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Madge is well-known for her devotion to Kabbalah, an offshoot of Judaism. She sports a red bracelet — a symbol of her belief — drinks special Kabbalah water and has asked pals to call her Esther, her religious name.

But this is the first time she has let her faith play such a huge part in a career decision. A friend of the star says: “This shows just how much Madonna is influenced by Kabbalah. “She is completely focused on following her beliefs, no matter what lengths she has to go to.”