And so, once again, to Madonna's tireless search for the elixir of youth. Last week, the recently divorced singer released a series of pictures exalting the rejuvenating properties of drinking the blood of amusingly named young models in Rio hotel rooms.
This week, there are reports that she has hitched her wagon to New Moon, the sequel to teen-centred vampire movie Twilight. According to various entertainment oracles, Madonna will provide music for the film's soundtrack - and may even bring her legendary acting talents to bear upon the project.
That would certainly be something to look forward to ... but our anticipation must, of course, be tinged with concern. After all, in allying herself so closely with a cultural phenomenon that is perhaps more accurately described as tween-centred, Madonna appears increasingly gripped by the conviction that she is growing younger, as the rest of the world marches inexorably towards its dotage.
How her story will end is impossible to say, but at this rate, Lost in Showbiz envisages madam commissioning a giant, animatronic, pensioner-age Cate Blanchett to rock her to sleep every night, the better to assist her in this Fitzgeraldian fantasy.
