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Madonna’s troubles are swept under the red carpet

They stepped out in New York last week in an unconvincing show of togetherness. Staged? Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie put on a show of togetherness at the screening of 'I Am Beacuse We Are' at the 61st Cannes International Film Festival in May Now Madonna and Guy Ritchie are planning another staged show of unity this side of the pond, I can report. The 49-year-old singer, who has publicly denied that her seven-year marriage is on the rocks, has agreed to support her husband on the red carpet at the London premiere of his film RocknRolla. And she plans to be with Guy for his 40th birthday on September 10. Friends last night insisted the arrangement is little more than a publicity stunt and say the couple, who have already divided up some of their assets, are still on the rocks. But Madonna, who is currently based in America, which she wants to make her permanent home, has agreed to return to London in September for the film launch. She will also be at Guy’s 40th, expected to b...

Madonna's Hard Candy

Workin' up a sweat/ that's what music's for," Madonna sings on "Heartbeat," the pumped-up fourth song on Hard Candy, her latest album, due April 29. Indeed, the pop diva makes good on her promise – singing her way through an hour of Euro-flavored dance tracks infused with retro, house beats. people took an advanced listen – and can reveal five fast facts about Madonna's latest. • On "Spanish Lesson," produced by the Neptunes, Madonna does, in fact, go bilingual, offering liberal translations of phrases like, "Entiendo," which she says means, "I get it," over a funked-up flemenco guitar riff. (Literal translation: "I understand.") Kanye West offers a fast-paced rap on "Beat Goes On," the eighth track, breathlessly rapping, "I think I'm going to try something new." • The singer indulges her choral side on the album-closer "Voices," which features production by Justin Timberlak...

Madonna Denies Reports of a $76-Million Divorce Settlement

Madonna and Guy Ritchie are slamming recent stories about their divorce settlement. The joint statement – issued in London – came two days after Madonna's U.S. rep gave the Associated Press details of the supposed deal. Liz Rosenberg said that Madonna, 50, was set to hand over cash and property worth between $76 million and $92 million, calling it "one of the largest [divorce] payouts ever." But now the couple calls that information "misleading and inaccurate." The statement reads: "We have tried to maintain a dignified silence regarding the details of our divorce for the last few months whilst accepting the obvious media interest. "A misleading and inaccurate statement, specifically in relation to the sums of money involved, was wrongly issued to AP this week. "The financial details of the settlement will remain private, save to say that both of us are happy with our agreement. "Our primary concern, like any co-parents, is the care and well ...

Yes, Madonna, You Can Go Home Again

She might be battling divorce rumors, an A-Rod scandal and a tell-all book by her brother, but maybe, at heart, Madonna 's still a small-town girl after all. The Material Girl returned to her Michigan roots Saturday for a screening of her acclaimed documentary I Am Because We Are at the Traverse City Film Festival. "You can take the girl out of Michigan, but you can't take the Michigan out of the girl," she told the crowd of 540 people. "There's something poetic about coming back to the place where I used to come for holidays — camping trips with my dad and stepmother and my very large family. It's great bringing my movie to a place that I feel familiar." Madonna, who was raised in the Detroit suburb of Rochester Hills, did not address any of her recent controverseys in the Q&A session that followed. The six-day event honoring independent films was co-founded by fellow Michigan native Michael Moore, who welcomed the 49-year-old Queen of Pop on st...

Going Up? Britney Hits the Elevator for Madonna Concert Video

Here's the scoop, bitch. Cameras started to roll today on the video that Britney Spears is making for Madonna's upcoming Sticky & Sweet tour, which, sources tell E! News, will be the opening video for each show. The "Are you ready to rumble?!" video, if you will. The shoot took place today at the Lot in West Hollywood, the former site of Warner Hollywood, United Artists and the Samuel Goldwyn Studios. An on-set source said that Britney arrived at around 9 a.m. and was holed up in her dressing room by 9:30. The "Toxic" singer didn't start shooting her scenes until noon. According to our insiders, the planned "short movie" will take place inside an elevator, where seven cameras will be strategically placed to capture the magic. The scene-by-scene breakdown goes like this: Britney, partially disguised by a gray hoodie, walks into the elevator. As she starts traveling upward, she seems particularly nervous and anxious. The popster starts pacing...

Inside Madonna's 50th Birthday Bash

Fifty has never looked so fabulous! Madonna celebrated her 50th birthday Saturday at a trendy London club Volstead. "It was a small party," a source confirms to people. "A private event for her close family and friends. It was low key." And despite lingering rumors of marital strife, the elaborate bash was organized by her husband Guy Ritchie. "She looks better now than she ever has done," her director husband told the 90 gathered guests, according to Britain's The Sun. "I'm so proud. I love her so much." Highlights of the evening, which had people dancing til 3 a.m. included Madonna's daughter Lourdes serenading her on the piano and illusionist David Blaine performing card tricks. Later, as the deejay blasted the singer's greatest hits, she hit the dancefloor with Lourdes and sons Rocco and David. But it was back to business Sunday morning, when the pop star was spotted heading to the gym for her usual daily worko...

Britney “Considering” Shooting Video For Madonna Tour

A Britney Spears insider tells E that Britney and Madonna soon might appear onstage together…sort of. “She is considering doing a video piece for Madonna’s tour,” says the source. Her video would appear on giant screens onstage. The European leg of the Sticky & Sweet tour starts next month. The source called a report in London’s Sun newspaper “wrong” in saying that the Material Mom has invited the former Mouseketeer to perform with her and is taking further interest in her comeback.

Tom And Katie Lead Complementary

Tom and Katie lead complementary dressing master class The Mission: Impossible actor's midnight-hued velvet tux set off Katie's scarlet gown and sassy gold heels to a tee Some of Hollywood's most glamorous pairings gave a master class in the art of complementary dressing as they stepped out to a charity event in New York this week. In choosing a satin-revered velvet tux Tom Cruise ensured he was the perfect foil for his wife's dramatic scarlet number. And it wasn't only the sculpted cut and sassy back slit of Katie Holmes' gown which ensured she made an impact alongside her hunky man. A pair of towering gold stilettos added to the striking effect. Also helping focus attention on his lovely wife was Gwen Stefani's British husband Gavin Rossdale Someone else helping focus attention on his platinum-haired wife was Gwen Stefani's husband Gavin Rossdale. By adopting head-to-toe black to escort his lovely lady the British rocker made sure that Gwen, in her ela...