Madonna will direct a biopic about herself for Universal Pictures. AP File
Madonna will direct a biopic about herself for Universal Pictures. AP File
Madonna will direct a biopic about herself for Universal Pictures. AP File
Madonna will direct a biopic about herself for Universal Pictures. AP File

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Cinematic selfie: Madonna will direct and co-write her own biopic

The film will convey 'the incredible journey that life has taken me on as an artist, a musician, a dancer', the star says

Associated Press

September 16, 2020

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A biopic about Madonna has found a uniquely qualified director – Madonna herself.

Universal Pictures has announced that the studio is developing an untitled film about the pop star that Madonna will direct and co-write alongside Juno writer Diablo Cody.

It's essential to share the roller coaster ride of my life with my voice and vision

Madonna said she wants the film to convey “the incredible journey that life has taken me on as an artist, a musician, a dancer – a human being, trying to make her way in this world.”

“The focus of this film will always be music," Madonna said in a statement. "Music has kept me going and art has kept me alive. There are so many untold and inspiring stories and who better to tell it than me. It’s essential to share the roller coaster ride of my life with my voice and vision.”

The film will be produced by Amy Pascal, the former Sony Pictures chief who produced 1992's A League of their Own, which Madonna starred in.

"This movie is an absolute labour of love for me," said Pascal. "I have known Madonna since we made A League of Their Own together, and I can't imagine anything more thrilling than collaborating with her and Diablo on bringing her true-life story to the big screen with Donna Langley and our partners at Universal."

Madonna, 62, previously directed the 2008 British drama Filth and Wisdom and the 2011 period drama W.E., with Abbie Corning and Andrea Riseborough.

Madonna, whose last album was 2019's Madame X, has sold 335 million records worldwide in her career.

She joins the likes of Freddie Mercury and Elton John in becoming the subject of Hollywood blockbusters in recent years.

Take a look at Madonna's style evolution through the years: 

  • Madonna, in patterned trousers and a duck-egg coat, performs at the Live Aid concert on July 13, 1985 in Philadelphia, US. Getty Images
    Madonna, in patterned trousers and a duck-egg coat, performs at the Live Aid concert on July 13, 1985 in Philadelphia, US. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a leather jacket, films her 'Papa Don't Preach' music video in New York in 1986. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a leather jacket, films her 'Papa Don't Preach' music video in New York in 1986. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a checked, patterned dress, and Sean Penn in New York in August 1986. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a checked, patterned dress, and Sean Penn in New York in August 1986. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a vinyl raincoat, and Warren Beatty in New York in June 1990. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a vinyl raincoat, and Warren Beatty in New York in June 1990. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a navy knit coat, at the Gotham Awards on September 9, 1995 in New York. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a navy knit coat, at the Gotham Awards on September 9, 1995 in New York. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in sleek suiting, at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on September 5, 1997. Getty Images
    Madonna, in sleek suiting, at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on September 5, 1997. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a velvet and vinyl coat, arrives at the Miramax pre-Oscar party in California, US, on March 22, 1998. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a velvet and vinyl coat, arrives at the Miramax pre-Oscar party in California, US, on March 22, 1998. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a black silk and tulle gown, and her brother arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 23, 1998 in West Hollywood, California. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a black silk and tulle gown, and her brother arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 23, 1998 in West Hollywood, California. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a red kimono, at the American Music Awards on January 11, 1999. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a red kimono, at the American Music Awards on January 11, 1999. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a gold embroidered tunic and trousers, arrives at the Vanity Fair Party in West Hollywood, California, on March 21, 1999. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a gold embroidered tunic and trousers, arrives at the Vanity Fair Party in West Hollywood, California, on March 21, 1999. Getty Images
  • Madonna, wearing a lacy purple dress, in New York City in May 1999. Getty Images
    Madonna, wearing a lacy purple dress, in New York City in May 1999. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a leather wrap dress, at the GQ awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on October 21, 1999. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a leather wrap dress, at the GQ awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on October 21, 1999. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a T-shirt promoting the film 'Snatch', and Guy Ritchie at the launch of her 'Music' album in Los Angeles, California, on September 19, 2000. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a T-shirt promoting the film 'Snatch', and Guy Ritchie at the launch of her 'Music' album in Los Angeles, California, on September 19, 2000. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a cream suit, and Guy Ritchie at the premiere of 'Snatch' in Los Angeles, California, on January 18, 2001. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a cream suit, and Guy Ritchie at the premiere of 'Snatch' in Los Angeles, California, on January 18, 2001. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a cream coat, and Guy Ritchie arrive for the premiere of 'Mean Machine' on December 18, 2001 in London. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a cream coat, and Guy Ritchie arrive for the premiere of 'Mean Machine' on December 18, 2001 in London. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a white double-breasted jacket, and Guy Ritchie arrive at the opening of the Mario Testino photography exhibition on January 29, 2002 at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a white double-breasted jacket, and Guy Ritchie arrive at the opening of the Mario Testino photography exhibition on January 29, 2002 at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a black evening coat, and her Guy Ritchie arrive for the world of 'Die Another Day' at the Royal Albert Hall on November 18, 2002 in London. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a black evening coat, and her Guy Ritchie arrive for the world of 'Die Another Day' at the Royal Albert Hall on November 18, 2002 in London. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a silky trench coat, arrives at the launch party for a Stella McCartney store on May 15, 2003 in London. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a silky trench coat, arrives at the launch party for a Stella McCartney store on May 15, 2003 in London. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a khaki coat, arrives at the French NRJ Music Awards ceremony on January 24, 2004 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a khaki coat, arrives at the French NRJ Music Awards ceremony on January 24, 2004 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in Sonia Rykiel, performs during the NRJ Music Awards ceremony on January 24, 2004 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Madonna, in Sonia Rykiel, performs during the NRJ Music Awards ceremony on January 24, 2004 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a skirt suit, arrives at the final of 'UK Music Hall Of Fame' at the Hackney Empire on November 11, 2004 in London. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a skirt suit, arrives at the final of 'UK Music Hall Of Fame' at the Hackney Empire on November 11, 2004 in London. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a LBD, and Guy Ritchie arrive at the premiere of 'Sin City' at the Empire Leicester Square on May 23, 2005 in London, England. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a LBD, and Guy Ritchie arrive at the premiere of 'Sin City' at the Empire Leicester Square on May 23, 2005 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a white suit, performs on stage at 'Live 8' in Hyde Park on July 2, 2005 in London, England. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a white suit, performs on stage at 'Live 8' in Hyde Park on July 2, 2005 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Guy Richie and Madonna, in a black coat and over-knee boots, arrive at the premiere for 'Revolver' at the Odeon Leicester Square on September 20, 2005 in London, England. Getty Images
    Guy Richie and Madonna, in a black coat and over-knee boots, arrive at the premiere for 'Revolver' at the Odeon Leicester Square on September 20, 2005 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in velvet trousers and a blazer, and daughter Lourdes arrive at the premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' at the Odeon Leicester Square on November 6, 2005 in London, England. Getty Images
    Madonna, in velvet trousers and a blazer, and daughter Lourdes arrive at the premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' at the Odeon Leicester Square on November 6, 2005 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in an embellished midi, and Guy Ritchie arrive at the premiere of documentary 'I'm Going to Tell You a Secret' on November 29, 2005 in London, England. Getty Images
    Madonna, in an embellished midi, and Guy Ritchie arrive at the premiere of documentary 'I'm Going to Tell You a Secret' on November 29, 2005 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a leotard and sequins, at a press conference on December 7, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a leotard and sequins, at a press conference on December 7, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a black midi dress, at the 58th Berlinale Film Festival at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 13, 2008 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a black midi dress, at the 58th Berlinale Film Festival at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 13, 2008 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in Chanel, and Guy Ritchie arrive at the 61st International Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2008 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Madonna, in Chanel, and Guy Ritchie arrive at the 61st International Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2008 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in Stella McCartney, arrives at amfAR's Cinema Against Aids benefit on May 22, 2008 in Mougins, France. Getty Images
    Madonna, in Stella McCartney, arrives at amfAR's Cinema Against Aids benefit on May 22, 2008 in Mougins, France. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a tracksuit, leaves a hotel on August 1, 2010 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a tracksuit, leaves a hotel on August 1, 2010 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in Stella McCartney, arrives at the Met Gala on May 2, 2011. EPA
    Madonna, in Stella McCartney, arrives at the Met Gala on May 2, 2011. EPA
  • Madonna, in Vionnet, at the 68th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2011 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images
    Madonna, in Vionnet, at the 68th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2011 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in L'Wren Scott, at the 68th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2011 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images
    Madonna, in L'Wren Scott, at the 68th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2011 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in Jean Paul Gaultier, attends the 'W.E.' premiere at the Odeon Kensington on January 11, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
    Madonna, in Jean Paul Gaultier, attends the 'W.E.' premiere at the Odeon Kensington on January 11, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in DSquared2, on January 11, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
    Madonna, in DSquared2, on January 11, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in Reem Acra, at the 69th Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, on January 15, 2012. EPA
    Madonna, in Reem Acra, at the 69th Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, on January 15, 2012. EPA
  • Madonna, in a waistcoat and trousers, at a press conference before the Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 2, 2012. EPA
    Madonna, in a waistcoat and trousers, at a press conference before the Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 2, 2012. EPA
  • Madonna, in Givenchy, at the Met Gala in New York on May 6, 2013. EPA
    Madonna, in Givenchy, at the Met Gala in New York on May 6, 2013. EPA
  • Madonna, in a black knit, speaks on stage at the Chime For Change concert at Twickenham Stadium on June 1, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a black knit, speaks on stage at the Chime For Change concert at Twickenham Stadium on June 1, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in leggings and a leather jacket, at the opening of gym club Hard Candy Fitness in Berlin, Germany, on October 17, 2013. EPA
    Madonna, in leggings and a leather jacket, at the opening of gym club Hard Candy Fitness in Berlin, Germany, on October 17, 2013. EPA
  • Madonna, in Ralph Lauren, arrives for the 56th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2014. EPA
    Madonna, in Ralph Lauren, arrives for the 56th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2014. EPA
  • Madonna, in Givenchy, arrives for the 57th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 8, 2015. EPA
    Madonna, in Givenchy, arrives for the 57th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 8, 2015. EPA
  • Katy Perry and Madonna, in Moschino, arrive at the Met Gala in New York on May 4, 2015. EPA
    Katy Perry and Madonna, in Moschino, arrive at the Met Gala in New York on May 4, 2015. EPA
  • Madonna, in a classic LBD, poses during a promotional event in Tokyo, Japan, on February 15, 2016. EPA
    Madonna, in a classic LBD, poses during a promotional event in Tokyo, Japan, on February 15, 2016. EPA
  • Madonna, ion Moschino, and Jeremy Scott arrive at the Met Gala in New York on May 1, 2017. EPA
    Madonna, ion Moschino, and Jeremy Scott arrive at the Met Gala in New York on May 1, 2017. EPA
  • Madonna, in Jean Paul Gaultier, and Jean Paul Gaultier arrive at the Met Gala in New York on May 7, 2018. EPA
    Madonna, in Jean Paul Gaultier, and Jean Paul Gaultier arrive at the Met Gala in New York on May 7, 2018. EPA
  • Madonna, in traditional Berber dress, at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York, on August 20, 2018. EPA
    Madonna, in traditional Berber dress, at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York, on August 20, 2018. EPA
  • Madonna, in a black cape and eye patch, performs at the 64th annual Eurovision Song Contest on May 18, 2019. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a black cape and eye patch, performs at the 64th annual Eurovision Song Contest on May 18, 2019. Getty Images
  • Madonna wears a black bodysuit with tights and a hat at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2021. Getty Images
    Madonna wears a black bodysuit with tights and a hat at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2021. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in black Burberry, attends a celebration of the Lola bag, hosted by Burberry in Los Angeles on April 20, 2022. Getty Images
    Madonna, in black Burberry, attends a celebration of the Lola bag, hosted by Burberry in Los Angeles on April 20, 2022. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in a black corset with sports trousers, appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on August 10, 2022. Getty Images
    Madonna, in a black corset with sports trousers, appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on August 10, 2022. Getty Images
  • Madonna, in Mugler Haute Couture, attends the Grammy Awards on February 5, 2023. Getty Images
    Madonna, in Mugler Haute Couture, attends the Grammy Awards on February 5, 2023. Getty Images
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Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

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From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

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2. Valtteri Bottas, Finland, Mercedes, 1:35.271.
3. Lewis Hamilton, Great Britain, Mercedes, 1:35.332.
4. Lando Norris, Great Britain, McLaren Renault, 1:35.497.
5. Alexander Albon, Thailand, Red Bull Racing Honda, 1:35.571.
6. Carlos Sainz Jr, Spain, McLaren Renault, 1:35.815.
7. Daniil Kvyat, Russia, Scuderia Toro Rosso Honda, 1:35.963.
8. Lance Stroll, Canada, Racing Point BWT Mercedes, 1:36.046.
9. Charles Leclerc, Monaco, Ferrari, 1:36.065.
10. Pierre Gasly, France, Scuderia Toro Rosso Honda, 1:36.242.

Eliminated after second session

11. Esteban Ocon, France, Renault, 1:36.359.
12. Daniel Ricciardo, Australia, Renault, 1:36.406.
13. Sebastian Vettel, Germany, Ferrari, 1:36.631.
14. Antonio Giovinazzi, Italy, Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari, 1:38.248.

Eliminated after first session

15. Antonio Giovinazzi, Italy, Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari, 1:37.075.
16. Kimi Raikkonen, Finland, Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari, 1:37.555.
17. Kevin Magnussen, Denmark, Haas Ferrari, 1:37.863.
18. George Russell, Great Britain, Williams Mercedes, 1:38.045.
19. Pietro Fittipaldi, Brazil, Haas Ferrari, 1:38.173.
20. Nicholas Latifi, Canada, Williams Mercedes, 1:38.443.

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March 15 - Australia, Melbourne; March 22 - Bahrain, Sakhir; April 5 - Vietnam, Hanoi; April 19 - China, Shanghai; May 3 - Netherlands, Zandvoort; May 20 - Spain, Barcelona; May 24 - Monaco, Monaco; June 7 - Azerbaijan, Baku; June 14 - Canada, Montreal; June 28 - France, Le Castellet; July 5 - Austria, Spielberg; July 19 - Great Britain, Silverstone; August 2 - Hungary, Budapest; August 30 - Belgium, Spa; September 6 - Italy, Monza; September 20 - Singapore, Singapore; September 27 - Russia, Sochi; October 11 - Japan, Suzuka; October 25 - United States, Austin; November 1 - Mexico City, Mexico City; November 15 - Brazil, Sao Paulo; November 29 - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi.

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At a glance

- 20,000 new jobs for Emiratis over three years

- Dh300 million set aside to train 18,000 jobseekers in new skills

- Managerial jobs in government restricted to Emiratis

- Emiratis to get priority for 160 types of job in private sector

- Portion of VAT revenues will fund more graduate programmes

- 8,000 Emirati graduates to do 6-12 month replacements in public or private sector on a Dh10,000 monthly wage - 40 per cent of which will be paid by government

Squads

Sri Lanka Tharanga (c), Mathews, Dickwella (wk), Gunathilaka, Mendis, Kapugedera, Siriwardana, Pushpakumara, Dananjaya, Sandakan, Perera, Hasaranga, Malinga, Chameera, Fernando.

India Kohli (c), Dhawan, Rohit, Rahul, Pandey, Rahane, Jadhav, Dhoni (wk), Pandya, Axar, Kuldeep, Chahal, Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar, Thakur.

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How to wear a kandura

Dos

  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
  • Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work 
  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts 

  • Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal 
  • Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

Director: Kangana Ranaut, Krish Jagarlamudi

Producer: Zee Studios, Kamal Jain

Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Ankita Lokhande, Danny Denzongpa, Atul Kulkarni

Rating: 2.5/5

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How to avoid crypto fraud
  • Use unique usernames and passwords while enabling multi-factor authentication.
  • Use an offline private key, a physical device that requires manual activation, whenever you access your wallet.
  • Avoid suspicious social media ads promoting fraudulent schemes.
  • Only invest in crypto projects that you fully understand.
  • Critically assess whether a project’s promises or returns seem too good to be true.
  • Only use reputable platforms that have a track record of strong regulatory compliance.
  • Store funds in hardware wallets as opposed to online exchanges.
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Quick pearls of wisdom

Focus on gratitude: And do so deeply, he says. “Think of one to three things a day that you’re grateful for. It needs to be specific, too, don’t just say ‘air.’ Really think about it. If you’re grateful for, say, what your parents have done for you, that will motivate you to do more for the world.”

Know how to fight: Shetty married his wife, Radhi, three years ago (he met her in a meditation class before he went off and became a monk). He says they’ve had to learn to respect each other’s “fighting styles” – he’s a talk it-out-immediately person, while she needs space to think. “When you’re having an argument, remember, it’s not you against each other. It’s both of you against the problem. When you win, they lose. If you’re on a team you have to win together.” 

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The Outsider

Stephen King, Penguin

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