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Summary Pop-star turned filmmaker Madonna snagged two Golden Globe nominations for her new film W.E..
The singer fittingly earned recognition for Best Original Song, a tune she penned with Julie Frost, Jimmy Harry and a Best Original Score nod was given to Abel Korzeniowski. Madonna said she learned about the honors as soon as she woke up.On my Blackberry this morning. I reached over as I always to when I wake up just to make sure I didnt get any exciting breaking news and I did, Madonna said.The music industry veteran said she was happy her film was being honored, no matter what the category.Im really proud that my movie was recognized in any category. And Im a huge fan of Abel Korzeniowski, the composer of my score. And Im really proud and happy for him, said a humble Madonna.When asked how she felt about her acknowledgment, she said: Im proud and happy for myself. Trying to be humble.W.E. is Madonnas debut as both a feature film director and co-screenwriter. In the film she mixes history with fiction to tell the love story of Wallis Simpson and King Edward.Madonna has had a long-standing curiosity about the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and spent years doing research for the film.W.E. opens in U.S. theaters on February 3, 2012.
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