iPhone app iPad app Android phone app Android tablet app More

Madonna Offered 'Girls Gone Wild' Deal By Filmmaker Joe Francis

Madonna

First Posted: 4/02/2012 18:06 Updated: 4/02/2012 18:08   WENN

Amazing
 Inspiring
 Funny
 Scary
 Hot
 Crazy
 Important
 Weird

Filmmaker Joe Francis has offered to cut a deal with Madonna to allow her to perform her new song Girls Gone Wild and avoid legal action from him - if she promises not to sing the track at the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Francis, the man behind the saucy Girls Gone Wild TV and movie empire, has sent the pop superstar a cease and desist letter, threatening to sue her if she sings her Girls Gone Wild track during her much-anticipated half-time performance.

In the correspondence, obtained by TMZ.com, he accuses the singer of attempting to get a "free ride on the valuable consumer goodwill and brand recognition" of his trademark.

Francis' lawyer states: "Your misappropriation of my clients' trademark will not be tolerated."

Madonna is not expected to perform the track at the Super Bowl and if she doesn't, Francis has offered her a deal so a future legal wrangle can be avoided - Madonna must agree to negotiate an immediate licensing agreement for the use of Francis' trademark.

Madonna and other stars at the London premiere of her latest film W.E:

The UK Gala Premiere of W.E.
1  of  21
PLAY
FULLSCREEN
ZOOM
SHARE THIS SLIDE 
Madonna arrives at the UK premiere of W.E., at ODEON Kensington on January 11, 2012 in London, England. The film is released on January 20. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Freud)
MORE SLIDESHOWS NEXT >   |   < PREV

FOLLOW HUFFPOST UK ENTERTAINMENT

Filmmaker Joe Francis has offered to cut a deal with Madonna to allow her to perform her new song Girls Gone Wild and avoid legal action from him - if she promises not to sing the track at the Super B...
Filmmaker Joe Francis has offered to cut a deal with Madonna to allow her to perform her new song Girls Gone Wild and avoid legal action from him - if she promises not to sing the track at the Super B...
Related News On Huffington Post:
 

Filed by Sarah Dean  | 
 
 
  • Comments
  • 22
  • Pending Comments
  • 0
  • View FAQ
Post Comment Preview Comment
To reply to a Comment: Click "Reply" at the bottom of the comment; after being approved your comment will appear directly underneath the comment you replied to.
View All
Favorites
Recency  | 
Popularity
Page: 1 2  Next ›  Last »  (2 total)
This user has chosen to opt out of the Badges program
Ben Schmark
1 Fans
07:52 AM on 02/06/2012
I turned my back on anything to do with Madonna in the Eighties after she had everyone turned out of a London hotel so she and her entourage could occupy it. There are absolutely no excuses, security wise or other, for such self-centered nastiness.
Permalink  |
leskataus
349 Fans
03:58 AM on 02/28/2012
She's been known to do that at gyms, too, when she wants to work out. She has all the paying customers leave so she can exercise by herself.
Permalink  |
iam5846
0 Fans
11:57 PM on 02/05/2012
He should be grateful that someone that isn't underage is actually even uttering the phrase. Low class bottom feeder................
Permalink  |
photo
HUFFPOST SUPER USER
cameron d
Good Guys Win
1039 Fans
 
06:26 PM on 02/05/2012
I take umbrage with the words "much anticipated" being used to describe Madonna's half time show.
Permalink  |
Craigzz
God must like pinball
41 Fans
03:09 PM on 02/05/2012
I dont think someone can claim brand rights to the phrase 'girls gone wild' its more like 'lawyers gone mad'
Permalink  |
caseysunshineboi
5 Fans
11:26 AM on 02/05/2012
Such sad people with yr negative comments you just jealous madonnas is queen of pop most of u wannabes with yr sad comments are just jealous of how great Madison is and u all know it
Permalink  |
photo
HUFFPOST SUPER USER
Soldier79
Live free or die.
164 Fans
08:48 PM on 02/05/2012
Wow, where did you learn to type? As for her so-called music, I can not stand it.
Permalink  |
caseysunshineboi
5 Fans
06:14 AM on 02/06/2012
Just jealous. Madonnas is on par with Michael Jackson and elvis
Permalink  |
leskataus
349 Fans
04:02 AM on 02/28/2012
She's not even close to either of them. Michael has the top selling album of all time as well as three others in the top 10. Elvis is still the #1 entertainer of all time.
Permalink  |
Johnwesfit
4 Fans
10:48 AM on 02/05/2012
Four words describe this appalling woman ARROGANT UGLY OLD BAG.
Permalink  |
photo
HUFFPOST SUPER USER
bbertaud
Je ne regrette rien, rien de rien
306 Fans
 
05:22 AM on 02/05/2012
Madonna is more "granny gone wild"
Permalink  |
This comment has been removed.
Permalink  |Show replies(1)
This user has chosen to opt out of the Badges program
uneeda
Make Peace in Our Time
128 Fans
03:29 AM on 02/05/2012
many millions will find something else to do at halftime
Permalink  |
photo
HUFFPOST SUPER USER
Sofia Champion
The future is now.
123 Fans
01:57 AM on 02/05/2012
Hooray for sensationalist headlines. I thought someone had poor enough tastes to offer her a porn deal. Boring.
Permalink  |
This comment has been removed.
Permalink
photo
jim billy
20 Fans
 
12:23 AM on 02/05/2012
There is only one way to settle this.... THUNDERDOME! Honestly with these two pieces of dung, I'm not pulling for either horse in this race.
Permalink  |
JMCD1
3 Fans
12:14 AM on 02/05/2012
please don't label Joe Francis a filmmaker
Permalink  |
vain jane
16 Fans
10:21 PM on 02/04/2012
she's become like those two old ladies in terry gilliam's brazil.
Permalink  |
This comment has been removed.
Permalink  |Show replies(1)
photo
Tara Gilbert
1 Fans
10:11 PM on 02/04/2012
wot
Permalink  |
photo
HUFFPOST SUPER USER
Ppenguinator
Life's too imprtant to be taken seriously.
211 Fans
 
09:42 PM on 02/04/2012
And that title has put nasty images in my head. Thanks for that.
Permalink  |
 
Page: 1 2  Next ›  Last »  (2 total)