Madonna writes about religious awakening

Israel's biggest daily newspaper is boasting a new international correspondent — Madonna.

The Material Girl's byline is on the front page of Wednesday's issue of Yediot Ahronot with an excerpt from her upcoming article headlined: "How My Life Changed."

The paper translated her words into Hebrew. Madonna's full article is to be published Friday.

Madonna isn't Jewish but she has adopted the Hebrew name of Esther and studies Jewish mysticism.

She made a private pilgrimage to Israel in 2004 and plans two shows in the country in September as part of her Sticky & Sweet tour.

In her article, the 50-year-old entertainer describes her religious awakening almost 14 years ago, saying she realized fame and fortune were not the end but only the beginning.