Madonna to celebrate 60th birthday with Malawi fundraiser

Madonna NewsJuly 30, 2018

NEW YORK (AP) — Madonna is celebrating her upcoming 60th birthday with a fundraiser for orphans and children in Malawi.

The singer tells The Associated Press she’s teaming with Facebook for the fundraiser, which runs from Monday through August 31. Fans can donate directly to Madonna’s Facebook page or start their own fundraiser on the social media site to raise money for the singer’s campaign.

The proceeds will benefit her Raising Malawi foundation, and global payments company Ripple said it would match all of the donations.

Madonna will turn 60 on Aug. 16.

Madonna, who adopted four children from Malawi, founded Raising Malawi in 2006 to address the poverty and hardship endured by Malawi’s orphans and vulnerable children. She launched a children’s wing at a hospital in Malawi last year.

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EXCLUSIVE: Madonna on Family Life in Portugal for Vogue Italia

Madonna NewsJuly 30, 2018

Madonna photographed for the August issue of Vogue Italia

Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

MILAN — Madonna, soccer mom?

This is the latest transformation of the artist, whose life in Lisbon takes center stage in the August issue of Vogue Italia, with an interview focused on her children, her passion for music and horses, as well as the projects for her charity Raising Malawi, flanked by a fashion shoot photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

The magazine initially planned to mark Madonna’s 60^th birthday in August with a celebration of her career and accomplishments, but it turned out she had a very different plan. “She doesn’t want to talk about the past,” Vogue Italia creative director Giovanni Bianco told WWD in an exclusive interview with editor in chief Emanuele Farneti.

“It’s the tale of a new life, her move to Portugal to help her son David play soccer—it’s incredible to think of Madonna as a soccer mom,” said Farneti with a smile, shaking his head slightly. “She proposed the Lisbon angle and it turned out to be a very personal interview, more interesting than doing a retrospective of the artist or a story on her African projects, which have already been explored,” he explained.

Bianco is an important link with Madonna, as he has worked for 12 years with her on four CD covers, several tours and countless editorials.

“She is in an incredibly hard worker, I have learned so much from her intensity and dedication, but I think there is a distinction between her popular image and the day-by-day, normal person,” observed Bianco. “In this shoot, you see more of her maternal side, she is fascinating with her children and friends – she is an example.”

Madonna is living in Portugal with four of her six children: David Banda, 12; Mercy James, 12, and the twins Stella and Estere, 5. “She is very happy and romantic at the moment, and you can see it in the photos, where she poses with all that she loves the most,” said Bianco.

The shoot is called “Just one Day out of Life,” and Madonna on the two available covers and posters wears all-black Saint Laurent looks, posing at the Herdade do Peru estate, which dates back to the 18^th century, and is located in the national Park of Arrábida, about 19 miles from Lisbon.

“She is a friend but I am also a fan, and my thoughts went straight to the collectible poster,” said Bianco gleefully. On both covers, Madonna strikes graphic and bold poses, either lying on one side on the grass, or looking up at the cloudy skies.

Madonna on one of the two covers of Vogue Italia Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

Madonna is also photographed out on the streets in Lisbon and at her favorite Tejo bar, where she regularly goes to listen to Portuguese and African music. “She knows the musicians there, it’s like a laboratory, there’s music from Cabo Verde and she loves fado [a Lisbon-based music genre],” said Bianco. Madonna is working on her next album and it’s safe to say that this music will infuse her work, added Farneti.

Designer brands included in the shoot range from Dsquared2, Dior, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana to Fendi, Rochas, Alberta Ferretti, Miu Miu, Blumarine and Peter Dundas, among others.

This being Madonna, “she basically did her own styling,” Bianco admitted.

The interview by Xerxes Cook is accompanied by stories and anecdotes on Madonna by the likes of Alessandro Michele, Donatella Versace, Riccardo Tisci, Kate Moss, Stella McCartney, her go-to stylist Arianne Phillips, Jean Paul Gaultier and Cristiano Ronaldo, to name a few.

The issue hits newsstands on August 3.

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Madonna debut album original record company promo photo Italy added

Madonna News, New Madonna itemsJuly 30, 2018

July 27th marked the 35th anniversary of Madonna’s debut album.

Feeling like it hasn’t aged a bit, we have just uploaded a scan of the original promo photo for her debut album by WEA Italy in the memorabilia corner of its page.

To check this out and more rare articles and memorabilia click HERE

REMINDER Celebrating Madonna 60 dance event Paradiso Amsterdam this Friday! – exclusive discount code (limited supply)

Madonna NewsJuly 30, 2018

Here is your chance to buy a ticket to the Madonna dance event not to be missed in legendary venue Paradiso Amsterdam this Friday August 3.

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She is one of the most influential and successful pop artists ever and in August she turns 60: Madonna. Therefore a big smashing danceparty at Paradiso, playing all her hits from almost 4 decades: from Holiday to Give me all your luvin’. And don’t you think there’s a better time to do that than at The Amsterdam Pride weekend?. Afterall, the Queen of Pop is a gay icon. Five hours of just Madonna might be a bit too much though. That’s why we also spin many hits from other queens: from Whitney to Beyoncé. Strike a Pose!

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Madonna Chooses Family Over Tour to Celebrate 60th Birthday!

Madonna NewsJuly 28, 2018

She’s set to celebrate her 60th birthday after dominating the music industry for nearly four decades.

And Madonna has reportedly ruled out plans for a tour as she prepares to mark her special day with a lavish bash in Portugal with her family, according to The Mirror.

Sources told the publication that the Queen of Pop, 59, is ‘enjoying having time off and winding down’ as she focuses on her children.

Insisting that the musician – who wrapped up her Rebel Heart Tour in 2016 – is not retiring, the insider added: ‘She is revelling in a slower pace of life and focusing on her children. That’s more important to her right now.’

The source also suggested that the star is set to throw a glitzy bash on her Quinta do Relógio estate, with reports claiming she might invite her son David Bande’s father Guy Ritchie.

MailOnline has contacted Madonna’s representatives for comment.

The reports come after Madonna shared a touching moment in her adopted son David’s southeast African home country together on Thursday.

Going back to the exact orphanage where they first met in 2006, the Ray Of Light songstress hugged her now 12-year-old tight and captioned the photo: ‘Crib where we met.’

Though he’s yet to hit his teens, David already towers over his 5foot5 mom.

In the photo, Madge appeared overwhelmed with love, closing her eyes and wrapping her arms tight around her soccer player son.

The Lucky Star hitmaker was a burst of energy in a rainbow hued silk number while hugging her monochrome-clad middle son.

She also added the name, tagging ‘#HomeOfHopeOrphanage.

‘Madonna met David and fell in love instantly during a visit to Malawi in 2006 when she was working with the organization Raising Malawi.

The Like A Virgin singer has adopted four children from Malawi – David in 2006 and Mercy James in 2009, and twins Esther and Stella Mwale in 2017.

The star admitted recently that she once ‘cried herself to sleep’ after reading headlines accusing her of ‘kidnapping’ David from Lilongwe orphanage, Home of Hope. Controversy surrounded the adoption at the time as David still had a biological father living.

‘In my mind, I was thinking, “Wait a minute. I’m trying to save somebody’s life. Why are you all s***ing on me right now?” I did everything by the book. That was a real low point for me,’ the 59-year-old Queen of Pop lamented to People on Wednesday.

‘I’ve had some pretty dark moments, but I’m a survivor…It’s complicated, but it’s so worth it.’

Due to her divorce from second husband Guy Ritchie, Madonna (born Ciccone) was initially deemed ‘not capable of raising a child’ and she successfully challenged Malawi’s Supreme Court.

‘The way I was treated – that sexist behavior – was ridiculous,’ Madonna – nicknamed ‘Mambo’ by her little ones – said.

‘Because I’m a public figure, people don’t want to be perceived as giving me any kind of special treatment, so I get the hard road.’

Madonna has two older children: daughter Lourdes Leon, a 21-year old dancer/actress, and son Rocco Ritchie, who at 17-years-old is said to be courting a career in art.

And the entire brood was along for the trip to Malawi, seen in a touching family photo online together

The pop star has been keen on making her children’s dreams come true, reportedly moving the entire family to Lisbon, Portugal so that David can pursue his passion for soccer with the Benfica sports club.

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Atlanta Now Casting: Dance in a Promo Video for a Madonna Tribute Show

Madonna NewsJuly 24, 2018

Let your body move to the music as a dancer in an upcoming Madonna tribute promo.

“MX2.0: The Madonna Experience,” a stage production involving modern and freestyle dancing and singing, as part of a tribute to Madonna, is currently seeking dancers for an upcoming promotional video.

Male talent, aged 18–46, is wanted to be backup dancer-singers in the production.

Rehearsals for the promo will begin on dates TBD in Atlanta, Georgia. Talent will be paid $50, with meals provided.

Strike a pose and apply directly at Backstage here!

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Madonna in Malawi to Advocate for Youth Education and Healthcare – press release

Madonna News, Madonna Press ReleasesJuly 24, 2018

LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Madonna is currently visiting Malawi, where she has worked since 2006 with her charitable organization, Raising Malawi. The musician and philanthropist is marking the first anniversary of the Mercy James Centre for Paediatric Surgery and Intensive Care, an ambitious project undertaken by Raising Malawi to improve specialized paediatric healthcare in Malawi. Located on the campus of Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) – the largest referral hospital in the country – the Mercy James Centre includes Malawi’s first paediatric intensive care unit, three operating theatres dedicated to surgery in children, a day clinic, and 50-bed ward.

“Malawi is a second home for me and my family, and every time we come here is a homecoming. It’s a thrill to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Mercy James Centre, its talented staff, and the committed partners who have worked with Raising Malawi to make this effort a success,” said Madonna. “Our achievements this past year have exceeded our expectations, and we will continue with our mission to better serve the children of this country.”

Raising Malawi funded the Mercy James Centre for Paediatric Surgery and Intensive Care (MJC) to provide Malawi’s youth with the best medical care possible. Since opening July 11, 2018, the talented staff of Mercy James Centre have:

Performed 1,690 paediatric surgeries – more than double the annual average before the Mercy James Centre
Admitted nearly 300 patients into the paediatric ICU
Seen 2,300 patients in the outpatient clinic
Admitted nearly 1,500 patients into the ward

The MJC is setting a new standard of paediatric surgical and intensive care in the region. Highlights from year one include Malawi’s first successful operation of conjoined twins. A team of 20+ doctors, nurses and anesthesia staff, led by long-time Raising Malawi partner Dr. Eric Borgstein, successfully separated two baby boys. The effort was a testament to spirit of collaboration and excellence that is imbedded in the culture of Mercy James Centre.

“We are able to tackle cases that we never could have done in the past. Because of the Mercy James Centre, we are saving more children’s lives, particularly those with complex medical issues. The support of Madonna and Raising Malawi has transformed paediatric surgical and intensive care in Malawi,” said Dr. Borgstein.

In addition to increasing paediatric surgical capacity, the Mercy James Centre is growing into its role as a training center of excellence. It houses the sole paediatric surgery training program in Malawi, supported by Raising Malawi. Partners like Physicians for Peace and Oslo University Hospital drive bedside education in the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU), the first PICU in Malawi.

Madonna is also a global leader in promoting education for the world’s most vulnerable children. In 2012, she launched a partnership between her foundation, Raising Malawi, and the global nonprofit buildOn. Today, Madonna has served nearly 10,000 Malawian students – fulfilling her commitment to making learning and school accessible to Malawian youth. During her latest trip, Madonna traveled to Northeast Kasungu Province to officially open four primary schools constructed with buildOn – in total Raising Malawi has built 14 schools in rural Malawi. As a part of the partnership, Raising Malawi and buildOn have educated community members about the importance of girls’ education, and as result, all schools have gender-parity (equal numbers of girls and boys enrolled).

Madonna concluded the trip with a meeting with His Excellency President Arthur Peter Mutharika, who appointed her Malawi’s Goodwill Ambassador for Child Welfare in 2014.

About Raising Malawi
Madonna founded Raising Malawi in 2006 to address the poverty and hardship endured by Malawi’s orphans and vulnerable children. Raising Malawi partners with local organizations to provide Malawian children and their caregivers with critical resources including education and medical care. https://www.raisingmalawi.org

About buildOn
At home or abroad, buildOn’s goal is to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy and low expectations through service and education. Across the U.S., buildOn empowers urban youth to transform their neighborhoods through intensive community service and to change the world by building schools in some of the economically poorest countries in the world. Since 1991, buildOn has constructed 864 schools worldwide, with more than 110,000 children, parents and grandparents attending these schools every day. For more information, visit www.buildon.org. buildOn has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator

‘Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour’ On Showtime Affirms Madonna’s Place As America’s Aphrodite

Madonna NewsJuly 21, 2018

Oh Madonna Louise Ciccone, daughter of the Midwest, graduate of the Lower East Side, now living in…who knows…Paris? London? Abu Dhabi? Silverlake? It matters not, she is our American Aphrodite, embodying our many sexual contradictions, our sanctimonious morality and our most depraved fantasies, our love of religious iconography and hardcore pornography. If she doesn’t command the glare of the spotlight as she once did, if the national temperature now favors intolerance and anger over freedom and joy, she still reigns over this land where women become superstars by sharing nude photos of themselves on social media and we debate whether or not the President of The United States likes to watch prostitutes urinate on each other.

Now almost 40 years into her career, having buried most of her competition and watched usurpers struggle and falter, Madge could spend the rest of her life selling out arenas performing nothing but her ‘80s hits if she were so inclined. Like Elvis Presley, people are drawn to her divine star power like mosquitoes to a bug zapper. That she still puts great effort into creating new music and imagining how to present it on tour speaks to her artistry and work ethic. The 2017 concert film, Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour, shows the Material Girl hasn’t lost any steps now that she’s more a grande dame and is currently available for streaming on Showtime.

Filmed on the tour for the 2015 album of the same name, we see a video pre-roll where Madonna says, “Medieval warrior bitch goddess…that’s what I’m going for.” Sure enough, the stage if filled with dancers screaming their heads off and bearing feudal arms. Madonna’s version of feminism isn’t something you study in the classroom of a liberal arts college, but rather, she presents a confrontational sexuality, the right to be as sexy and as powerful as she wants to be, wherever and however she wants; if that gets complicated, then so be it. “I have tits and ass,” the video continues, as she writhes against a chain-link fence, “but I still want to start a revolution.” As if to capture her contradictory impulses, to titillate and liberate, she is then introduced via video by convicted rapist Mike Tyson before descending from a spear-laden elevator in a massive red kimono to perform “Iconic,” Rebel Heart’s lead single.

To read the full article visit Decider.com

HOW MADONNA DEFINED POP CULTURE

Madonna NewsJuly 21, 2018

Singing about abortion. Writhing on a cross. Publishing her sexual fantasies. Even those cone bras. Madonna seems to have done so much in her life that it’s hard to grasp that she’s a real person, instead of the lofty icon her name suggests.

As the singer turns 60, the desire to take stock of her enormous cultural impact seems Herculean. That’s because her body of work is so vast, spanning four decades and countless changes in sound, style and creative direction.

Yet despite her chameleon instincts, she’s always remained resolutely herself—a willfully provocative presence in an industry which can so easily smother its stars into blandness. As Madonna herself said: “A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That’s why they don’t get what they want.”

Her unapologetic, in-control attitude has been a source of inspiration for women and LGBTQ fans, who watched her carve her own space out in popular culture, and play with gender conventions in a way that was both witty and provocative.

Her influence is still felt in contemporary pop culture: Think Beyonce’s highly-controlled personas, Miley Cyrus’s sexual shock tactics, Cardi B’s uncensored New York brashness.

This toughness has allowed her to continue through moments which might have wiped out lesser popstars. She’s certainly had a few missteps, such as her disastrous starring role in the 2002 rom-com Swept Away and some dodgy forays into culture-as-costume.

But her refusal to either slow down or tone down, even in the face of sneers that she’s too old to be leaping around in revealing outfits, proves she’s still taking on taboos—this time, it’s the assumption that women should fade into the background as they age.

We’ve charted Madonna’s career, picking out the moments she truly defined the zeitgeist. From pissing off the Pope to kissing Britney, these are the Queen of Pop’s most groundbreaking moments.

To view full article visit Newsweek.com

Madonna on the cover of Wysokie Obcasy magazine (Poland)

New Madonna itemsJuly 19, 2018

Madonna also graces the cover of Polish Wysokie Obcasy magazine, if not available locally try ebay!

Like a Prayer original press articles added

Madonna News, New Madonna itemsJuly 19, 2018

The Like a Prayer page has been updated with newly scanned press articles including original ads and Pepsi commercial memorabilia. To check everything out head over to our Like a Prayer page and visit the ‘press’ tab.

Sire Records Co-Founder Seymour Stein Leaving Warner Music Group After Four Decades

Madonna NewsJuly 19, 2018

Sire Records co-founder Seymour Stein — who signed and released albums by Madonna, the Ramones, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, the Smiths, the Pretenders, and many others — will be leaving Warner Music Group after four decades with the company, it was announced Wednesday. The announcement was made in tandem with Stein receiving the Recording Academy’s Trustees Award on Saturday night at the organization’s Special Merit Awards ceremony and tribute concert in Los Angeles. Last year, Rani Hancock was named president of Sire, which was acquired by Warner in 1978, and will helm the label going forward.

“I’ve enjoyed much of my time at Warner’s, but in truth I long for my indie roots and the greater independence that I experienced back in the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s,” Stein (pictured above with David Byrne and Madonna) said in making the announcement. “So the time has come to move on to the next phase of my career, leaving Sire in the hands of Rani Hancock, whom I sincerely wish all the luck in the world. I’m very proud that Sire was named the #15 label of the past 100 years in a major poll conducted by Variety earlier this year. I trust that it will continue to be a place where great songs and great artists will live for many years to come.”

Stein also referenced his recently released autobiography “Siren Song,” a detailed chronicle of his 50 years in the industry (read an excerpt here). “Writing and promoting my autobiography, ‘Siren Song,’ along with the news of my Grammy Award, brought a flood of memories from my earliest days at Sire right up to the present,” he continued. “I was very fortunate during my youth to learn from so many great indie label people, like Ahmet and Nesuhi Ertegun and Jerry Wexler at Atlantic, and my greatest mentor, Syd Nathan at King Records. I went on to work with so many other great indies around the world as Sire grew to become the legendary brand it is today. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank all the amazing artists – far too many to name – who have called Sire home over the years.

“Rest assured, I intend to remain active, and I’ll be back in action again soon. I’m looking forward to the future and continuing to develop new artists in the music business that I love so much.”

The Trustees Award was presented to Stein by singer and author Henry Rollins, who said, “Seymour is the ultimate visionary indie, hearts & minds music executive of all time. His unquenchable passion has made the world a better, more open, free and cool place for almost six decades… Seymour, thank you for being the kind of record man that makes music history.” Past recipients have included legendary music executives such as Ahmet Ertegun, Nesuhi Ertegun, Jac Holzman, Jerry Wexler, Arif Mardin, Mo Ostin, Chris Blackwell, Clive Davis, and many others.

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OPEN YOUR HEART – ALL NIGHT MADONNA DANCE PARTY ON HER 60TH (Canada)

Madonna NewsJuly 19, 2018

Thursday, August 16, 20189:00 PM
Friday, August 17, 20182:30 AM

The Beaver 1192 Queen Street West Toronto, ON, M6J 1J6 Canada

Our queen is turning 60! Phillippe plays Madonna hits, misses, remixes and edits alllll night long to celebrate on dancefloor. Arrive early to hear the really good, slow and strange stuff, then we’ll just get into the groove.
There’s no cover, just you, any lace you can find and your dancing feet.

More fun details to come!

Poster by the sticky and sweet Mitch Duncan ♥

Source:: https://www.facebook.com/events/2090878571136058/

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HDNET MOVIES Celebrates Madonna’s Birthday With A Special Event of Her Films Aug. 16

Madonna NewsJuly 19, 2018

HDNET MOVIES celebrates some of entertainment’s greatest performers with special birthday blocks this August headlined by Madonna in five classic films on Thursday, August 16—in honor of her birthday. The party starts at 4pE with SHANGHAI SURPRISE followed by WHO’S THAT GIRL at 5:40pE; BODY OF EVIDENCE at 7:15pE; DANGEROUS GAME at 9pE; and SWEPT AWAY at 10:50pE.

Other August birthday blocks include Billy Bob Thornton on Saturday, August 4 at 7pE; Ben Affleck on Wednesday, August 15 at 9pE; Robert De Niro on Friday, August 17 at 10:50pE; Patrick Swayze on Saturday, August 18 at 9pE; and Richard Gere on Friday, August 18 at 9pE.

Get ready to score on Friday, August 3, as HDNET MOVIES puts the spotlight on four sidesplitting sports comedies in the Ballin’ with HDNET MOVIES marathon. The event kicks off at 7:20pE with NATIONAL LAMPOON’S BLACKBALL, with Vince Vaughn. Next, Dan Fogler goes toe-to-toe with Christopher Walken in BALLS OF FURY at 9pE; followed by Sean William Scott in BALLS OUT: GARY THE TENNIS COACH at 10:35pE and Jake Lacy in BALLS OUT, with Kate McKinnon and Nikki Reed, at 12:10aE.

One of the most iconic video games of all time comes to life on Saturday, August 11, as HDNET MOVIES presents a STREET FIGHTER Double. The bout begins with Jean-Claude Van Damme in the original 1994 cult classic STREET FIGHTER. And Kristin Kreuk steps into the shoes of the franchise’s groundbreaking femme fatale Chun-Li in STREET FIGHTER: THE LEGEND OF CHUN-LI, with Michael Clarke Duncan, at 10:45pE.

Take a trip to the City That Never Sleeps, as HDNET MOVIES salutes the Big Apple with a “New York State Of Mind” three-pack on Sunday, August 12. The block opens at 9pE, with Dwayne Johnson in EMPIRE STATE, with Emma Roberts and Liam Hemsworth. Then, Robert De Niro in the Martin Scorsese masterpiece TAXI DRIVER, with Jodie Foster and Harvey Keitel, at 10:40pE and Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, and Ethan Hawke in BROOKLYN’S FINEST at 12:40aE.

For a complete schedule of films and times, visit www.hdnetmovies.com/schedules.

HDNET MOVIES’ June highlights are as follows (all times eastern):

Ballin’ With HDNM—Fri., August 3

NATIONAL LAMPOON’S BLACKBALL (2003) – 7:20pE

BALLS OF FURY (2007) – 9pE

BALLS OUT: GARY THE TENNIS COACH (2009) – 10:35pE

BALLS OUT (2015) – 12:10aE

Celebrity Birthday Celebrations

Billy Bob Thornton—Sat., August 4

THE BAD NEWS BEARS (2005) – 7pE

SLING BLADE (1996) – 9pE

BAD SANTA (2003) – 11:20pE

Ben Affleck—Wed., August 15

PAYCHECK (2003) – 9pE

Madonna—Thurs., August 16

SHANGHAI SURPRISE (1986) – 4pE

WHO’S THAT GIRL (1987) – 5:40pE

BODY OF EVIDENCE (1993) – 7:15pE

DANGEROUS GAME (1993) – 9pE

SWEPT AWAY (2002) – 10:50pE

Robert De Niro—Fri., August 17

THE SCORE (2001) – 10:50pE

TAXI DRIVER (1976) – 1aE

Patrick Swayze—Sat., August 18

RED DAWN (1984) – 9pE

NEXT OF KIN (1989) – 11Pe

Richard Gere—Fri., August 31

INTERNAL AFFAIRS (1990) – 7pE

BROOKLYN’S FINEST (2009) – 9pE

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN (1982) – 11:15pE

STREET FIGHTER Double—Sat., August 11

STREET FIGHTER (1994) – 9pE

STREET FIGHTER: THE LEGEND OF CHUN-LI (2009) – 10:45pE

New York State Of Mind—Sun., August 12

EMPIRE STATE (2013) – 9pE

TAXI DRIVER (1976) – 10:40pE

BROOKLYN’S FINEST (2009) – 12:40aE

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Madonna covers Italian F magazine July 25 edition

Madonna NewsJuly 17, 2018

Madonna covers the July 25th edition of Italian F magazine with a story on her upcoming 60th birthday, ask about it at your local shop!

Madonna True Blue H&M shirt now available in dark grey

Madonna NewsJuly 17, 2018

Previously available in pink and white, now also in dark grey.

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Madonna’s adopted son wants her to create a soccer academy in his home country of Malawi

Madonna NewsJuly 16, 2018

Madonna is back in Malawi, the southeast African country from which she has adopted four kids, to celebrate the first anniversary of the Mercy James Centre for Pediatric Surgery and Intensive Care.

Thoko Chikondi/AP

BLANTYRE, Malawi – Madonna has returned to Malawi to celebrate the first anniversary of a medical facility named after one of the four children she adopted children from this southern African country.

The pop star on Monday visited the Mercy James Institute for Pediatric Surgery and Intensive Care at the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre. Her charity funded the facility, whose highlights include the first successful separation of conjoined twins in Malawi.

Madonna met the mother and aunt of the twins. She says they have been through a lot and it was good to “give them hope.”

Madonna is seen with two of her adopted kids from Malawi, Stella and David Banda, at the 2017 opening of The Mercy James Institute.

Thoko Chikondi/AP

The pop star is considering a new project in Malawi, thanks to adopted son David Banda.

The plan? Establish a soccer academy. David Banda says he dreams of Malawi making it to the World Cup.

More at USAToday