PopSugar UK — Madonna took off from a heliport in Battersea, London earlier today, holding onto her massive Louis Vuitton bag and with her hair pulled back in plaited pigtails. Following her substantial donation following the earthquake, Fernando Carparso - the ma... more info

The Newsroom — Madonna donates to Italy quake victims; Robert Downey Jr. starts work on 'Iron Man 2'; a vote to find out your favorite Simpsons character. (April 9) more info

The Mirror — Madonna has promised half a million dollars to help victims of the earthquake in Italy, a local mayor has said. more info

Scotsman.com — MADONNA has pledged $500,000 (£340,388) to help victims of Italy's devastating earthquake, the mayor of a mountainside village said last night. more info

PopSugar — Before shopping today, Madonna and Stella McCartney spent their second evening together in a row, this time joining Stella's husband, Alasdhair WIllis, and a few other friends for dinner at Assaggi in Notting Hill. Stella has been by Madonna's side i... more info

The Newsroom — The mayor of an Italian town shaken by Monday's earthquake says Madonna has promised $500,000 in aid. The mayor of Pacentro, which is the birthplace of the pop star's grandparents, says he was deeply moved by Madonna's effort. (April 8) more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — NEW YORK - Madonna is coming to the aid of earthquake victims in central Italy. more info

Associated Press — PACENTRO, Italy (AP) -- The mayor of an Italian town damaged by Monday's earthquake says Madonna has promised $500,000 to help people in need.... more info

The Mirror — Madonna is coming to the aid of earthquake victims in central Italy. more info

Newsday — NEW YORK -- Madonna is coming to the aid of earthquake victims in central Italy. more info