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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Madonna Celebrates Dad Silvio Ciccone's 94th Birthday in Sweet Post: 'Until the Wheels Fall Off'
Madonna's father, Silvio Ciccone, celebrated his 94th birthday The singer is one of six children, and Silvio's only daughter 'He still has a sense of humor and a strong desire to get out of bed every morning and make the most of his day,' she wroteMadonna is helping her father Silvio Ciccone celebrate his 94th birthday! The 'Material Girl' singer, 66, shared two sweet snaps of her father to X, along with a tribute on Tuesday, June 3. 'Happy Birthday to my Father. Silvio Ciccone, 94 and going strong!!' Madonna, born Madonna Louise Ciccone, wrote. Happy Birthday to my Ciccone, 94 and going strong!! He has survived many wars and many losses in his he still has a sense of humor and a strong desire to get out of bed every morning and make the most of his day. Whenever people ask my father when… — Madonna (@Madonna) June 3, 2025 The first photo she shared was of her standing next to Silvio as he sat at a table and dipped a fork into a slice of cake. Several colorful balloon strings were seen behind the father-daughter duo, as well as a large silver cutout of the number '94.' 'He has survived many wars and many losses in his he still has a sense of humor and a strong desire to get out of bed every morning and make the most of his day,' she wrote. Madonna's second photo showed him sitting outside on patio furniture on a sunny day wearing a baseball cap, T-shirt and jeans with suspenders. 'Whenever people ask my father when he's going to retire, his answer is always the same, 'I'm going to go until the wheels fall off!!'' she concluded of the Ciccone Vineyard and Winery owner, adding, 'S.A.M.E.' "It's a shame we do not live in a world that celebrates knowledge and experience and the wisdom that we can only learn from our elders who have survived for many decades on this planet," Madonna added on Instagram, where she also shared the photos. "We are fixated on youth and physical beauty that ironically teaches us nothing and gives us only momentary gratification." "Good job, Dad!! I'm proud of you and I know Mom is smiling and Happy wherever she is," Madonna wrote. "Thank you for giving me your zero F---- mentality! 💪🏻♥️." The 'Like a Virgin' singer is one of six children, and the only girl, born to Silvio and her late mother, Madonna Louise Ciccone. 'My mother is the only other person I have ever heard of named Madonna,' she told TIME in 1985. 'I never had trouble with the name ... I went to Catholic schools. And then when I got involved in the music industry, everybody thought I took it as a stage name. So I let them think that ... It's pretty glamorous.' Madonna Louise died of breast cancer at 30 on Dec. 1, 1963, when the singer was 5 years old. In her interview with TIME, the '4 Minutes' singer opened up about her close relationship with her father, adding, 'I knew how to wrap him around my finger." She later told Rolling Stone in 1989 that she cared about making her father proud. 'More than anything, I want my father's approval, whether I want to admit it or not," Madonna said. "But he's always been very affectionate with me.' She also shared a sweet post for her father's 93rd birthday. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "Congratulations for riding the roller coaster of life with humor and sanity intact," Madonna wrote on social media at the time. "Thank you for sharing your mantra in life with me, which is: 'I'm gonna go until the wheels fall off.'" "Nothing can stop us! Love you to the moon and back. 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤🩶🤍❤️🩹," she added along with several photos of herself and her dad over the years. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Madonna's Scrapped Biopic Is Getting Another Chance & the Material Girl Is Already on Board
In 2022, fans of Madonna were getting excited about the prospect of having a biopic not only about the Material Girl, but directed by her, too. But while casting announcements had already been made, the project was scrapped by early 2023. Now, however, the biopic is getting another chance. On May 12, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Madonna was officially teaming up with Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy for a limited series about her life and career on Netflix. Per the outlet, Levy's company, 21 Laps Entertainment, has a deal with Madonna, but no other writers, producers and actors have been tied to the project just yet. More from SheKnows Taylor Swift Might Be Going From Pop Queen to Silver Screen With This Iconic Reboot If the limited series is anything like the series, however, we're guessing the 'Like a Virgin' singer will be heavily involved. For that project, Madonna was going to direct and had been a part of writing two drafts of a script with Oscar winner Diablo Cody and Erin Cressida Wilson. As for other details of the project, the casting process in 2022 was highly publicized with stars like Florence Pugh, Euphoria star Alexa Demie Australian actress Odessa Young throwing their hat in the ring for the role. Inventing Anna star Julia Garner ended up being selected. Before filming began, sadly, the movie was scrapped at Universal Pictures. Per Variety, speculation over the movie no longer happening started after Madonna announced her international music tour, 'The Celebration Tour,' on January 17, 2023. Later that year, on December 14, 2023, Madonna even invited Garner on stage to help her in a dance number on tour. Movie or not, it seemed like those two really bonded! Previously, Madonna directed the short movie Secret Project Revelation and feature films Filth and Wisdom (2008) and W.E. (2011). Could her fourth directorial project be in the making?Best of SheKnows Everything Harry & Meghan Have Done Since Leaving the Royal Family These 9 Books Reveal Details About JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette That Were Never Known Before 23 Times Kate Middleton Perfectly Recreated Princess Diana's Iconic Fashion
The Age
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
The top 5 best-dressed at the Met Gala
With Rihanna due for another red carpet maternity leave, revealing her pregnancy in bump-hugging Marc Jacobs, it's time for Dune actor Zendaya to be acknowledged as the Met Gala's unofficial ambassador. In a custom Louis Vuitton white suit, borrowing its silhouette from London tailor Tommy Nutter who dressed Bianca Jagger and Elton John in the '70s, Zendaya was a modern-day Diana Ross. Rather than draw comparisons with Ross, making her first Met Gala appearance since 2003, Zendaya kept clear of the red carpet until the veteran singer's photos had been taken. This took some time, with Ross requiring eight men to assist with her feather boa-trimmed cape. 3. Colman Domingo The pressure was on Oscar nominee Colman Domingo, following a recent red carpet run that has shown a propensity for bold colours and masculine silhouettes infused with a queer sensibility. Domingo arrived in a dramatic blue cape that paid tribute to the late Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley before revealing a snappy pearl-embellished check zoot suit jacket from Valentino, worn with a waistcoat and grey trousers. 4. Madonna The time has finally arrived for people to stop talking about Madonna's face and take a closer look at her style. In a cream suit by Tom Ford's new creative director Haider Ackermann, Madonna exuded confidence that made her smouldering cigar unnecessary. White lace gloves were the only reminder of her Like a Virgin past. 5. Doja Cat Singer Doja Cat redeemed herself from the 2022 Met Gala where she arrived dressed as Karl Lagerfeld's cat, Choupette. The Marc Jacobs animal print bodysuit with conical cups stood out by playing with '80s imagery while Doja's peers mined the '20s and '30s. 'I've never worn anything with such a special silhouette,' Doja Cat told Vogue. 'And, thankfully, it's the most comfortable thing I think I'll ever wear to the Met Gala too!' Honourable mentions Sarah Snook Fresh from earning her first Tony Award nomination for The Picture of Dorian Gray on Broadway, Australian actor Sarah Snook had a head start on this year's theme. In a tailored black satin coat, lined in red from sustainable label anOnlyChild, Snook could have been on stage. Brooches by Rahaminov Diamonds and Saidian Vintage Jewels added a feminine touch above satin tuxedo pants. With a swish of her frock coat, Snook was able to leave the quiet luxury and basic brown suits of her Succession character Shiv Roy far behind her. Sydney Sweeney Actor Sydney Sweeney's fitted Miu Miu dress with a circular cut-out at the chest and fringe detailing was about more than looking good. Before taking to the red carpet, Sweeney posted an image to her Instagram account showing Kim Novak, star of Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, in a similar gown. Loading Sweeney is set to play Novak, who rose to fame in the 1958 Hitchcock classic, in the directorial debut of Met Gala co-chair Colman Domingo. The movie Scandalous! explores Novak's affair with Sammy Davis Jr. See, history can be hot. Halle Berry Nude illusion dresses can be challenging, with Oscar winner Halle Berry facing an uphill battle in LaQuan Smith's custom black-sequinned look with sheer panels.
Newsweek
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Musician Nile Rodgers on Trump's America: 'So Strange Right Now'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Musician Nile Rodgers questioned President Donald Trump's decision to become chairman of The Kennedy Center, telling Newsweek: "America is so strange right now." Rodgers was the star performer at the King's Trust Global Gala in New York on Thursday night, getting big name celebrities on their feet and dancing with his disco hits including Le Freak. And on the red carpet, he told Newsweek his candid thoughts on where America stands just more than 100 days into Trump's second term as president. He questioned the president's decision to fire multiple board members of The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., before taking on the role of chairman. "How does a person who has nothing to do with art find themselves in charge of, artistically, what we're going to say. That would be like me trying to be an artist who's designing things that have absolutely nothing to do with my background. I don't feel like I'm qualified. That would be like me running for public office." He continued: "I do what I do because it's who I am as a human being. And the president of the United States being in charge of the arts? Especially he ever been known for that? Just think about that question. You know, America is so strange right now. It's hard for me to tell if there's love for anyone which is bizarre because I'm usually the most optimistic person in the world." Musician Nile Rodgers attends The King's Trust 4th Annual Global Gala, in New York City on May 1. Musician Nile Rodgers attends The King's Trust 4th Annual Global Gala, in New York City on May 1."It's not America as a whole because I just came back from North Carolina and I had the nicest time. People were so kind, they were so loving, and it didn't seem like politics were on their mind. It just felt like they were the way that people used to be and it's just heartbreaking to me because I think people should be kind," Rodgers said. The King's Trust is King Charles III's most successful charity, founded in the 1970s to help disadvantaged young people into work. Rodgers was a disco icon with band Chic and also produced major hits by Madonna including Like a Virgin and Material Girl. He gave a glowing account of his experiences of the king: "I've done so much and he's done so much. He's just a charitable, wonderful human being. Every time I've met him, every time I've worked with him, it's just been pure joy. Regardless of what you believe in, we should just have dignity that we should be cool and that's what the king is. Every time I'm with him he is the coolest and he's always engaged." He continued: "Every time I see people around him, he's interested in what they have to say even though his troop is leading him through the crowd he still stops and talks to people. You have to be a real person to be that way. I don't think that that's made up, I don't think he's trying to have a great public image I think he's just that person." Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on X, formerly Twitter, at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page. Do you have a question about Charles and Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, or their family that you would like our experienced royal correspondents to answer? Email royals@ We'd love to hear from you.
Scotsman
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Edinburgh Playhouse is a spectacular show 'oozing glamour'
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Prepare to join the bohemian revolution as Edinburgh Playhouse transforms into the iconic Moulin Rouge. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Adapted from Baz Luhrmann's famous 2001 film of the same name, Moulin Rouge! The Musical has been reinvented for the stage with brand new songs and all the spectacular flair you would expect from the world's most iconic can-can club. The musical brings to life the doomed romance between Satine, the "Sparkling Diamond" of the Moulin Rouge (played by Verity Thompson), and the penniless composer, Christian (played by Nate Landskroner). Joined by an eccentric ensemble of artists, poets and dancers, the lovers embrace the Bohemian Revolution of the 1890s. But the path to true love is never easy and the wealthy Duke (played by James Bryers) threatens to destroy their love affair, and the nightclub, if Satine does not succumb to his advances. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Production wise, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a spectacular show, bursting with intricate details and lavish design. With a towering windmill and giant elephant, the decadent production is simply irresistible, oozing all the glamour you would expect from the Parisian party venue. While the musical retains all the hedonistic glamour of the original movie, Moulin Rouge purists may find the inclusion of new songs slightly off putting. Like the movie the soundtrack is pretty much a jukebox musical, including a mashup of classic tracks from the likes of Elton John and T-Rex – but unfortunately not all have made the final cut which feels like a loss considering the Like a Virgin scene in the movie is a perfect comedy sketch, something the stage production also sadly misses out on. Instead, new tunes from current artists like Lady Gaga and Adele have been woven into the songs. Pop classics aside, Satine and Christian's secret love ballad, Come What May, is the big number of the show, reminding the audience exactly what the bohemians stand for – truth, beauty, freedom and love. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is an eccentric love affair that is told beautifully for the stage, so don't miss your opportunity to join the can-can dancers while the show is in town. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is on at the Edinburgh Playhouse until 14 June 2025. Tickets are available ATG Tickets.
