In better-late-than-never-news, Madonna alongside her rumored boyfriend Jesus Luz pose for W magazine which was shot on location in Brazil. According to Jenna, Madonna wore a fitted strapless DVB (#8 the Orthez) dress. Snapped by Steven Klein, these nearly naked (NSFW) photos in more ways than one confirm Madonna and Jesus' relationship.



One thing for certain is that Madonna knows how to hold the public's attention. Why does he have a tattoo of HIS name on HIS back??? Next up for Madonna is her upcoming Sticky & Sweet Tour and The Oscars.

Labels: Madonna, Newsstand Snapshots, Romance Hoopla

Fergie (who I did not recognize thanks to the power of PhotoShop) pose for a new purple theme AD campaign for cosmetics brand, MAC Viva Glam. (Check out her previous MAC AD over at Sxy Fashion Queen.)



Fergie by the way just married her longtime boyfriend Josh Duhamel last weekend. Us Weekly secured the first exclusive photos of their wedding. Congrats to Fergie & Josh!



Check out Marc Jacobs and Madonna in this behind the scenes clip for the pop singer's Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2009 AD campaign photo shoot. Check out the full AD campaign over at NYMAG. I think the photos capture Madonna's fearless style.

Labels: Fashion Hoopla, Fergie, Madonna, Newsstand Snapshots

Madonna midway through a performance set for her "Sticky & Sweet" tour stop in Rio De Janiero, Brazil took a nasty fall to the ground. She played it off (0:35) as soon as she got up.



In related news, a $76 million divorce settlement has made between Madonna and Guy Ritchie. Madonna essentially gave her ex-husband between that figure and $92 million which is said to be one of the largest payouts ever in a divorce settlement. Wait didn't Guy say he didn't want Madonna's money???!

Labels: Madonna, Music Hoopla

Beyonce Knowles-Carter in Donna Karan performed "Ave Maria" for the NBC TV special, "Christmas in Rockfeller Center." The holiday show highlighted the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in New York City. The song can also be heard on her current album, "I Am...Sasha Fierce." Next up for Beyonce is the 2009 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.



Mariah Carey also got into the holiday spirit over at CBS where she performed "Christimas (Baby Please Come Home)" for the live Grammy Nominaton Concert. I like that mod-inspired outfit Mariah and her back-up dancers had on. Very Supremes-ish!



Also at the first ever televised Grammy nomination ceremony was Christina Aguilera who paid tribute to Nina Simone via a soulful rendition of "I Loves You Porgy" which is taken from George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess." The performance was viewed last night on CBS.



Take a quick look at the new Louis Vuitton Spring 2009 AD campaign featuring Madonna as reported by WWD. The brand's creative director Marc Jacobs felt Madonna was the perfect fit for the rumored $10 million gig. "I think we should do Madonna. I was totally just blown away by it, and moved by her performance, by what she had to say, and her energy." I think the AD campaign has a very retro look to it...and she already worn those shoes to this Gucci event.

Labels: Beyonce Knowles, Christina Aguilera, Fashion Hoopla, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Music Hoopla, TV Hoopla

Britney Spears kicked up her promotional blitz in support of her new album, "Circus" via two live performances on Germany's 2008 Bambi Awards and at French TV show "Star Acadamy". (Britney performed her hit "Womanizer" and both performances marked her comeback. Karl Lagerfield handed over Britney's Bambi Pop International award.)



Beyonce has a new single floating around the blogosphere called "Roc" which was produced by Stargate. Rumor has it that the song is a tribute to her husband, Jay-Z. The track is a left-over single from her album, "I Am...Sasha Fierce." Give it a quick listen...



On the box office tip, check out Beyonce's new Etta James clip from "Cadillac Records" below. In the clip Beyonce and her co-star Adrien Brody argue over the song, "Church Bells."



Brandy was not the only R&B singer in the festive mood of Thanksgiving. The R&B songbird performed at the 19th Annual Hob Nobble Gobble fundraiser in Detroit. Her album, "Human" drops on December 9th.



Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys demonstrated their vocal talent at the CNN Heroes 2008 ceremony. Christina performed her uplifting ballad "Beautiful" while Alicia sang her inspirational tune "Superwoman."



Pharrell joined Madonna at the Miami tour stop for her ongoing "Sticky & Sweet" concert. Judging from the photos, the pair most likely performed their hit, "Give It To Me."

Labels: Beyonce Knowles, Box Office Hoopla, Brandy, Britney Spears, Madonna, Music Hoopla, New Music, Out and About, Pharrell Williams, TV Hoopla

Rihanna (with her new tribal wrist artwork) pose for photos alongside Frida Giannini and Madonna at Gucci's Tattoo Hearts Collection launch benefiting UNICEF event in New York City. Of course Rihanna wore two Gucci designs for the event's dinner and the cocktail party.


Once outside, Rihanna was seen with the same white leather Gucci bag she had on for the Tattoo Hearts Holiday AD campaign. The "Rehab" singer explained the meaning behind her new tattoo which is on her right wrist: “It’s tribal,” she said at the charity’s annual Snowflake Lighting Ceremony in New York’s Grand Army Plaza. “It represents strength and love.” [quote via RIHANNA DAILY]

Labels: Fashion Hoopla, Madonna, Out and About, Rihanna

Britney Spears was Madonna's 'surprise' special guest for her current "Sticky & Sweet" tour stop at L.A.'s Dodger Stadium last night. The twosome performed Madonna's "Human Nature." Justin Timberlake joined Madonna to perform "4 Minutes" on stage as well according to Access Hollywood. I guess those rumors of Britney, JT, and Madonna all on the same stage did not come true but each guest won over Madonna fans. Check it out...



My hunch tells me that this performance may be included on Madonna's "Sticky & Sweet" DVD including this Pharrell/Kelly Ripa clip. Britney just picked up Best Album of the Year at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards. (See clip below!) Her comeback trial certainly has been on point, hasn' it? Next up for Britney is the much-anticipated performance on "Star Academy."

Labels: Britney Spears, Madonna, Music Hoopla, Tour Hoopla

Former Danity Kane member Aubrey O'Day attended the U.S Green Building Council's Annual Fall Gala in New York City. Aubrey polished her look in this foil print bandage dress by Herve Leger just like the one Alicia Keys had on her "Complex" magazine cover. Anyhow, Aubrey has since offered her opinions on the Danity Kane drama.



Pharrell and Ciara pose for a photo at the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta, Georgia. Ciara also took photos with Keri Hilson, Big Boi, her "Stepped On My J'z" buddy Nelly, and LL Cool J. On the music tip, Ciara recorded a duet with Enrique Igelesias called "Takin' Back My Love" for his upcoming "Greatest Hits" album.



Speaking of Pharrell and in case you missed it news, he joined Madonna for her "Sticky & Sweet" tour stop at New York's famed Madison Square Garden to perform their hit "Give It 2 Me" which you can check out here. TV host Kelly Ripa even joined in on the fun. Watch the clip below before it gets taken down...



You can always count on comedian Katt Williams to deliver a great punchline or two. Check out this clip from his upcoming DVD release, "It's Pimpin' Pimpin'." Language may be on the NSFW tip. (Thanks Nick!)

Labels: Ciara, Danity Kane, Fashion Hoopla, Keri Hilson, Madonna, Music Hoopla, Nelly, Pharrell Williams, TV Hoopla

Mary J Blige and Diddy attended the 61st annual Cannes Film Festival. I love that red Marchesa dress MJB has on...




At the amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS 2008 benefit dinner, the twosome bumped into Madonna.







Prior to the amFAR gig, MJB relaxed on fashion designer Roberto Cavalli's yacht for a private party. Of course, MJB wore a printed dress from Cavalli and you can grab a similar look here.

Labels: Diddy, FFW, Madonna, MJB, Out and About

Madonna's 11th studio record, "Hard Candy" landed her first public appearance on BET's "106 & Park" yesterday.

Madonna sat down with Rosci and Terrence J to talk about her lead single, "4 Minutes" featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. (Awkwardness, much?)

Right before the commerical break, they played a new single from her called "Candy Shop" which was produced by Pharrell Williams.

As for what she wore to the show, Madonna rock a gold-chain laden black Givenchy dress, according to Style Watch.

Labels: Madonna, TV Hoopla

Madonna, who just released her current album "Hard Candy", recently kicked off her promotional blitz as she was seen outside BET's "106 & Park" studios. Prior to that gig, a Dolce & Gabbana-clad Madonna held a private fan-only concert at Hammerstein Ballroom alongside her "4 Minutes" co-star Justin Timberlake.



Raven-Symone, fresh off the release of her R&B-infused self-titled disc, was seen en route to Chelsea Handler's book release party. If you recall, Raven paid a visit to "Chelsea Lately" not too long ago which you can revisit here.



Seal performed at the 50th Grammy celebration tour in Los Angeles. Guests included his wife Heidi Klum and actor Terrence Howard (who can be seen next in the Marvel Comics' action flick,"Iron Man").



Terrence Howard got cozy with his "Iron Man" co-star Gwyneth Paltrow at their Los Angles film premiere. Also at the premiere were Robert Downey Jr. and Diddy. Read more about Terrence's role in the film via this NYTIMES.COM review.



R&B songbird Tamia joined celebrity mothers Cindy Crawford and June Ambrose at RMCH Celebrity Mother's Day Event. (June Ambrose also serves a celebrity stylist.)

Labels: Box Office Thursday, Diddy, Heidi Klum, Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Raven Symone, Seal, Tamia, Terrence Howard

A sneak preview of Madonna and Justin Timberlake's chart-topping hit, "4 Minutes To Save The World" surfaced on the blogosphere and PEOPLE.COM today. As evident in the clip, Madonna (who's pushing 50) and her ever-changing style is in its top form.

According to THE NEW YORK TIMES,

Madonna’s new “4 Minutes,” at No. 3, becomes her 37th single in the Top 10, beating [Elvis] Presley’s record for the most Top 10 songs.

The new single serves as the lead track off Madonna's upcoming 11th studio effort, "Hard Candy". (Check out the cover artwork below.) "Hard Candy" hits stores April 29th.

Just in case you missed out on the news, the pop icon was inducted into the 2008 Rock & Roll Hall Fame last month. Be sure to visit Madonna's official myspace page to check out her latest newsstand cover snapshots.

UPDATE: Watch the entire video via WORLD STAR HIP-HOP.
Photos: AP/Reuters

Labels: Justin Timberlake, Madonna, New Music

Chris Rock, Demi Moore, Lourdes Leon, Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow at "A Night to Benefit Raising Malawi and UNICEF" last night at the United Nations in New York City.


Photo: wireimage

Labels: Caption This, Chris Rock, Demi Moore, Madonna

Madonna and Gucci hosted "A Night to Benefit Raising Malawi and UNICEF" at New York City's United Nations.

Caught on the red carpet were Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Pharrell Williams, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Djimon Hounsou, Kimora Lee Simmons, Cassie, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Nelly Furtado, Rihanna, Zoe Kravitz, Ben Foster, Diddy, Billy Joel, Andre 3000, and Timbaland.

The event helped raise funds and awareness towards HIV/AIDS in Africa.



Photos: wireimage.com

Labels: Alicia Keys, Cassie, Djimon Hounsou, J.Lo, Kimora Lee Simmons, Launch, Madonna, Nelly Furtado, Out and About, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, TomKat, Zoe Kravitz