Madonna Eyes More MoviesOctober 1st, 2009 MADONNA is devoting herself to her film career - she has penned a new script and is planning to direct a movie next year (10). The Material Girl has starred in a number of films, including musical Evita and ex-husband Guy Ritchie's Swept Away, and made her directional debut in 2008 with Filth and Wisdom.
Madonna Wasn't Allowed To Ride Horses During TourOctober 1st, 2009 MADONNA was banned from horseriding while on tour after injuring herself in an accident in April (09). The pop superstar suffered minor injuries and bruising to her lower back earlier this year (09) after she was thrown off a horse in the Hamptons, New York when the animal was startled by lurking paparazzi.
Basterds Is Tarantino's Biggest Box Office HitSeptember 22nd, 2009 INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS has become QUENTIN TARANTINO's highest grossing film ever. The war movie, starring Brad Pitt, has surpassed Pulp Fiction at the box office, grossing over $108 million (GBP72 million) in North America alone since its release in August (09).
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson enter Guinness World Records bookSeptember 15th, 2009 LONDON - 'Harry Potter' stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson have entered the Guinness World Records book by becoming the highest grossing lead actors of the decade. The young actors were ahead of their many Hollywood counterparts, the Telegraph reports.
Madonna to be sued by Bulgarian sports stadium bossesSeptember 9th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna will reportedly be taken to court by sports stadium chiefs in Sofia, Bulgaria, who claim fans at her concert ruined their national stadium pitch. The Queen of Pop performed at the Vasil Levski National Stadium on August 29 as part of her 'Sticky and Sweet' world tour.
Lil Wayne Named Top Rap Tour StarSeptember 9th, 2009 LIL WAYNE has proved he is King of the hip-hop world - he has been named the highest grossing touring rapper, raking in $42 million (£28 million) in the last year (08-09). The rapper beat out competition from heavyweights Jay-Z and Kanye West to the crown, after playing 78 shows between December (08) and September (09).
Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour Is Highest Grossing Ever For Solo ArtistSeptember 4th, 2009 MADONNA has proved her status as the Queen of Pop - her Sticky & Sweet world tour is officially the highest-grossing roadshow ever for a solo artist. The Material Girl wrapped up her trek in Tel Aviv, Israel on Wednesday (02Sep09), ending a mammoth run of gigs for the 51 year old.
Madonna tags Israel as world's energy capitalSeptember 2nd, 2009 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. The Queen of Pop, who last took to the Israeli stage in 1993, arrived in the country for two concerts as part of her 'Sticky and Sweet' world tour.
Madonna's Police Escort On Tour Of JerusalemSeptember 1st, 2009 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. The singer, who is devoted to Kabbalah - a mystical offshoot of Judaism - was led through Jerusalem's Old City where she visited an ancient tunnel near the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray.
Madonna escorted by cops on Jerusalem sightseeing tourSeptember 1st, 2009 LONDON - Cops reportedly escorted Madonna as she toured Jerusalem ahead of her performances as part of her Sticky and Sweet world tour. The Queen of Pop was taken through the Old City where she visited an ancient tunnel near the Western Wall.
Madonna 'coaching ex-Jesus on how to become a popstar'July 26th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna has reportedly been coaching her alleged former toyboy lover on how to become a popstar. The singer reportedly dumped 22-year-old Jesus Luz after being too busy with her Sticky And Sweet world tour.
Madge's foul language for tour promotion upsets Russian leadersJuly 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Russian dignitaries are upset with Madonna over the use of foul language to promote an upcoming show in St. Petersburg. The Material Girl addressed the Russian crowd by saying "It's f**king great" at the beginning of an online audio teaser for her 'Sticky and Sweet' concert in Palace Square, scheduled for August 2.
Madonna is world's top earning musicianJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna has been named the world's highest-earning musician by the Forbes magazine as she made 73 million pounds in the past year. The "Frozen" singer topped the slot courtesy her sold-out Sticky and Sweet world tour and lucrative endorsement deals, reports contactmusic.com.
Madonna tops Forbes' World's Highest Earning Musicians listJune 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Madonna has pipped Celine Dion and Beyonce Knowles to top the world's highest earning musicians list. According to America's Forbes magazine, the Queen of Pop earned a staggering 110 million dollars from June 2008 to June 2009 due to her Sticky and Sweet world tour.
Madge heads to Tel Aviv to wrap Sticky and Sweet tourJune 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Madonna is heading to Israel to wrap up her Sticky and Sweet tour. The pop sensation, who has adopted the Hebrew name Esther through her Kabbalah teachings, is to perform in Tel Aviv on September 1.