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Madonna is nominated with her documentary "I Am Because We Are" at the "Do Something" awards on VH1!.
DoSomething.org and VH1 have partnered to present The Do Something Awards to honor people's commitment to social change. The Do Something Awards will air live July 19, 2010 on VH1 and will be hosted by Jane Lynch ("Glee").
The final five nominees and grant recipients were announced Monday, May 24, 2010 during a star-studded DoSomething.org event at the Apollo Theater in New York. Each nominee was honored for his or her commitment to social action with a community grant of $10,000. Of these five nominees, a grand prize winner will receive a $100,000 grant for his or her cause during the live VH1 broadcast of the ceremony at the Hollywood Palladium.
Madonna has been on the top spot for several months on the Spin's 25th anniversary readers poll, keep voting for Madonna on:
- Best Solo Artist
Best Song (for Like A Prayer)
New: Best Live Act (you have to include Madonna on the category, she´s at #2. ) - Hottest Sex Goddess
Sunday 18 July 2010
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Ok well I have to go and watch the football game semi-finals. It’s Germany vs Spain and I have to say that I’m def for Germany – on account of the large German community in my house.hehe. I have the German flag painted on my cheeks!
LAATTAAAAAAA Y’ALL,
xoxo LOLA
…..mehmehmeh
US Weekly magazine (26 July issue) features this small article about Madonna's new fitness regime.
German edition of "OK" magazine July 15th issue publishes an article on Dolce & Gabbana's advertising campaign featuring Madonna.
Grazia magazine UK version (05 July 2010 issue) magazine features an interview with Carlos Leon, he talks about his relationship with Madonna and how they have raised daughter Lourdes.
Friday 16 July 2010
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Live Aid 25th Anniversary: 10 Awesome Benefit Show Performances
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The 2007 Live Earth concert series aimed to raise awareness of environmental issues throughout the world, with performers as diverse as Foo Fighters, Black Eyed Peas, and Metallica on the bill. At the London branch of the show, Madonna - who cut her benefit-concert chops at both 1985's Live Aid and 2005's Live 8 - brought out New York gypsy-punk band Gogol Bordello for an unexpected collaboration. The group contributed energetic violin and guitar strumming to a vibrant rendition of Madge's '80s hit "La Isla Bonita," which wowed the crowd at London's Wembley Arena.
1. U2, Live Aid
2. Pink Floyd, Live 8
3. Bruce Springsteen, Non au nucléaire
4. Madonna & Gogol Bordello, Live Earth
5. Sting, Secret Policeman’s Other Ball
6. George Harrison, Concert pour le Bangladesh
7. Queen, Live Aid
8. Jimi Hendrix, Festival Monterey
9. Paul McCartney, Concert pour New York City
10. Justin Timberlake and The Rolling Stones, Concert caritatif ” The SARS ”
Thursday's edition of the Daily Mirror published this Dolce & Gabbana campaign shot of Madonna and child
Madonna on the set of her new movie W.E. in London, yesterday July 15, 2010.
Thursday 15 July 2010
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A new pic of Madonna on the set of her new movie was published on the first edition of the London Evening Standard newspaper today.
"Madonna on the London set of her first ever feature-length film about the British royal family. The film, W.E, is a romantic drama about the affair between Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII".
The new MDG collection is available now in the U.S.A., visit sunglasshut.com for some madonna shades by D&G.
The british edition of Hello! magazine features a two page article about Madonna´s new collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter collection and is illustrated with more behind-the-scenes pictures.
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Here some pictures of the billboards on Macys at herald square getting ready for "Material Girl".
Madonna has been forced to halt the construction of a fence on her horse farm in New York after receiving a cease-and-desist notice from county officials who own the development rights to her land. The Material Girl moved back to her native U.S. from London following her split from her ex-husband, British filmmaker Guy Ritchie, in 2008.
In February (10), she bought 30 acres of land in New York vacation spot the Hamptons for a reported $10 million, and named the property Wild Horses Farms. The pop star began building a fence around the property, but the work has since been put on hold after she failed to apply for permission from Southampton and Suffolk County officials, who own its development rights.
According to the New York Post, Madonna received a cease-and-desist letter from the county on 7 July (10). The singer has reportedly filed an application for permission to complete the fence and a committee will review her plea on 27 July (10).
Wednesday 14 July 2010
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The much expected advertising campaign starring Madonna and shot by Steven Klein for AW10/11 is revealed in full at www.dolcegabbana.com.
Steven Klein captured frames of life, entered the home of a proud family, and put Madonna at the heart of it, breathing dignity and poise. Scenes that evoke tenderness, at times true happiness found in moments we capture in an impromptu, or a profound sense of pride and solidarity between family members.
Madonna is the light at the centre of the family axis, she is the story, the point of gravity to which all other members attract. She is cajoled, protected, glorified, her sun-touched hair piercing through the black and white background. An incredible way to swift through a tale and start thinking of winter with a sense of warmth.
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On July 13, 1985, 72,000 people packed London’s Wembley Arena to witness stars including Sting, David Bowie, U2, Queen and Elton John perform in an epic event which is now etched in history.
Across the pond, an estimated 99,000 packed the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia to take part in a simultaneous event, which – combined with the London concert – lasted a total of 16 hours. The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Run DMC, Bryan Adams and Led Zeppelin were among those who performed, while Phil Collins famously jetted over the Atlantic via Concorde to perform, just hours after taking to the stage during the UK concert.
A widely ambitious international satellite television venture meant that the concerts were broadcast in around 60 countries, to an astonishing two billion viewers worldwide. Live Aid was a massive success, with reports stating that it raised between Dh200 and 250 million for Ethiopia, while the legacy of the concerts still live on to this day.
Today is the 25th anniversary of the ground-breaking charity concert Live Aid. Organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to aid famine relief in Ethopia, the concert took place in London's Wembley Stadium and Philadelphia's JFK Stadium. Relative newcomer Madonna was introduced onto the stage by Bette Midler saying: 'A woman who pulled herself up by her bra-straps....she's Madonna!'
Madonna, wearing a more modest outfit than usual, said 'I ain't taking sh*t off today!' - in reference to the recent publication of some nude pictures in Penthouse and Playboy. She sang Holiday, Into The Groove and Love Makes the World Go Round - and later also joined The Thompson Twins on stage during a performance of Revolution.
Investing in Madonna memorabilia today could see big returns as she proves popular at auction
Twenty four years ago today, Madonna celebrated yet another UK number one single, with the iconic "Papa Don't Preach." At the time, she was viewed as a pop star at the pinnacle of her career, offering a daring mix of youth and sexuality that had button down conservatives up in arms. While the tastes and trends of music may have changed since then, one thing has remained a constant: Madonna.
To date, Madonna has sold 250 million records worldwide and currently stands in the Guinness World Record books as the top selling female artist of all time. And despite numerous hair style changes and ill advised lycra based videos, she remains as popular as ever. Her 2008, Sticky and Sweet world tour made $408 million, the highest ever grossing tour for a solo artist and the second highest of all time.
It's therefore of little surprise to find that Madonna memorabilia is becoming popular among collectors, who are starting to recognise her status and potential to match The Beatles, Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley.
According to the PFC40 autograph index, which details the 2000 - 2010 price performance of 40 of the most sought after celebrity autographs, Madonna autographs have seen an increase in value of 138.7% in the last decade, with a signed photo valued at £375 in 2000, now commanding a price of £895.
As an icon of some thirty years, collectors and investors looking towards the Madonna memorabilia market will also find a variety of collectibles. With some pieces available for around £1,000 and under, there really is something to everyone's taste
Platinum record displays are one such example, a framed display of Madonna's 1986 album True Blue, recently fetched £260 ($384), while a signed platinum disc of the 2003 album American Life sold for £570 (£864) in 2005.
Similarly, cheques have proven a relatively low cost opportunity to obtain Madonna's autograph, with two 1988 cheques signed Madonna Ciccone, auctioned for £640 ($960) and £750 ($1054.80) off estimated prices of $200-400.
Clothes from the star herself have also been purchased relatively cheaply with a leather jacket from rehearsals of the 1990 "Blonde Ambition" tour selling for £500 ($777) at a 2005 Bonhams auction, while even a pair of Dolce and Gabbana stretch pants worn by Madonna, sold for £700 ($1,058).
Nevertheless, more significant clothing memorabilia requires more significant investment. As well as being a singer, Madonna has enjoyed limited success on the silver screen. Dresses from these films have started to come on the market and offer a middle level investment opportunity for collectors and investors alike.
In 2005, Bonhams auctioned, a gold, sleeveless, full length gown worn by Madonna in the film version of the famous musical Evita for £3,000 ($4,113).
Similarly, dresses made famous in music videos and tours offer collectors a unique opportunity to invest. A white wedding dress, worn by Madonna during her 1984 Like A Virgin tour was sold via the New York based Gotta Have It auction house for £3,750 ($5,662), against an estimate of £2,000 ($3,000).
The dress had additional significance: it was worn by Britney Spears on US show Saturday Night Live in 2000, when she broke records as the youngest person to present and perform musically on the show.
The value of such collectible and iconic dresses could soon increase, with some museums beginning to show an interest in Madonna memorabilia.
Earlier this year, the planned sale of the pink dress worn by Madonna in the 1985 video "Material Girl" was scrapped in favour of selling the dress to a travelling Madonna exhibition.
Increasingly, personal collectibles are proving popular at both the mid level and high end of the market.
A 1979 cassette of Madonna performing an acoustic demo recorded before Madonna signed to any major record labels exceeded all expectations at a recent auction. The rare recording sold for $6,400, over three times the estimate of £1,300 ($2,000).
The most valuable Madonna collectibles have commonly touched on a specific moment from her career and much like recordings, signed documents offer truly unique collectibles at a more significant price.
A 4" x 7" black leather bound appointment book, covering the similar period from April 30th 1988 through to January 22nd 1989, came up for sale in August, 2008. The document offered a window into the star's routine, at a time when she was in the public eye, thanks to her marriage to Hollywood bad boy Sean Penn. With a low end estimate of £5,500 ($8,000) the personal document sold for $11,616 ($17,500).
Many of the most personal memorabilia, is also the most easily recognised, thanks to the worldwide focus on the star.
A classic example being the stage worn Dolce and Gabbana bra from Madonna's "Live down Under" tour of Australia in 1994. The tour would be immortalised, thanks to a bestselling film of the show, which helped to broadcast the image of the stage worn bra to a worldwide audience.
It was therefore of little surprise that the item sold for £8,100 ($12,500) over three times the auction estimate of £2,750 ($4,000). When we consider that, to date, Madonna has completed seven world tours, with a total gross of some $972.7 million worldwide, the collectible value of costumes and dresses related to these shows could be just as significant.
In much the same way that the careers of great sportsmen are honoured by trophies and medals, pop icons like Madonna garner success with numerous awards. These awards represent a high end investment that can be enjoyed by collectors and investors alike.
In 2008, Gotta Have it auctions sold a "World's Best Selling Pop Rock Artist of the Year" award belonging to Madonna from 2001. The statue was donated by Warner Music International as part of a charity auction and sold for £12,000 ($18,000), improving on the estimate of £11,000 ($17,000).
Given that Madonna has enjoyed a pop career of over thirty years, there remains the potential for further award memorabilia to be introduced onto the market.
Yet, the most valuable Madonna memorabilia currently available to collectors focuses on her sexuality, something which transcended both her public and personal life thanks to her provocative style.
In February last year Christie's put two photographs of Madonna up for sale. One photo created for a 1980s Playboy shoot, exceeded estimates, reaching $18,750 (£12,888) at auction.
Yet the most popular and ultimately most sexualised collectible photographs of Madonna date back to her pre pop days in 1979.
A nude picture had been expected to fetch £10,365 ($15,000) at the Christie's auction in New York, yet sold for £26,000 ($37,500). Recent years have seen more pictures emerge on the market, meaning we may not have seen the last of these particular Madonna collectibles at auction.
The market for memorabilia relating to the Queen of Pop also has huge potential to grow in the next ten to twenty years. The best comparison to be found is that of Michael Jackson.
Since his death last year, the Michael Jackson memorabilia market has seen massive surges in the prices attached to collectible items. The next twenty years could see similar increases for Madonna memorabilia.
A Julien's Auctions sale at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York saw the pen scrawled lyrics to Beat It sell for £40,000 ($60,000), off a high end estimate of £2,500 ($4000). Currently, the hand written lyrics to Madonna's 1990 hit Cry Baby are currently on the market for just under £5,000 ($7,500) and could represent an investment with similar potential.
Like Madonna, Michael Jackson's career has been littered with iconic memorabilia. However, unlike Jackson, these collectibles remain greatly undervalued.
A replica of the strap and zipper laden black jacket made famous by the 1987 album cover Bad and worn by Michael Jackson during his 1989 World tour recently sold for £135,000, over 20 times its auction estimate.
In comparison, the famous pair of Levi 501 jeans which Madonna wore on the cover of her 1986 album True Blue, are on the market today for £18,000, alongside autographed documents related to the shoot, with both items, currently around a seventh of the price.
The most valuable memorabilia piece related to Michael Jackson remains the white rhinestone covered glove, introduced to us in 1983, alongside the famous moonwalk dance which sold for £212,000 at auction last year.
Yet, similarly, the famous black basque garment, introduced to Madonna fans during the ground breaking Erotica period of her career, is currently on the market and valued at £15,000 ($20,000).
With the career of Madonna continuing to enjoy steady high level success, the value of collectibles relating to an icon of celebrity culture, music and sexuality, could ensure that the value of her collectibles continue to increase.
The market could soon be witnessing a further influx of Madonna memorabilia too. Madonna, herself, admits to housing a huge collection of her one off pieces, which may one day enter the market:
"I have an archive museum in a warehouse which houses all the costumes I've worn on stage and in videos....one-of-a-kind pieces made for me and special pieces I've always loved."
Earlier this year celebrity gossip website TMZ, reported that a storage unit once belonging to Madonna's assistant Melissa Crow, had been repossessed.
This allowed the facility owner to gain ownership of the contents for just £100 ($150). With a collection including photographs with former husband Sean Penn, actor Warren Beauty, previously unpublished photographs and other memorabilia, we probably won't be seeing the last of Madonna collectibles for some time.
A new billboard on Madison Square Garden in NYC.
MDG sunglasses window display can be seen in Paris, France.
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Here is a new poster from the Material Girl collection at Macys.
Monday 12 July 2010
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Madonna graces the cover of Spotlight Magazine (#47) a french-fan publication out on july 20.
The 12 July issue of UK Grazia magazine features Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow pictured at a party at Claridge's in London last month and an article about the Material Girl fashion line that Madonna and Lourdes have worked on together.
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Another iconic Madonna pose from the new Dolce & Gabbana AW10 campaign appeared on the pages of French magazine ''Public".
MDG sunglasses window display at the Eaton Centre in Toronto, Canada.
MDG billboard greets passengers at Nice Airport in France.
The latest edition of Italian magazine "Chi" features this six-page look behind the scenes of Madonna's Autumn / Winter campaign for Dolce & Gabbana. The article looks at how the campaign is influenced by Italian actress Anna Magnani. This issue also features a one-page article about the MDG sunglasses range too.
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Sunday 11 July 2010
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