Madonna had an unusual request for the press backstage at the Live Earth show. “Eye contact must be maintained at all times,” interviewers were told, according to the London Mirror. “Never look down to check notes — all questions must be memorized or the interview will be terminated.” “We thought her people were just joking,” a source told the paper. “But it soon became apparent that they were deadly serious.” ...

When Madonna strapped on an electric guitar and started jamming during her recent Live Earth performance it naturally caused most to question whether or not she was actually playing the broadcasted music.

All reports seem to indicate that she has in fact been taking guitar lessons but whether or not she was proficient enough to perform on stage with guitar in-hand remains unseen. Madonna picked up the guitar during a solo opportunity for the hit song “Ray of Light”.