Madonna makes Spears give to Kabbalah

Madonna has persuaded Britney Spears to donate $32,000 (€26,000) to leaders of mystical Jewish offshoot Kabbalah - so the Toxic star's unborn baby will be accepted into the controversial religion.

The 23-year-old singer is due to give birth next month and donated money to Spirituality For Kids - a Kabbalah club for children - at her mentor's request.