Late Night Gossip

Madonna vs. Mariah?
06/22/2006 3:00 PM, Yahoo! Music
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A spokesperson for Madonna has denied she “laughed hysterically” after hearing news of poor ticket sales for Mariah Carey’s upcoming U.S. tour.

Reports in the American press suggest the music icon took great pleasure in the apparent news of her pop rival struggling to fill the venues for her upcoming live dates. The New York Daily News claims Madonna holds a grudge against Carey, following a disagreement between the pair earlier on in their careers.

“Madonna laughed hysterically. She has been asking her tour promoters to email her Mariah’s sales,” a “source” told the paper.

However, Madonna’s spokeswoman denied the reports, insisting: “She has no negative feelings toward Mariah.”

Meanwhile, Mariah’s spokesperson said the live dates were set to be a great success, commenting: “Her tour is selling well. She’s cancelled a few dates so she can add shows in larger cities.”

H&M dresses up Madonna & Co

By Michael Paoletta Sun Jun 18, 11:22 PM ET

NEW YORK (Billboard) - A partnership between Madonna and global fashion retailer H&M may, initially, cause some to scratch their heads. For many, Madonna has more in common with Versace than H&M’s inexpensive yet fashionable clothing.
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But at the busy intersection of music and fashion, Swedish brand H&M has signed on to supply Madonna and her entire touring company (band, stage crew, dancers) with offstage wardrobes during the artist’s already-in-progress Confessions Tour. (Madonna’s onstage outfits for the trek are designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier.)…full story

Madonna doesn’t miss a beat in tour kickoff
By Fred Shuster, Music Writer

Madonna sings from atop her saddle on Saturday night. (Evan Yee / Staff Photographer)
Madonna’s new world tour kicked off Sunday at the Forum and the Church of England immediately weighed in with a bad review — something about the singer wearing a crown of thorns while being crucified on a mirrored cross…full story

>>>>>My thoughts: Madonna is 47 years old. She is still hot and still putting out number 1 songs and dancing her heart out on stage! I think that’s pretty fricking awesome. She has always been used the catholic faith for her imagery…it makes sense, she grew up catholic!