Last November, we first heard about Madonna’s latest incredibly young boyfriend, 24-year-old Brahim Zaibat, whose last name hilariously reminded CB of “jailbait”. To add to the already absurd situation, Brahim’s mommy made it known that she’s not at all thrilled about her son banging someone who is 28 years older than he is. Other than that, we don’t know much about Brahim because Madonna tends to keep him slightly underwraps, often taking great care to leave restaurants and clubs several steps away from him or through an altogether different exit. Also, Brahim is supposedly a French break dancer. WTF? Most people haven’t legitimately engaged in break dancing since the 1980s, which might actually be one reason (besides his youth) why Madge likes this guy. He takes her back three decades in more ways than one!

Anyway, Fame Pictures alleges that Madonna and Brahim had a brief break-up in May, but they are obviously quite together at this point. Madonna’s even allowing him to intentionally appear in the same photo frame as herself. It must be love, right? Well, the happy couple recently celebrated Madge’s 53rd birthday in the Hamptons with Madonna’s four kids and entourage in tow. There’s even a really gross picture of of Brahim grabbing Madonna’s butt right in front of Mercy and David; and just below, here’s the whole group returning home from that trip:

Poor Brahim looks like Madonna’s latest adopted child, doesn’t he? Really, I should be nicer than that because, according to The Enquirer, Madge is completely smitten with this guy and is thinking of marrying him. Here we go again:

At just 24, Madonna’s boyfriend, Brahim Zaibat, is closer in age to her children than to the Material Girl herself. But that hasn’t stopped the 53-year-old from telling friends that she’s head over heels in love and wants the world to know.

“She’s proud of Brahim and sees no reason to keep their relationship on the down-low,” an insider reveals. “After nearly a year together, she wants to acknowledge him as her boyfriend.”

For someone Brahim’s age, that might bean merely updating his Facebook relationship status. But Madonna chose to pack on the PDA. “They celebrated her [Aug. 16] birthday in the Hamptons and they acted like giddy teenagers,” says the pal.

While Brahim isn’t her first fling with a boy toy, Madonna is gushing that no one else has made her feels so complete. “She never acted this way before,” the friend says. “She is genuinely smitten. She says she hasn’t felt this kind of passion since she was in her twenties!”

The French dancer has even become part of Madonna’s family, winning over her youngest children, David, 5, and Mercy, 5. “Madonna is amazed by how quickly the kids have bonded with Brahim. They adore him!”

Another key ingredient in their romance is Brahim’s own strong will. “He isn’t deferential toward her and could care less about their fame,” says the friend. “He treats her like a woman, not a celebrity.”

Despite a 29-year age difference, Madonna believes her boyfriend is an old soul. “She says Brahim is like someone she met in another lifetime,” explains the firend. “Everything between them just clicks.”

“The way things are going, no one would be surprised if she announced an engagement,” revealed a pal. “Brahim wants to make an honest woman of her.”

[From Enquirer, print edition, September 5, 2011]

Uh, I honestly think that, at this point, it’s a little bit late “to make an honest woman” out of Madonna. If Brahim really said that, then he must not know her nearly as well as he thinks that he does. Still, who knows? Maybe this guy will be Lucky Husband #3, but probably not. As soon as he turns 25-years-old, Madge will probably toss him over in favor of an eager replacement. And I wonder what Lourdes thinks of her mother dating guys that are barely older than she is? Eh, she’s probably used to all the weird.

Photos courtesy of Pacific Coast News, Fame, WENN