Madonna wanted 'Black Madonna' instead of 'Hard Candy' as album titleOctober 16th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna has revealed that she initially had a different title and cover image in mind for her album 'Hard Candy,' but she thought it was a little too provocative. The Queen of Pop had actually thought of calling the project 'Black Madonna.'
In fact, she had posed in blackface make-up with white eyes for photographer Steven Klein's cover art.
Madonna Denies Firing Workout GuruOctober 16th, 2009 MADONNA has denied she ditched her personal trainer TRACY ANDERSON over the workout expert's new relationship - insisting she just wanted to try a different fitness regime. Anderson worked with the Holiday superstar for three years and is credited with helping the singer achieve her toned, lithe body.
I see myself in Lady Gaga, says MadonnaOctober 15th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna likes Lady Gaga because she feels the young singer has the 'It Factor'. Madonna was impressed by the Paparazzi singer from the first time she saw the 23-year-old, even though Lady Gaga was still refining her act, reported contactmusic.com.
Eminem snubbed chance to work with MadonnaOctober 15th, 2009 LONDON - Eminem once turned down the chance to work with Madonna after being approached by the Queen of Pop herself. The Material Girl hitmaker revealed she had hoped for a possible collaboration with the rapper but was refused.
Madonna Snubbed By EminemOctober 15th, 2009 EMINEM once snubbed the opportunity to work with MADONNA after the Queen of Pop approached the rapper about a possible collaboration. Most artists would jump at the chance to work with the Material Girl and she is regularly inundated with requests.
The New York premiere of 'Precious' (Mariah Carey)October 3rd, 2009 Mariah Carey The New York premiere of 'Precious' at the Alice Tully Hall New York City.more images
Madonna wanted to sell candies!September 21st, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna has revealed she wanted to work in a candy store when younger because she was obsessed with sweets. The 51-year-old singer who now follows a strict diet and exercise regime was so "obsessed" with sweet treats as a teenager that she wanted to get a job selling them, reports contactmusic.com.
Madonna may work with Janet Jackson in MJ's honourSeptember 18th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna had a long cherished dream of singing with Michael Jackson, which could not materialise due the King of Pop's untimely death. But now the pop diva is all set to work with another Jackson, Janet, it has emerged.
Madonna refuses to wear jewellery gifted by JesusAugust 21st, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna refused to wear jewellery that her model boyfriend Jesus Luz bought for her birthday. Jesus, 22, gave the singer a set of South American good-luck bracelets made of thin ribbons that are said to grant the wearer three wishes when they break.
Madonna mourns stage collapse victimsJuly 20th, 2009 MadonnaLONDON - Pop star Madonna, whose concert was cancelled after two people died in a stage collapse, paid respect to the victims during her tour in Marseilles in France. "Let's all just take a moment to say a prayer for Charles Criscenzo and Charlie Prow.
Madonna was planning surprise appearance at Jackson showJune 26th, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna was making plans to take to the stage for a one-off performance with pop legend Michael Jackson at his London shows at the O2 Arena. Jackson died Thursday after a heart attack.
Madge was planning to join Michael Jackson for O2 gigJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Madonna was planning to join Michael Jackson on stage during his comeback tour. According to her manager Guy Oseary, the Queen of Pop wanted to make a surprise appearance at one of Jackson's O2 arena concerts in London.
Madonna wants her country estate replica in New YorkJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna is so upset at leaving Ashcombe, her Wiltshire estate in Britain that she has ordered her architects to recreate its country feel room by room in her New York home. "She had an amazing collection of Oriental carpets there, but she doesnt want any of them in her new townhouse.
Madonna 'wants to recreate Wiltshire mansion in New York'June 24th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna is reportedly trying to recreate her Wiltshire manor in the middle of Manhattan to be a match with the house she once shared with former husband Guy Ritchie. The Queen of Pop allegedly told architects she wanted the 20-million-pound pad to be a dead ringer for Ashcombe House.
Naked Madonna painting sold on second attemptJune 9th, 2009 LONDON - An oil painting depicting a naked Madonna with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie has been sold to a buyer for more than 15,000 pounds ($24,300) after it failed to sell at an earlier auction, it was announced Tuesday. Auction house McTear's Auctioneers in Glasgow, Scotland, said the painting, Madonna & Guy, by Scottish painter Peter Howson, had been sold for a record price.