She may be the Material Mom, but Madonna’s no doll, according to the toy titans at Mattel.

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After learning that expectant mother and catwalk maven Heidi Klum was recently honored with her own Barbie Doll as part of the brand’s Blonde Ambition Collection, Madge decided she wanted to be immortalized in plastic, too, The Globe’s Loosch Lips Column reports.

The Queen of Pop immediately rang up Mattel and pitched the idea of producing a Barbie Doll in her likeness, which would celebrate her contributions to music, spies say. Madonna was floored when the company politely said “thank, but no thanks” to idea of creating The Madonna Barbie.

Word is Mattel — who met controversy over their Black Canary Barbie in 2008 — feared the public backlash that could arise from consumers who frown on Madonna’s raunchy image. The sexualized “Holiday” singer has had several run-ins with the Catholic Church and more than few high-profile romantic entanglements over the course of her nearly 30 year career.

But this is one royal diss Madge won’t take lying down.

The Globe writes: “Since she’s used to getting what she wants, Madonna is now considering launching her own doll collection to rival Barbie.”

Madonna is adopting a new exercise regime to “tone down” her shockingly sinewy arms.

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After a year of lifting weights on a program usually used by dedicated bodybuilders, the “4 Minutes” star, almost 51, is ready for a new look.
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Madonna wants to take her four children; Lourdes, 12, Rocco, 8, and David Banda and Mercy, both 3; on a “life changing” trip to Auschwitz, the largest of Nazi Germany’s concentration camps and extermination camps established in Nazi German occupied Poland in the 1940s.

The Queen of Pop hopes to visit the camp with her family after her concert in Poland later this month and has already discussed the plans with close friend Rabbi Berg.

“It won’t be an easy trip but it is an ultimate life affirming experience, and one Madonna – because of her strong Kaballah beliefs – does not want to ignore,” an unidentified Madonna camp source whispered to The Mirror on Monday.

“She wants her children to appreciate how lucky they are and to learn about mistakes made in the past,” the source added.

Madonna will be releasing her third Greatest Hits Album, Celebration, on September 29 as her last swan song on the Warner Bros. Records roster.

In addition to all of her hit tracks, the double disc will feature three new tracks, including the title track “Celebration.” An upbeat dance track produced by Paul Oakenfold and Madonna.

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Madonna is the new international correspondent for Israel’s largest daily newspaper.

The Material Girl’s has been given a byline on the front page of Yediot Ahronot with the publication of her first editorial, titled “How My Life Changed.”

Madonna’s full article will be published this Friday. The paper has translated her words into Hebrew, the native tongue of the majority of its readership.

Madonna isn’t Jewish, but she adopted the Hebrew name of Esther and has studied Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah for many years.

Madonna has written a song for ex-husband Guy Ritchie, triggering speculation that the couple may back together.

The pop diva, who divorced the British film director earlier this year after almost eight years of marriage, recently penned a song about a former couple who reunited, raising speculation that they are set to reconcile, The Sun claims.

“Madonna has met few people in her life she truly respects and one of them is Guy. Forgetting everything else, she admires his intellect and cares about what he thinks. No one ever expected they could go from lovers to enemies and then back to incredibly close friends,” says a source

Mini-Madge is making her big music video debut. Entertainment Tonight has learned that Lourdes Leon, the 12-year-old daughter of pop queen Madonna, will be featured in the Material Mom’s new music video, “Celebration,” premiering later this summer.

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The single will be featured on Madonna: Celebration – The Definitive Greatest Hits Collection, the ultimate compilation of all of Madonna hits dropping September 29.

Madonna’s arms are a Hot Topic of convo on the blogosphere this Tuesday. Of course we’re all used to the fitness fiend’s unusually muscular build, but this is taking things a step too far.

Madonna’s love letters and erotic answering machine messages to an ex-boyfriend are up for sale in New York City.

Madonna faxed “very personal and intimate” love letters to her then-boyguard turned boyfriend James Albright and left naughty messages on his answering machine in the early 1990s.

The Material Girl’s items are among nearly 500 celebrity collectables, including Jimi Hendrix’s $1 performance contract and Muhammad Ali’s training robe, being offered for sale as part of the The Gotta Have It! online auction, ending Aug. 5. Read the rest of this entry »

Madonna is coaching her former boytoy on how to become a popstar.

Madge reportedly dumped 22-year-old Jesus Luz earlier this summer after being too busy with her Sticky And Sweet World Tour. Nonetheless, the Queen of Pop was has promised the Brazilian model that she wil help him release a single.
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