Madonna dazzles in Super Bowl

Madonna performs during the halftime show in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game in Indianapolis, Indiana, February 5, 2012.

Pop superstar Madonna dazzled football fans and more than 100 million television viewers on Sunday when she performed during the Super Bowl halftime show.

Madonna, the first female Super Bowl halftime headliner since the notorious Janet Jackson "wardrobe malfunction" of 2004, was carried, Cleopatra-style, into Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium by a cadre of muscled gladiators.

Wearing Egyptian regalia, complete with headdress, and spiked black boots, the pop superstar launched into her seminal hit "Vogue," with lighting and other visual effects contributed by the Canadian performing troupe Cirque du Soleil.

Next came "Music," which was followed by a cheerleader-themed "Give Me All Your Luvin'," from Madonna's latest CD.

In a nod to the sport whose fans she was entertaining, the Material Girl performed much of her act on, or in front of, bleachers, with high school marching bands and drumlines augmenting the show, which lasted about 10 minutes.

After a medley of her hits "Open Your Heart" and "Express Yourself," Madonna closed her act decked out in a Gospel-goth black gown, performing "Like a Prayer" with Cee Lo Green before dropping out of sight in a puff of smoke.

Madonna was not the only pop superstar to grace the high-profile Super Bowl on Sunday, one of U.S. television's most-watched programs: Kelly Clarkson performed the national anthem.

Last year's Super Bowl attracted 111 million U.S. viewers, the largest for a single TV broadcast in the United States.

The halftime show has increasingly featured high-profile pop acts, a far cry from the first Super Bowl in 1967 when college marching bands entertained the crowd.

Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, U2, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, The Black Eyed Peas and Janet Jackson have been among recent performers.

Jackson's 2004 appearance made headlines worldwide with her infamous "wardrobe malfunction," during which fellow performer Justin Timberlake tugged at her costume, exposing her nipple to millions of TV viewers.

Madonna had promised that all efforts were being made to ensure her show would not be marked by a similar episode.

"Great attention to detail has been paid to my wardrobe. There will be no wardrobe malfunction - I promise," she said.

Madonna, who was born in Bay City, Michigan, told reporters last week her appearance was "a Midwesterner girl's dream, to be performing at the Super Bowl halftime show."

"In over 25 years of performing that I've done, I have never worked so hard or been so scrupulous or detail-oriented or freaked out as much as I have."

Madonna promotes Super Bowl show

Recording artist Madonna takes part in a news conference for her upcoming Super Bowl XLVI halftime show in Indianapolis, Indiana February 2, 2012

Director Madonna arrives on the 'W.E' red carpet in Venice

U.S. pop star and director Madonna, poses for photographers as she arrives on the "W.E" red carpet at the 68th Venice Film Festival in Venice September 1, 2011

Stars studded at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit

Madonna poses on the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, in New York, May 2, 2011.

Dolce model again Madonna

Madonna will front the new campaign for Dolce and Gabbana, it has been confirmed.

Speculation had been rife the 51-year-old singer would be the face of the Italian duo's autumn/winter 2010 womenswear range, following the success of her adverts for the fashion house last year, and now Stefano Gabbana has spoken of his excitement.

He tweeted: "Madonna.....she's always the BEST!!!! I'm going on the set of the woman campaign... The shooting is going very well!!!!...She's beautiful....Love this!!! (sic)."

Speaking from the campaign's headquarters in New York, he added: "A lot of paparazzi during the shooting!!! (sic)."

Madonna's favourite photographer, Steven Klein, is thought to be shooting the adverts.

As well as appearing in last year's campaign, it was recently revealed she is to design a collection of sunglasses which bear the letter 'M' on the arm.

Gabbana said: "We're so excited. This further strengthens our relationship with Madonna, and it was a very constructive experience for us. She is very exacting and a professional who seeks perfection in everything she does, and this was no exception."

Madonna will also star in the advertising images for the eyewear line, which were shot by Klein and will be released next month to coincide with the launch. 

Madonna's new Dolce campaign?

Madonna is reportedly set to star in another campaign for Dolce and Gabbana.

The 51-year-old singer appeared in a stunning series of adverts for the Italian designers last year and it is thought she will be the face of their autumn/winter 2010 womenswear range.

The duo - who are good friends with Madonna - are currently in New York filming their new menswear campaign at Mulberry Street Bar and the 'Material Girl' hitmaker was spotted very near the venue.

It has also been reported Madonna's favourite photographer, Steven Klein, will be shooting in very same Manhattan area over the next few days for the designers.

If the rumours are true it will be the latest collaboration between the star and the fashion house.

As well as appearing in last year's campaign, it was recently revealed she is to design a collection of sunglasses which bear the letter 'M' on the arm.

Gabbana said: "We're so excited. This further strengthens our relationship with Madonna, and it was a very constructive experience for us. She is very exacting and a professional who seeks perfection in everything she does, and this was no exception."

Madonna will also star in the advertising images for the eyewear line, which were shot by Klein and will be released next month to coincide with the launch. 

Madonna left Jesus behind

Madonna banned her toyboy lover Jesus Luz from accompanying her on her recent trip to Malawi as she was worried her African hosts would be upset by their age gap.

Madonna reportedly made her toyboy lover Jesus Luz stay at home on her recent visit to Malawi.

The 51-year-old singer banned the 23-year-old Brazilian model from accompanying her on the trip because she was reportedly worried their age gap would upset her African hosts.

But Jesus was devastated at the snub and had wanted to be seen by her side as she oversaw work on her academy for girls in the poverty-stricken country start.

A source told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Their difference in age could have embarrased some people there."

Jesus - who has been dating the mother-of-four since last year - has been desperate for their relationship to be "taken seriously" and last week introduced the pop star to his mother.

Devoted Madonna flew out to Brazil to meet Jesus Luz's 36-year-old mother Cristiane Regina da Silva at a hotel where the two women reportedly sat chatting for several hours.

After the successful meeting, the lovebirds - who have since been spotted at a string of top restaurants in Rio de Janiero - are now expected to get engaged.

The couple had reportedly rowed after Madonna - who has children Lourdes, 12, Rocco, nine, and adopted David and Mercy, both four - said she would rather be "run over by a train" than marry again following her split from movie director Guy Ritchie.

But according to the twice-married singer's biographer Randy Taraborrelli, she has already had a change of heart.

He said: "Madonna is telling close friends and family that, 'I definitely see myself marrying him. It's on the table.' "

Madonna attends school brick-laying ceremony in Malawi

U.S. singer Madonna reacts as she turns the soil to lay the foundation of a multi-million dollar girls' school she is building in Chinkota, outside Lilongewe in Malawi October 26, 2009. Madonna, who has adopted two children from the southern African country, arrived to attend a brick-laying ceremony in Lilongwe on Monday. The school is expected to cost about $15 million.

Madonna races away from marriage

Madonna would rather "get run over by a train" than marry again.

The 'Celebration' singer - whose eight-year marriage to movie director Guy Ritchie ended in December - has dispelled rumours she is planning to wed her 22-year-old boyfriend Jesus Luz and claims marriage is the last thing on her mind.

When US talk show host David Letterman asked about possible future nuptials, she replied: "I think I'd rather get run over by a train." However the 51-year-old star - who has daughter Lourdes, 12, son Rocco, nine, and adopted children, David and Mercy, both four - admitted there are some aspects of married life she misses.

She said: "Being a single parent means you're kind of in charge of everything. You can't say, 'Hey, can you give the kids a bath while I do something else.' There's no job sharing." The pop star - who was previously married to actor Sean Penn - also revealed she looked like a "fool" when she appeared on David's show in the 90s because she had smoked a "joint", a slang term commonly used for a cannabis-laced cigarette, before the interview.

She said: "I think I may have made a fool of myself once or twice on your show. But it wasn't that I was excited about you. I think it may have had something to do with the joint I smoked before I came on. But I didn't inhale so it doesn't count really!"

Madonna loves Jesus

Madonna says Jesus Luz is "the love of her life".

The '4 Minutes' singer praised the 22-year-old Brazilian model in a speech at her 51st birthday party in Portofino, Italy, on Sunday (16.08.09) before running across the room to passionately kiss him.

As friends looked on, Madonna gushed: "He's the love of my life. He has been so strong around me. I can't thank him enough." The next morning (17.08.09), the couple looked blissfully happy as they boarded a luxury yacht with Madonna's children - Lourdes, 12, Rocco, eight, Mercy, four, and David, three.

As the children relaxed on the deck, the pop superstar and her lover frolicked in the ocean, with Madonna - whose ex-husband is British director Guy Ritchie - shunning a skimpy bikini in favour of a basketball uniform emblazoned with her name.

An onlooker said: "She and Jesus looked madly in love and it was great to see her looking so happy. They just looked like any normal family enjoying a holiday together."

The singer wasn't the only one wearing unusual clothing - her newly-adopted daughter Mercy was dressed in an oversized 'I love Madonna' T-shirt. Designer duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana organised her Italian birthday bash. But the pair were reportedly so "terrified" she wouldn't be happy with it they had to take herbal relaxation treatments to calm their nerves.

Madonna to visit Auschwitz

Madonna wants to take her children to Auschwitz so they can "see how lucky they are".

The '4 Minutes' singer thinks a visit to the famous concentration camp will be "life changing" for Lourdes, 12, Rocco, eight, newly adopted Mercy, four, and David, three.

The 50-year-old star - who is a devout follower of Kabbalah, a mystical religion based on Judaism - is expected to make the trip when her she takes her 'Sticky and Sweet' tour to Poland later this month, and has already asked her staff to organise it.

An insider told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "It won't be an easy trip but it is an ultimate life affirming experience, and one Madonna - because of her strong Kabbalah beliefs - does not want to ignore.

"She wants her children to appreciate how lucky they are and to learn about mistakes made in the past."

Auschwitz was the largest of Adolf Hitler's concentration camps built when the Nazis invaded Poland in 1941.

It is estimated up to three million Jews, gypsies and people of other ethnic groups were killed there.

Madonna is also believed to be planning to take the children to see the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem.

A source said: "The Wailing Wall is a very sacred place for anyone with links to the Jewish faith and she wants the children to see it."

The trip will reportedly happen in September to coincide with Madonna's final date of her tour in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Madonna pays tribute to Michael Jackson at concert

U.S. singer Madonna performs during her Sticky and Sweet tour at the O2 Arena in London July 4, 2009.

More celebs send condolences to Michael Jackson's family

Madonna and Michael Jackson

Madonna has been sobbing uncontrollably since she heard about the death of Michael Jackson yesterday (25.06.09).

She said: "I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless."

'Candle in the Wind' singer Sir Elton John was halfway though his annual White Tie and Tiara Ball when he heard about Michael's death.

He broke the news to his guests - including Liz Hurley, Hugh Grant, Lily Allen and Kelly Osbourne - before dedicating his song 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me' to Michael.

Nearly half of his guests left after they found out about the death.

Britney Spears was one of the first to express her grief about the pop icon's passing.

In a statement issued last night, she said: "I was so excited to see his show in London. We were going to be on tour in Europe at the same time and I was going to fly in to see him. He has been an inspiration throughout my entire life and I'm devastated he's gone!"

Justin Timberlake has also paid tribute to the "inspirational genius".

He wrote on his website: "We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only pop music but of all music. He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones."

Beyonce Knowles has also sent her condolences to Michael's family, saying: "This is such a tragic loss and a terrible day. The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be.

"Life is not about how many breaths you take, but about how many moments in life that take your breath away. For anyone who has ever seen, felt, or heard his art, we are all honoured to have been alive in this generation to experience the magic of Michael Jackson. I love you Michael."

Elizabeth Taylor, one of Jackson's oldest friends, was "too devastated" to comment.

Brooke Shields, Cher, Jane Fonda, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Kenny Rogers, Miley Cyrus, Demi Moore, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, MC Hammer, John Mayer, Lindsay Lohan, Ashton Kutcher, Denise Richards, Nicky Hilton, Katy Perry, Celine Dion and Usher have also expressed their shock and sadness and sent their love to Michael's family.

Madonna to 'cocoon' Mercy

Singer Madonna arrives for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala "The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion" in New York May 4, 2009.

Madonna wants to "cocoon" her new daughter Mercy from the world.

The '4 Minutes' singer has sent her two sons - adopted David, three, and eight-year-old Rocco - to visit her ex-husband Guy Ritchie so she can bond with the adopted girl.

A family friend told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Madonna had hoped to have all the children together for the next few days but David couldn't contain his excitement and was running round the house like a runaway horse. He kept shouting, 'I want to see my sister,' and endlessly hugging and tugging at her. In the end it was best to pack him off with Rocco to Guy's place in Wiltshire. Guy has been to meet Mercy too.

"The next few days are all about cocooning Mercy from the world and getting her used to being around her new family."

Mercy flew from the African country's capital Lilongwe to London to start a new life with the 50-year-old singer on Saturday (20.06.09).

Madonna met the four-year-old Malawian tot from her private jet with her children - including her 12-year-old daughter Lourdes - and movie director Guy.

However, friends say the pop star is determined not to "smother" Mercy with attention.

The source added: "Madonna has been waiting for this moment for years, but realises that she shouldn't over-stimulate Mercy by immediately smothering her with attention and things to do. After all, she has been in this before when she brought David home from Malawi so she understands how confusing it must be.

Meanwhile, Madonna - who will embark on her 'Sticky and Sweet' world tour on July 4 - is thrilled to have her new family complete.

Another source said: "Madonna sees this as a new chapter. She has all her children around her now and feels she's moved on."

The family is expected to stay in the UK for a few days before returning to Madonna's £25 million home in New York.

Madonna to marry Jesus

Singer Madonna, wearing a design by Louis Vuitton, poses at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala "The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion" in New York May 4, 2009.

Madonna and Jesus Luz are getting married.

The Brazilian model's father Luis Heitor Pinto da Luz has revealed the couple are planning a Kabbalah ceremony to have their union recognised by the mystical Jewish faith followed by the 50-year-old singer.

However, their union will not be legally binding.

Luis said: "The Kabbalah ceremony in New York that will link up my son Jesus Luz and Madonna only confirms that he is extremely happy.

"I don't know if there will, in fact, be a real marriage between Madonna and my son. It will be a type of ritual, but I do not know Kabbalah or if the ceremony will have legal validity."

Luis - who confirmed the couple are living together in New York - revealed his 22-year-old son has bonded well with the 'Hung Up' star's three children, Lourdes, 12, Rocco, eight and David, three.

He added to Brazil's Quem magazine: "She has small children, and Jesus helps her out with various tasks involving all of them. He plays ball with the kids. Jesus has charisma and loves children."

Despite the 28-year age gap between Madonna and Jesus, Luis insists he approves of their relationship.

He said: "I've spoken by phone with Madonna - in French, because my English is not fluent - and she appears to me to be a normal and polite person. She is feminine. I don't feel she is a harsh person."

Madonna announced last October she was divorcing British film director Guy Ritchie after almost eight years of marriage.

Photographer: Madonna wrong about NY horse fall

In this Sunday, February 22, 2009 file photo, Madonna arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar party , in West Hollywood, Calif.

Madonna's spokeswoman Liz Rosenberg says the singer took the tumble when her horse was startled by paparazzi who jumped out of the bushes to photograph her.

But photographer Thomas Hinton tells Newsday in online editions Sunday the only photographer present when the "Material Girl" singer fell was Steven Klein, her host in the Hamptons, a playground for the rich and famous on the eastern end of Long Island.

Hinton says he received a tip Madonna was in the Hamptons and took photos of her from a public road before and after the accident. He says he wasn't there when she fell.

Rosenberg says Madonna suffered "minor injuries."

Father wants Madonna's Mercy back

U.S. pop singer Madonna leaves the high court in Lilongwe March 30, 2009. Madonna appeared in a Malawi court on Monday seeking to adopt a second child, a girl called Mercy James, from the southern African country.

The father of the girl Madonna is trying to adopt wants her back.

James Kambewa claims he had no idea four-year-old Mercy James was still alive until he heard the singer - who saw her adoption application rejected by a Malawian court on Friday (03.04.09) - was trying give her a home, but now wants to be part of her life.

Security guard James - who fathered Mercy with now-deceased 15-year-old Mwandida Maunde - told People magazine: "Now that I know Mercy is alive I am willing to support her.

"Mwandida's parents were furious that I had messed up their daughter. They caused hell for me so I left town.

"I am afraid to approach her family because of what I did to their daughter, but I will see what I can do."

However, Mercy's surviving relatives - who have approved her adoption by the American pop superstar - are furious with his reappearance.

Her uncle Peter Baneti said: "Where was he all this time? He wasn't there when his girlfriend was pregnant, he didn't even attend Mwandida's funeral when she died eight days after giving birth to Mercy. We don't think he even knew she had a baby."

Another uncle, John Ngalande, added: "If he cared he should have attempted to find out the fate of his daughter. We can't accept him coming into Mercy's life simply because she is now famous. We are angry with this boy."

Madonna - who flew back to England yesterday (06.04.09) - has reportedly instructed lawyers to fight the adoption decision, which was rejected due to the 50-year-old star not living in the African country for 18 months.

She reportedly said: "Do whatever you can to get me my Mercy, I can't imagine her going back to the orphanage."

Mercy's family initially opposed Madonna's bid to adopt the girl but relented after negotiations with government officials and the 'Miles Away' singer's Raising Malawi charity.

Peter says he is "sad and surprised" at seeing Mercy's chance for a better life taken away and welcomes an appeal against the court ruling.

He said: "I'm just very surprised that this has happened. And I'm so sad for Mercy. This was her chance for a better life and I think this has been taken away from her now."

Madonna has also been boosted by the support of ex-husband Guy Ritchie - with whom she adopted another Malawian child, David, now three.

The British film director - who also has a son, eight-year-old Rocco, with Madonna and helped raise the singer's 12-year-old daughter Lourdes - released a statement after the hearing on Friday praising his former wife's parenting skills.

He said: "Madonna is a fantastic and loving mother who cares deeply about her own children, and children who may need additional help and support."

Madonna visits a school she financed in Namitete

U.S. pop star Madonna walks while holding her adopted Malawian son David Banda at a school she financed, some 50 km south of Malawi's capital Lilongwe, March 30, 2009. A court in Malawi is expected to rule on Friday whether Madonna can adopt a second child from the southern African country, a move likely to be opposed by human rights groups. Madonna appeared in court on Monday seeking to adopt a four-year-old girl, Mercy James. The case was adjourned until April 3.

U.S. pop star Madonna and her daughter Lourdes visit a school she financed in Namitete, some 50 km south of Malawi's capital Lilongwe, March 30, 2009.

U.S. pop star Madonna and her daughter Lourdes visit a school she financed in Namitete, some 50 km south of Malawi's capital Lilongwe, March 30, 2009.

U.S. pop star Madonna walks around a school she financed in Namitete, some 50 km south of Malawi's capital Lilongwe, March 30, 2009.

U.S. pop star Madonna (L) stands with her bodyguard at a school she financed, some 50 km south of Malawi's capital Lilongwe, March 30, 2009.

U.S. pop star Madonna walks around a school she financed in Namitete, some 50 km south of Malawi's capital Lilongwe, March 30, 2009. A court in Malawi is expected to rule on Friday whether Madonna can adopt a second child from the southern African country, a move likely to be opposed by human rights groups.Madonna appeared in court on Monday seeking to adopt a four-year-old girl, Mercy James. The case was adjourned until April 3.

Madonna's adoption ruling delayed until Friday

U.S. pop singer Madonna leaves the high court in Lilongwe March 30, 2009. Madonna appeared in a Malawi court on Monday seeking to adopt a second child, a girl called Mercy James, from the southern African country.

A Malawian judge held a closed-door hearing Monday on Madonna's application to adopt a second child from this southern African nation but delayed ruling on the matter until Friday, a court official said.

The 50-year-old pop star spent about an hour in court Monday in the Malawi capital of Lilongwe. Court official Thomson Ligowe confirmed that Madonna's adoption application was adjourned until Friday but said he could not reveal any more details.

Monday's court docket listed only the child's name — Chifundo James, which means "Mercy" in a local language. It was not immediately known whether any of the girl's relatives were present at the courthouse Monday.

A Malawian welfare official and another person involved in the adoption proceedings say the girl is about 4 years old and her unmarried mother died soon after she was born. The girl's father is believed to be alive but no other details were available. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the case is considered sensitive.

Madonna has not commented on the adoption application and did not speak to reporters Monday morning.

The adoption of her 3-year-old son, David, whom she had met at a Malawian orphanage in October 2006, was finalized last year.

Children's advocacy groups have accused Madonna of wielding her immense wealth and influence to circumvent Malawian law requiring an 18- to 24-month assessment period before adoption. David's adoption was a trying process for the singer, who has said the storm of criticism hurt.

More criticism erupted over the weekend, with the Save the Children UK charity saying the recently divorced superstar risked sending the wrong message by going through with the second adoption. It said adoptions from orphanages encourages poor parents "to abandon children in the hope that they will have a better life."

U.S. pop singer Madonna leaves the high court in Lilongwe March 30, 2009. Madonna appeared in a Malawi court on Monday seeking to adopt a second child, a girl called Mercy James, from the southern African country.

Some Malawians have said, though, that they support Madonna in her effort to adopt the little girl.

"We are blessed for what Madonna is doing here," said E. Ngulinga, who was among the onlookers gathered outside the courthouse Monday.

"That baby is going to have the advantages of going to school and of becoming someone," he said. "Here it is very difficult."

Ngulinga said he hoped the girl and Madonna's adopted son, David, would return when they were older to help Malawi, an impoverished country where 14 percent of adults are infected with the virus that causes AIDS. The U.N. estimates that half of the 1 million Malawian children who have lost one or both parents have been orphaned by AIDS.

If the latest adoption goes through, Madonna would become a single mother of four. She also has an 8-year-old son, Rocco, with ex-husband and British film director Guy Ritchie and a 12-year-old daughter, Lourdes, from a previous relationship.

Madonna brought both David and Lourdes to Malawi this time, arriving Sunday. David later spent 2 1/2 hours with his biological father at an exclusive lodge where the pop star is staying.

"I was very happy to see him," the father, Yohane Banda, told The Associated Press, adding that David did not recognize him. "He asked me who I was."

David's mother died when he was a month old. His father has said he believed he could not care for him alone, and that placing him in an orphanage was the best way to ensure David's survival.

On Sunday, Madonna and Lourdes visited the Malawi village of Chinkhota and Madonna spoke to residents and looked over drawings for a new school there.

Madonna first traveled to Malawi in 2006 while doing charity work and filming a documentary on the devastating poverty and AIDS crisis here. Her Raising Malawi organization, founded in 2006, raises funds to fight poverty by providing food, shelter, education and health care for children here.

Last year Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, passed Elvis Presley as the star with the most top ten hits in Billboard history and staged an immensely successful "Sticky & Sweet" world concert tour.

Madonna hearing to be public

Singer Madonna (L) and director Guy Ritchie arrive on the red carpet at the 61st Cannes Film Festival May 21, 2008.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie's custody hearing will be made public.

The legal meeting to decide the arrangements for their two sons - Rocco, eight, and David, three - has been moved to the New York Supreme Court.

Pop star Madonna and film director Guy Ritchie (R) are seen leaving Dornoch Cathedral after the christening of their four month old son Rocco, Scotland in this December 21, 2000 file photograph.

Unlike English family law court cases, the inquiry - which will take place on March 2 - will be open to the general public.

Madonna - who also has a daughter, Lourdes, 12, from a previous relationship - is planning to move to New York with her children and needs US courts to ratify a custody deal negotiated in London.

A source said "There is going to be a hearing next month and the papers that have been filed will be available then.

"The New York hearing will confirm the English proceedings. There will be revelations, but the divorce remains amicable and intelligently handled."

She will be forced to provide the court with details about her divorce proceedings, including financial arrangements and demands for her sons' welfare.

It has been claimed the 50-year-old singer - who is a devout follower of Kabbalah, a mystical off-shoot of Judaism - makes her sons eat kosher food and attend religious meetings.

It has also been alleged she has demanded Guy, 40, upgrade the internet connection and computer equipment at his country home in England so she can contact the boys at all times when they are visiting.

The couple - who married in 2000 - announced they were separating last year, but have not revealed any details of their ongoing divorce proceedings.