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WOMENS ARE HEROES / MADONNA PAY A VISIT TO RIO'S FAVELAS

Yesterday, as planned, Madonna and Rio de Janeiro governor Sergio Cabral went to Morro Dona Marta, one of Rio's favelas. This is part of a series of meetings to discuss social projects in the country.







On tuesday night as the guest of honor at Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista's home she showed a two-hour video presentation of her projects in Africa to a group of rich and influential people. According to one of the guests she became emotional and cried when she received a donation of $6.5 million!

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The photos of the favelas are from a project called “Women are Heroes” by a French photographer who identifies himself as JR. Giant photographs of women covered the walls of homes in Rio's favelas, portraits of women whose loved ones were killed by police.

JUST ANOTHER NIGHT IN RIO WITH MADONNA AND JESUS

Madonna is enjoying her time in Brazil with her boyfriend Jesus and her good friend and famous photographer Steven Klein [below left].



She was looking all sexy and smiley last night while leaving the Yume Restaurant at The Botanic Garden [INF]

No words yet if she met Jesus' parents. On a recent interview with Ryan Seacrest, she talked about her 'cougar status and when asked what age she likes her men Madonna replied, "As long as they're old enough to dress themselves, they're good enough." LOL I think that's a pretty funny answer.

"Younger people are more adventurous. Have you met many guys my age?" she asked. "They're usually grumpy and fat and balding." You go girl ...

MADONNA & JESUS HAVING FUN IN RIO DE JANEIRO

Oh we've been to Rio and we know what can cause giggling and acting like a 5 year old in the streets, it's called Caipirinha ;-)

Yeah there's a before and after (that you will hopefully remember) when it comes to Caipirinha, especially when you are in Brazil, I don't know, there is something about the humidity, the jet lag, the people you drink with ...





As you can see on those photos, she was acting properly when they arrived at the restaurant, and was acting quite differently after the dinner. I am glad to see that Madonna is having fun, coz that's what life is all about, be with the people you love and spend great time together [INF]

If you too you want to have Rio-Style fun here is what you need to do:

Ingredients:

1 lime, quartered
2 tsp fine sugar
2 oz cachaca

Preparation:

Place the lime wedges and sugar into an old-fashioned glass.
Muddle well to create a paste.
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
Pour in the cachaca.
Stir well.

Note: Keep the sugar mixed in the drink by stirring often (but as you will notice your drink will be gonne before you even have time to stir it ;-)

MADONNA ARRIVES IN RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL

Madonna arrived in Brazil today with her BFF steven Klein [below left] where she is about to meet her in-laws. She is going to meet Cristane Regina da Silva, Jesus mom, who is only 36 year old, Christina was only 13 when she had Jesus [source]



While in Rio De Janeiro Madonna will also meet with one of the country's richest businessmen to discuss setting up social projects in some of Rio's favelas.

She will be staying at the beautiful Fasano hotel on Ipanema, and the press is ready!

MADONNA BLOGS ABOUT MALAWI

The first time I have been to Africa was 12 years ago. I remember how I felt helpless and came back to France heartbroken. After that I have made more than 200 trips in about a 10 years period. It was a life changing experience.



I did my best to make a small contribution in each and every one of those trips. So I understand how someone like Madonna who already was a mother felt when she first went to Africa. And I know how important it is to get the local communities involved.

Today in order to raise more awareness Madonna has blogged at the Huffington Post.

'This week, my family and I are in Malawi to attend the ground breaking ceremony for Raising Malawi Academy for Girls. I am making a straightforward request. I'm writing to urge you to join me in saving the lives of some of the world's most vulnerable children. And I'm asking you to do it right away. Raising Malawi, the organization I co-founded in 2006, is dedicated to ending the poverty and hardship endured by Malawi's one million orphans. By donating to Raising Malawi, you can literally transform the future for an entire generation. To encourage your involvement, I've pledged $100,000 to match your contributions dollar-for-dollar.' [source]



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MADONNA IS TOO LOUD FOR HER CENTRAL PARK NEIGHBOURS

One of Madonna's New York City neighbours says the superstar's loud music and frequent dance sessions are causing a commotion in this 'quiet' Central Park West building.

Karen George, lives above Madonna in a building on Central Park [lucky her] She said in a lawsuit filed against the building's co-op board that the Material Girl is using her apartment as a rehearsal studio, forcing neighbours to endure "blaring music, stomping and shaking walls, for up to three hours each day. Unreasonably high-decibel, amplified music and vibrations pouring through walls, ceilings and radiators."



The building's board says it has already threatened to evict Madonna.

But I thought that Madonna just bought an entire mansion on the upper east side !!!! Maybe she just never liked her neighbours and she is just keeping her Central park West condo for rehearsal.

MADONNA & LADY GAGA 'ALMOST KISS' ON SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

Last night Madonna has joined Lady Gaga on the Saturday Night Live stage to perform a a mock MTV show called "Deep House Dish," while wearing some sort of dominatrix outfit! Pulling air, coach wrestling, almost kiss ...

The all thing started when Lady Gaga said "What's wrong Madonna, can't get into the groove?" to which Madonna replied, "Looks like your wig needs a fix!" lol! Thompson then forced the pair to sit on the couch and placed himself between them.

"Guess what Madonna, I'm totally hotter than you!" "Guess what, I'm totally taller than you! What kind of name is Lady Gaga, it sounds like baby food!"

"Behave, beetches!" Thompson yelled, then said he wanted them to kiss and make up. The two leaned in to kiss ...



atch the video below, if the youtube video does not function anymore click here.

MADONNA: I WOULD RATHER GET RUN OVER BY A TRAIN THAN MARRY AGAIN ...

Madonna made an appearance on David letterman's show and she pretty much killed the marriage rumors "I think I'd rather get run over by a train.".



She was quite funny and was looking fabulous as she always does, what can I say, I love her!



She made quite a royal entrance by riding on the shoulders of the sexy NY Rangers.

Letterman then invited her to eat a slice of New York pizza which she has never done before! Watch the video below if you have missed the show.

MADONNA! NEW CELEBRATION VIDEO WITH FANS & FAMILY

The second video for Madonna's "Celebration" shot on tour in Barcelona and Milan has been released. This time it is featuring fans and also her daughter Lola aka "Like a Virgin".



The video is really fun to watch, lots of good energy, loving it!

MADONNA INTRODUCES THE MINI LINGERIE SKIRT AT FASHION WEEK

Yesterday Madonna went to Marc Jacobs catwalk show at New York fashion week flaunting a very risqué lingerie mini skirt and thigh-high boots. I like mostly because nothing is likely to look bad on Madonna. Of course if you accessorize the ensemble with a hunky Brazilian man ... you are totally in!



Madonna Always loved transparence and I do not see anything worth hiding anyway. The night before she wore another revealing outfit at the MTV awards.