Madonna to celebrate 50th birthday with New York gig?

Like Elton John did for his 60th, Madonna is reportedly considering plans to celebrate her 50th birthday next year with a big concert in New York.

The star turns 49 on Thursday this week but is already focusing on the big 5-0, and she wants to do something special to mark the occasion.

An inside source told the Sun: “One of the ideas she loves is to do Central Park on her birthday. She came up with it and has been discussing it as a serious possibility.“

“She doesn't like getting older but she knows there's no way she can pretend her birthday isn't happening.“

“She is planning to kick off a world tour next June in America to promote her new album. Playing at Central Park would be the highlight.“ ( http://fametastic.co.uk )

Madonna Adds Second Boston Show (Boston.com) Apparently, it's going to be twice the sticky sweetness this fall in the Hub as Madonna has added a second date at the TD Banknorth Garden on Oct. 16.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 25 at 10 am and are $57.50- $352.50 (Yeah, you read that right). Tickets are available at the Garden Box Office, by calling 866-448-7849, or online at Live Nation or Ticketmaster.

And here are some tantalizing nuggets about the show from the press release:

-Madge is working with director and long-time collaborator Jamie King on what she's touting as “an extraordinary never-before seen stage set, groundbreaking audio and eye popping visual effects.“

-The singer will be joined onstage with a new band and 18 dancers.

-The concert will be divided into four sections - Pimp/Dominatrix; Old School (reflecting Madonna's early days in NYC); Gypsy & Rave.

Also, make sure to send your good wishes, the ethereal girl turns 50 tomorrow.