Madonna latest news: Pop icon ‘in the clear’ after being rushed to ICU with bacterial infection
Madonna announces 2023 world tour in an Instagram clip with Amy Schumer
Madonna was reportedly discharged from the hospital and taken back to her New York home in a private ambulance.
A source familiar with the matter reported CNN that the singer is “free” after being admitted to intensive care over the weekend with a “serious” bacterial infection.
The Independent has reached out to Madonna’s rep for comment.
Tour manager Guy Oseary announced on Wednesday (June 28) that the 64-year-old “Express Yourself” singer fell ill with the infection over the weekend, which has led to “a stay in intensive care for several days”.
While Madonna is expected to make a “full recovery,” she has had to “pause all commitments,” including postponing the start of her upcoming tour.
The Queen of Pop was scheduled to begin The Celebration Tour, a greatest hits show, in Canada on July 15. A new start date has yet to be announced.
Rita Wilson and Michelle Visage were among the stars who wished Madonna well RuPaul’s Drag Race Judge Visage urged Oseary to “take good care of our Queen.”
The Celebration Tour will feature music from four decades of Madonna’s catalog and should arrive in the UK in October and December.
Billed as a “one of a kind experience,” the tour will also feature as special guest Bob, the drag queen, real name Caldwell Tidicue, on all dates.
ICYMI: Madonna was reportedly discharged from the hospital and transported back to her New York home in a private ambulance.
A source familiar with the matter reported CNN that the singer is “free” after being admitted to intensive care over the weekend with a “serious” bacterial infection.
Inga ParkelJune 29, 2023 8:00 p.m
The Weeknd sends ‘prayers’ to Madonna after she was rushed to hospital
The Weeknd is one of the many celebrities to offer their support to Madonna after it was revealed she was recently admitted to intensive care.
The singer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, reposted the statement from Madonna’s tour manager Guy Oseary on his Instagram story.
“We send our prayers [heart emoji, prayer-hand emoji] @madonna,” he wrote.
Inga ParkelJune 30, 2023 05:00
Fans urge Madonna critics to ‘show some respect’
Madonna’s fans rushed to her aid after her health incident.
While the singer’s name trended on Twitter all Thursday (June 29), passionate fans defended Madonna against their critics.
“Madonna is the blueprint whose influence continues to pervade EVERY pop star cycle,” one tweet said.
“Yes, even your favorite. The literal definition of “symbol”. Yet she was ridiculed and minimized from the start of her career. I’m glad she is expected to make a full recovery. Show some respect.”
Inga ParkelJune 30, 2023 04:00
Celebrity fans are sending well wishes to the ‘Vogue’ singer following a medical incident
Madonna’s famous fans were quick to wish the singer well after it was revealed she was hospitalized.
The news was shared by her tour manager Guy Oseary on Instagram, with Rita Wilson commenting, “Sending my prayers to Madonna for a speedy recovery.”
“Oh my god I’m sending her love and healing light!” Frankie Grande wrote.
Gwendoline Christie commented, “So much love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.”
“Sending her so much love from us,” Isla Fisher added.
Inga ParkelJune 30, 2023 03:00
What is the typical recovery time after a bacterial infection?
Typically, it can take about two weeks for the symptoms of an acute bacterial infection to go away with antibiotics. Recovery from mild sepsis can also take just as long.
However, recovery from severe sepsis can take up to a month or more.
While there is no information on the severity of Madonna’s condition, it is unknown how long it will take for her to fully heal.
Inga ParkelJune 30, 2023 02:00
Madonna’s film career
Although Madonna is best known for her decades-long music career, she has also had an impressive film career.
Over the years she has acted in 22 feature films. Her first screen appearance was in the 1985 crime film A certain sacrificein the same year promptly followed a small role in a love drama vision quest.
In the same year she led the romantic comedy again I’m desperately looking for Susanwhich is one of her most popular films.
Others include action crime dating back to 1990 Dick Tracy1992 sports comedy A league of its own and 1996 musical drama Evita.
Madonna hasn’t appeared on screen since 2002, when she starred in a romantic comedy swept away.
Inga ParkelJune 30, 2023 01:00
20 of the best quotes from the Queen of Pop
Throughout her four-decade career, the multi-instrumentalist Madonna – the best-selling artist of all time – has received praise for her impressive achievements: 300 million records sold worldwide, roles in numerous films (some successful, others less so). ) and the best-selling tourist artist in the world.
She is also an artist who is never short of something to say.
With that in mind, we’ve compiled the 20 best quotes from the Queen of Pop.
“I hate being called a pop star – I see myself as a performance artist.”
Inga ParkelJune 30, 2023 00:00
How Madonna became the queen of all queens
In 1989, Madonna ruled the world. Her rise to fame has been fairly rapid since her debut single “Everybody” in 1982. In 1985 she had released a publication True Blue, which went on to become one of the best-selling albums by a female artist. However, in March 1989 she released the album Like a prayer and it seemed like the Madonna mania had gripped the planet.
Unafraid to talk about sex, Madonna changed the way people viewed gay sex and greatly improved the lives of those who had it through her commitment to spreading awareness of AIDS prevention. Darren Scott reveals how she became a gay icon without even trying.
Inga ParkelJune 29, 2023 11:00 p.m
Rosie O’Donnell seems to confirm that Madonna is “feeling good” after being admitted to the hospital.
Madonnas A league of its own Co-star Rosie O’Donnell seemingly updated fans on the singer’s condition after she was admitted to intensive care after a “serious” bacterial infection.
On Thursday morning (June 29), the comedian posted a picture of herself and Madonna to Instagram.
“She feels good,” O’Donnell captioned the post along with a thumbs-up emoji.
Fans interpreted the post as an update on Madonna’s health, writing, “Thanks Rosie!!! At least someone is keeping us posted!”
“Thank god for this update. We were all worried. You are a true friend of our Madge,” commented another.
Inga ParkelJune 29, 2023 10:00 p.m
Madonna was reportedly rehearsing “twelve hours a day” before she was rushed to the hospital
According to a report, Madonna “rehearsed hard” for her upcoming tour in the run-up to her health incident.
An insider told page six that the singer was reportedly rehearsing 12-hour days for the Celebration Tour, her biggest hits tour around the world, when she was hospitalized over the weekend.
They told the publication: “She had been working 12-hour days. She rehearsed diligently and got the job done.”
The 64-year-old Madonna has now been forced to postpone the tour, which was due to begin July 15 in Vancouver, Canada.
Inga ParkelJune 29, 2023 21:00