Madonna too powerful for me : Banderas

The Mask of Zorro star Antonio Banderas says that he refused to date Pop Queen Madonna because she was "too powerful". Madonna famously flaunted her crush on the Spanish hunk in her outrageous 1991 documentary In Bed With Madonna, which saw her flirt with a shy Banderas at a party in Spain.

But the 50-year-old actor admits that he was a nervous wreck in the Material Girl's presence - because he couldn't speak English and didn't know how to fend her off, reported Contactmusic.

"I couldn't speak English at the time. She said a lot of things at the table when we were having dinner - I couldn't understand anything. I was just flipping out that I was sitting down close to Madonna. She was very famous already, and we were just local people," he said.

"It was kind of flattering when somebody said, 'She likes you, a lot.' I said, 'Oh, really? I've no idea what I should do about this. I mean, I'm married (to first wife, Ana Leza).' So, nothing happened," he added.

"I was afraid of it at the time, because she was a very powerful woman. I didn't want to be Madonna's boy. For good or for bad, I just wanted to have my own career," he added.

The pair went on to star in the 1996 movie musical Evita together.

A Lil' Positivity: Eminem Unites w/ Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber & Madonna To Stop Hunger

A-list stars like Lady GaGa, Justin Bieber, Eminem and Madonna have joined hands to support Save the Children's "I'm Gonna Be Your Friend" campaign.



Using their social media power, they aim to raise funds and awareness for the drought, medicine and food crisis in East Africa.



The campaign is kicked off on Tuesday, August 9 with the celebrities taking to their Twitter or Facebook pages to raise awareness. Britney Spears was among the early ones, tweeting

"Just got @BobMarley's "High Tide or Low Tide" - proceeds go to children in #EastAfrica. U all can help #beafriend -Brit".

Bob Marley's tune was personally chosen by his family to accompany a Kevin Macdonald-directed short movie about the appalling condition in Africa. The singer's widow Rita said,

"Not one child should be denied food nor water. Not one child should suffer. Along with Save the Children, we must stand up together as friends to put a stop to this, to feed our children and to save their lives."

The video would be sold digitally with all proceeds going to Save the Children. The celebrities will continue raising the awareness until they have an audience of 700 million.

Madonna

Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie is an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and hollywood actress. She has been dubbed the "Material Girl" and "Queen of Pop" by the media. Madonna was born in Bay City, Michigan to Madonna Louise and Silvio "Tony" P. Ciccone. Madonna is the third of six children; her siblings are Martin, Anthony, Paula, Christopher and Melanie.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Madonna dated Dan Gilroy. In the early 1980s, she also dated her collaborator Stephen Bray. In 1985, Madonna began dating actor Sean Penn and married him later that year.They were officially divorced in September 1989. Madonna began a highly publicized relationship with Warren Beatty while working on the film Dick Tracy early in 1989. In late 1990, Madonna dated Tony Ward. Their relationship ended by early 1991, and Madonna later began an eight-month relationship with rapper Vanilla Ice and also dated basketball player Dennis Rodman in the mid 1990s. In September 1994, Madonna met fitness trainer Carlos Leon who became her personal trainer and lover. On October 14, 1996, Madonna gave birth to Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon in Los Angeles, California. The couple ended their relationship in 1997. Madonna then began dating Andy Bird. On August 11, 2000,Madonna gave birth to a son, Rocco John Ritchie in Los Angeles, California, with Guy Ritchie, whom she had met in 1999. On December 22, 2000, Madonna and Ritchie were married in Scotland.

Name: Madonna Louise Ciccone
Nick name: Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone Ritchie, Madonna
Birth date: 16-08-1958
Birth Place: Bay City, Michigan, United States
Genre(s): dance,electronica,Pop,dance-pop
profession: Singer,musician,songwriter,film producer,record producer, fashion designer, dancer, author, actress

Financial Crisis

One of Madonna's charity programs in Malawi, which helps feed more than 24,000 children across the country, is reportedly facing a financial crisis after her charity cut funding.

The pop superstar, who has adopted two children from the African nation, helped set up the charity called Raising Malawi to aid residents of the poverty-stricken nation.

However, it was thrown into chaos earlier this year when plans to build a girls' school collapsed amid allegations of financial mismanagement, prompting Madonna to dissolve the foundation's board of directors.

Now, the head of a charity scheme in Malawi called Consol Homes Orphan Care has claimed the program is in jeopardy after money from Raising Malawi was stopped.

"Since July last year, no money has been sent and we have resorted to borrowing from the banks," Contactmusic quoted Elicy Chapomba, co-founder and head of operations at Consol, as telling Britain's The Times.

Madge's publicist has alleged funding was cut because a Raising Malawi audit allegedly found evidence of poor financial management at the organisation.

"Simple financial procedures need to be put in place ensuring that cheques are authorised, disbursements are accounted for and financial documents and resources are handled by financial staff. Basic monitoring and evaluation of programs is not implemented," it said.

Madonna and daughter to release new album

Pop singer Madonna is set to team up with her 14-year-old daughter Lourdes on a track that would feature in her next album.

Madonna hopes the collaboration will be the springboard which launches Lourdes on the path to pop success.

"Madonna hopes Lourdes will step into her shoes and become one of the biggest female artistes in the world. She is the perfect mentor for her daughter and is keen to assist her first steps into the music industry," reports said.

"Lourdes has a great voice and plenty of character like her mother," the source added.

The mother-daughter duo had first recorded an acoustic song together eight years ago in 2003, and it was then reworked as a pop track and released via iTunes as a bonus track for the "Hung Up" singer's 2009 greatest hits LP "Celebration".

HELP JAPAN: "Songs For Japan" Album Featuring Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, U2 & More (#MP3 #Download)

Proceeds from "Songs For Japan's" Star-Studded Album is to Support Disaster Relief Efforts of Japanese Red Cross.

In what stands as a major global music relief effort to benefit those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, over 30 of the biggest names in contemporary music have joined together for the worldwide release of "Songs for Japan," an unprecedented compilation of 38 chart-topping hits and classic tracks.

"Songs For Japan" is now available worldwide in the iTunes Store for $9.99 starting today. Proceeds from the album's sale will benefit the disaster relief efforts of the Japanese Red Cross Society.

The "Songs for Japan" track listing features an all-star lineup:
1. John Lennon "Imagine" (Remastered)
2. U2 "Walk On" (Radio Edit)
3. Bob Dylan "Shelter From The Storm"
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers "Around The World" (Live)
5. Lady Gaga "Born This Way" (Starsmith Remix)
6. Beyonce "Irreplaceable"
7. Bruno Mars "Talking To The Moon" (Acoustic Piano Version)
8. Katy Perry "Firework"
9. Rihanna "Only Girl (In The World)"
10. Justin Timberlake "Like I Love You"
11. Madonna "Miles Away" (Live)
12. David Guetta "When Love Takes Over" (feat. Kelly Rowland)
13. Eminem "Love The Way You Lie" (feat. Rihanna) [Clean Version}
14. Bruce Springsteen "Human Touch"
15. Josh Groban "Awake" (Live)
16. Keith Urban "Better Life"
17. Black Eyed Peas "One Tribe"
18. Pink "Sober"
19. Cee Lo Green "It's Ok"
20. Lady Antebellum "I Run To You"
21. Bon Jovi "What Do You Got?"
22. Foo Fighters "My Hero"
23. R.E.M. "Man On The Moon"
24. Nicki Minaj "Save Me" (Clean Version)
25. Sade "By Your Side"
26. Michael Buble "Hold On" (Radio Mix)
27. Justin Bieber "Pray" (Acoustic)
28. Adele "Make You Feel My Love"
29. Enya "If I Could Be Where You Are"
30. Elton John "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me"
31. John Mayer "Waiting On The World To Change"
32. Queen "Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)" [Remastered]
33. Kings Of Leon "Use Somebody"
34. Sting "Fragile" (Live In Berlin)
35. Leona Lewis "Better In Time"
36. Ne-Yo "One In A Million"
37. Shakira "Whenever, Wherever"
38. Norah Jones "Sunrise"

Proceeds from "Songs for Japan" will be directed to the Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS) to support its disaster relief efforts. The society will use the funds for the ongoing provision of immediate relief and for eventual recovery support to the affected population.

The artists participating on "Songs for Japan," the music labels and music publishers have waived their royalties and proceeds from the worldwide sales of the album to ensure that the JRCS receives as much support as possible from this global initiative.

iTunes will also donate its proceeds from the album's worldwide sales to the benefit of the JRCS, and has prominently featured the project throughout its stores worldwide.


To purchase "Songs For Japan" click here

Sandra Bullock, Jay-Z, Madonna, Lady Gaga & More Donate Millions! Russel Simmons Prematurely Says Tiger Woods Donated 3Mil, it's FALSE??

Sandra Bullock said she donated US$1 million (NZ$1.35) toward Haitian earthquake relief, and Madonna announced she gave US$250,000 (NZ$338,685) toward the effort as celebrity aid continued to pour into the devastated country.

Bullock's contribution went to Doctors Without Borders' emergency operations in Port-Au-Prince, where three of the organisation's existing facilities were damaged by the magnitude 7.0 quake.

"I wanted to ensure that my donation would be used immediately to meet the needs of the Haitian people affected by this catastrophic event," said Bullock in a statement.
Madonna's gift was to Partners In Health, a longtime medical provider in Haiti.
"I urge all of my friends and fans around the world to join me collectively to match my contribution or give in any way you can," she said. "We must act now."

Despite the controversy still surrounding his name, the scandal-hit Woods is donating $3 million for assistance in the rescue and relief effort in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

Woods reportedly is planning to make the donation, consisting of doctors and supplies to Wyclef Jean, through media mogul Russell Simmons.

The disgraced golf pro Woods will give the weighty sum to Haiti native Wyclef Jean’s Yele foundation in the hopes of creating a mobile hospital.

"Tiger Woods is working on sending a mobile hospital with 50 EMTs to go set up a triage," Simmon tweeted.

Word is, Rus prematurely tweeted about Tiger's donation. Tiger Woods has not yet pledged any money to the ongoing relief effort in Haiti, said the head of his charitable foundation.

"We're currently researching the most effective plan to aid in the relief effort. Historically, we have found being part of the rebuilding effort to be the most effective approach for the Foundation."

Earlier Friday, Not On Our Watch, an advocacy and grantmaking group founded by George Clooney, Brad Pitt and others, donated $1 million to Partners in Health.

George Clooney, who plans to host a telethon 22 January along with other celebrities, and Lady GaGa, who announced that all of the proceeds from her 24 January Monster Ball show in New York will also go towards helping the earthquake-stricken country.

You can purchase merchandise from LadyGaga.com on the 24th – all of those proceeds will go to helping Haiti as well.

Jay-Z, U2 and Swizz Beatz teamed up to record a song to aid in the relief effort. On Saturday, producer Swizz Beats hinted via Twitter that the project was in the works. "Me, Bono, Hova, have something to say about Haiti stay tunned [sic]," he wrote. "I told you I was working on something amazing for Haiti they need us!!!!"

Beyonce named "Queen Of Pop!"

R&B superstar Beyonce Knowles has taken the crown away from 'Material Girl' Madonna as she has been adjudged the new 'Queen of Pop' in a latest fan poll.

Beyonce was given the title in Rimmel London's 'World's Greatest Popstars' contest, which had over 100,000 UK fans participating in the poll, Contactmusic reported.

Britney Spears came second and Madonna took the fifth place as Knowles was announced winner at a live concert on Sunday at London's Earls Court, where a special tribute was performed in her honor.

Madonna & Janet Jackson Duet?

The rumor of the moment is that Madonna and Janet Jackson are teaming up to record a duet with one another. Apparently, the two bonded over dinner after the MTV Video Music Awards and came up with the idea to record a duet in honor of Janet's brother Michael Jackson.



Word is Madonna was very impressed with Janet's tribute to Michael and Janet was left in awe by Madonna's tearful speech.

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Nelly Furtado Wants To Work With Eminem.

Nelly Furtado has revealed she would love to work with Eminem. "I would like to collaborate with creative people like Eminem, he's so creative and so out there, it'd be fun to see what that looks like in the studio - it would be interesting to see his creative process, I'd probably learn a lot so it would be a real learning experience."
Nelly would also like to work with Madonna.

"I think that would be really fun. Maybe for my next album," she added.

The Portuguese-Canadian star, who has worked with Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and James Morrison, counts working with Missy Elliott on the remix of Get Your Freak On among her favorite experiences in the studio.

"It was really early on in my career and it really opened a lot of doors for me in the hip-hop world," Nelly explained. "A lot of people hadn't heard about me until they saw the video and connected with it. That's one of my favorite collaborations, because 10 years later, I get producers telling me that it's one of their favorite ever. It was really special. That's the one I'm most proud of."


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