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Madonna fans, the Flickr gallery is now filled with more than 1,400 pictures and includes 12 different categories!

Today, we're adding 3 more: CD & Vinyl albums, DVDs and Official Merchandise. Want to help building the ultimate Madonna database and maybe win a signed Madonna item? Just visit the devoted page now.

Also, make sure to check back on June 21 as we will announce the name of this month's winner. Good luck to you all!

I have always believed love conquers all – yesterday I got to see it in action.

In the last week over 30,000 of you added your name to mine calling for the release of Steven Monjeza, and Tiwonge Chimbalanga – the Malawi couple sentenced to 14 years hard labor for the “crime” of homosexuality.

With incredible joy I am writing to share with you that yesterday, Malawi President, Bingu wa Mutharika has ordered their release. Steven and Tiwonge were freed on Saturday night. They have won their freedom and you have been a part of it.

I would love to hear your reaction to this news. Share your thoughts now: http://www.raisingmalawi.org/lovewins

We celebrate this astounding turn of events with Steven, Tiwonge, and the countless Malawians fighting for their release. It is a historic day for Malawi.

Though they are free from prison, sadly their safety and future in Malawi is still unknown. I hope this is just the beginning of our work together.

Human rights injustices continue for so many Malawians facing poverty, disease, and a lack of critical resources. There are still over two million orphans and vulnerable children who need to experience love’s embrace.

It is going to take the love and creativity all of us to bring justice to the people of Malawi.

That’s why I would like to hear from you. Tell me your thoughts on this important day in Malawi: http://www.raisingmalawi.org/lovewins

Thank you for joining me in Raising Malawi.

With great love,

Madonna

Congratulations to Annika.A from Sweden who took part in the Madonna Picture Project and was picked as this month’s winner! Annika will soon receive a signed Madonna surprise!

The official Flickr gallery already includes more than 1,000 pictures and we’ve just added 3 new categories, which include Vinyl Singles, Cassette Tapes and Promotional Items.

Ready to e-mail us pictures of your items and to maybe win a very special gift? Just visit the Picture Project page for more info and to join the fun!

"I am shocked and saddened by the decision made today by the Malawian court, which sentenced two innocent men to prison.

As a matter of principle, I believe in equal rights for all people, no matter what their gender, race, color, religion, or sexual orientation.

Today, Malawi took a giant step backward. The world is filled with pain and suffering; therefore, we must support our basic human right to love and be loved.

I call upon the progressive men and women of Malawi—and around the world—to challenge this decision in the name of human dignity and equal rights for all."

Click here to access the Raising Malawi website and add your name in support of equal rights

May 24 Update: 20,000 strong have voiced their support for equal rights in Malawi. Have you added your name to Madonna's statement? Click the link and sign to join Madonna.

Glee creator Ryan Murphy recently confirmed that a second Madonna episode would be produced and that it would probably occur as part of the show’s next season.

Earlier this year, Glee devoted a full episode to Madonna’s music, including performances of Vogue, Like A Prayer and many more.

While the songs to be used in this new episode are not confirmed yet, Madonna and Glee fans can get ready for an amazing new tribute to the Material Girl’s music and career.

Madonna is featured on the cover of this month’s issue of Interview Magazine (to hit newsstands May 11)!

Photographed by Mert & Marcus, a stunning Black & White portfolio illustrates our girl’s conversation with director Gus Van Sant, which focuses on her upcoming ‘W.E’ movie, her current work in Malawi and her early years.

Check out Interview's website now for more photos and click below for a making of the photoshoot video feature filmed by Fabien Baron.

Madonna fans, we have just added 3 new categories to the Madonna Picture Project, which now includes Magazine covers, CD Singles (from any country) and Your Favourite Madonna Photo (from any era/period).

The devoted Flickr gallery now features more than 480 items! We want more of them, so keep on e-mailing us your pics!

A new winner will be picked by May 21 and will be sent a signed Madonna surprise. Visit the Picture Project page now for more info and to share you favourite Madonna items and photos with your fellow fan friends!

Madonna is back on top as “The Power of Madonna” soundtrack from the hit tv show “Glee” jumps into the No. 1 slot on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart.
According to Billboard, the “Glee” cast’s version of Madonna’s l989 No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit, “Like a Prayer” was the biggest selling individual track from the show last week, debuting at No. l0 on the Digital Songs chart with 87,000 downloads sold. “Prayer“ debuted today at No. 27 on Billboard’s Hot l00 singles chart.

“I’m thrilled to be Number One.. It’s such an honor. It makes me want to go back into the studio and write more songs,” commented the Material Girl.

The Material Girl’s catalogue sales have also surged this week. The appropriately titled, “Celebration" re-enters Billboard 200 at No. 85 – up 219%. All told, Madonna’s catalogue of albums saw a 44% jump in sales with “4 Minutes” and “Like a Prayer” gaining sales of l83% and 267% consecutively.

Rumors continue to circulate about the possibility of another episode of “Glee” filled with Madonna songs but this has yet to be confirmed by the Madonna camp.

The ‘Sticky & Sweet Tour Sweepstakes’ contest launched by Madonna.com and Spin.com is now over.

Thank you to all of you who entered for a chance to win one of our ‘Sticky & Sweet’ packages!

Listed below are our 5 winners, along with their respective prizes. Congratulations to them!

Judy.K and Lucian.M win:

- Autographed DVD from Madonna
- Official DVD t-shirt
- Sticky & Sweet Tour photo book
- Sticky & Sweet Tour program
- 1 year subscription to SPIN Magazine

Lison.G, Irakli.G and Kimberly.C win:

- Official DVD t-shirt
- Sticky & Sweet Tour program

Madonna fans and music lovers, the ‘Celebration’ Greatest Hits album is now available as a songbook!

This piano/vocal/chords book contains all of the 37 songs featured on the original 2-CD release.

Just click here to order your copy of it now!

Thanks to your picture submissions, the Madonna Picture Project gallery already includes more than 300 items! But wait, we want more of them!!

A few days ago, we’ve added new categories, which include autographed photos & items, postcards & stickers and vinyl picture discs. If you have any of those, go ahead and e-mail them to us! Visit the Picture Project page now for more info.

Also, and as a way to thank you for making this new feature a success, we’re picking one e-mail on a random basis each month.The picked address will be mailed a signed Madonna surprise. This month’s winner is Filip.G from Serbia. Make sure to check your mailbox on a daily basis as your signed surprise is coming your way!!

The ‘Sticky & Sweet’ Tour CD/DVD entered the Billboard Album chart at No.10 this week.

This is Madonna’s 19th Top 10 album in the U.S but also another great success for our beloved Queen of Pop. Congratulations Madonna!

Click here to order your copy of the CD/DVD now!

GLEE, the No. 1 new scripted series of the season, pays homage to Madonna and the power of her music with a full episode devoted to one of the most revered and iconic musicians of this generation. The sure-to-be-fan-favorite installment of television’s most-loved new series will air in its regular time period Tuesday, April 20 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

In “The Power of Madonna” episode, MR. SCHUESTER (Matthew Morrison) is concerned that the girls in the glee club are being disrespected and bullied by the male members. Looking to Madonna and her musical message of equality as inspiration, he challenges the entire team to choose Madonna songs as their next assignment in the hopes that the girls embrace Madonna’s strength, independence and confidence so that the guys will see the errors of their misogynistic ways. The glee club takes the assignment to heart and performs some of Madonna’s greatest hits, including “Express Yourself” and “Like a Prayer.” Meanwhile, KURT (Chris Colfer) and MERCEDES (Amber Riley) give SUE (Jane Lynch) a vote of confidence with a Madonna makeover that is definitely in “Vogue.”

Madonna commenting on the episode said, “I think Mr. Schuester is very cute, and I’m glad he’s doing such a good job empowering all the girls.”

“This episode is our love letter to Madonna, an artist who has inspired me all my life. The hardest part was having to choose which songs to include from her incredible catalogue, as there were so many we wanted to do,” said GLEE executive producer and co-creator Ryan Murphy. “We send her our thanks for her generosity with her music.”

If you missed last night's Chevy-sponsored world premiere of Sue Sylvester’s version of “Vogue,” which will appear as part of the Madonna-themed episode, watch it now at hulu.com and fox.com. GLEE’s “Vogue” features Sue, Kurt and Mercedes in an homage to Madonna with a brilliant re-creation of the groundbreaking music video.

The soundtrack from “The Power of Madonna” episode will be available in stores the same day it airs, Tuesday, April 20. The album features GLEE’s distinctive and unique take on such classics as “Like A Virgin,” “Express Yourself,” “Vogue,” “4 Minutes” and more.

Last night’s spring premiere of GLEE posted a 5.6 rating among Adults 18-49 and achieved its highest-rated telecast to date among all key demos. GLEE is the No. 1 new series of the season among Adults 18-34 and last night’s telecast was the highest rated of any new scripted show this season among Adults 18-49.

Television’s most award-winning new series, GLEE was recently honored with a Peabody Award; a Golden Globe for Best Television Series, Comedy or Musical; a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series; and a People’s Choice Award for Favorite New TV Comedy. The music from GLEE is an international sensation with “Glee: The Music, Volume 1” and “Glee: The Music, Volume 2” topping charts in Australia, the U.K., New Zealand, Ireland and Canada. In the U.S., over 4.5 million songs have been downloaded, and both albums have been certified Gold for sales in excess of 500,000 units.

GLEE follows an optimistic teacher who – against all odds and a malicious cheerleading coach – inspires McKinley High’s Glee Club to conquer the world one singing competition at a time. GLEE stars Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Jessalyn Gilsig, Jane Lynch, Jayma Mays, Kevin McHale, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Matthew Morrison, Amber Riley, Mark Salling and Jenna Ushkowitz.

GLEE is produced by Ryan Murphy Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan are co-creators of the series. Murphy, Falchuk and Dante Di Loreto serve as executive producers, while Ian Brennan serves as co-executive producer.

The ‘Glee’ Madonna episode, which includes amazing performances of some of her most famous hits, will premiere on Fox April 20.

Don’t miss it! Please check your local listings for more info or visit the official ‘Glee’ site by a clicking here.

Madonna laid the first brick of her new girls' academy near Malawi's capital Tuesday, in which she encouraged Malawian girls to "dare to dream," according to the inscription on the brick.

The pop star said it has long been her dream to build a girls' school. She said she hopes the girls attending the academy will go on to become doctors, lawyers and future leaders of their country.

The $15 million Raising Malawi Academy for Girls is scheduled to open in 2011, and will assist 500 orphaned children.

At the same event, Madonna also launched a telecommunications and fundraising initiative that aims to provide education to children around the world by offering secondary school scholarships and by supporting schools in developing countries in accessing the internet.

"Kids will be able to connect with kids from the other parts of the world," the singer said. "This will promote peace throughout the world."

Telecommunications giant Ericsson will donate computers to various schools in 11 African countries through the United Nations Millennium Village initiative, where model villages are established to demonstrate how the quality of life in African rural areas can be improved through community-led development.

Daughters Lourdes and Mercy accompanied Madonna to Tuesday's ceremony.

Madonna arrived in Malawi on Monday for a weeklong charity tour to inspect projects she established since her first visit in 2006 while filming a documentary on its devastating poverty and AIDS crisis. She also funds six Malawian orphanages, which feed, clothe and educate some 25,000 orphans.

Source: AP