• The material mum, 53, hired a French tutor to teach her the lingo of toyboy Brahim Zaibat, 24. A source said: “Madonna is working on her album, but she is squeezing in French lessons too. Her boyfriend is impressed, he thinks it’s sweet. She’s looking at properties in France.” (mirror.co.uk) And the September 8th issue of "OK" published an article and a picture of Brahim dancing while Madonna is rooting! (madonnatribe)

• Madonna, Bono Vox and Angelina Jolie are among the most well-liked and trusted public figures in the world, according to a new international poll. Former South African President Nelson Mandela topped the list, tennis ace Roger Federer came in at number two, and music mogul/entrepreneur Richard Branson also made the top five. Beloved TV host Oprah Winfrey and rocker Bono came in at eight and nine, respectively, while Jolie beat out U.S. President Barack Obama (14) and the Dalai Lama (13) for a spot at number 12. Soccer hunk David Beckham was 24th on the list and Madonna was 29th. (calgarysun)

•  Madonna spotted in NYC (Sept 23rd) (MadonnaDenmark)

 

•  Dame Helen Mirren is a fan of pole dancing... and a certain book. "To be honest, I rather like watching pole dancing. Not that I'm gay or anything, I just like the ballet of it. I like sexy stuff. I like looking at sexy photos. I loved Madonna's 'Sex' book and I love Gaga." (The Post Chronicle)

•  Vogue magazine published a gallery of costumes made for Madonna's movie "W.E" by Vionnet. Check it out HERE!