Madonna has signed up Australian actress, Abbie Cornish to play a leading role in her new film 'W.E.'
The
Australian actress has agreed to appear in the Madonna's
forthcoming film 'W.E' - which tells the story of the relationship
between Britain's King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of
Windsor - as Wally Winthrop, a woman who is obsessed with the Duchess
of Windsor's life.
Madonna - who split from British film director
husband Guy Ritchie in October 2008 - was originally planning to play
the part of Wallis, but has since reconsidered and is now said to be in
talks with 'Up In The Air' actress Vera Farmiga.
Madonna - who will direct the movie - revealed recently that she wanted
British star David Tennant to play the monarch, but is said to have
changed her mind.
'W.E' is still in pre-production and has a preliminary release date of 2011.
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MADONNA's
on/off model boyfriend JESUS LUZ has signed a record deal with the
singer's former label Warner Bros., according to a U.K. report.
The 23-year-old Brazilian, who has been dating the superstar since last
year, recently began showing off his DJ skills, playing at a number
of exclusive parties.
And now Luz is set to carve out a career as a pop star after
negotiating a two-single deal with Warner Bros., the firm Madonna left
last year.
Luz's first track, We Came From Light, is reportedly due for release in
May (10).
And the Material Girl is ensuring her toyboy lover makes a mark on the
music industry - by encouraging her longtime collaborator Victor
Calderone to remix Luz's tracks, according to Britain's The Sun.
A source tells the publication, "Madonna really wants Jesus' career to
take off. She's been... putting him in contact with as many of her
influential pals as she can. She's worked with Victor for a very long
time and he understands just what she likes. Having him rejig Jesus'
tracks will give them a cool cachet which is essential to building a
clubland buzz."
Twice-divorced Madonna is to become a marriage referee in a new American TV show.
Madonna will appear on a panel of celebrities helping settle
domestic disputes of regular couples, who will be filmed in their own
homes.
On The Marriage Ref, the celebs will decide which partner should be declared winner of the arguments in question.
Comedians Ricky Gervais and Jerry Seinfeld will accompany Madonna on the judging panel.
Eva
Longoria may also join the programme, which features a husband who
annoys his wife by parking a motorbike in their living room and another
couple who argue about whether to have their dead dog stuffed.
Madonna is reportedly in talks to launch her own clothing range, which will be sold exclusively in US store Macy's.
The 'Material Girl' singer - who previously designed a line of clothes for high store H&M in 2007 - is said to be considering creating a collection of outfits, which will be sold exclusively at US store Macy's.
According to WWD, the names being considered for the label "include Material Girl for the apparel and Truth or Dare for the lingerie and underwear".
Spokespeople for both Madonna and Macy's refused to comment on the reports.
However, if she does decide to create a line, she will be following in the footsteps of many other stars who have entered the fashion world.
Both Gwen Stefani and Victoria Beckham have launched their respective lines, L.A.M.B. and dVb, to critical acclaim, while Kate Moss has had a hugely successful collaboration with British high street chain Topshop.
Madonna, 51, is no stranger to the fashion world and recently starred in new adverts for Italian designers Dolce and Gabbana.
Madonna is returning to the director's chair to take charge of her second film - a drama based on the life of late royal King Edward VIII.
She made her moviemaking debut with 2008's Filth and Wisdom, which was panned by critics and flopped at the box office.
But she is refusing to let the negative reviews put an early end to her career behind the camera - she has signed up to write and direct W.E., the real-life story of Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.
Up In The Air star Vera Farmiga has been linked to the role of Simpson, while the male lead is currently unknown, reports trade paper Daily Variety.
(February 11) Madonna was spotted meeting with Sao Paulo, Brazil’s governor Jose Serra at the Palace Dos Bandeirantes.
The Material Girl was in the house to work on her charity Success For Kids as well as the social project Meninos do Morumbi that targets children in the slums of Brazil.
It
used to be that most of the scandal Madonna dealt with was what she
generated. But for her second stab at directing (after 2008’s odd indie
Filth And Wisdom), she’s tackling one of the most
famous royal controversies in history – King Edward VIII’s affair with
divorcee Wallis Simpson.
W.E. will follow the
events that lead to Edward abdicating from the throne in 1936 so that
he could marry his lover, a proposal that dragged the monarchy into
constitutional crisis and led him to become one of the shortest ruling
British Kings.
Up In The Air's Vera Farmiga is
currently considering the role of Simpson, which would make sense –
what man wouldn’t give up the throne for her?
Madge is currently looking for someone to play Edward, and is also busy working on the script with Truth Or Dare director Alex Keshishian.
