I always wished Madonna’s birthday was not on August 16. Because August 16 is when Elvis died. It seemed like bad luck to me. I’ve mentioned my Elvis obsession when I was younger, right? One of the details that always upset me was how heavy his coffin was. Oh Elvis.

Anyway, today is Madonna’s 52nd. She celebrated early in London with Lola and Jesus and a crucifix clutch and a very, very smooth face, as smooth as her daughter’s, under much more makeup, and a matching set of a veiny hands. Normally she covers these veiny hands. No gloves on this night.

Meanwhile, Sean Penn also celebrated early – his 50th is tomorrow and he’s in Dublin for a movie and he hooked up with Bono, leaving after 2 hours, while Bono stayed on an extra 4 hours before leaving at night and looking like he very much enjoyed himself. The photo of him leaning against the lamppost is making my life.


Photos from Wenn.com and Splashnewsonline.com and INF