MI6 can reveal that Madonna; recently confirmed by EON to be writing and performing the title song for Die Another Day; will be starting work in the studio on Monday 18th March 2002. We have exclusive confirmation that she also had a contract to appear on the screen too...

Madonna Confirmed For "Die Another Day"
15th March 2002

EON Productions have officially confirmed the long running rumour that Madonna will be performing the title song for Die Another Day. Another long standing rumour was that Madonna was in negotiations to play a small cameo role in the 20th Bond adventure. It was believed EON had to comply with her demands in order to secure her for the title song. MI6 can reveal that Madonna and EON did agree to her featuring on screen, but other events have unfolded since. One of the many PR people representing Madonna exclusively told mi6-hq.com: "She is starting work in the studio on Monday (18th March 2002). It is true that part of the contract was to have a cameo role in the movie, but her commitments to her new play in London means it is no longer possible".

On Friday March 15th 2002, EON Productions issued the following press statement:

Los Angeles, CA – Madonna will be composing and performing the main title song for Die Another Day, the newest James Bond adventure, it was announced today by producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli and Anita Camarata, EVP of MGM Music. Die Another Day stars Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry and will be released on November 22, 2002, in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the Bond films.
Wilson and Broccoli said, “We are thrilled that Madonna, who is recognised as the world's most exciting songwriter and performer, has agreed to compose and sing the song for the first James Bond movie of the new millennium."

“Madonna is a brilliant artist who continues to have enormous appeal,” says Camarata. “She has an excellent feel for writing and performing music in films and we are proud she will contribute her talents to Die Another Day.”