Madonna sleeps with her BlackBerry

**mrs.v** · April 2nd, 2008, 10:08 AM

Madonna sleeps with her BlackBerry

Pop superstar Madonna has revealed that she and husband Guy Ritchie sleep with their BlackBerrys under their pillows — but insists “it’s not unromantic, it’s practical”.
Madonna, 49, said: “We lie right next to each other with our BlackBerrys under our pillows. It’s not unromantic, it’s practical.
“I’m sure loads of couples have their BlackBerrys in bed with them.
“I often wake up in the middle of the night and remember that I’ve forgotten something, so I jump up and make notes.”
The singer — who was recently inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame — said film director Guy, 39, only plays with his gadget until she joins him under the sheets.
She added to Britain’s Elle magazine: “Guy’s always waiting for me to come to bed, so he plays Brick on his Blackberry until I’m ready.”
And quashing rumors their marriage is on the rocks, the ‘Material Girl’ singer says it is perfect for them both.
“I had to marry someone as tough as me,” she said. “Guy’s definitely tough.
“I had to marry a challenge, otherwise I would just get bored.
“Whatever else Guy is, he’s never boring.”
The singer, who turns 50 this year, also rubbished claims she wants to move back to the US, saying: “I think of Britain as my home. And I love the weather. All that rain and moisture is so good for the skin.”

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**cmmdee** · April 2nd, 2008, 10:20 AM

I bet she has really high stress levels.

**LynnieD** · April 2nd, 2008, 10:26 AM

Hence the reason her marriage is in the shitter.

**Lonewolf** · April 2nd, 2008, 10:39 AM

I do the same. I am in charge at my job and sometimes will get calls at all hours. It's better for me to have it with me in bed than my work calling my house & waking up everyone. If I wake up in the middle of the night and can't sleep I can check my e-mails.

**Chilly Willy** · April 2nd, 2008, 11:02 AM

I know tons of people who do that. It's a given in the business I'm in.

**WesCAdle** · April 2nd, 2008, 11:12 AM

Must be using a nightstand instead is out of the question. WTF do these people think anyone even cares what they keep under their pillows at night - I don't.

**Sweetie** · April 2nd, 2008, 11:15 AM

They have been together 8 years, and I think for 8 years we have heard their marriage was in trouble.

I wonder when they will finally call it quits?

**Chilly Willy** · April 2nd, 2008, 11:16 AM

I can't stop thinking about the blind item....

I hope it's not true and that he doesn't beat her.

**GoldDust77** · April 2nd, 2008, 12:08 PM

Um, i sleep with mine under my pillow at night, too, and always thought it was perfectly practical & normal. What's the big deal?--Why write an article about such a mundane topic?

I sometimes text friends late at night if i'm bored; i have the internet on it so i can peruse the 'net in bed if i can't sleep; & i use it as my alarm clock. Always seemed practical to me!

**TonjaLasagna** · April 2nd, 2008, 12:14 PM

Glad to hear Madonna admit she sleeps with her phone.
For years I thought I was crazy to sleep with my cell, charging up next to my pillow.
I feel so much better now, thanks Madge!

**Laxmobster** · April 2nd, 2008, 12:27 PM

^

I sleep with my phone too cause its also my alarm.

**scarlett** · April 2nd, 2008, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by Laxmobster

^

I sleep with my phone too cause its also my alarm.

me as well

**Penny Lane** · April 2nd, 2008, 02:41 PM

I do this. I put it in my hands under my pillow and I have it set to vibrate so I feel it (usually) if I get a message or a call.

**nwgirl** · April 2nd, 2008, 02:47 PM

I must be old. I specifically turn mine off and put it another room so I don't have to think about it or heaven forbid, be woken up in the middle of the night by some random caller. The only time I have it near me at night is when my son or husband is gone for the night, just in case of emergency.