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Who's That Girl? Madonna, 55, radiates youth at American Songbook event..

For all the Katys, Mileys, Ritas and Nickis there will be ever be, there will only ever be one Madonna.
And the queen of pop - as enduring as the actual queen of England and as unlikely to relinquish her throne - looked incredible at an event at New York's Lincoln Centre on Monday to honour agent Bryan Lourd.
Dressed in head-to-toe leather, Ms Ciccone looked as sleek as she did chic... but what stood out the most was the 55-year-old's stunningly youthful complexion and sculpted cheekbones.
True Blue: Madonna looked radiant and youthful at the Great American Songbook Event for Bryan Lourd on Monday
True Blue: Madonna looked radiant and youthful at the Great American Songbook Event for Bryan Lourd on Monday in New York

Cheeky: Madonna licked Maha Dakhil as Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway stood by her

Cheeky: Madonna licked Maha Dakhil as Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway stood by her
But while she played it straight in her outfit, the Material Girl still managed to have some fun at the event and was spotted sticking her tongue out in front of Academy winner Anne Hathaway.
And later the stunning blonde could be found chatting animatedly with 007 himself, Daniel Craig.
Madge was famously lampooned for her wooden cameo in 2002's Die Another Day opposite Pierce Brosnan's Bond, luckily the film featured an invisible car so she wasn't the most laughable factor.
'Can I have another Bond cameo?' Madonna appeared in 2002's Die Another Day with Pierce Brosnan but what is she cooking up with incumbent 007 Daniel Craig here
'Can I have another Bond cameo?' Madonna appeared in 2002's Die Another Day with Pierce Brosnan but what is she cooking up with incumbent 007 Daniel Craig here
Blonde ambition: Madonna stood out in the crowd
Blonde ambition: Madonna stood out in the crowd

If she needed some help brokering a deal for a new role, help was at hand at this bash as the night's honoree, Bryan Lourd, is Madonna's agent.
Lourd, 53, has served as Partner, Managing Director and Co-Chairman of Creative Artists Agency (CAA) since October 1995.
Lourd's clients include George Clooney, Robert De Niro, Brad Pitt, Robert Downey, Jr., Drew Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon, Matthew McConaughey, Sean Penn, Naomi Watts, Natalie Portman, Robin Williams, Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Duchovny, Helen Hunt, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Taraji P. Henson, and Peter Jöback.
He was married to the actress Carrie Fisher, 57, with whom he has 21-year-old daughter Billie; he came out as a gay man after the relationship broke down.
Caning it: Madonna's favourite new walking stick was by her side
Caning it: Madonna's favourite new walking stick was by her side

Gothic style: The Queen Of Pop looked edgy in a long black leather dress as she posed with Bryan Lourd
Gothic style: The Queen Of Pop looked edgy in a long black leather dress as she posed with Bryan Lourd
Also at the event were Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, Vogue Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour and her daughter Bee Shaffer.
Both women showed off their toned legs in long-sleeved black frocks. Gwyneth was minimalist chic in her sequinned dress, which highlighted her willowy frame.
The 41-year-old paired the dress with pointy black booties while keeping it simple with no accessories.

Understated chic: Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon both donned simple long-sleeved black frocks at the Great American Songbook event in NYC on Monday
Understated chic: Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon both donned simple long-sleeved black frocks at the Great American Songbook event in NYC on Monday
Understated chic: Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon both donned simple long-sleeved black frocks at the Great American Songbook event in NYC on Monday
Tan ahoy: Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon looked stylish in their little black dresses with a golden glow
Tan ahoy: Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon looked stylish in their little black dresses with a golden glow

You stole my look! Reese smiled as Gwyneth chatted excitedly with her
You stole my look! Reese smiled as Gwyneth chatted excitedly with her
  
She wore her blonde hair loose and wavy and kept her make-up to the minimum, opting for a smokey eye and nude lip.
Reese, meanwhile, looked flawless in her figure-hugging black frock, which featured a chiffon panel at the chest and scalloped edging.
The 37-year-old added a boost of height with pointy black heels and also opted for no accessories, save for her wedding ring.
Flapper style: Anne Hathaway wore an black tasseled top and trousers as she posed inside the event
Flapper style: Anne Hathaway wore an black tasseled top and trousers as she posed inside the event 

Her main man: Anne cosied up to her husband Adam Shulman, who wore a stylish plaid suit
Her main man: Anne cosied up to her husband Adam Shulman, who wore a stylish plaid suit
Having a laugh: Anne perched on Alan Cummings' knee as they sat at a table
Having a laugh: Anne perched on Alan Cummings' knee as they sat at a table
Giggles: Alan was later seen chatting away to Anne Hathaway, who sat on his knee
Giggles: Alan was later seen chatting away to Anne Hathaway, who sat on his knee
She wore her blonde bob wavy and like Gwyneth, opted for a smokey eye and nude lips.
Last year, Gwyneth said her secret to staying in shape is a consistent exercise regime, regular detoxes and the occasional weekend treat.

The star is an avid fan of Tracy Anderson - author and multi-platform wellness entrepreneur whose clients also include Madonna and Shakira.

Fairytale life: Anna Wintour donned an animal print coat while her daughter Bee Shaffer looked like a princess in a tulle frock
Fairytale life: Anna Wintour donned an animal print coat while her daughter Bee Shaffer looked like a princess in a tulle frock
All together now: Bee Shaffer, Sarah Jessica Parker, Anna Wintour and Ryan Murphy pose for a picture at the event
All together now: Bee Shaffer, Sarah Jessica Parker, Anna Wintour and Ryan Murphy pose for a picture at the event
Style queens: Allison Williams and Sarah Jessica Parker made style statements in their brightly coloured dresses
Style queens: Allison Williams and Sarah Jessica Parker made style statements in their brightly coloured dresses
Style queens: Allison Williams and Sarah Jessica Parker made style statements in their brightly coloured dresses


Dazzling: Anne, Marisa Tomei and Sarah Jessica Parker all spoke onstage during the event
Dazzling: Anne, Marisa Tomei and Sarah Jessica Parker all spoke onstage during the event
Dazzling: Anne, Marisa Tomei and Sarah Jessica Parker all spoke onstage during the event
Dazzling: Anne, Marisa Tomei and Sarah Jessica Parker all spoke onstage during the event
Sleek: Allison Williams showed off her figure in a skintight red dress as she spoke onstage
Sleek: Allison Williams showed off her figure in a skintight red dress as she spoke onstage
She told The Telegraph: 'Still, when I first started working with Tracy, finding motivation was hard. She advised me to think of exercise as an automatic routine, no different from brushing your teeth, to avoid getting distracted. Now it is part of my life.'
The blonde mother-of-two explained how important routine is and that she exercises Monday to Friday at 10am and always sticks with it.

However, although she advises people to stay away from processed foods, she recommends 'programmed treats,' to avoid the temptation to binge. 
Cumming to America: Madonna chatted to her Scottish pal Alan
Cumming to America: Madonna chatted to her Scottish pal Alan
Who knew they were friends? Daniel Craig and Jimmy Fallon looked like they were enjoying a drink and a chat at the event
Who knew they were friends? Daniel Craig and Jimmy Fallon looked like they were enjoying a drink and a chat at the event
Embrace: Pitch Perfect star John Benjamin Hickey put his arm around legendary actress Whoopi Goldberg
Embrace: Pitch Perfect star John Benjamin Hickey put his arm around legendary actress Whoopi Goldberg
'I often have a glass of red wine in the evening and smoke a cigarette on a Saturday,' she said. 'I love those moments because they are just the right amount of naughty. That balance keeps you vibrant. You have to live your life, after all.'
Meanwhile, Vogue editor Anna, 64, kept warm for the occasion in an animal print furry coat over a glittering gold dress, black tights, and black pointy heels.

She was joined by her 26-year-old daughter Bee, who looked like a fairy princess in her ethereal tulle dress, which sported black embroidery throughout.

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