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Madonna
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2009
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Ma·don·na1
/ məˈdänə/
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n. (the Madonna)
the Virgin Mary.
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a picture, statue, or medallion of the Madonna, typically depicted seated and holding the infant Jesus.
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(usu. madonna)
an idealized virtuous and beautiful woman.
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Madonna's recent flops immaterial to fans. (Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 8/12/1993; ; 700+ words
; Peter Weinzettl is mad about Madonna. Weinzettl founded the first Madonna fanzine, MLC, eight years ago. He initiated the...machine, asserting his right to editorialize about Madonna Louise Ciccone. Acts of love, all. But with Madonnathon...
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Madonna's Second Children's Book, Mr. Peabody's Apples, Released Worldwide Today.
Business Wire; 11/10/2003; 700+ words
; ...BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2003 Madonna, the Artist and Author, Joins Forces...children's book author and musical artist Madonna kicks off the release of her second children...include two interviews and a teaser clip of Madonna's narration of Mr. Peabody's Apples...
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Madonna Joins Forces With Live Nation in Revolutionary Global Music Partnership.
PR Newswire; 10/16/2007; 700+ words
; ...Rapino officially confirmed today that Madonna has entered into an unprecedented global...to move with that shift," commented Madonna. "For the first time in my career...business, I feel that I deserve that." "Madonna is a true icon and maverick as an artist...
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 "The Mail on Sunday (London, England)")
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Madonna ' in pieces' at leaving Mercy; Lourdes upset after decorating nursery for new sister; Crisis as Madonna loses more of her ' Semtex Girls'; Supportive Guy will take children to country estate.(Features)
Newspaper article from: The Mail on Sunday (London, England); 4/5/2009; 700+ words
; ...Byline: Katie Nicholl and Sandra White MADONNA is planning fly back to England tonight...last week. Last night sources within Madonna's camp said she was hoping to fly to...court which will be heard this week. Madonna's sons Rocco, eight, and David Banda...
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Madonna 'in pieces'at leaving Mercy behind; Lourdes upset after decorating nursery for new sister; Crisis as Madonna loses more of her 'Semtex Girls'; Supportive Guy will take children to country estate.(Features)
Newspaper article from: The Mail on Sunday (London, England); 4/5/2009; 700+ words
; ...Nicholl DIARY EDITOR and Sandra White MADONNA is planning to return to England tonight...last week. Last night sources within Madonna's camp said she was hoping to fly back...which will be heard later this week. Madonna's sons Rocco, eight, and David Banda...
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Madonna's Yummy 'STICKY & SWEET' TOUR Itinerary Unwrapped for Fans for the Very First Time.
PR Newswire; 5/8/2008; 700+ words
; ...May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Madonna, the world's tastiest sweetheart...the globe, it has been confirmed that Madonna's "STICKY & SWEET TOUR" will...s Dolphin Stadium on November 26th. Madonna's "STICKY & SWEET" tour will...
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madonna grows up.(Interview)
Magazine article from: Good Housekeeping; 4/1/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...of labels have attached themselves to Madonna, but none has sparked more curiosity than her latest: Mom. When Madonna gave birth to her daughter, Lourdes...my desk for days, talking only about Madonna's new baby.) The press shows no...
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Madonna can adopt 3-year-old Mercy from Malawi
News Wire article from: AP Online; 6/12/2009; ; 700+ words
; There's mercy for Madonna _ Malawi's highest court ruled Friday...and income tax returns. In granting Madonna custody of 3-year-old Chifundo Mercy...lost a parent to AIDS. I am ecstatic, Madonna said in a statement in which she also...
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 "Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)")
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Madonna's `Hard Candy' is a little sour.(ETC.)
Newspaper article from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA); 5/11/2008; 700+ words
; ...Byline: Craig S. Semon COLUMN: TRACKS Madonna "Hard Candy" (Warner Bros.) * *-1/2 Twenty-five years ago, Madonna told an amused Dick Clark on "American...conquer? The answer is "Hard Candy," Madonna's last album for Warner Bros. and...
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Madonna's pregnancy prompts plenty of questions.(Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 4/17/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...By now, most of the world knows that Madonna, the self-made siren, the high priestess...So Papa, Don't Preach! The whole Madonna and child thing is almost more than we...Sex'' for ``Pat the Bunny''? Madonna in maternity wear? Madonna waddling...
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Madonna
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Madonna Singer and dancer Madonna (Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone, born 1958) was a master marketer and sensational self-promoter who propelled herself to stardom, dominating pop charts, concert halls, film, and music video. She has been...
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Madonna 1958-
Book article from: Something About the Author
MADONNA 1958- Personal Given name, Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone; born August 16, 1958, in Bay City, MI; daughter of Silvio (an engineer) and Madonna Ciccone; married Sean Penn (an actor), August 16, 1985...
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Madonna, Secular
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood in History and Society
Madonna, Secular For centuries, the Virgin Mary...depiction of the image known familiarly as Madonna and Child in Christian art, where Mary...sculpture, and printed form, the theme of Madonna and Child has been the subject of religious...
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Madonna, Religious
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood in History and Society
Madonna, Religious The term Madonna, which comes from the Italian for "our lady," is a title of...those images that feature mother and infant, known familiarly as Madonna and Child. The Virgin Mary appears so frequently in Christian...
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Madonna, 1958(?)–
Book article from: Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television
MADONNA, 1958(?)– (Madonna Louise Ciccone, Madonna Ritchie) PERSONAL Full name, Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone; later chose the religious name Esther; born August 16, 1958 (some sources cite 1959, 1960, or 1961), in Bay...
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