Madonna is furious that her former nanny
has written — and sold for a fortune — a tell-all
book about the private life of the superstar
singer.
Melissa Dumas' upcoming book, "Live To
Tell: My Life as Madonna's Nanny," will reveal
details behind Madonna's fiery marriage
to director Guy Ritchie, the controversial
adoption of her Malawi-born son David, her
family's devout following of the teachings
of Kabbalah, and overly strict rules over her
household.
Dumas is receiving a staggering $5 million
for the worldwide book rights from Crown
Publishing Group, according to several
reports.
"Madonna is livid — there's no word strong
enough to describe how angry she is," a
source close to the 48-year-old pop star told
The ENQUIRER.
"She values her privacy above all else — and
to have her personal life publicly examined
and revealed is her worst nightmare come
true."
Madonna is also kicking herself for not having Melissa sign a confidentiality
agreement — something she does with all
her employees.
Said the source: "She's such a perfectionist
when it comes to details — but with
everything going on in her life, she
completely forgot.
"Madonna feels she's worked hard for her
money, so for her to see Melissa profit just by
having worked for her — and having the nerve
to write about her — absolutely infuriates her."
Madonna's rep refused to comment on the
situation.
By ROBIN MIZRAHI
