Her directing debut was 2008’s “Filth and Wisdom,” a story about a Ukrainian cross-dressing punk-rocker.

The movie is scheduled to hit movie theaters sometime in 2011.  It is a romantic drama telling the story of the affair between King Edward VIII and American Wallis Simpson.  The film stars Abbie Cornish, Natalie Dormer, Oscar Isaac and James D’Arcy.

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But critics aren’t so sure that Photoshop wasn’t used in the pics, citing what appears to be a flesh colored indention left from fishnet stockings. What do you think?

In the accompanying interview, Madonna says she doesn’t know what she’s going to do when it comes time to record her next album because she doesn’t have a record label.

“I haven’t really been focused as much as I should be on the music part of my career because this movie [I Am Because We Are] has just consumed every inch of me. Between that and my four children, I don’t have the time or the energy for anything else,” Madonna told Interview Magazine.

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The Raising Malawi Academy for Girls, named after the Raising Malawi charity Madonna founded in 2006, is scheduled to open in 2011, and will be an environmentally-friendly building providing education for more than 500 girls, most of whom are from underprivileged homes. It will be located in Blantyre near the Malawi capital of Lilongwe.

Madonna is using her considerable fundraising clout to supplement this project with efforts to raise money for scholarships and equipment to access the Internet.

Lady Gaga, who took the award home for “Poker Face,” who has been said to “out-Madonna Madonna” regularly, constantly pushing the limits with her music, her  performances, and in her daily fashion.

The comparisons to Madonna are drawn regularly – while Gaga is on the top of the Pop game right now, Madonna Tickets are still a hot commodity. Plus, Madonna says she’s flattered by all the comparisons.

At one point during the performance, Madonna draped herself in an Israeli flag, and while the majority of the audience was Israeli, the Palestinians in attendance were none too pleased.

Blog posts after the show expressed disappointment with her seeming hypocrisy, with some commenting “Madonna-Go Away.” Given the fact that Madonna expressed her happiness about returning to the country after a 16-year absence, she left many puzzled by what is perceived as her political and social misstep.

Madonna stated, “I can’t stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.

Madonna, 50, and Jesus Luz, a Brazilian model who is barely old enough to legally buy alcohol, are reportedly taking their relationship to the next level by taking part in a commitment ceremony. The event will be a Kabbalah ceremony headed by a rabbi in New York.

Supposedly, Jesus has already converted from Catholicism to the Kabbalah religion as a mark of his six-month commitment to the Madonna.

Madonna will be performing in Zaragoza, Spain at the Recinto De La Feria De Zaragoza on July 25.

The tickets go on sale tomorrow and they are sure to go quick, as this is one of only three stops in Spain!

“This is a first for me,” said Madonna. “I’ve never extended a tour before. I’m excited to be going back on the road, visiting places I’ve never been and returning to places I love.”

Special Guest Paul Oakenfold To Open All Shows.

All you have to do is write about your memories during at least one concert, and include your (full) name, username, country, and the concerts you attended.

Winners will have their stories featured in #51 Icon Magazine and snag a picture book from Madonna’s 2006 “Confessions” tour. The pics were taken by Guy Oseary and some copies will be personally autographed by Guy.

Don’t wait. You only have until December 30 at 11:59 p.m. to submit. Click here for more info.