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Madonna turns Correspondent for Israeli newspaper

Queen of Pop' Madonna has turned correspondent for Israel's biggest newspaper.

The 50-year-old pop star's article on her conversion to the Jewish cult of Kaballah has been displayed prominently on the front page of 'Yediot Ahronot' with a

The article titled 'How My Life Changed' was translated into Hebrew by the paper and an excerpt of it was published Wednesday while the full article will be published tomorrow.

In her article, the controversial singer describes her religious awakening more than a decade ago.

The singer who was born a Christian had alienated the Church with her antics including her many sexually explicit stage shows where she had appeared crucified.

The 'Material Girl' is an astute follower of Kaballah and has adopted the Hebrew name of Esther and studies Jewish mysticism.

She had also made a private pilgrimage to Israel in 2004 and will perform two shows in the country in September as part of her 'Sticky & Sweet' international tour.

Madonna is the 'highest earning Musician'

Madonna has pipped Celine Dion and Beyonce Knowles to top the world's highest earning musicians list.

According to America's Forbes magazine, the Queen of Pop earned a staggering $110 million from June 2008 to June 2009 due to her Sticky & Sweet world tour.

Dion bagged the second spot with $100 million in the same time period followed by Beyonce, who raked in 87 million, reports Contactmusic.

Wrapping up the top five were rocker Bruce Springsteen and country star Kenny Chesney, who grossed $70 million and $65 million respectively.

The top 10 list
1. Madonna $110 million
2. Celine Dion $100 million
3. Beyonce Knowles $87 million
4. Bruce Springsteen $70 million
5. Kenny Chesney $65 million
6. (tie) Coldplay $60 million
6. (tie) Rascal Flatts $60 million
6. (tie) AC DC $60 million
9. The Eagles $55 million
10. Toby Keith $52 million

Dressless painting of Madonna and Guy for auction

The singing star could not avoid the oil painting featuring Madonna and her former husband Guy Ritchie naked from being auctioned openly..

The controversial painting by artist Peter Howson was made in 2005, while the former duo divorced last year.

In the painting, Madonna is featured reclining while Guy’s hand is placed on her thigh.

McTear’’s auction house in controversial painting to fetch a whopping 22,000 pounds.

“There is no doubt that the recent split of Madonna and Guy has generated increased interest in the painting,” the Telegraph quoted Brian Clements from the auctioneers as saying.

“The painting created a huge amount of controversy when it was unveiled a few years ago and I think it’’s safe to say it is one of a kind,” Brian added.

Howson is known for painting multifarious naked celebrity portraits

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Kareena popularised Yoga in Bollywood, Madonna in the West

Globally recognised yoga guru Bharat Thakur says while Madonna popularised yoga in the West, it was Kareena Kapoor who made it popular in the Hindi film industry.

"Celebrities are role models for the rest of the nation. When Kareena transformed her figure, everyone sat up and realised that yoga can give amazing results, thus getting attracted towards this form," Thakur told reporters.

"Similarly in the West when Madonna took up yoga everyone sat up and said, ‘What is she doing and why?' When they saw her body and face, they said, 'Oh, this yoga must be working,' " he added.

Thakur's first Bollywood client was Sridevi and later he trained many in tinsel town including big names like Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor and Neha Dhupia. He says currently quite a few personalities are into yoga, but it wasn't so popular in Hindi film industry five years ago.

"There was no concept of yoga in Bollywood five years back. Till that time everybody was just going to the gym. The interest in this form has increased majorly in the recent past.

"Celebrities are interested in yoga for a simple reason - it is the only form that can make you look younger with age. It works on your body, mind and stress levels - so it's a complete package. Going to the gym can be boring and can drain you out. Yoga adds energy to your system," said Thakur whose favourite student in Bollywood is singer Kailash Kher.

"Kailash is one of the most talented, warm and open persons I have come across. He is ready to learn anything. He is special," Thakur said.

Thakur's international client? includes Hollywood actor Michael Douglas, singer Norah Jones, tennis player Boris Becker and cricketer Shane Warne. He feels international celebrities are more interested in the mystical aspects of yoga.

"I think in India fitness is more important than yoga right now. However, the West has already been through the fitness fad in the 1980's and 90's. They realised themselves that the mind is equally important as the body.

"So, international celebrities are more interested in meditation and mystical aspects of yoga than just getting a six pack which they can get with any trainer," said Thakur who is married to Indian actress Bhumika Chawla.

The yoga guru says word of mouth helped him create his base in the industry but now he rarely teaches yoga.

"I rarely teach personally. I train my teachers for years before they can teach. Our studio charges Rs.3,000 a month. The rates differ from city to city," he said.

Thakur has also penned eight books on yoga, including "Yoga For The Family", "The Art Of The Mystics" and "Yoga For All" and is even keen on going behind the camera one day to make a film on the subject.