Madonna to release 1st new album in 5 years in March

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Madonna will have a new album out in late March, it was officially confirmed today by Interscope Records.

In one component of a broad plan developed by long time manager Guy Oseary and Live Nation Entertainment, the Material Girl has signed a three-album deal with Interscope Records. The new album, her first in five years, has been completed.

"Gimme All Your Luvin'," the first single from the album. will be released the last week in January prior to her upcoming Bridgestone Halftime Superbowl appearance on February 5. In other Madonna news, her upcoming film, "W.E.," which she directed and co-wrote, is scheduled for a wide release on February 3.