AOL Music — After hearing about the 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Italy, Madonna made a "substantial donation" for the relief effort, her publicist said. Madonna responded so quickly because her paternal grandparents lived in Pacentro until 1919. more info

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Perez Hilton — Her Madgesty? More like Saint Madge! Madonna has generously made a "substantial donation" to the Italian city of Pacentro to aid the victims of the devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit the Abruzzo region of Italy on Monday. It turns out th... more info

PopSugar UK — Having dined together on Monday, Madonna and Stella McCartney met up again last night for a meal at Assaggi in Notting Hill. I'm sure Madonna's glad of her pal's support, as Mercy's father has come forward saying he wants to support his daughter and ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Madonna has donated a substantial sum to the relief effort in Italy where an earthquake struck on Monday.   It’s reported that the singer- real name Madonna Louise Ciccone –... more info

AngryApe — To help those affected by the Italian earthquake more info

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The Daily Mail — Madonna was out with friend Stella McCartney for a second night in a row last night after returning from Malawi without the little girl she had hoped to adopt. more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Pop superstar Madonna has reached out to the victims of the recent earthquake in Italy - donating a substantial sum to the ongoing rescue effort in area where her "ancestors" are from. more info

The Mirror — Madonna has made a substantial donation to the Italian earthquake victims fund. more info