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Madonna has reflected on the near-death health scare she faced last year – see what the pop icon had to say below.Last week (July 4), Madonna shared a post on social media to celebrate America’s Independence Day. In the post, she wrote about last year’s medical issue: “A year ago today, I had just come home from the hospital after surviving a life threatening illness, I could barely stand in my backyard holding one sparkler.

“HOT TO GO!” and you’ve probably hummed the widely-heard break-up anthem “Good Luck, Babe!” without even realizing who the artist is. It turns out that both of the smash-hit tracks are performed by Chappell Roan, a pop singer who’s suddenly everywhere — and earning comparison to early-years Madonna.

Susanne Bartsch, the legendary club queen who has presided over generations of queer party boys — and other children of the counterculture — in the City That Never Sleeps.“You know, I’m not gay, but I love the community, and I’ve always felt that they need support because they seemed to be treated differently than the heteros,” Bartsch told The Post. “And I didn’t like that.

Ed Sheeran has been named the most played artist of 2023, beating out close competition from Taylor Swift.The Suffolk-raised singer, songwriter and guitarist has topped the charts when it comes to the most listened-to artist in the UK over the last year – ranking at the tip of the list when it comes to having his music played across radio, television and public spaces.The study was carried out by the music licensing company PPL, who compiled all of the data across January to December last year, and made a rank of the most played artists across the country.As aforementioned, Sheeran was closely followed on the list by Taylor Swift, with the latter becoming the second most-listened-to artist in the UK. The year prior she was in 10th position, and the huge leap sees her match the previous high she had in 2015.

Sean Penn has recently addressed past rumours that he was physically abusive to his ex-wife Madonna during their marriage.The couple were married from 1985 to 1989, and in 1987 allegations came out that the actor had been violent toward his wife, which she has since denied.Speaking with The New York Times, the Mystic River actor opened up about the false allegations, sharing that at one point he had a SWAT team enter his home, after Madonna had allegedly told police about guns in the house.“I said: ‘I’m not coming out. I’m going to finish my breakfast.’ The next thing I knew, windows were being broken all around the house and they came in,” he shared.

New York Times that he never physically assaulted the “Vogue” singer, 65, when they were married from 1985 to 1989.Penn recalled the time that his home was raided by the SWAT team after Madonna called the police because she was concerned about guns in the house.“I said: ‘I’m not coming out. I’m going to finish my breakfast,’ ” Penn said in the interview published Saturday.

Madonna fans who sued the singer over the delayed start time of her ‘Celebration Tour’ show in New York have voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit.Plaintiffs Michael Fellows and Jason Alvarez gave notice of their dismissal with prejudice, which means that their claims cannot be tried again (via Rolling Stone).In a letter filed yesterday (Wednesday June 19), Jeff Warshafsky – who was representing both Madonna and Live Nation in the case – said that the dismissal “was not the result of any settlement” between the parties.He added that Madonna and the promoter “do not agree with plaintiffs’ position that each party should bear its own fees and costs” as the dismissal notice initially stated. He pointed toward their legal expenses, including “filing two motions to dismiss” and opposing the false settlement notice that the court recently spiked.Warshafsky wrote: “Defendants believe that this action was a frivolous strike suit designed to force them to incur legal expenses.“Plaintiffs have now abandoned this lawsuit when it became clear that this approach would not result in a settlement payment and that they would need to oppose defendants’ motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint.”The plaintiffs first filed the suit against Madonna in January, after attending one of her shows at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn the previous month (December 13).

Camila Cabello shocked her fans with her new era, which started with her hairstyle transformation. The singer decided to go blonde and teased a new chapter in her life with subtle fashion choices until she fully embraced her new look and shared her new music with fans, ahead of her album release and visuals.Camila Cabello discusses the public’s opinion of her; ‘That affected me a lot’Camila Cabello electrifies Miami skate park with album promotion extravaganzaCamila Cabello shares the tracklist of her new album, ‘C, XOXO’During her latest interview with Complex Camila opened up about her new era, revealing the inspiration behind her style and looks.

Cyndi Lauper recently opened up about the rivalry she experienced with Madonna during their simultaneous rise to fame in the 1980s, expressing her regret over the unnecessary competition that the media and industry seemed to enforce. In an interview with E! News, Lauper, now 70, shared her thoughts on the situation, saying, “Isn’t that sad, there can only be room for one? The hell was that? I didn’t like it.”When asked if she ever addressed this dynamic directly with Madonna, Lauper candidly replied, “Nah.

E! News last week.When asked if she ever spoke to Madonna, 65, about their dynamic, Lauper said, “Nah. I didn’t think she liked me that much.”The “True Colors” vocalist also explained how she made it a point to distinguish herself from the “Material Girl” singer when they both had blond hair in the ’80s.“I said, ‘OK, doll, I’ll just put a black spot here, so they know the difference between the two of us,’ ” she said.In an interview with the New York Times, Lauper said she wished she was friends with Madonna, rather than rivals. “It was a shame.

Madonna‘s legal team has labelled the class action lawsuit against the singer for showing up late on stage as a “harassment campaign”.More than one class action lawsuit has been filed over her late starts during her recent ‘Celebration’ 40th anniversary tour. In January, Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden, two fans who bought tickets to the December 13 date of Madonna’s ‘Celebration’ shows at the Barclays Center, filed a lawsuit against Madonna in New York for starting the concert more than two hours past the stipulated 8:30pm start time.The lawsuit accused her of not only breaching contracts with ticket buyers, but also of “false advertising, negligent representation, and unfair and deceptive trade practices”.A few months later, Madonna asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit filed against her.

the O.G. pop diva Diana Ross — The Boss — and her classic queer anthem “I’m Coming Out.”Miss Ross was my first crush long before I realized what “coming out” meant in the LGBTQ community.

Cyndi Lauper has opened up about her alleged feud with Madonna and how she would have “liked to have a friend”.Since her breakout in the ’80s, there have been rumours that the eccentric pop icon and Madonna were not the biggest fans of each other.Now, the ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ singer has sat down with The New York Times to discuss her upcoming ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour’, and taken the time to address the alleged feud between her and the ‘Holiday’ singer.Lauper denounced the claims, saying that both artists were put against each other by the media. She shared that their music stands out for different reasons.

Madonna marked a significant milestone in her family’s life by sharing heartwarming pictures on Instagram to celebrate her father Silvio Ciccone’s 93rd birthday. The 65-year-old singer and performer paid a touching tribute to her Italian father, showcasing their close bond through a collection of rare and adorable snapshots.In a photo that truly captures the essence of their relationship, Madonna is seen embracing her father with warmth and love.

Madonna has been sued by a fan, who has claimed that he and others were “forced” to watch sex acts while at her ‘Celebration’ shows.The lawsuit was filed by a fan named Justen Lipeles in a California court, and alleges that neither he nor other concertgoers were warned about the explicit content that would appear as Madonna took to the state in Los Angeles.He attended the singer’s show at the Kia Forum on March 7, and is claiming that he should have been warned about what to expect from the show beforehand.In his filing, he claims that the performance started over an hour and a half late, Madonna was lip-syncing during parts of the set, and fans were subjected to uncomfortable conditions because of both the heat and explicit content (via TMZ).The heat at the show, he claims, was caused because the singer requested that the air conditioning be turned off, and told people in the crowd to strip down if they felt too warm. He also alleges that the move created an uncomfortable environment and even resulted in some becoming physically ill.As for the explicit nature of the live show, Lipeles said in the lawsuit that the fans were subjected to “pornography without warning” and “forced to watch topless women on stage simulating sex acts” on stage.“Forcing consumers to wait hours in hot, uncomfortable arenas and subjecting them to pornography without warning is demonstrative of Madonna’s flippant disrespect for her fans,” the suit stated, as per The Independent.The lawsuit sees Madge sued for breach of written contract, negligent misrepresentation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false advertising, negligence/negligent infliction of emotional distress and unfair competition.

Madonna’s visit to Mexico City as part of her Celebration Tour sparked a heated debate. The singer’s revelation that she had the opportunity to access clothing, jewelry, letters, and photos that belonged to Frida Kahlo, whom she deeply admires, stirred up controversy.

Madonna performed the first of five concerts in Mexico as part of her “The Celebration Tour.” Her visit to Mexico caused a sensation among her fans, who enthusiastically sang along to her songs at the Palacio de los Deportes. The trip was also memorable for Madonna, as she had the opportunity to explore the life of one of the women she admires most: Frida Kahlo.On May 20, the “Material Girl” interpreter took to her Instagram account to share details of her visit to the late painter’s home.

From a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania and dreams of being a stockbroker to Nashville and writing songs to deal with the bullies, Taylor Swift’s childhood wasn’t always plain sailing 1989 was a big year in music. Kylie and Jason’s hit the UK top spot, George Michael’s album won a Grammy Award and Madonna caused controversy with her risqué music video. But it was also the year that — on 13th December — Taylor Alison Swift was born to parents Scott, a stockbroker, and Andrea, who worked in marketing.

Madonna made history while gracing the shores of Rio de Janeiro with a monumental free concert on the iconic Copacabana beach. The event, which drew fans from around the globe, solidified Madonna’s status as a musical icon and a cultural phenomenon.What truly set this performance apart was Madonna’s commitment to spectacle and reinvention.

Madonna wrapped up her ‘Celebration’ tour with the largest show of her career to 1.6million people at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.The show featured a career-spanning 26-song setlist with guest appearances from two Brazilian musicians – Anitta joined for ‘Vogue’, while Pabllo Vittar guested on the tour debut of ‘Music’.“Rio, here we are, in the most beautiful place in the world, with the ocean, the mountains, Jesus,” Madonna told the crowd, referring to the city’s famous Christ the Redeemer statue. “Magic.”According to Reuters, many attendees had waited for hours or even days to secure a good spot, while others watched from boats or beachfront apartments.The free concert – Madonna’s first show in Brazil since 2012 – took place at a venue that had previously played host to huge shows from the likes of The Rolling Stones in 2006, while Rod Stewart broke the world record for the most-attended concert of all time when he performed there in front of 4.2million people in 1994.Check out footage of the gig and the full setlist below:madonna performing ‘music’ with pabllo vittar in rio pic.twitter.com/Uy22XKgRDP— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) May 5, 2024.@pabllovittar just won the #MadonnaInRio jackpot.

Copacabana beach Saturday night, turning Rio de Janeiro’s vast stretch of sand into an enormous dance floor teeming with a multitude of her fans.It was the last show of The Celebration Tour, her first retrospective, which kicked off in October in London.The “Queen of Pop” began the show with her 1998 hit “Nothing Really Matters.”Huge cheers rose from the buzzing, tightly packed crowd, pressed up against the barriers.Others held house parties in brightly lighted apartments and hotels overlooking the beachfront.Helicopters and drones flew overhead, and motorboats and sailboats anchored off the beach filled the bay.“Here we are in the most beautiful place in the world,” Madonna, 65, told the crowd. Pointing out the ocean view, the mountains and the Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the city, she added: “This place is magic.”Madonna performed her classic hits, including “Like A Virgin” and “Hung Up.” For the introduction to “Like A Prayer,” her head was completely covered in a black cape, a rosary gripped in her hands.The star paid an emotional tribute to “all the bright lights” lost to AIDS as she sang “Live to Tell,” with black and white photos of people who died from the illness flashing behind her.Later, she was joined on stage by Brazilian artists Anitta and Pabllo Vittar.Rio spent the last few days readying itself for the performance.An estimated 1.6 million people attended the show, G1 reported, citing Rio City Hall’s tourism agency.That is more than 10 times Madonna’s record attendance of 130,000 at Paris’ Parc des Sceaux in 1987.Madonna’s official website hyped the show as the biggest ever in her four-decade career.In recent days, the buzz was palpable.