Rosenberg exits WB for new venturePosted on Tuesday February 23 2010 - 09:20:37 by whoopiedoo |
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From Variety.com Liz Rosenberg, longtime publicity exec at Warner Bros. Records, is ankling to form her own praisery, Liz Rosenberg Media, the label announced Tuesday. During the course of her 39-year career at the company, Rosenberg was closely associated with Madonna. The superstar vocalist – originally signed in 1983 to Warner's distributed imprint Sire, and later head of her own imprint Maverick – exited the Burbank-based label last year for a 360-degree deal with Live Nation. As part of an ongoing consultancy with the firm, Rosenberg will continue to rep Madonna, as well as current Warner acts Michael Buble, Cher, Stevie Nicks, David Foster, Charice and Katherine Jenkins. Warner Bros. Records chief executive officer Tom Whalley said in a statement, "Over the course of her remarkable tenure, Liz Rosenberg's contribution to the company has been immeasurable. We are delighted that as she begins her own enterprise, we will continue our association with her on behalf of several of our key artists." |
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Madonna to Guest Judge on 'The Marriage Ref'Posted on Saturday February 20 2010 - 12:34:55 by whoopiedoo |
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From iVillage Would you take marriage advice from Madonna? One feuding couple will be turning to the Material Girl for help on an upcoming episode of the new NBC reality show The Marriage Ref. According to Reuters, the former Mrs. Guy Ritchie (2000-2008) and Mrs. Sean Penn (1985-1989) will guest judge on one episode of the show, which premieres March 4 and will enlist celebrity panelists to declare a "winner" in a domestic argument between two real-life spouses. The show is hosted by creator Jerry Seinfeld, and Madonna's co-panelists will be acerbic funnyman Ricky Gervais and Curb Your Enthusiasm's Larry David. Given Her Madgesty's famous bluntness ("Sometimes you have to be a bitch to get things done," she once quipped), we suspect that the couple she "refs" will get more than they bargained for! The 51-year-old pop icon now has her eyes set on movies as well as TV. Variety reports that she'll be directing a film about a scandalous love affair that rocked the British monarchy in the '30s, possibly starring Up in the Air's Vera Farmiga. Add to that the fact that she just returned from Rio with 23-year-old Brazilian model Jesus Luz, and it seems like romance is everywhere for Madonna these days! |
Madonna To Write, Direct A Movie About Forbidden LovePosted on Saturday February 20 2010 - 12:33:28 by whoopiedoo |
 Madonna wants to make a movie. The pop superstar will direct "W.E.," a biopic focused on the love affair between King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, Variety reports. The real-life couple caused quite a stir in 1936, when Edward's decision to marry the American socialite led him to abdicate the British throne. No casting has been announced yet, but the report reveals that "Up in the Air" star Vera Farmiga is interested in the Simpson role. Madonna, whose acting credits include "A League of Their Own," "Who's That Girl?" and "Swept Away," will write the script with Alec Keshishian, who was her director for the 1991 tour documentary "Madonna: Truth or Dare." There's no word on whether the pop star intends to take a role in the movie as well. This will be Madonna's second time behind the lens. She previously wrote and directed the 2008 indie "Filth and Wisdom," which premiered that year at the Berlin International Film Festival. The film, which stars Gogol Bordello frontman Eugene Hütz, did not fare well with critics, with a rating of just 28 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Farmiga, who picked up a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination earlier this month for her work in "Up in the Air," will be seen later this year in "Henry's Crime." She'll star alongside Keanu Reeves in the romantic comedy about a man who is wrongfully imprisoned. "W.E." could work out well for her provided the script is strong, but Farmiga's participation would undoubtedly give Madonna's flick a much-needed PR boost. |
Madonna: Getting in Vogue with Macy's?Posted on Saturday February 20 2010 - 12:30:13 by whoopiedoo |
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From E! Online Madonna's peeps aren't talking, Macy's isn't commenting, yet everybody's buzzing about the possibility that the pop icon may be bringing her unique sense of style to the famed retail giant. Several sources tell WWD a deal is very close to being signed for the Material Girl to launch a collection that would include everything from clothing and footwear to accessories and lingerie. Which would make striking a pose that much easier…right? |
Madonna Nominated For 2 International Dance Music AwardsPosted on Tuesday February 02 2010 - 11:07:15 by whoopiedoo |
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The 25th Annual International Dance Music Awards will take place on February 26th, as part of the Winter Music Conference. This year, Madonna is nominated in 2 different categories: Best Pop Dance Track (‘Celebration’) and Best Solo Artist. Votes are now open, so make sure to visit the devoted page before February 26th! Please note that you can only vote once. Multiple submissions will be disqualified. Good luck Madonna! |
Vita Coco - Madonna And Other Major Talent On Board As InvestorsPosted on Tuesday February 02 2010 - 11:06:12 by whoopiedoo |
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January 31, 2010 – New York, NY – Vita Coco, the nation’s best-selling coconut water and one of the fastest-growing beverage brands in the U.S., today announced a group of several high profile new investors into the five-year old, New York-based beverage company. With a 60% share of the coconut water market and annual revenues more than doubling in 2009 from the previous year, Vita Coco is headed to record sales in 2010 and beyond. It was officially confirmed today by Vita Coco CEO and co-founder Michael Kirban that entertainment manager Guy Oseary and his client Madonna invested in Vita Coco. Oseary also brought on board Matthew McConaughey, Demi Moore and Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis as additional Vita Coco investors. “This group of investors chose to invest because they’ve all been brand loyalists, drink Vita Coco regularly and believe in the growth potential of the Vita Coco brand,” stated Kirban. Fresh coconut water, extracted from young green coconuts (not brown ones) has grown increasingly popular as both a lifestyle beverage and a natural sports drink. “Each of these investors not only validates the Vita Coco brand, but the category of natural-functional beverages as well,” added Kirban. Vita Coco is currently sold at over 14,000 retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Giant Eagle, Ralph’s, Shaw’s, Stop&Shop/Giant, HEB, Hannaford Supermarkets, ACME and Shop Rite, as well as on Amazon.com. Early next month, Vita Coco will be available for sale in over 1,300 GNC stores nationwide. “GNC’s motto is ‘Live Well,’ and as the leading vitamin, supplement and sports nutrition chain, I can’t think of a finer retail partner as the Vita Coco brand grows nationally,” notes Kirban. “GNC’s product education programs will ensure that new consumers learn about the healthful benefits of Vita Coco.” |
‘Sticky & Sweet Tour’ To Air On VH1 February 26Posted on Wednesday January 27 2010 - 09:32:17 by whoopiedoo |
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Madonna’s ‘Sticky & Sweet Tour’ is to be broadcasted on VH1 February 26, as part of the channel’s "Friday Night Alright" series. This is your last chance to watch the show before it’s official March 30th release on DVD, Blu-Ray and CD, so don’t miss it! |
‘Hope For Haiti Now’ AlbumPosted on Wednesday January 27 2010 - 09:31:37 by whoopiedoo |
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The ‘Hope For Haiti Now’ performances (including Madonna’s ‘Like A Prayer’) are now available as a 20 tracks album from most iTunes stores. Just click here to download your copy of it.  |
Stefano Gabbana Confirms Madonna Has Working Tear DuctsPosted on Tuesday January 26 2010 - 09:17:44 by whoopiedoo |
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From New York Magazine Though Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been chummy with Madonna since 1991, Gabbana admits they shared "a sort of fear" of asking her to "do anything businessy" for them, like appear in an ad campaign. Because they probably didn't want her to hate them for asking — you know, coming off like they were trying to use her — and then not wear their clothes or be their friend, most importantly. Wasting no time in stealing her from Louis Vuitton after two seasons of campaigns for that label, Dolce posed her as an Italian housewife for the spring 2010 ads. In one image she appears to be crying after reading a letter from a loved one. "She was really crying!" Gabbana tells W. "It wasn’t fake!" He doesn't say whether that part where she eats pasta is fake, but explains, "They say there’s a connection between food and sex." Especially when you shoot Madonna's ample bosoms as she's peeling onions.  |
20 HQ photos from "Hope For Haiti Now"Posted on Sunday January 24 2010 - 04:31:40 by whoopiedoo |
I just added 20 HQ photos from Madonna's performance of "Like a Prayer" on Hope For Haiti Now from last Friday.   
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Madonna: Helping Out HaitiPosted on Saturday January 23 2010 - 12:09:48 by whoopiedoo |
From celebrity-gossip.net Never one to miss out on an opportunity to give, Madonna was spotted leaving the Hope For Haiti Now Benefit in Queens, NY on Friday (January 22). The “Vogue” singer, joined by trusty pal Jesus Luz, was among the long list of celebrities who came forward to raise money for the Haitian earthquake relief fund. Jennifer Aniston, Sacha Baron Cohen, John Cusack, Nicole Kidman, Leo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron, Colin Farrell, Olivia Wilde, Mel Gibson, Jack Nicholson, Reese Witherspoon, Drew Barrymore, Cindy Crawford, Julia Roberts, Alyssa Milano, Ewan McGregor, Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake are just a few big names that pitched in for the event. During the 2-hours of musical contributions, Madge performed songs of sorrow and inspiration.        |
Madonna, Robert Pattinson, Muhammad Ali among Haiti telethon starsPosted on Friday January 22 2010 - 06:13:20 by whoopiedoo |
From USA Today Just in: The latest on the Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief telethon:Beyoncé will perform in London. Madonna will perform in New York City. And Haitian Artist Emeline Michel is slated to appear in Los Angeles. Participants will include President Bill Clinton, Ben Stiller, Brad Pitt, Chris Rock, Clint Eastwood, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jon Stewart, Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Meryl Streep, Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman, Robert Pattinson, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hanks, Will Smith with Muhammad Ali, and more. Hope for Haiti Now will begin accepting donations via online, phone, text and mail at 12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT tomorrow. • Online: www.hopeforhaitinow.org • Phone: 877-99-HAITI • Text: Text "GIVE" to 50555 • Mail: Hope For Haiti Now Fund, Entertainment Industry Foundation, 1201 West 5th Street, Suite T-700, Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
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