This afternoon's entertainment news headlines on the CNN.com homepage seem to confirm our fears about the current trajectory of Madonna's career: After half-assedly crucifying herself on a bedazzled cross, a desperate-to-shock Madonna really had nowhere to go but in-flight German scat videos. At least the authorities are keeping tabs on her latest attempt at forced outrageousness.

• German authorities watching Madonna [CNN.com]
• Poop on a plane [CNN.com]

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