London, November 13 : Madonna has revealed that she thinks she must have been a ‘Japanese warrioress’ in her previous birth.

The ‘Material’ hit maker, who is fighting for the custody of her three children in a bitter divorce battle with estranged hubby Guy Ritchie, said that she had always been a fighter and thus, traces herself to a ‘Samurai’ past.

“I must have been Japanese in another life. I’m pretty sure I was a warrioress,” the Sun quoted her as saying on a TV show.

“I can’t explain it, I just know. I’m good at fighting — fighting with a big sword,” she added.

London, November 12 : Madonna, who is battling a divorce with estranged director hubby Guy Ritchie, might just give stiff competition to the Brit – by turning to direction herself.

Madonna’s brother Christopher Ciccone revealed that the Queen of Pop, who had already called the shots with the comedy film “Filth And Wisdom”, was keen to direct again.

Washington, Nov 12 : Madonna might be facing a tough time dealing with her ongoing divorce battle, but when it comes to career, she’s definitely on a roll. The singer is the latest face of French luxury brand Louis Vuitton, according to a new report.

After Jennifer Lopez, Uma Thurman and Scarlett Johansson, Madonna will be seen endorsing the brand, it has emerged.

The pop star has reportedly been signed on as the face of the fashion giant''s Spring 2009 campaign, and a superstar team has been lined-up for the collaboration, reports Contactmusic.

London, November 11 : Madonna’s kids may expect company in following their mum’s strict rules – that of their father, Guy Ritchie, who has allegedly been issued a Do’s and Don’t list while being with the kids.

The Brit director, who is said to be trying to gain the custody of their kids in a divorce battle with the singer, reportedly met sons Rocco, aged eight, and David, aged three, after they flew from US to meet their father.

The 40-year-old, however, had been provided with strict ‘instructions’ while spending weekend with the boys though he is said to have already strayed from one.

London, Nov 11 : Madonna has fuelled reports that that she and Alex Rodriguez are an item - by introducing him to her close pals.

The 50-year-old singer kept an intimate dinner party in her apartment for the Yankees slugger and also invited some of her non-Kaballah chums.

However, the move has left her estranged husband Guy Ritchie livid because it featured a number of their mutual friends.

The 40-year-old is angry that Madonna is showing off A-Rod, immediately after he and his wife announced their split.

New York, November 11 : Madonna, who has been rumoured to be dating Alex Rodriguez while being in the midst of a divorce battle with estranged hubby Guy Ritchie, is reportedly planning a Malawi getaway with the baseball player.

The Queen of Pop, who is a devout follower of the Kabbalah religion, is said to have invited A-Rod to accompany her on her next trip to Malawi, where she has been structuring a Kabbalah-enlightened school.