The first exclusive info on the shooting of W.E. in the streets of Paris…
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Madonna has arrived in Paris, but is nowhere to be seen yet.
Absolument Madonna can reveal the first exclusive info…
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Since Thursday, twenty trucks are trying to find a spot in the streets of Paris.
It looks like a Madonna concert is coming to town. The filming in Paris has an impressive fleet of trucks and equipment.
Multiple streets are go
More info about the shoothing of W.E. by Madonna in Paris…
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Madonna just arrived at the location in Paris where she will be filming new scenes for her upcoming movie W.E. (6th district).
Director of “I’m going to tell you a secret”, Nathan Rissman, is on the set as well.
Tonight, at 20pm, Madonna will start filming the scenes for her upcoming movie at the Hôtel des Saints-Pères.
The public won’t be able to get access to the street, because the scenes will
Madonna’s spokesperson has rebuked speculation the Material Girl has started smoking again after she was snapped holding a cigarette, insisting it was just a prop for her new movie project.
The pop superstar has stepped behind the camera to direct W.E., which tells the story of Britain’s King Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne after falling in love with American divorcee Wallis Simpson.
Filming began recently and Madonna headed to France earlier this week to direct a number of shoots.
British actor Tom Hardy was so starstruck after meeting Madonna on the set of Rocknrolla, he hid in a car to escape the pop superstar.
“She left me starstruck. I did what anyone who can’t deal with the situation does: I went and hid in the Range Rover.
“I was sort of prepping for the scene in there and someone said hello to me and it was her – she’d somehow managed to get into the back of it!
“Then we had a conversation, which I’ve completely blacked out because there she was like the Mot
re up-to-date news about Madonna shooting in France…
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Like we’ve been mentioning on AbMad, Madonna shot a few scenes at the Palm Beach in Cannes and at the gardens of the Domergue Villa. www.absolumentmadonna.fr
“Madonna was looking for a location with amazing gardens. She visited the Villa, a couple of months ago, and instantly fell in love with it. She was supposed to stay there for 20 minutes but ended up visiting it for more than 2 hours.” explained Dav
In his autobiography he said his friend Madonna could be ‘like a whiney old barmaid’. Now she is an ex-friend.
He still doesn’t see what all the fuss was about. ‘I went over to her house and read the book to her. At the time she seemed fine about it. But she never reacts in front of anybody. It was only later on that I found the damage had been done.
‘I thought I’d been very nice about Madonna. I think she’s an amazing character. I was sweet about her in my book. I still admire her. But s
Rumours & Gossip by ZaCK, www.absolumentmadonna.frMadonna Malawi Concert Is NOT Happening!
Madonna’s organization Raisingmalawi.org, posted the following statement on her site:
“This past weekend, reports circulated regarding a Raising Malawi benefit concert in Blantyre, Malawi. www.absolumentmadonna.fr
These reports are entirely false;
Raising Malawi and Madonna have no plans to host such an event.”
Another rumour about Madonna auditioning dancers in London’s Aura nightclub, for ne
Jason Derulo: Madonna stands the test of time! by ZaCK, www.absolumentmadonna.frMany female music artists claimed they want a career just like Madonna’s, but very few male artists had the guts to admit having the same aspiration.
At 20, pop-R&B singer-songwriter Jason Derulo seems to be a really big fan as he doesn’t miss an occasion to mention the Queen of Pop during interviews.
When asked by the Inquirer if Lady Gaga was the person he was looking up to in terms of plotting out his ca
Material Girl: Special giveaways and more interviews… by ZaCK, www.absolumentmadonna.frGreat news about the launch of the Material Girl line…
The first 200 customers to line up at six Macy’s locations will receive a free bandeau top from the “Material Girl” collection and a $10 Macy’s gift card to shop the collection that day. Customers can also celebrate Madonna by dressing in their favorite look inspired by the Material Girl herself. www.absolumentmadonna.fr
Die-hard fans who line up betwe
Madonna filming in the South of France… by ZaCK, www.absolumentmadonna.frAccording to French newspaper Nice-Matin, Madonna has started shooting in France. www.absolumentmadonna.fr
She went to Cannes today and will keep on shooting scenes for her forthcoming movie, W.E, tomorrow, in the city of Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Madonna arrived at Nice airport to film key scenes earlier this week and went straight to Villefranche where she took a trip out in the bay on the boat.
She’s been scouting loca
Macy’s today announced that the new “Material Girl” collection, designed in collaboration with Madonna and her daughter Lourdes (Lola), launches on Tuesday, August 3, exclusively in 200 Macy’s stores across the country and on macys.com. Customers who shop first will enjoy special giveaways and a chance to win Madonna-autographed tees at select stores (see participating store list at bottom).
The first 200 customers to line up at six Macy’s locations will receive a free bandeau top from th
According to the newly published show schedule, Madonna will be a guest on the
Late Show With David Letterman on Friday July 30th.
With guest Harry Connick, Jr. and the New York Rangers. This is a re-run of Madonna’s last appearance at the show including the infamous ‘pizzeria’ scene.
Also Madonna has reportedly recruited U2 frontman Bono to perform
at the Walk Out of Poverty event, which will take place in September. The publication claims 60,000 fans will be given free tickets to the st
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Forbes’ Top-Earning Musicians list of 2010 lists Madonna at #8 www.absolumentmadonna.fr
Here’s the top 10 list…
No. 1: U2
No. 2: AC/DC
No. 3: Beyonce
No. 4: Bruce Springsteen
No. 5: Britney Spears
No. 6: Jay-Z
No. 7: Lady Gaga
No. 8: Madonna
No. 9: Kenny Chesney
No. 10: Black Eyed Peas, Toby Keith and Coldplay
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Eminem and Rihanna new song “Love The Way You Lie” has now peaked to number #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
With now
Madonna queen of the collectibles by ZaCK, www.absolumentmadonna.frInvesting in Madonna memorabilia today could see big returns as she proves popular at auction. www.absolumentmadonna.fr
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.
Platinum re
The singer – who relocated from London to New York following her divorce from film director Guy Ritchie in 2008 – is currently in London directing her new movie ‘W.E.’, about late British monarch King Edward VIII’s decision to abdicate the throne for his American divorcee lover Wallis Simpson.
Despite originally planning to only stay for the six-month shoot, Madonna has rediscovered her love for the UK capital and told ex- husband Guy she wants to move back to Britain for good.
An inside
Madonna is planning a huge Live Aidstyle charity concert in Malawi which will be shown on TV around the world.
The 52-year-old Material Girl singer has called in favours from showbiz friends including U2 frontman Bono to perform at the Walk Out of Poverty gig in September.
A source at her Raising Malawi charity said last night: “Plans are in place to make this the biggest fund-raiser the world has ever seen.”
More than 60,000 fans will get free tickets for the concert at a stadium in Bla