Madonna, the iconic pop sensation, has recently faced a daunting health crisis, leading to the inevitable postponement of her highly-anticipated Celebration world tour, originally slated to kick off next month. The tour was designed to commemorate the 40th anniversary of her breakthrough hit, “Holiday,” and was set to follow in the innovative footsteps of her theatrical Madame X performances from 2019 and 2020.
In a touching video announcement, Madonna conveyed her eagerness to present an unforgettable performance to her devoted fans, expressing, “I’m thrilled at the prospect of delving into numerous songs, with the hope of delivering the long-anticipated show my fans have been eagerly anticipating.”
The veteran singer’s longtime manager, Guy Oseary, disclosed that the global superstar had been hospitalized due to a severe infection, which necessitated a several-day stay in the intensive care unit. However, he reassured fans that a full recovery was on the horizon, emphasizing, “At this time, we need to pause all commitments, which includes the tour. We will provide further details, including a new tour commencement date and rescheduled shows, as soon as they become available.” Reports suggest that Madonna received treatment at a New York City hospital but has since been discharged and transported back to her New York residence via a private ambulance.
An outpouring of well-wishes and support flooded in from celebrities, friends, and fans alike, all hoping for Madonna’s swift recovery.
Numerous tweets in response to the news of her hospitalization conveyed admiration for Madonna’s enduring influence in the world of pop music. One tweet read, “Madonna is the original archetype whose impact continues to transcend every era of pop stars, including your favorite. She’s the true embodiment of an ‘icon.’ Despite facing ridicule and belittlement from the onset of her career, I’m relieved she’s expected to make a complete recovery. It’s time to show some respect.”
Messages of solidarity also arrived from fellow artists like The Weeknd, who tweeted, “Sending our prayers [heart emoji, prayer-hand emoji] @madonna,” and Kathy Griffin, who took to social media, saying, “I’m not sure about Madonna’s current situation, but I love her and stand by her. It’s disheartening to witness people making fun of her while she’s obviously dealing with a serious illness or exhaustion. She’ll bounce back; we don’t have all the facts yet. However, I believe a significant portion of this is ageism and sexism.”
Just a week ago, Madonna shared a series of rehearsal photos captioned with “The Calm Before The Storm.” We fervently wish Madonna a complete and speedy recovery during this challenging time. Please consider sharing this article with your friends and family on Facebook to send your well-wishes and support to the Queen of Pop.
~thinking and praying for u Madonna dear!!!