Madonna Takes the Berlin Stage

Continuing along with her “Sticky and Sweet” world tour, Madonna took the stage on Thursday night (August 28), entertaining fans in Berlin, Germany.

Billed as “a musical mishmash of gangsta pimp, Romanian folk, rave, and a nod to the blonde material-girl’s roots in the 80s New York City dance scene,” Madge’s string of shows include eight costume changes, 16 dancers, and $1.85 million worth of Swarovski crystals.

The tour is scheduled to travel through Europe, with big night’s at London’s Wembley Stadium on September 11 and Paris on September 20 still ahead. Then it’s off to North America in October before the tour’s end in Sao Paulo, Brazil on December 18.

And with so many performances stretching across the globe, the Material Girl has added an additional member on her entourage that’s now 250-strong, medical doctor Steven Margolin.

Of her decision to add a new doctor to the payroll, an insider told press: “It’s (tour) going to be very draining, and she needs him around to aid her in her recovery time after each show. She’ll have daily massages to relax her.”

Madonna’s 50th Birthday Party

While turning 50-years-old is seen by many to be a depressing time, Madonna was all smiles as she and Guy Ritchie arrived at the Volstead Nightclub for Madge’s 50th birthday party on Saturday night (August 16).

Wearing thigh boots, a partially transparent chiffon dress and her Kabbalah bracelet, the “Queen of Pop” smilingly posed for paparazzi while holding onto her husband’s arm as they made their way inside of the London hotspot.

And there’s definitely reason to celebrate, as the Guinness World Records show that Madonna is the “most successful female solo artist EVER, selling around 120 million albums and 40 million singles - a combined total more than any other female.”

Still not ready to slow down, the seemingly timeless, super-fit singer is currently preparing for her Sticky And Sweet world tour - which is scheduled to kick off in the UK later this month.