Topic: Madonna

Madonna accused of demanding special treatment in Malawi after sacking president's sister

US Pop Star Madonna (C) interacts with Malawian children at Mkoko Primary School on April 2, 2013 in the region of Kasungu, central Malawi, one of the schools Madonna's Raising Malawi organization has built jointly with US organization BuildOn. Madonna, said to be the single largest international philanthropic donor to Malawi, also supports childcare in the country which is home to nearly a million children orphaned by AIDS. She arrived in Malawi on March 31 with the two children she adopted from the small

Apr 12, 2013

President's office accuses pop diva of exaggerating her contributions to the southern African country and demanding special treatment – after she sacks president's sister over mismanagement of $3.8 million. Read Article Madonna accused of demanding special treatment in Malawi after sacking president's sister

Thousands pack du Arena for Madonna II

Jun 05, 2012

Braving the heat and humidity, thousands of fans flocked to the du Arena last night for the second of superstar Madonna's gigs on Yas Island. Read Article Thousands pack du Arena for Madonna II

Tonight's Madonna show to start no earlier than 10pm

Jun 05, 2012

Madonna's second show at the du Arena on Yas Island tonight will start no earlier than 10pm, promoters Flash Entertainment have announced. Read Article Tonight's Madonna show to start no earlier than 10pm

Madonna's guitarist feeling the Abu Dhabi heat

Monte Pittman, Madonna's guitarist. Photo Courtesy Grapevine PR

Jun 03, 2012

We speak to Monte Pittman as he sits outside on the patio at an Abu Dhabi hotel, trying to acclimatise himself for the shows. Read Article Madonna's guitarist feeling the Abu Dhabi heat

Madonna's support acts hit the stage early … two days early

Artists entertain tourists at the Cipriani restaurant at Yas Marina Yacht club.

Jun 01, 2012

Madonna fans are kept entertained ahead of the pop star's visit by a music festival at Yas Island. Read Article Madonna's support acts hit the stage early … two days early

30 years in the spotlight: Madonna's highs and lows

A 1989 portrait of Madonna, released by Warner Records. AP Photo / HO

Jun 01, 2012

To celebrate her concerts in Abu Dhabi this week, we’ve produced a catalogue of the Material Girl's musical, theatrical, personal and style successes and failures throughout her very public life. Read Article 30 years in the spotlight: Madonna's highs and lows

More Madonna tickets to go on sale today

May 31, 2012

Further batch of tickets to go on sale today as 300 original tickets are being reissued due to technical glitch. Read Article More Madonna tickets to go on sale today

Madonna eticket glitch hits 300 UAE fans

May 30, 2012

Organisers for Madonna's first ever concert in the UAE have informed around 300 eticket holders that their tickets will have to be reissued due to a technical glitch. Read Article Madonna eticket glitch hits 300 UAE fans

Stage is almost set for Madonna

The stage is almost ready at the du arena where Madonna will perform next week. Fatima Al Marzooqi / The National

May 29, 2012

The concert stage at the du Arena takes shape ahead of Madonna's performances in Abu Dhabi on June 3 and 4 as part of the Middle East leg of her MDNA 2012 World Tour. Read Article Stage is almost set for Madonna

Dubai designer fashions abaya for Madonna

The fashion designer Sara Al Madani has created a Madonna-inspired abaya that will be presented to the entertainer. Sammy Dallal /
The National

May 29, 2012

Sara Al Madani has designed a special abaya with the 'Material Girl' in mind. Read Article Dubai designer fashions abaya for Madonna

Globetrotting fans hop continents to see Madonna

Madonna's shows at du Arena on Yas Island on Sunday and Monday mark only the second and third of the tour, and they are drawing out some of her fiercest fans. Carl Court / AFP

May 29, 2012

Many international fans are happy to hop continents to see Madonna perform in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Read Article Globetrotting fans hop continents to see Madonna

The lowdown on Madonna's dance crew for her world tour

Fanny Pak perform during America's Best Dance Crew. Bucci / PictureGroup

May 28, 2012

Cady and fellow crew member Megan Lawson have choreographed the entirety of Madonna's MDNA tour, bringing their aesthetic, sense of humour and rhythm to the stage. Read Article The lowdown on Madonna's dance crew for her world tour