by Helen Macrae

This month’s magazine cover star is none other than Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. To coincide with the release of her eleventh studio album “Hard Candy”, European Vibe has bagged an interview with Madge, in which she expounds on work, creativity and life in general. As you’re probably all aware, Madonna hits the big 50 this year. But did you know the following fantastic facts? 

Her full name is Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone.

Contrary to the material-girl image she’s cultivated over the years, Madonna was an avid cheerleader who got straight A’s and helped found her high school drama club.

According to the BBC, in the film “Evita” Madonna donned “39 hats, 45 pairs of shoes and 56 pairs of earrings.” She was recognized by Guinness Book of World Records in 2000 for having the most costume changes.

Madonna is good friends with Sting, the lead singer of The Police, and his wife Trudie Styler. She was introduced to her husband, director Guy Ritchie, by Sting and his wife. Sting is currently a godfather to Madonna’s son Rocco.

Madonna owns a chihuahua named Chiquita.

Madonna was listed at #3 in Forbes magazine’s “Celebrity 100 of 2007,” with $72 million in earnings.

In January 2008 it was revealed that Madonna only drinks specially blessed Kabbalah water, and spends $10,000 a month on it, having it shipped to her wherever she is at the time.

At the end of Madonna’s wedding ceremony, she and her new husband Guy Ritchie were given two rolls of toilet paper by Susan Brown, the minister, as it is one of the minister’s traditions. Susan says of her tradition, “Two rolls together reminding them that their marriage should be strong and long.”

Madonna has brontophobia - a fear of thunder.

Madonna has insisted that British tour organizers put a bottle of vodka in her dressing room. The alcohol isn’t to drink, it is used to wash her clothes. She sprays it over perspiration marks and the alcohol apparently kills the bacteria and keeps the stage clothes fresher. She picked up the tip after hearing it was often used by opera singers.

Madonna was paid $5 million by Pepsi to film a commercial that never even aired.

Madonna gave her 8-year old daughter a credit card, to “teach her financial responsibility.” The card has a $10,000 credit line.

Madonna is the only artist who performed at the benefit concerts Live Aid (1985), Live 8 (2005), AND Live Earth (2007).

 

For more Madonna info check out our interview on page 8 of this month’s magazine!

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