fully immerse herself in the couple's love story, which led to the British monarch abdicating the throne in December 1936 after being told he couldn't marry the American divorcee by the Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and the Church of England. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph newspaper, the 'Hung Up' singer said: 'I was sitting in a room that was completely and utterly inundated with their images so I could soak up their energy. I was trying to understand the nature of their love story and trying to figure out for myself if there is such a thing as perfect love.' Madonna admits she became enthralled ...

. On Monday Madonna Completes New Album was a top story. Here is the recap: Live Nation announced last week that Madonna has signed a three album deal with Interscope Records. The pop singer's new album is set to come out in late March and is already completed according to Live Nation. "Gimme All Your Luvin," the first single from the album, will be released the last week in January prior to her upcoming Bridgestone Halftime Superbowl appearance on February 5th. - more on this story Madonna Tour Dates/Tickets Madonna CDs, DVDs and MP3s Madonna T-shirts and Posters Madonna CDs, vinyl and rarities antiMUSIC News featured on RockNews.info and Yahoo News . ...end

Madonna surrounded herself with pictures of King Edward VIII when she worked on 'W.E.' to 'soak up' his energy. The pop superstar spent two years researching the lives of the British monarch and his lover Wallis Simpson, for the film she has directed. Madonna wallpapered an empty room in her house with images of the pair because she wanted to fully immerse herself in the couple's love story, which led to the British monarch abdicating the throne in December 1936 after being told he couldn't marry the American divorcee by the Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and the Church of England. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph newspaper, the 'Hung Up' singer said: 'I was sitting in a room that was completely and utterly inundated with their images so I could soak up their energy. I was trying to understand the nature of their love story and trying to figure out for myself if there is such a thing as perfect love.' Madonna admits she became enthralled ...

Awh, how thoughtful. Madonnas dropped off a gift just in time for Christmas. Is it a fishnet stocking packed with bejewelled leotards and conical bras? No sillies, even better! Its a sneak peek at the campaign for her forthcoming fragrance, Truth or Dare. Treat yourself, take a look: Oooh la la! The beady-eyed among us may recognise these sultry black and white images - and that's because they were not taken exclusively for the perfume ad. In fact, they were taken by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot for a 2010 editorial in Interview magazine. We're loving Madonna's recycle chic and can't blame her when she looks this foxtastic. The singer-turned-director is looking every inch the Hollywood glamazon, topless except for striking lipstick and her trademark crucifix, plus a mass of blonde waves. And no, you havent had one too many glasses of mulled wine that is indeed herself shes cosying up to. Genius or creepy? We cant decide... As Grazia Daily reported last month, Truth o...

Madonna surrounded herself with pictures of King Edward VIII when she worked on 'W.E.' to 'soak up' his energy. The pop superstar spent two years researching the lives of the British monarch and his lover Wallis Simpson, for the film she has directed. Madonna wallpapered an empty room in her house with images of the pair because she wanted to fully immerse herself in the couple's love story, which led to the British monarch abdicating the throne in December 1936 after being told he couldn't marry the American divorcee by the Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and the Church of England. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph newspaper, the 'Hung Up' singer said: 'I was sitting in a room that was completely and utterly inundated with their images so I could soak up their energy. I was trying to understand the nature of their love story and trying to figure out for myself if there is such a thing as perfect love.' Madonna admits she became enthralled ...

December 22, 2011, 12:00 pm By JAMES C. MCKINLEY JR. Spanish police have arrested a 31-year-old man and charged him with stealing a demo version of one of Madonnas songs and illegally posting it on the Internet, Reuters reported . The police identified the man only by his initials: J.M.R. He was arrested in Zaragoza, charged and released, pending a trial. Investigators described him as an avid Madonna fan. Madonna was furious in November when the demo for the song, Gimme All Your Luvin, popped up online. The singers manager, Guy Oseary, made a public plea for the leaker to stop, saying a true fan would not stoop so low. Details of the theft were sketchy. The investigation started after the singers lawyers traced the posting to Spain, which has a generally poor record on protecting property rights. Spanish investigators said they had found recordings of the song in the mans belongings. Gimme All Your Luvin is reportedly the lead single for Madonnas 12th studio album, which is to be rele...

Image Credit: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic A Spanish man has been arrested in connection with the leak of Madonnas forthcoming single Gimme All Your Luvin. The 31-year-old Zaragozan residents name has not been released, though his initials have J.M.R. and the detail that hes a big Madonna fan, according to MTV . At the time, Madonna and her manager insisted, My true fans wouldnt do this, then pleaded, Whoever is responsible for this leak, we ask that you please stop! Alas, they did not. Less than a month later, Masterpiece, the Golden Globe-nominated ballad from Madonnas directorial effort, W.E. , hit the Internet in an incident that hasnt been linked to J.M.R. Of todays news, Madonnas publicist Liz Rosenberg affirmed, Madonna takes leaks very seriously but could not comment further on the ongoing investigation. The video for Luvin, which features Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. , is expected to premiere early next year. Read more: Madonnas Give Me All Your Love leaks, is unlikely to get what it ...

Madonna 's camp has released a tentative set list for the singer's Superbowl halftime show. According to comments on Huffington Post , fans have either had a lukewarm reception or obvious disgust. Suffice it to say, the response has been a mixed bag of sorts. While her reported selections aren't terrible choices, we can't help but wonder if alternate songs might make more of an impact. See how these hits match up Song #1 : "Give Me All Your Love" Possible Replacement : "Hung Up" Ok, I know this is a new single that she's trying to promote. It seems that the more Madge records, the brighter her pop sound becomes. In light of pop culture's Harajuku-inspired musical personas, this might not be a bad thing. But a song like "Hung Up" (released in 2005, and again as a 2009 greatest hit) would be perfect for this venue. It's energetic and funky and could easily be played by a marching band. Song #2 : "Ray of Light" Possible R...

by Chuck Dauphin, Nashville | December 21, 2011 2:00 EST Country newcomer Madonna Nash might qualify as a "Superwoman." The North Carolina native is among what seems to be a minority this holiday season. "I am ready," the singer tells Billboard.com. "I think this is the first time I've been done shopping right before the really big Christmas rush. I've never been done this early." As proud as she is about this accomplishment, Nash does have other things on her mind - such as her career. "This year has gone by so fast, and it's really blown my mind. The single and the video have both come out, and are doing so great." Her self-titled album features the current single, titled "Dirty Little Secret." It gives Nash a chance to show her fun and flirtatious side. "It's a little bit mischievous, a little bit dirty, raw, or sassy," she says. "That's what we were going for. I think it gives off a little bit of m...

Madonna 's camp has released a tentative set list for the singer's Superbowl halftime show. According to comments on Huffington Post , fans have either had a lukewarm reception or obvious disgust. Suffice it to say, the response has been a mixed bag of sorts. While her reported selections aren't terrible choices, we can't help but wonder if alternate songs might make more of an impact. See how these hits match up Song #1 : "Give Me All Your Love" Possible Replacement : "Hung Up" Ok, I know this is a new single that she's trying to promote. It seems that the more Madge records, the brighter her pop sound becomes. In light of pop culture's Harajuku-inspired musical personas, this might not be a bad thing. But a song like "Hung Up" (released in 2005, and again as a 2009 greatest hit) would be perfect for this venue. It's energetic and funky and could easily be played by a marching band. Song #2 : "Ray of Light" Possible R...

Madonna took her own wine when she went out to dinner on Saturday night (17.12.11). The 53-year-old singer and her boyfriend Brahim Zaibat dined out at the Osteria Cotta on New York's Upper West Side, and surprised fellow guests when she whipped out her own bottle of alcohol and two crystal glasses. An onlooker told the New York Post newspaper: "She brought her own red wine in a bag, along with two beautiful crystal glasses. "They poured the wine and immediately put the bottle back in the bag, so nobody could see what it was. At the end, they took the empty wine bottle and the glasses with them. We couldn't figure out if Madonna prefers specific wine or is a total germaphobe." The couple ordered an arugula salad, pizza margherita, bruschetta and a side of roasted cauliflower. When they finished, the 25-year-old dancer picked up the bill and paid by credit card, and the 'Celebration' hitmaker ordered him to tip well. Madonna recently claimed she will only ...

Madonna and her boyfriend, Brahim Zaibat surprised customers at an up-market New York restaurant by bringing their own wine and glasses for a romantic night out. Now we dont want to disagree with Madonna , she has scary arms, but if you have to bring your own cups its not a classy joint. Madge and her boyfriend were at Manhattans Osteria Cotta when she pulled out a bottle of wine from her bag and two glasses to the shock of nearby diners. A witness told the New York Post , "She brought her own red wine in a bag, along with two beautiful crystal glasses. They poured the wine and immediately put the bottle back in the bag, so nobody could see what it was," Could this mean it was something a bit embarrassing like Buckfast or a pre-mixed vodka-Ribena cocktail? "At the end, they took the empty wine bottle and the glasses with them. We couldnt figure out if Madonna prefers specific wine, or is a total germaphobe. Madonna 's rep didnt respond to the papers request for mor...

Updated: Tuesday, 20 Dec 2011, 6:16 AM EST Published : Tuesday, 20 Dec 2011, 6:16 AM EST NEW YORK -- Madonna and her boy toy Brahim Zaibat brought their own wine -- and wine glasses -- for a romantic dinner at New York's Osteria Cotta. Spies at the restaurant and wine bar said she arrived with Zaibat at 10:30pm on Saturday night and ordered arugula salad, pizza margherita, bruschetta and a side of roasted cauliflower. And her young lover picked up the check. But fellow diners were surprised when Madonna brought her own red wine in a bag, along with two beautiful crystal glasses. They poured the wine and immediately put the bottle back in the bag, so nobody could see what it was, sources said. At the end, they took the empty wine bottle and the glasses with them. "We couldn't figure out if Madonna prefers specific wine, or is a total germaphobe," a source added. Spies said Zaibat picked up the bill, paying with his credit card -- but not before Madonna ordered him to t...

Madonna and her boy toy Brahim Zaibat brought their own wine and wine glasses for a romantic dinner at the Upper West Sides Osteria Cotta on Saturday night. And her young lover picked up the check. Spies in the Columbus Ave. restaurant and wine bar tell us her Madgesty arrived with Zaibat at 10:30 p.m. and ordered arugula salad, pizza margherita, bruschetta and a side of roasted cauliflower. But fellow diners were surprised when Madonna brought her own red wine in a bag, along with two beautiful crystal glasses. They poured the wine and immediately put the bottle back in the bag, so nobody could see what it was. At the end, they took the empty wine bottle and the glasses with them. We couldnt figure out if Madonna prefers specific wine, or is a total germaphobe. Spies said Zaibat picked up the bill, paying with his credit card but not before Madonna ordered him to tip well. The spy added, They left with their arms around each other, hip to hip. Madonnas rep didnt respond. Splash N...

LOS ANGELES (AP) The Material Girl is finally going to make good on her promise to produce new albums under an all-encompassing rights deal worth $120 million that she signed with concert promoter Live Nation more than four years ago. Madonna will release a new album in late March through Universal Music Group 's Interscope Records, the label said Thursday. Live Nation Entertainment Inc. will participate in the profits, if the album does well. It will be her first album in five years and is part of a three-album agreement with Interscope. It will follow the late January release of the single "Gimme All Your Luvin'" and her halftime performance at the Super Bowl on Feb. 5. Madonna broke from her longtime music backer, Warner Music Group , and was among the first of a host of megastars that Live Nation signed to huge rights deals that ! would gi ve the concert promoter a share of revenue from touring, merchandise, fan clubs, sponsorships and even recorded music. Her ...