Madonna's homeless brother has lashed out at the superstar for allegedly turning her back on him, insisting his famous sister doesn't care if he is "dead or alive". The Vogue singer's elder brother Anthony Ciccone has been living on the streets of Traverse City, Michigan for almost three years after losing his job at the family's vineyard. Madonna previously tried to help her sibling with his alcohol battle by paying for him to attend a rehab clinic in Texas eight years ago, but the treatment was unsuccessful and reports suggest Ciccone recently spent a month in jail for public intoxication and swearing in front of children. Ciccone lashed out at his superstar sibling, whose net worth was this week estimated at $1 billion to the MailOnline.co.uk. "Madonna doesn't give a s**t if I'm dead or alive," he says. "She lives in her own world. I never loved her in the first place, she never loved me. We never loved each other. "(I am in this...

Madonna 's estranged brother has claimed that the singer does not care about his well-being. Anthony Ciccone has been homeless for three years and told the Mail Online that his family have not supported him. Madonna dresses as a boy scout The 56-year-old, who is an alcoholic, told the website: "Madonna doesn't give a s**t if I'm dead or alive. She lives in her own world. "I never loved her in the first place, she never loved me. We never loved each other. "My father would be very happy if I died of hypothermia and then he would not have to worry about it anymore. He's old school, he grew up in the depression. "He doesn't want to be bothered, he's lived his life you see. He doesn't like me. He doesn't want me to be me, he wants me to be somebody else. He thinks the way I live is intentional. He simply doesn't know me." Anthony, who lost his job on the family vineyard when he was found drinking from vats and now lives on the s...

Madonna has apparently reached a net worth of a billion dollars. The Material Girl has joined the exclusive billion dollar club after a successful year which included her recent tour and several lucrative business ventures, according to gossip website Naughty But Nice Rob. The 54-year-old Queen of Pop is now thought to be the first female chart star to be worth the hefty sum. According to reports, the singer raked in over 300,000,000 from her MDNA world tour and took around 75 million dollars in merchandise sales. She is also reported to have made 60 million dollars from her new perfume Truth Or Dare and several million from her deal with Smirnoff. Several other ventures helped her reach the billion dollar mark. Madonna joins an elite club of celebs who are worth massive sums, including director Steven Spielberg and US chat show host Oprah Winfrey.

As Madonna celebrates being crowned the first billionaire pop star and the best selling woman rock artist of all time, one of her brothers remains destitute and homeless on the mean streets of Traverse City, Michigan. Anthony Ciccone has been homeless for three years sleeping under bridges and drinking cheap booze from a paper bag in freezing 14 degree Farenheit temperatures, claiming that his world famous sister doesnt care if he lives or dies. PHOTOS: Madonnas Homeless Brother Wanders The Streets Of Traverse City The 56-year-olds dire situation went from bad to worse recently when he was arrested intoxicated in a church and swearing in front of children, reported the Mail Online . Madonna doesnt give a s**t if Im dead or alive. She lives in her own world, Ciccone angrily told the Mail . PHOTOS: Take A Tour Of Madonnas Stunning NYC Pad I never loved her in the first place, she never loved me. We never loved each other. My father would be very happy if I died of hypothermia and the...

Madonna has apparently reached a net worth of a billion dollars. The Material Girl has joined the exclusive billion dollar club after a successful year which included her recent tour and several lucrative business ventures, according to gossip website Naughty But Nice Rob. The 54-year-old Queen of Pop is now thought to be the first female chart star to be worth the hefty sum. According to reports, the singer raked in over 300,000,000 from her MDNA world tour and took around 75 million dollars in merchandise sales. She is also reported to have made 60 million dollars from her new perfume Truth Or Dare and several million from her deal with Smirnoff. Several other ventures helped her reach the billion dollar mark. Madonna joins an elite club of celebs who are worth massive sums, including director Steven Spielberg and US chat show host Oprah Winfrey.

Los Angeles, March 29 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Madonna has become the first billionaire female pop star. A successful world tour and a string of business deals last year pushed her net worth past 650 million pounds ($1 billion), reports thesun.co.uk. The 54-year-old joins an elite club of super-rich celebrities, including director Steven Spielberg and chat show host Oprah Winfrey. Last year was the most successful of her career, as she raked in an extra 200 million pounds. Two million people watched her MDNA tour, which was the most successful of any artist in 2012. She also has a perfume range, clothing line and health drink.

Madonna has a new net worth of $1-billion. The Girl Gone Wild singer - who has four children, Lourdes (16), Rocco (12), David (7) and Mercy also seven, - recently became a billionaire, according to the New York Post. The 54-year-old star - who was named the top earner in pop music in 2012 - was previously estimated to have a personal fortune of around $700-million, but has now earned more than a billion dollars from her successful career in showbiz after investing in several additional money-making ventures recently. Her MDNA world tour, which saw her perform 72 sell out shows last year, grossed over $305-million, and also saw her rake in $75-million in merchandise sales and $10 million in TV rights and DVD sales. Madonna has also enjoyed success off stage as her perfume saw her earn $60-million. She is also a investor in the popular drinks brand Vita Coco and gym chain Hard Candy, and retail experts estimate she takes home $10-million from her clothing line Material Girl, which she r...

"I've got a billion bucks in my pockets now, y'all!" Madonna is now a billionaire, largely thanks to her MDNA tour. According to New York Post , the singers successful 2012 MDNA tour raked in a hefty US$305 million (RM945 million), and that is excluding the US$75 million (RM232.4 million) grossed from merchandise sales and an extra US$10 million (RM309.9 million) from TV rights and DVD sales.

Madonna has a net worth of $1 billion for the first time according to WWD magazine after being the top earner in pop music last year Madonna has a new net worth of $1 billion. The 'Girl Gone Wild' singer - who has four children, Lourdes, 16, Rocco, 12, David, seven, and Mercy, also seven, - recently became a billionaire, according to Women's Wear Daily (WWD) magazine via the New York Post. The 54-year-old star - who was named the top earner in pop music in 2012 - was previously estimated to have a personal fortune of around $700 million but has now earned more than a billion dollars from her successful career in showbiz after investing in several additional money making ventures recently. Her MDNA world tour, which saw her perform 72 sell out shows last year, grossed $305,158,363, and also saw her rake in $75 million in merchandise sales and $10 million in TV rights and DVD sales. Madonna has also enjoyed success off stage as her perfume Truth of Dare saw her earn $60 mil...

The Material Girl has reportedly joined the billion-dollar club. We already know that Madonna was named pops top earner in 2012 thanks to her record-breaking MDNA tour that grossed a whopping $305,158,363. On top of that she made $75 million in merchandise sales during her 88 shows around the world and raked in $10 million in TV rights and DVD sales from her tour. Her rumored net worth had already hovered around $700 million but according to Womens Wear Daily , the Queen of Pop rounded that up to a billion bucks by dipping her toes in several other money-making ventures. Getty Images for GLAAD Madonna The pop icon has investments in Vita Coco and gym chain Hard Candy that earned her mega money. She took in $60 million in sales from her new perfume, Truth or Dare and made another $10 million from her recent deal with vodka brand Smirnoff. Retail experts also told WWD that Madge will earn $10 million in 2013 from her Material Girl clothing line, shoe line and upcoming Macys lingerie line...

Madonna caused a stir over the weekend when she appeared at the at the GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday night in a Cub Scout uniform - something she exclusively talked to Access Hollywood about backstage at the awards show. "I want to be a Boy Scout or a Cub Scout and I think it's messed up that they're so strict and conservative with their admission and they don't allow people who are gay to join and I'm not happy about that," Madonna, who was on hand to honor Anderson Cooper with GLAAD's Vito Russo Award, told Access ' Michelle Beadle. PLAY IT NOW: Victor Garber On His 'Coming Out' - 'It Was Kind Of A Slow News Day' As for how the pop star got the uniform, Madonna joked that she went to great lengths to get the authentic getup. "I said it was for my son," she joked. "Yeah, I did. I lied... arrest me." VIEW THE PHOTOS: Anderson Cooper The longtime ally of the LGBT community said she was glad to show up to honor ...

PINE GROVE - It took the Madonna softball team just eight innings to bring hom a pair of victories at Valley Saturday. The Blue Dons rolled over the home team, 13-2, in five innings in the opener of the double header. It looked even easier in the second as the Lady Dons routed the Lumberjacks 13-0 in three frames. Amanda Pulice picked up the victory in Game 1, going five frames, striking out seven, and surrendering just three hits. Brianna Fierrro led the Blue Dons with a triple, two singles, and two RBIs. Maddie Burchill added a double, single, and two RBIs. Courtney Kaczmarek earned the win in Game 2 with a one-hit performance over three innings. She struck out three. Emily Pietranton had a three-run triple for the Lady Dons in the win. Madonna hosts Oak Glen Monday. Madonna 13, Valley 2 Madonna 403 33 - 13 10 1 Valley 000 20 - 2 3 2 MADONNA: Pulice (WP, 7K, 2BB) and Magnone. Burchill 2B, 1B 2RBI; Thompson 1B; Pietranton 2-1B; Paul 2B, RBI; Fierro 3B, 2-1B, 2RBI; Kaczmarek 1B, RBI; N...

Madonna has dropped some hints about her latest "mystery" project with a cryptic video. The 54-year-old singer has been hinting about her collaboration with photographer Steven Klein on Instagram over the past few weeks and has now uploaded a teaser video on YouTube. Fans expecting answers might be left even more baffled from the new video, with the footage featuring a twitching and moving eye and a blurry red shape, with a soundtrack consisting of thuds and alarm rings. Madonna - who released her twelfth album MDNA in 2012 as well as historical drama 'WE', which she directed - has been stirring up buzz for her forthcoming collaboration, using the hashtag #SecretProject, although there are no further details. She made headlines this week when she wore a Boy Scout outfit at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York, where she presented US talk show host Anderson Cooper with an award. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK | FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Also on HuffPost:

It's all about dressing up as a Boy Scout this week if unlikely fashion bedfellows the Duchess of Cambridge and Madonna's latest looks are anything to go by. BY Belinda White | 22 March 2013 When Madonna confessed in 2011 that she was a fan of the Duchess of Cambridge's style - no really - we thought it safe to assume that the sartorial appreciation society was all one-way traffic. Indeed, bar one pre-royal appearance at a roller disco Kate has, to the best of our knowledge, never taken to the dance floor in a pair of fishnets and satin hotpants like the 54-year-old Queen of Pop is want to do. READ: Kate Middleton and Madonna: sisters in style? How wrong we were - on today's evidence, Kate is closely following Madonna's wardrobe choices too, it seems. How does that famous saying go 'you wait years for a global celebrity dressed up as a Boy Scout, then two come along at once'? Well that's what happened this week. READ: Madonna - 'My style crush on ...

March 22, 2013 - 10:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Pop icon Madonna has been promoting her "secret project" on her Instagram account but so far, she has not revealed any information about it that could give fans an idea as to what it could be about. A supposed official trailer of the said project has been released, only saying it involves photographer Stephen Klein, AceShowbiz said. This is simply because not much can be derived from the minute-long mysterious trailer, which zooms in on a bloodshot eye twitching about, alternating with a red blurry figure. It ends with "#secretproject" followed by the name of its collaborator Klein, who has gained attention for executing Rihanna's Armani Jeans ad campaign. "#secret project. I want to start a revolution! Are you with me? Madonna previously posted along with a photo of herself behind bars. Considering that it involves Klein, it may yet be a tour DVD that the "Vogue" singer is currently working on with h...

By Kurt Schlosser, TODAY Madonna dressed as a Boy Scout Saturday night at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York and said the organization should "change their stupid rules" banning gay Scouts and Scout leaders. Larry Busacca / Getty Images Anderson Cooper and Madonna at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York on Saturday, March 16. The Material Girl was on hand to present Anderson Cooper with the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation'sVito Russo Award, honoring openly gay media professionals who have made a difference in promoting equality. "I wanted to be a Boy Scout, but they wouldn't let me join," Madonna said. "I think that's f---ed up. I can build a fire. I know how to pitch a tent. I have a very good sense of direction. I can rescue kittens from trees. "I want to do good for the community. But most importantly I know how to scout for boys." Madonna said she was a Girl Scout but that she got kicked out because her "skir...

Madonna is the latest artist to criticize the Boy Scouts' ban on gays, and she did so in a colorful way, appearing in a Boy Scout uniform at the GLAAD Media Awards this weekend. At the awards, sponsored by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Saturday in New York City, Madonna, there to present an award to talk-show host and CNN-anchor Anderson Cooper, joked on stage that she wanted to join the Boy Scouts but was rejected. "I think that's f-ed up," she said. "I can build a fire. I know how to pitch a tent. I have a very good sense of direction. I can rescue kittens from trees." Madonna subsequently declared, "I think they should change their stupid rules." The group last month decided to delay its vote on whether to lift the ban on gays until May to allow for more time to review the policy. Carly Rae Jepsen and Train recently pulled out of the Boy Scout Jamboree because of the organization's stance on gays. RELATED: Train Drops...

Madonna has had enough of the Boy Scouts of America and their gay ban. The superstar singer dressed up in a Cub Scout uniform to present Anderson Cooper with the Vito Russo Award at the GLAAD Awards on Saturday in New York City, and snubbed the scouts organization, E! Online reports. Madonna called on the organization to lift its ban on gays while also calling for a revolution to prevent discrimination and abuse of the gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual community. She joked that she wanted to become a part of the Boy Scouts, but was turned down, even though she had the qualifications. I can rescue kitten. Most importantly, I know how to scout for boys, she said, before adding, I think they should change their stupid rules. Sick leave If Morrissey fans werent miserable before, they will be now. The proudly gloomy artist was forced to cancel the rest of his North American tour dates, the "series of medical mishaps" hes suffered this year finally getting the better of him...

Madonna caused a stir over the weekend when she appeared at the at the GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday night in a Cub Scout uniform - something she exclusively talked to Access Hollywood about backstage at the awards show. "I want to be a Boy Scout or a Cub Scout and I think it's messed up that they're so strict and conservative with their admission and they don't allow people who are gay to join and I'm not happy about that," Madonna, who was on hand to honor Anderson Cooper with GLAAD's Vito Russo Award, told Access ' Michelle Beadle. PLAY IT NOW: Victor Garber On His 'Coming Out' - 'It Was Kind Of A Slow News Day' As for how the pop star got the uniform, Madonna joked that she went to great lengths to get the authentic getup. "I said it was for my son," she joked. "Yeah, I did. I lied... arrest me." VIEW THE PHOTOS: Anderson Cooper The longtime ally of the LGBT community said she was glad to show up to honor ...

Wearing a replica of one of the organization's uniforms, Madonna called on the American Boy Scouts to lift its ban on gays while also calling for a "revolution" to prevent discrimination and abuse of the gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual community. Madonna, wearing a replica of a Boy Scout uniform, criticized the American Boy Scouts at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York Saturday. (Evan Agostini/Invision/Associated Press) Speaking Saturday night at the GLAAD Media Awards, Madonna started off in a mischievous mood. She joked that she wanted to become a part of the Boy Scouts herself, but was turned down, even though she had the qualifications. "I can build a fire. I know how to pitch a tent," said Madonna, sporting a Boy Scouts troop leader hat and a blue shirt and shorts set that included replicas of Boy Scout badges. "I can rescue kittens from trees. . Most importantly, I know how to scout for boys," she said, before adding, "I t...

Wearing a replica of one of the organization's uniforms, Madonna called on the Boy Scouts to lift its ban on gays while also calling for a "revolution" to prevent discrimination and abuse of the gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual community. Speaking Saturday night at the GLAAD Media Awards, Madonna started off in a mischievous mood. She joked that she wanted to become a part of the Boy Scouts herself, but was turned down, even though she had the qualifications. "I can build a fire. I know how to pitch a tent," said Madonna, sporting a Boy Scouts troop leader hat and a blue shirt and shorts set that included replicas of Boy Scout badges. "I can rescue kittens from trees. . Most importantly, I know how to scout for boys," she said, before adding, "I think they should change their stupid rules." The Boy Scouts of America does not permit openly gay people to serve in the organization - a decision that has come under increasing fire over the y...

17 March 2013 Last updated at 08:57 ET Anderson Cooper received his award from Madonna Madonna presented talk show host Anderson Cooper with a trophy at the Glaad Media awards in New York. The annual event celebrates the gay, lesbian and transgender community. Other winners on the night included director Brett Ratner and TV shows Smash and The Amazing Race. Madonna gave an impassioned speech to the audience about discrimination and tolerance, while dressed as a boy scout. "When I think about young kids in America who are being bullied and tortured, who are taking their own lives because they feel alone and judged, outcast and misunderstood, I want to sit down and cry rivers of tears," she said. "I have teenagers of my own now, and the idea of them, or any young person experiencing that kind of pain is unfathomable to me, It's an atrocity to me. I don't accept it." Journalist and author Cooper was given the Vito Russo Award, named after a Glaad (Gay and Les...

By Cherise M. Newsome The Virginian-Pilot March 15, 2013 Madonna, a squirrel monkey at the Virginia Zoo, hasdelivered a new baby. The baby was discovered clinging to Madonna's back Saturday morning by zookeepers. "Squirrel monkeys are really fun to watch and have become quite the harbinger of spring here at the zoo," executive director Greg Bockheim said in a news release. "Seemingly every year we have a new baby squirrel monkey when spring is on its way." This squirrel monkey is the 19th born at the zoo since 1967, Bockheim said. The tiny primate, which has yet to be named, joins its mother, its father, Jeebes, and four other squirrel monkeys. Two of those monkeys will be transferred to other zoos within the next few weeks, the release said. According to the zoo, squirrel monkeys, which are found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, have the proportionately largest brain of all primates. Adult squirrel monkeys range from nine to nearly 14 inche...

Madonna watched like a 'proud mother' as her dancers gave an impromptu performance in New York restaurant Antica Pesa. The 'Hung Up' hitmaker - accompanied by eldest children Lourdes, 16, and Rocco, 12 - was among guests at a birthday meal for one of her 'MDNA' tour performers at Brooklyn eatery Antica Pesa last Thursday and the group shocked fellow diners after the meal was over by having restaurant staff close the curtains and create a dance floor for them. One surprised onlooker told the New York Post newspaper: 'They started showcasing some of the moves from their 'MDNA' tour. 'The staff quickly moved the tables out of the way to turn the dining area into a dance floor, which got everyone clapping and cheering, including Madonna, who watched from a table. '(Afterwards) they took a bow and hugged their boss, who approved like a proud mother.' However, it seemed not everyone was keen to join in the fun. The group - who danced to a serie...

A Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital administrator has been hired to lead the Nebraska Athletic Performance Lab. Judith Burnfield will continue to work as director of the Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering at Madonna as well. The new University of Nebraska-Lincoln lab will be housed in the East Stadium after completion of stadium expansion this summer. The 20,000-square-foot lab will provide space where Nebraska Athletics will work with private-sector and campus partners on health and performance research. Burnfield holds a doctorate in biokinesiology from the University of Southern California and will begin her new position in July. Her dual leadership role should benefit both organizations, she said. The capacity to draw together the multidisciplinary strengths of both organizations to address human performance and safety issues of athletes at UNL and individuals with physical disabilities at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital is exceptional, Burnfield said in a news rele...

Madonna watched like a 'proud mother' as her dancers gave an impromptu performance in New York restaurant Antica Pesa. The 'Hung Up' hitmaker - accompanied by eldest children Lourdes, 16, and Rocco, 12 - was among guests at a birthday meal for one of her 'MDNA' tour performers at Brooklyn eatery Antica Pesa last Thursday and the group shocked fellow diners after the meal was over by having restaurant staff close the curtains and create a dance floor for them. One surprised onlooker told the New York Post newspaper: 'They started showcasing some of the moves from their 'MDNA' tour. 'The staff quickly moved the tables out of the way to turn the dining area into a dance floor, which got everyone clapping and cheering, including Madonna, who watched from a table. '(Afterwards) they took a bow and hugged their boss, who approved like a proud mother.' However, it seemed not everyone was keen to join in the fun. The group - who danced to a serie...

Madonna shocked diners at a Williamsburg restaurant when she arrived for one of her dancers birthdays. The scene was gourmet Antica Pesa, where the Material Girl was seen with her kids Lourdes and Rocco in tow dressed down in a hat and glasses and wearing leather gloves. After a birthday cake dessert, the dancers had the staff close the restaurants curtains and make a dance floor for them. They started showcasing some of the moves from their MDNA tour, said a gobsmacked spy. The staff quickly moved the tables out of the way to turn the dining area into a dance floor, which got everyone clapping and cheering, including Madonna, who watched from a table. Tom Hardy of The Dark Knight Rises was also at the Brooklyn outpost of the Rome eatery and looked as surprised as the rest of the customers, a source said. Madonnas group tried to persuade Rocco to join them, but he refused. After cutting a rug to Madge tunes including Music, the dancers took a bow and hugged their boss, who approv...

The Madonna University men's basketball team - making its inaugural appearance in the NAIA Division II National Tournament - met its match Wednesday in Southern Oregon. The No. 18-seeded Raiders punched their ticket into Friday's Round of 16 with a convincing 83-66 opening-round victory over No. 14-seeded MU at the College of the Ozarks' (Mo.) Keeter Gymnasium. Southern Oregon was led by sophomore forward Eric Thompson, a former walk-on from Oregon State and minor league baseball player in the LA Dodgers farm system. The 6-foot-8 Thompson scored tournament-best 30 points, going 5-for-6 from beyond the arc. He's a great player and I thought we didn't do enough to slow him down,'' MU coach Noel Emenhiser said. Once he got a rhythm, he was hitting shots - tough shots, open shots - he made everything. But we kind of let him get away from us and get open a lot more than we would have liked to.'' Kyle Tedder also drained five three-pointers en route to a 2...

The Madonna University men's basketball team - making its inaugural appearance in the NAIA Division II National Tournament - met its match Wednesday in Southern Oregon. The No. 18-seeded Raiders punched their ticket into Friday's Round of 16 with a convincing 83-66 opening-round victory over No. 14-seeded MU at the College of the Ozarks' (Mo.) Keeter Gymnasium. Southern Oregon was led by sophomore forward Eric Thompson, a former walk-on from Oregon State and minor league baseball player in the LA Dodgers farm system. The 6-foot-8 Thompson scored tournament-best 30 points, going 5-for-6 from beyond the arc. He's a great player and I thought we didn't do enough to slow him down,'' MU coach Noel Emenhiser said. Once he got a rhythm, he was hitting shots - tough shots, open shots - he made everything. But we kind of let him get away from us and get open a lot more than we would have liked to.'' Kyle Tedder also drained five three-pointers en route to a 2...

MOUNT MADONNA School holds dinner fundraiser Lovers of Mediterranean cuisine, and those who are curious enough to try it, are invited to participate in a Monday dinner fundraiser to support sending Mount Madonna School's 16-student junior class to South Africa in June 2014. Dinner, at Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine, 7528 Soquel Drive in Aptos, is $40 in advance and includes vegetarian and meat entrees. The fundraiser runs from 6-9 p.m. The youth's trip to Cape Town is the first stop among many for this group in MMS's "Values in World Thought" program. For reservations, call 408-847-2717 or email zameendinnerforjuniors@googlegroups.com . Aptos Group to host attorney as guest speaker The National Active and Retired Federal Employees group is hosting Creighton Mendivil, directing attorney for Senior Network Services, at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Drive. The speaker will discuss issues seniors face. The topic will be continued on April 10 ...

Madonna has been accused of acting like a diva at an exclusive pre-Oscars party. The 'Hung Up' hitmaker reportedly stunned guests at the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) pre-Oscar reception at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills with her rude behaviour and bad mood. One onlooker said: 'It was incredible - she stormed around as if a black cloud was following her and then she was gone. Everyone wanted to know what bug got up her arse.' Another guest added: 'She was just rude to most people she came into contact with. She really behaved like a bitch that night.' The 54-year-old star is said to have particularly shocked people with her rudeness to filmmaker Ang Lee - who picked up the Best Director prize for 'Life of Pi' at the Academy Awards days later - snapping at him when he introduced himself and replying 'I'm not interested' when he tried to instigate a conversation. When the filmmaker tried to speak to her again, Madonna turned her back an...

WEIRTON - Jeff Baire is out as the Weirton Madonna baseball coach. Practice started on Feb. 25 with Baire, but he was officially notified of his firing on Tuesday evening via a phone conversation with Principal Steve Grasser. "I cannot comment on personnel issues," said Madonna athletic director Jon Kendrick. "T.J. Brancazio will be the interim coach for the year." Article Photos DOUSED Weirton Madonna baseball coach Jeff Baire closes his eyes as he is about to get doused with Gatorade after the Blue Dons West Virginia Class A state championship nine months ago. -- Staff photo That phone call was followed by a termination letter from Grasser to Baire dated March 5. Baire received the letter Wednesday and opened it Thursday morning. Baire, who led the Blue Dons to two West Virginia Class A state championships, including one last season, was in his second tenure at the school. His record stands at 101-39 the past five seasons. He has spent eight seasons total with Ma...

7 Mar True or false? It was recently reported that entertainer-extraordinaire Madonna had been behaving badly towards Oscar winner, Ang Lee. As reported on Daily Mail, the singer allegedly was in her usual foul mood while at the pre-Oscar Beverly Hills party and snubbed the "Life Of Pi" director who was trying to be friendly. The famously polite Ang Lee was courteously introducing himself to the singer, and tried to initiate a conversation, however, Madonna was heard to have responded, "I'm not interested". Ang Lee tried again but was ignored by the 54-year-old performer. A guest at the party revealed, "She was just rude to most people she came into contact with. She really behaved like a b**** that night." However, a colleague who knew Madonna's nature, revealed, "She was not rude, though she could have potentially made someone feel that way. If that's so, it wasn't intentional." She also denied that Madonna had been rude to An...

5 March 2013 Last updated at 19:31 ET One of Madonna's corsets designed by Gaultier sold for over 30,000 Madonna's conical bra is to go on show at an exhibition to celebrate French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier. The singer wore several of the French designer's outfits on her 1990 Blonde Ambition World Tour to support her fourth album, Like A Virgin. They will feature for the first time at London's Barbican next year as part of the exhibition's international tour. "The English were the first ones to come to my shows and appreciate my fashion," said Gaultier. "I am super excited that the show is coming to London. If there is one place other than Paris that I should like to live in, it is London." he added. Many pieces have been created exclusively for Madonna, who has worked with the designer for over 30 years. One sold for 30,000, twice its estimated price, in a Christie's auction in November 2012. James Rosenquist will feature in the ...

AP / Madonna Madonna to honor Anderson Cooper at GLAAD Media Awards March 4, 2013, 7:29 AM EST WENN Madonna will present U.S.journalist Anderson Cooper with the Vito Russo Award at the 24th annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on March16. Bing: Madonna's Instagram controversy The Vito Russo Award is presented to an openly lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender media professional who has made "a significant difference in promoting equality." The award is named for Vito Russo, a founder of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Previous Vito Russo honorees include Ricky Martin, Rosie O'Donnell, Alan Cumming, Cynthia Nixon, Nathan Lane, Cherry Jones, Elton John and Tom Ford. "Madonna has been a passionate spokesperson and longtime supporter of gay rights," GLAAD president Herndon Graddick said. "She has embraced LGBT people around the world on many occasions. From speaking out against bullying to raising support for marriage equality, Ma...

Madonna performs live at The NIA in Birmingham on July 19, 2012. UPI/Paul Treadway License photo Published: March. 4, 2013 at 9:51 AM NEW YORK, March 4 (UPI) -- Pop star Madonna is to present journalist, author and talk-show host Anderson Cooper with the Vito Russo Award at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York. The 24th annual event is to take place at the New York Marriot Marquis. Cooper and Madonna are longtime friends who have both used their careers to raise support for LGBT people around the globe, organizers said in a news release. The Vito Russo Award is presented to an openly lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equality. "Madonna has been a passionate spokesperson and longtime supporter of gay rights. She has embraced LGBT people around the world on many occasions," GLAAD President Herndon Graddick said in a statement Saturday. "From speaking out against bullying to raising support for marri...

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Madonna (Getty Images) Madonna s ready to Turn Up the Radio on gay awareness. The singer is set to present journalist, author and talk show host Anderson Cooper with the Vito Russo Award at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the New York ceremony on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the New York Marriot Marquis. Cooper and Madonna are longtime friends who have both used their careers to raise support for LGBT people around the globe. "Madonna has been a passionate spokesperson and longtime supporter of gay rights. She has embraced LGBT people around the world on many occasions," said GLAAD President Herndon Graddick. "From speaking out against bullying to raising support for marriage equality, Madonna has always been one of our community's strongest allies. We are honored to have her stand with GLAAD and Anderson Cooper." The Vito Russo Award is presented to an openly lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender media professional who has made a significant difference in...

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 02: Reporter Anderson Cooper attends the CNN Heroes: An All Star Tribute at The Shrine Auditorium on December 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) / Frederick M. Brown NEW YORK Gay advocacy group GLAAD says Madonna will present CNN's Anderson Cooper with an award for openly gay media professionals. GLAAD told The Associated Press on Saturday that the singer has been chosen to give Cooper the Vito Russo Award at the 24th annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on March 16. GLAAD President Herndon Graddick says Madonna and Cooper are longtime friends who have both used their careers to support lesbian, gay and transgender people. Cooper declined to speak publicly about his sexuality for years. But last July he gave blogger Andrew Sullivan permission to publish an email in which Cooper said he was gay and "couldn't be more happy." Russo helped found GLAAD and wrote a book about gay people in the mo...

Los Angeles - Madonna has been accused of acting like a "bitch" at an exclusive pre-Oscars party. The Hung Up hitmaker reportedly stunned guests at the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) pre-Oscar reception at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills last on 22 February with her rude behaviour and bad mood. One onlooker said: "It was incredible - she stormed around as if a black cloud was following her and then she was gone. Everyone wanted to know what bug got up her arse." Another guest added: "She was just rude to most people she came into contact with. She really behaved like a bitch that night." The 54-year-old star is said to have particularly shocked people with her rudeness to filmmaker Ang Lee - who picked up the Best Director prize for Life of Pi at the Academy Awards days later - snapping at him when he introduced himself and replying "I'm not interested" when he tried to instigate a conversation. 'She's not a prom queen' Wh...

Madonna was music's biggest earner in 2012. The 'Girl Gone Wild' singer topped Billboard's list of money makers, taking home $34.5 million from her 88-date MDNA World Tour, also the highest grossing live tour of the year. Madonna (54) narrowly beat rocker Bruce Springsteen to take the crown with 93.5% of her earnings coming from the tour, which made her a reported $32-million from a $305-million gross. The star earned an additional $1.5-million for physical and digital sales of her latest studio album of the same name, which topped the album charts in the UK and US. Her nearest rival, Springsteen, earned $33.4-million, also mainly from touring. Others to make the top ten included former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters with $21-million, Coldplay with $17-million and Justin Bieber with $16-million. Many of the acts' millions came from their respective tours, but record sales made a significant sum for some artists, including Taylor Swift and Adele. Skyfall hitmaker Ad...

Los Angeles - Madonna has been accused of acting like a "bitch" at an exclusive pre-Oscars party. The Hung Up hitmaker reportedly stunned guests at the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) pre-Oscar reception at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills last on 22 February with her rude behaviour and bad mood. One onlooker said: "It was incredible - she stormed around as if a black cloud was following her and then she was gone. Everyone wanted to know what bug got up her arse." Another guest added: "She was just rude to most people she came into contact with. She really behaved like a bitch that night." The 54-year-old star is said to have particularly shocked people with her rudeness to filmmaker Ang Lee - who picked up the Best Director prize for Life of Pi at the Academy Awards days later - snapping at him when he introduced himself and replying "I'm not interested" when he tried to instigate a conversation. 'She's not a prom queen' Wh...