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small clipping about Madonna starring once again for Dolce & Gabbana in the designers' upcoming AW10 campaign appers on the new issue of the French edition of "Gala"courtesy of MadonnaTribe friend and contributor from Paris, Maurice.

A nice 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 newspaper says.

A year ago today Italian fans were all excited for the stop in Milan of the Sticky & Sweet Tour. Come on our Italian language site to see some gorgeous photos from that night selected from MadonnaTribe team's personal archive. Click on images below to go there...

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. Campaign by Steven Klein for Dolce&Gabbana. From Swide.com.

Twenty-five years ago today the world was exposed to Madonna, invading tv sets worldwide with the three song performance at Live Aid. It was 1985, she was hot, she had her Like a Virgin album out in stores and she was touring the US with her Virgin Tour. She was a hot sensation in the US but with Live Aid her early international fans had the chance for the first time to see her dancing and singing live and it was also a chance for her to be introduced to audiences in the world that barely knew who she was. It was 1985 and it was a hard time for fans, with no Mp3, no Internet, with VHS video recorders that were just starting to pop up in homes, there was no other way to relieve the magic and uniqueness of such events than relying to vinyl bootleg records. And for a long time the only way to re-listen to Madonna's Live Aid performance (including the only time she performed live the song Love Makes The World Go Round) was this bootleg picture disc shown below. Produced in the United Kingdom by Gambler Music London and titled She's Madonna this bootleg used a radio recording of the Madonna live set; this picture disc was very sought after for the whole late 80's and 90's. To celebrate the Live Aid anniversary today we would like really look back at this particular record, manifactured in a time when emotions used to run through vinyl grooves. Click on images to enlarge.

Following our previous report about che chances for "Glee" to be nominated at the Emmys, news is just in that the series scored 19 Emmy Award nominations, including 4 for the Power of Madonna episode: Outstanding Costumes For A Series Outstanding Hairstyling For A Single-Camera Series Outstanding Makeup For A Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour) Check out www.emmys.com for the complete list of nominees. Thanks to Jeff M. Image of the Glee sampler courtesy of our Team member Sam.

French magazine "Public" published this nice tongue-in-cheek comparison between Lola and her mum. Click the image below to enlarge the scan courtesy of MadonnaTribe friend and contributor from Paris Maurice.

Members of the London Welsh Centre have rushed for the chance to be cast as extras in a film directed by Madonna. W.E explores two parallel love stories, including that of Edward VIII and the American divorcee for whom he abdicated in 1936, Wallis Simpson. It is understood one scene features Edward's shock at living conditions in Welsh mining villages. The opportunity to appear in a Madonna film attracted plenty of interest from London Welsh Centre members. A spokesperson for the centre, which was contacted by a casting agency, said: "I've had about 15 phone calls this morning, and yesterday was bedlam because everybody wants to be in a film with Madonna." The centre said Welsh-speakers were needed as extras to create scenes based on Edward's visits to the south Wales valleys in the 1930s. Edward toured Welsh mining communities during his reign, and is said to have been sympathetic to the miners and their families, exclaiming: "Something must be done". This was said to have caused unease in government circles with his comments interpreted as interference in political matters. Edward is the only British sovereign to abdicate voluntarily, when he stepped down to marry Simpson. This was because as king and supreme governor of the Church of England, he could not marry a divorcee. It caused a personal and political storm which caused a crisis in the monarchy. However, the relationship of Edward and Simpson is only part of the film's plot. W.E features a modern-day parallel story in which Australian actress Abbie Cornish plays a New Yorker who becomes obsessed with Edward's decision to abdicate for his lover. Madonna has also cast James Fox to play King George V, and his son Laurence Fox as Bertie, Edward's younger brother. Andrea Riseborough, who played former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in BBC drama The Long Walk to Finchley, will play Simpson. British star James D'Arcy, who starred opposite Billie Piper in Secret Diary of a Call Girl, has been cast as Edward VIII. From the BBC News.

The new issue of Spotlight Magazine (#47) is out on july 20. This issue can be purchased online here or at Lucky Records (66 rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris - Métro ligne 1 - Hôtel de Ville). You can also subscribe to the magazine online here. This issue of Spotlight magazine features: Interview Magazine special (photos by Marcus Piggott & Mert Alas and interview by Gus Van Sant) News W.E., Madonna's new movie The Material Girl collection for Macy’s Spotlight & Styx Magazine competitions Report on Madonna Dolls - Italy Psycho : a few revelations about Madonna's recording projects Thanks to our friends Corinne, Maurice and Frédéric at Spotlight Magazine

The upcoming Dolce & Gabbana AW10 campaign featuring Madonna lands on the pages of Italian magazine "Chi" with a great look behind the scenes of the photoshoot. "Chi" talked to the designers duo and mentions how the campaign was inspired by the magnetic beauty of Italian film and stage actress - and Academy Award winner - Anna Magnani, and also includes a small piece about the MDG collection of sunglasses now in the stores worldwide. Click the images below to enlarge the scans brought to you by MadonnaTribe readerPam.

What better symbol of London is there than the red double-decker bus? And who better to feature on the side as they whizz around the English capital's famous streets than its own adopted daughter? Madonna's recent MDG campaign for Dolce & Gabbana is prominently featured on many of the big red buses at the moment. Eye-catching isn't she!

A wedding outfit on show at a Scottish museum is to take a starring role in a film being directed by Madonna. The outfit is currently part of a Marriage in the Movies exhibition at the National Museum of Costume at Shambellie House near Dumfries. The dress was worn by Joely Richardson, who starred in the 2005 television production Wallis and Edward. The outfit was designed by Michael O'Connor and will be worn by actress Andrea Riseborough, who will play Wallis Simpson in the film co-written by Madonna. National Museums Scotland has agreed to release the dress, which had been due to remain on display until October this year - it will be sent to the film set on Monday. Museum general manager Margaret Roberts said they had been happy to send the dress to Madonna; "Our Marriage in the Movies exhibition is packed with fabulous gowns that tell a story not only about the history of the period they represent, but also of Hollywood glamour and style," she said. "This is a dress that was made for the movies, so when we received the request from Madonna's production company, we were only too happy to oblige." Marriage in the Movies runs until 31 October. From the BBC News

Madonna goes back once again to her Italian roots in the new images for her Dolce & Gabbana. Once again the campaign aimes to achieve an intimate feeling and to present the world's ultimate diva and icon as the ultimate Italian housewife.

Madonna has joined forces with one of Britain's most famous acting families for her new movie W.E. - she has persuaded James and Laurence Fox to play father and son on the big screen. The pop superstar will direct the upcoming film, which tells the story of Britain's King Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne after falling in love with American divorcee Wallis Simpson. She has already signed up Abbie Cornish and James D'Arcy for the film, and now she has persuaded James Fox to play King George V, while Laurence Fox has been cast as his son Bertie, Edward's younger brother. Bizarrely James Fox's actor brother Edward Fox played King Edward VIII in 1978's Edward and Mrs. Simpson - a TV series based on the same historical story. From ContactMusic.

The Sunday Telegraph reports that 9 Songs star Margo Stilley has quit the cast of Madonna's W.E movie.Stiller was lined up to play Lady Thelma Furness in the film on the love affair between Britain's King Edward VIII and American divorcee Wallis Simpson. She told the Sunday Telegraph: "I had the role, but we had artistic differences. She (Madonna) is really something. I wish the cast luck because they are all really talented."Madonna is now on the hunt for a new actress after Stilley dropped out. Abbie Cornish and James D'Arcy have already been cast in the historical drama, which is scheduled for a 2011 release. Source: Metro UK

Our friend Akos has just published another picture book about the latestMadonna tour.It's called Have Some More - Live in Budapest and it features 100 full colour pages with four cover pages filled by hundreds of excellent pictures. Many of portraits are close ups - some presented as full pages and some edited as multiple images montages. To know more about this book please contact Akos at urrakos@freemail.hu.

Madonna’s Directorial Feature Debut to start Principal Photography today. Based on an original screenplay, “W.E”, a film written by Madonna and Alek Keshishian is set to begin shooting this summer in Europe (UK and France) and the US. "W.E" tells two parallel love stories separated by more than six decades. Acclaimed actress Abbie Cornish (Sucker Punch, Bright Star, Elizabeth: The Golden Age) has been cast in the role of Wally Winthrop – a young married New Yorker in 1998 who is obsessed with what she perceives as the ultimate romantic love story, King Edward V111’s abdication for his love of Wallis Simpson. Andrea Riseborough has been cast in the role of Wallis Simpson. Riseborough is best known for her outstanding Bafta Nominated performance of Margaret Thatcher in the acclaimed BBC drama “The Long Walk to Finchley” and will soon be seen in Brighton Rock. British star James D’Arcy (Master and Commander, Secret Diary of a Call Girl) will play the part of Edward VIII. Wally Winthrop”s Russian love interest Evgeni will be played by rising star Oscar Isaac (Robin Hood, Sucker Punch) and her husband William will be played by Richard Coyle (Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time). Art imitates life as the revered British acting dynasty provides father and son, James Fox (Sherlock Holmes, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Bafta nominated A Passage to India, Bafta winner The Servant) and Laurence Fox (Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Becoming Jane) in the roles of King George V and his son, Bertie. 1936 England - Wallis Simpson, an American woman, captured the heart of King Edward VIII. Already divorced and married to her second husband when she met Edward, then the Prince of Wales in London, the two fell in love. However, once crowned, Edward was told by the Church and the Prime Minister that he could not marry Wallis and remain King… He abdicated, giving up the throne to be with the woman he loved. Once married and known as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, they lived out what many considered to be the romance of the century. 1998 N.Y - Wally Winthrop has a troubled past and moves to New York from the South to work in Sotheby’s Estate department. She gives up her job to marry a successful psychiatrist but the marriage is unhappy and Wally finds herself bored, frustrated and often alone. She seeks refuge in her obsession with what she believes to be the ultimate romantic love story, King Edward VIII ‘s abdication for his love of Wallis Simpson. When Wally discovers that there is going to be an auction of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s Estate at Sotheby’s, she takes the opportunity to return to her old hunting ground to try to understand the nature of the great love affair through the artifacts that once belonged to the couple. While at Sotheby’s, Wally meets Evgeni, a Russian security guard, with a mysterious past. As she immerses herself deeper into the love story of Wallis and Edward, while spending more time away from her marriage, she finds herself falling in love. We travel back and forth in time with Wally and Wallis, two fragile but determined women whose lives become inextricably linked. However, as the story unravels it becomes apparent that Wallis Simpson’s life was not as perfect as Wally had thought. The film will be produced by Colin Vaines (producer Coriolanus, exec producer London Boulevard, The Gangs of New York and The Young Victoria) with Executive Producers Kris Thykier (producer The Debt, Kick-Ass, Harry Brown, exec producer Stardust) and Nigel Wooll (exec producer Miss Potter, co-producer GI Jane, White Squall). The production team include Production Designer Martin Childs (Oscar Winner Shakespeare in Love, Oscar Nominated Quills, The Boy in Striped Pyjamas), Director of Photography, Hagen Bogdanski (The Lives of Others, The Young Victoria), Costume Designer, Arianne Phillips (Oscar Nominated Walk the Line, Bafta Nominated A Single Man) and Hair and Make Up Designer - Jenny Shircore (Oscar Winner Elizabeth, Bafta Winner and Oscar Nominated The Young Victoria). From madonna.com

These two nice articles reporting about the Diane Von Furstenberg party at the Claridge Hotel in London appeared on the July 1st issue of German magazines "In" and "OK". Click the images below to enlarge the scans brougth to you by MadonnaTribe friend and contributor Susanne.

This lovely MDG-themed window with a couple of models from the first sunglasses collection designed by Dolce & Gabbana with Madonna - and their customized case - was spotted by MadonnaTribe reader Davide in the streets of the Eternal City this weekend. Click to zoom.

Difficult lighting conditions and lots of reflections didn't stop MadonnaTribe reader Franky from Berlin from taking his pics of the MDG-themed windows in the Dolce & Gabbana store in Maximilliam Street, Munich, Germany. Click on the images below to enlarge.

Watch Madonna talking about what's like teaming up with her daughter Lola in this clip courtesy of Material Girl. The new fast-fashion junior collection is exclusively available at Macy's just in time for back-to-school season and will be in-store on August 3rd.

Let's have a look at a couple of interesting items from "Material Girl”, the new fast-fashion junior collection created by Madonna and her daughter Lola, exclusively available at Macy’s just in time for back-to-school season - in-store on August 3rd. Images courtesy of Material Girl.

Forbes.com have just launched their annual list of the 100 Most Powerful Celebrities in movies, television, sports and publishing. To know where Madonna ranked this year and see how she certainly doesn't lack of star power check out Forbes.com now. Thanks to Samantha at Forbes.com.

With the Material Girl Collection just around the corner, promotion for has begun in the way of blogging. Here is the first one: <> Meet Lola Helluuur thurrrr, I’m Lola and this is my first blog entry so it’s kind of like ummmm… I’m just going to use this blog entry to tell y’all a little bit about myself. I’m 13 and I’ll be 14 in October, so I can’t wait for that because I am FINALLY allowed to dye my hair…THANK YOU MOTHER!! My favvvv color is black (just because it goes with everything) and my least favorite color is brown (because it resembles the color of something QUITE gross). I am totally obsessivo about 80’s shorts… You know the kind that makes your butt look kinda big, with a grunge-looking shirt tucked in. It’s kinda nerdy but I love it. And the 80’s are another huge obsession of mine, which is totally amazingly awesome because Material Girl…HELLO! It’s like 80’s themed, which pretty much rocks, so yeah. I’m still in love with brogues or as some people call them “oxford shoes”. I haven’t found a good sandal so I’m on like a search right now. To read the rest of post click on Full Article.Source: http://materialgirlcollection.com/blog/ I’m in London right now and the best stores ever here,I love the vintage stores down in Whitechapel, also a lot of hot guys hang there just in case y’all care. Music wise My Chemical Romance is THE BEST BAND EVER for realzzzz. They are so awesome it hurts. If you don’t know who they are just… go away OR download their songs.So, as you may know, Material Girl is coming out soon… HOLLA HOLLA! Ok and this is pretty awesome I will send a FREE t-shirt to the first person who can tell me in which big store the opening of Material Girl is….how cool rigghhhhhht???Annnnnnd I am 4 realz excited for the opening which I will give you the exact dates for in my next blog entry, so stay tuned for more. So I want to know what you guys think about rompers… is that like a hit or miss, ‘cause I’m not sure. If you comment, be sure to tell me what you think. OK but no joke gladiator sandals are OUT. They came out in summer 2008 and I was like, ok those are really cute. Then 2009 comes around and people are still wearing them so I’m like, ok whatever it’s just a phase. BUT NOOOOO. Because good old 2010 is now coming along and people are STILL wearing them, and then I was just like OK NO! It’s been three years people COME ON!!!!!!!!! I’m just like what???? Ok so I think that is sufficient for my first blog entry and what do you know, it wasn’t all like “ummmmm”. I look forward to writing my second one. Stay tuned if you don’t already think I’m annoying. XO Lola

MadonnaTribe member Brenden thought he would share what he just got in the mail: a gorgeous promo from Sunglasses Hut for MDG. It comes with a mini lithograph looking photo card with three images of M and another card with pics of the glasses and info on the back. Please note that the writing on the card is gold and therefore didn't not show up well on the scan that Brenden made for our readers. Click on the images below to enlarge. Thanks to Brenden.