The news of pop icon Madonna’s hospitalization has sent shockwaves through the music industry and garnered an outpouring of concern from fans and celebrity friends alike this week.
The star was recently rushed to a hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU).
The 64 year old is believed to be receiving treatment in New York City.
Madonna is known as the Queen of Pop for a reason…
From her back-to-back hits like Hung Up to Material Girl, the legendary singer has garnered a worldwide fan following since the 80s.
After Madonna revealed why she refused to sell her music catalog…
She said: “Because they’re my songs. Ownership is everything isn’t it?”
But it’s something else Madonna revealed that caught the eyes of fans…
According to an interview in Variety, Madonna is “developing the screenplay for a feature-length biopic about her colorful life and career.”
She also opened up about why she wanted to direct her own biopic.
“No one’s going to tell my story, but me,” she told the media outlet.
The fashion icon then went on to express her desire to see her vision come to life.
“I’ve had an extraordinary life, I must make an extraordinary film.
“It was also a preemptive strike because a lot of people were trying to make movies about me. Mostly misogynistic men”, added the singer.
And she didn’t shy away from saying it “is her story.”
“So I put my foot in the door and said, ‘No one’s going to tell my story, but me,'” Madonna said.
The star singer also revealed where in the process of scripting she is, to which she replied: “a very long script that is really hard for me to make shorter”.
“I’ve been whittling away at it, but it’s like hacking off my limbs,” she concluded.
According to The Independent, Julia Garner has been roped in to play Madonna because she “was a favorite” of a dozen candidates for the iconic singer.
And there’s more…
As apparently, the biopic has “already been set up with Universal Pictures” but no release date has been confirmed yet.
But then the iconic singer left fans in shock after her personal life hit the headlines…
Madonna was spotted at REMA’s concert at Irving Plaza in New York…
Along with BMX superstar Nigel Sylvester.
Reportedly, they all went for dinner at Manhatten restaurant Mister French, where they were also joined by jeweler Greg Yuna.
And a source claimed Madonna was seen “dancing and taking selfies” at her table all night long, while indulging in truffle fries, crispy rice, and several different kinds of pasta, including truffle gnocchi, and drank rosé too.
But the singer wasn’t alone with just her friends…
A source close to Madonna told Page Six that the singer was “definitely smooching. She was being very openly affectionate all night, snuggling and cuddling in the booth,” with her not-so-mystery man.
As per reports, the pair were caught kissing and were left alone at some points throughout the night too.
The inside source revealed the pop star was seen cuddling her apparent model beau…
And is rumored to be her new boyfriend. His name is Andrew Darnell and is just twenty-three years old.
Recently, it seemed as though Madonna may have come out as gay.
In a TikTok video, Madonna could be seen doing the trend of throwing something into a bin (usually a pen) to make a decision.
The singer instead took a pair of panties and attempted to throw them in the bin, but missed.
She captioned the post: “If I miss, I’m Gay!”
Fans quickly took to the comment section, with one writing: “Did I just witness Madonna coming out, good for her.”
While another said: “Did Madonna just come out? And I’m witnessing it in real time??”
Now, this might not come as a huge shock to some fans, who have watched the star kiss many female celebrities over the years.
Most notably Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
However, as far as relationships go, we have only ever seen Madonna with men, so this is quite a big deal!
You can watch the video here.
The star has continued to shock fans with her social media activity.
One fan even commented: “She looks scarier every day!”
In one recent clip, the star was seen lip-syncing the words to a song called ‘Vent’ by rap artist Baby Keem.
“Have you ever been punched in your motherf*ckin’ face? / What you say? Oh, you haven’t? / Alright, wait, b*tch,” are the specific words that the sixty-four-year-old mimed into the camera.
The video was paired with the caption: “Alright, wait, b*tch. ……………”
Naturally, fans were left baffled by the whole thing!
Others were concerned, with person saying: “What’s going on here??? Are you okay?”
You can take a look at the clip yourself here.
But the bizarre videos haven’t stopped there…
Her outlandish behavior has got people raising their eyebrows after she was seen standing provocatively over a bottle of hot sauce, straddling a motorbike, and licking water out of a dog bowl.
Viewers couldn’t help but comment on the weirdness of the video…
One user commented: “None of this is thought provoking or ‘different’. You lost touch. You used to be ahead of the game. You created it. The changes to your body too.”
“This is all screaming desperation to stay young or relevant. The last thing any of us would have expected from Madonna.”
“It’s getting more and more embarrassing. It’s not easy to be your fan anymore. You were an icon. But sadly are now without style,” a second added.
While a third chimed in: “Really? After 40 years of being an artist, your form of visual art went down to licking a dog bowl.”
“If you’re creatively dried out, let it be. Don’t ruin it for your lifetime fans who are used to getting the best out of you. You have no idea how much it hurts to see you so desperate, destroying your legacy,” another commented.
You can watch her latest video here.
Madonna also recently grabbed the attention of fans for a different reason.
Her appearance at the Grammys left the internet feeling confused.
The “Vogue” singer briefly appeared at the 65th annual award show to introduce Sam Smith and Kim Petras.
And it’s safe to say, fans think she’s become unrecognizable.
“This legit looks like a Madonna impersonator with pics of the real Madonna in the background. She really f–ked up her face,” wrote one.
“Madonna looks good for her age… if her age is 2,700 year old vampire who eats babies and small animals alive,” someone else joked.
“Has Madonna been nominated for ‘Best New Face’ at this year’s Grammy Awards?” offered another.
“What magic formula was used to create #Madonna’s new face? I’m so confused!” another chimed in.
Take a look right here …
However, it was Piers Morgan’s Instagram joke about the star that had people in a spin.
“Don’t be cruel Piers. Madonna rocks,” commented one.
Another added: “Cruel and unnecessary to comment in such a way. Please do better.”
“Why are you shaming her? Shame on you !” added another.
Piers shared a snap of Madonna to his Insta, captioning the post: “I thought Halloween was in October?”
But then, Madonna hit back at the critics.
She took to Instagram to hit back at those who had mocked her looks.
“Instead of focusing on what I said in my speech which was about giving thanks for the fearlessness of artists like Sam and Kim- Many people chose to only talk about Close-up photos of me Taken with a long lens camera By a press photographer that Would distort anyone’s face!!” she said on Instagram.
“Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny that permeates the world we live in.”
“A world that refuses to celebrate women pass the age of 45 and feels the need to punish her if she continues to be strong willed, hard-working and adventurous.”
“I have never apologized for any of the creative choices I have made nor the way that I look or dress and I’m not going to start.”
“I have been degraded by the media since the beginning of my career but I understand that this is all a test and I am happy to do the trailblazing so that all the women behind me can have an easier time in the years to come.”
“In the words of Beyonce ‘You-won’t break my soul’.”
“I look forward to many more years of subversive behavior -pushing boundaries-Standing up to the patriarchy -and Most of all enjoying my life.”
She also followed up with a cryptic Tweet.
“The world is threatened by my power and my stamina,” she wrote.
“My intelligence and my will to survive, but they will never break me.
“This is all the test.”
However, a more recent snap of the star got fans talking again.
And it might offer some reasoning as to why she looked so different at The Grammys.
The singer took to Twitter to share a new snap of herself, that showed herself posing for the camera whilst sitting in a chair.
The tweet has given fans some explanation as to why she looked so different a couple of weeks ago…
And it’s received a very mixed reaction…
”You look gorgeous, but then you always have,” wrote one user on Twitter.
”Thanks for always living life on your own terms,” another replied.
However, not everyone thinks Madonna looks good.
”You were pretty when you were young. You would’ve looked great growing older without any surgery you didn’t need it.”
The picture that got everyone talking was captioned “Look how cute i am now that swelling from surgery has gone down. Lol.”
You can see the photo here.
But now, news of Madonna’s hospitalization has the internet feeling concerned.
Reports have revealed that the superstar, aged 64, was rushed to the ICU after being found unresponsive, leading to the postponement of her highly anticipated 84-date Celebration tour.
With her manager confirming that she is battling a serious bacterial infection, the entertainment world awaits updates on her condition and sends prayers for her speedy recovery.
Madonna’s celebrity fans and A-list friends have rallied around the music legend, expressing their concern and sending messages of hope.
Michelle Visage emphasized the importance of taking care of their “queen,” while Rosanna Arquette extended her love and positive vibrations for a quick recovery.
Rita Wilson conveyed her prayers for Madonna’s well-being, while Isla Fisher and Gwendoline Christie expressed their love and support during this challenging time.
Madonna’s manager, Guy Oseary, took to Instagram to confirm that the singer is grappling with a serious bacterial infection that requires her to receive intensive medical care. As a result, the start of her much-anticipated tour has been postponed.
While Oseary did not provide specific details regarding Madonna’s treatment or the timeline for her recovery, he assured fans that she is expected to make a full recovery.
The exact nature of Madonna’s bacterial infection remains undisclosed, leaving fans to speculate about the specifics of her condition.
Bacterial infections can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, lungs, brain, and blood.
While many bacterial infections can be treated easily with antibiotics, those that penetrate deeper into the body can be life-threatening.
As the pop icon’s health hangs in the balance, fans continue to show their unwavering support, sending well-wishes, love, and positive energy her way.
Madonna’s children have yet to comment publicly on their mother’s condition, but the singer’s eldest daughter, Lourdes Leon, has reportedly remained by her side throughout her hospitalization.
The postponement of the Celebration tour serves as a reminder that health must always take precedence, and fans worldwide eagerly await the moment when Madonna can take the stage once again.
And now, Madonna’s haunting Instagram post has gone viral.
She shared a set of images of rehearsals, with the ominous caption, “The calm before the storm.”
Further updates on rescheduled shows and a new tour start date will be shared with fans in due course.
We’re sending our best wishes to Madonna and her loved ones!