Madonna warns W.E. composer

Madonna warned a composer not to 'over think' the score for her movie W.E.

The singer has directed the film, which is about Britain's King Edward VIII love for US divorcee Wallis Simpson. He eventually abdicated the throne to be with her, something Madonna found fascinating.

Abel Korzeniowski from Poland created the music for the picture, and found working with the singer an enlightening experience.

He explained Madonna told him to 'not try to be talented,' although the star quickly interjected: 'No, I said: 'Don't over-think it.' I always wanted you to be talented.'

Abel added: ' found myself learning very interesting things [from Madonna] about music, which helped me in my classical thinking.'

Madonna's choice of music for the movie has been surprising. God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols has made its way onto the soundtrack, a decision the 53-year-old has defended.

She believes it's the perfect track to sum up King Edward's personality.

"I thought he [King Edward VIII] was quite rebellious and cutting edge in his point of view about life and about how to run the empire and using the Sex Pistols was a perfect marriage,' she said at the Toronto International Film Festival yesterday, where it was screened.(Music-News.com)

Madonna: Love requires compromise

Madonna feels 'lucky' in love, family and career, but admits that balancing obligations is difficult.

Madonna has an 11-year-old son, Rocco Ritchie, and a daughter, Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon, who will turn 15 in October. She is also in a committed relationship with dancer Brahim Zaibat.

Following the release of her most recent directorial endeavour, W.E., at the Venice Film Festival, Madonna is in high spirits about her life.

' have all three; love, children and work. Lucky me,' Madonna said to British newspaper the Daily Mail. 'You can [have all three] - but what you can't then expect is a good night's sleep.'

Madonna has worked at finding equilibrium in her life for years. Balancing relationships, children and career is a sensitive task for the star, but Madonna believes that she has discovered a foolproof approach.

'The older I get, the more I understand about the nature of relationships and how to have a successful one,' Madonna explained. 'The more I realise that it has to do with compromise and sacrifice and that's just the way it goes. And unless you want to be alone for the rest of your life you have to realise that.'

Madonna is not willing to forfeit happiness for any reason. Career, family and love are equally important to the star.

'Either the kids aren't going to be getting all your attention, or the man isn't or the job isn't and I can't contemplate living without all three,' Madonna said. ' can't imagine not having children. I can't imagine not being in love and I can't imagine not being creative and doing the work I do.'

Compromise works well for Madonna. She loves all three aspects of her life so much that she is willing to be flexible to keep her clan happy and career moving forward.

'You can't always get what you want, but compromise pays off in the end, right?' Madonna said. 'Give up a little bit here to see if you can get something there. It's about trade-offs and give and take.' Keep Reading at Music-News

Madonna at a press conference during the 68th Annual Venice Film Festival in Italy

Madonna recording a new album due out in spring 2012

Madonna at the 'W.E.' premiere in Venice, Italy

In an interview at the 68th annual Venice Film Festival, where she is promoting her new film "W.E.", pop superstar Madonna confirmed in an interview with Sweden's Sveriges Television network that she is indeed hard at work on a new as-yet-untitled album.

Though it was the first time Madonna has spoken about the project publicly, the news wasn't exactly a surprise; her longtime manager Guy Oseary sent out a tweet way back on the 4th of July stating it was her first day in the studio.

The singer said that she would be heading back to New York directly after Venice to continue production on the album, which is slated for a spring release. The first single should be dropping sometime in February or March.

Given that Madonna's latest directorial effort (her second after 2008's poorly-received "Filth and Wisdom") hasn't exactly won over critics at Venice, it's probably a good thing the Material Girl isn't giving up music anytime soon. After all, her last album "Hard Candy" sold nearly 4 million copies worldwide, with the ensuing "Sticky & Sweet" tour breaking records to become the highest-grossing ever by a solo artist.



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adonna: 'W.E. wasn't easy to make'

Madonna has confessed that her new film was not an easy undertaking.

W.E., which premiered in Venice earlier this week to divided reviews, tells the story of two romances: the affair between King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson and a contemporary romance between a married woman and a Russian security guard.

"There wasn't anything easy about it," Madonna told BBC News. "I mean, absolutely nothing, it was all a challenge. From writing the screenplay, to finding a great production team to surround myself with, to casting."

The singer went on to say that she hopes her fans enjoy the film.

"That would be awesome," Madonna said.

Finally, she opened up on her decision to helm the film, saying that she has always had a passion for the art of filmmaking.

"I love the art of filmmaking. I love film, I've always loved film," she said. "The other reason is I love new challenges. That's no secret."

Earlier this week, the 53-year-old revealed that her two ex-husbands Guy Ritchie and Sean Penn both provided encouragement and inspiration for W.E., saying that they were very supportive of the undertaking.

Madonna is 'smitten' with her beau

Madonna is said to be 'smitten' with her toyboy lover Brahim Zaibat.

The 53-year-old has been telling friends that she is head over heels in love and wants everyone to know, according to Star magazine.

The couple have reportedly been dating for just under 12 months but the Material Girl is now ready to have her romance more high-profile.

'She's proud of Brahim and sees no reason to keep their relationship on the down-low,' an insider revealed.

'After nearly a year together she wants to acknowledge him as her boyfriend.

'They celebrated her birthday in the Hamptons and they acted like giddy teenagers.'

Madonna's romance is not the first that she has had with a man several years her junior but she apparently feels like it is different this time around.

'She never acted like this way before,' the friend said. 'She is genuinely smitten. She says she hasn't felt this kind of passion since she was in her twenties!'

The 24-year-old French dancer has also bonded with Madonna's children especially her youngest two, David, five, and Mercy, five.

'Madonna is amazed by how quickly the kids have bonded with Brahim. They adore him!'

Brahim is also said to be unaffected by the pop star's celebrity.

'He isn't deferential toward her and couldn't care less about her fame,' the friend added. 'He treats her like a woman, not a celebrity.'

Madonna believes their 29-year age difference is inconsequential.

'She says Brahim is like someone she met in another lifetime,' the friend explained. 'Everything between them just clicks.'