And speaking of superstars, Madonna is now studying the Quran LINK and has a young (OK, hot) Muslim boyfriend. Omid Safi unpacks this latest development and points out that spirituality is part of Madonna’s public performance: “It is Madonna’s job, her calling, and her training to say things to tantalize us, engage us, and keep us captivated.    And what better way than to identify with one of the most maligned and marginalized groups today, Muslims?”

Hello, she’s been a spokes-person for the State of Israel now for many years. Could she be an Israeli plant to help corrupt the Muslim people?