SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW 2012 RECAP!

First off, let me give a little shout out to the NY GIANTS!!! Growing up, I was "raised" to be against any team from the Boston area, and yes that includes the New England Patriots. And if you may ask, I am still totally against Tom Brady for leaving his ex-pregnant-wife for the ultimate supermodel Giselle Bundchen.

Now back to the relevant topic, the Super Bowl Halftime Show! So there was much anticipation with Madonna headlining the most watched halftime entertainment show, averaging 111.3 million views. But this year broke records, with 114 million people tuning in.

Madonna came out in Roman gear singing her old school hit "Vogue", then transitioned to her dance hit "Music". Then came the numerous guest appearances which definitely made the show for me. LMFAO was on was a good minute, and you know how much I LOVE THEM! Then Madonna sang her new single "Gimme All Your Love" with Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., and closing the show with "Like a Prayer" with Cee-Lo Green.

Though I give props to Madonna for doing a good job performing, I felt the lip-syching was too fake! I'm pretty disappointed that LMFAO only got a minute of camera time, and M.I.A. who I also LOVE is now getting a bad rep for her obscurities! Recently releasing her "Bad Girls" video which is absolutely amazing and addicting to watch, she had definitely burst back on the music scene, but now she's getting such bad publicity. "Supposedly", M.I.A. flipped off the camera and said "I don't give a shit", which I did not notice at all. Not instead of Madonna becoming the memorable part of the halftime performance, it's now M.I.A.'s expletive gesture.

What I felt stole the show was the amazing stage presentation from the Moment Factory, everything was definitely on point and made the entire performance come together beautifully from a visual point of view. Check out the Super Bowl Halftime Show for yourself!

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

KANYE REALIZES "NO ONE MAN CAN HAVE ALL THAT POWER."

Kanye is the next victim in the charity game. Take into consideration Oprah's South African girls school, Madonna's Raising Malawi, and Paris Hilton's Halfway House, Kanye's charity called the Kanye West Foundation seemed to disappear out of thin air as well.

Maggie Neilson, a partner of Global Philanthropy Group talks about why charities seem to disappear so quickly..."either the wrong person ends up running it or the founder just loses interest...it's not just a celebrity thing at all. It doesn't happen with celebrities any more than average people who come into money."

Celebrities can have unique circumstances starting a charity that can threaten it in the long run before it officially launches. Just because of their status in society, celebrities feel pressure to start charities since non-profits are common nowadays. "But if you really don't care about it, there's no way it's going to last."

Kanye's charity has appeared to disappear out of think air. The Kanye West Foundation was about helping kids stay in school, especially in the bad neighborhoods of Chicago where he grew up. One of the causes may have been missing funds where the charity raised an average of $492,000 and made grants averaging $18,080 in the years 2007-2009, which doesn't seem to add up sufficiently.

Another cause that may have led to the disappearance of Kanye's foundation was the passing of his mother Donda nearly four years away, since she was the person who really pushed for the charity.

This shows that being a big celebrity or possessing lots of money does not guarantee a charity to survive. What matters is the effort that person puts to make a cause really known in society so it can survive and help inspire others involved.



You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

LINDSAY WILL DROP HER INFAMOUS LAST NAME: LOHAN

Lindsay Lohan will join the ranks of superstars in that she's dropping her last name. Yes, Lindsay Lohan will now be referred to as Lindsay ONLY...along with musicians Cher, Madonna, Prince, Rihanna, Beyonce. The thing that sets her apart, is that she is not known for her musical abilities (but anyone remember her song Rumors?!).

So much negative press has evolved around Miss Lindsay lately, that this is the least of her problems. She just seems to love being in the spotlight of media attention. After denying her plea deal and deciding to go to trial after her alleged necklace theft from a Venice boutique store, she should be focusing on getting her act together.

Although there's no official reason for Lindsay dropping her last name, it may have to do with her wanting to end the association with her father Michael Lohan who was charged with assault against his girlfriend and will be appearing on the next season of Celebrity Rehab. Not only will she be dropping her last time, but her younger sister Ali will take mother Dina's maiden name Sullivan as well.

For Lindsay being 24, she sure has been going through a lot lately. She shouldn't have to look for a name change to move forward in her career. In order for Lindsay to get her career back on track, she needs to lay low for awhile and look into roles that can prove she is worthy in Hollywood.

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

Lourdes Leon is Bent on Learning with Madonna

Thu, 29 April 2010
Lourdes Leon is Bent on Learning with Madonna

Madonna holds hands and walks daughter Lourdes Leon, 13, down the red carpet at the 2nd Annual Bent on Learning benefit at NYC’s Puck Building on Wednesday (April 28).
Bent on Learning offers free instruction in yoga and meditation to students in New York City Public Schools and Youth Centers as a means of reducing stress and improving concentration, self-esteem and overall health.
Lourdes is soooooooo pretty!
10+ pictures inside of Madonna and Lourdes Leon bent on learning…Read more: http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/04/29/lourdes-leon-bent-on-learning/

Madonna, Boyfriend Jesus Luz, and her family in Madrid

Madonna, Boyfriend Jesus Luz, and her family were spotted visiting the Prado Museum and Royal Palace in Madrid. They later returned to their hotel to prep for their trip to Zaragoza where Madonna will be performing on July 25th.

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/vDjzfSVRvw3/Madonna+Family+Sight+Seeing+Madrid/sdWOTAUZAyA

Madonna In Malawi To Adopt Mercy James

Madonna In Malawi To Adopt Mercy James
Mar 29, 2009 AT 05:26 pm

Madonna arrived in Africa yesterday to go forth with proceedings to adopt Mercy James, from the same orphanage where she adopted David Banda. Mercy is 14 months old and tomorrow the courts will review Madonna's request.
But, controversy follows Madonna wherever she goes.
“Malawi’s regulations stipulate that prospective parents undergo an 18-to-24-month assessment period in the country, a rule bent when Madonna was allowed to take David to London.”
People are wondering if her adoption of Mercy will be as easy this time around.

http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2009/03/29/madonna-in-malawi-to-adopt-mercy-james

Madonna and her brother Christopher Ciccone

Madonna with her daughter Lourdes Leon and son Rocco Ritchie

2 august 2008Madonna and daughter Lourdes Leon take a walk outside of the the Kabbalah Center in New York City on Friday night.

Madonna with Gwyn’s daughter Apple and her own son, David Banda

Madonna pushed the stroller with Gwyn’s daughter, Apple, riding in the front and her own son, David Banda, 2, in the back.

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Madonna;

-Date of Birth; 16 August 1958, Bay City, Michigan, USA
-Birth Name; Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone

-Spouse; Guy Ritchie (22 December 2000 - 21 November 2008) (divorced) 2 children
Sean Penn (16 August 1985 - 14 September 1989) (divorced)

-Gave birth to baby daughter named Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon (aka Lola Leon). The father is actor/fitness instructor Carlos Leon. [14 October 1996]

-Her grandparents are Michelina and Gaetano Ciccone.
-Her father is Italian, her mother was French-Canadian.

-Has a personal collection of paintings by Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí.

-Her wedding dress for her 2000 wedding to director Guy Ritchie was designed by her friend Stella McCartney.

-Siblings: Martin Ciccone (1957), Anthony (1956), Christopher Ciccone (1960), Paula Ciccone (1959), Melanie (1962), Mario (1969) and Jennifer (1968).

-Has a great-aunt named Bambina De Giulio.
-Her grandparents are named Elsie Fortin and Willard Fortin (1904-1959).
-Once had two pets named Chiquita (chichuahua) and Pepito (bull terrier).

-Her son, Rocco Ritchie, with Ritchie, was born by emergency C-section - 3 weeks early. [11 August 2000]

-Her father and stepmother, Silvio Ciccone & Joan Ciccone, own and operate the award- winning Ciccone Vineyard and Winery in Suttons Bay, Michigan, just outside of Traverse City.

-Godparents of her son Rocco are Trudie Styler and Sting.

-Her mother, Madonna Louise Fortin, was born on 11 July 1933 and died at the age of 33 on 1 December 1963. She was the mother of Anthony (1956), Martin Ciccone (1957), Madonna (1958), Paula Ciccone (1959), Christopher Ciccone (1960), Melanie (1962). After his first wife's death, Silvio Ciccone married Joan Gustaffson (now Joan Ciccone (born in 1943), who gave birth to Mario (1968) and Jennifer (1969).

-She and husband Guy Ritchie adopted a boy from Malawi, David Banda Mwale Ciccone Ritchie (born September 24th 2005). They filed the adoption papers on October 10, 2006 and the adoption was finalized on May 28, 2008.

-Godfather of her son David is Rupert Everett.