Madonna latest news: Pop icon ‘is home and following doctor’s orders’ after being rushed to ICU

‘Vogue’ singer is expected to make a ‘full recovery’ but has postponed her forthcoming Celebration Tour

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Madonna is belived to be recuperating “at home” after being discharged from hospital following a bacterial infection.

A source with knowledge of the matter told CNN that the singer was “in the clear” after being admitted to intensive care over the weekend with a “serious” bacterial infection.

Now, another source told PA that the singer is “feeling better and following doctors’ orders”.

The Independent has contacted Madonna’s representatives for comment.

Her tour manager Guy Oseary announced on Wednesday (28 June) that the “Express Yourself” singer, 64, developed the infection over the weekend, which led to a “several-day stay in the ICU”.

While Madonna is expected to make a “full recovery”, she has had to “pause all commitments”, including delaying the start of her forthcoming tour.

The Queen of Pop was due to begin The Celebration Tour, a greatest hits show, in Canada on 15 July. A new start date is yet to be announced.

Rita Wilson and Michelle Visage were among the stars wishing Madonna well, with RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Visage telling Oseary to “take good care of our Queen”.

The Celebration Tour will feature music from Madonna’s catalogue across four decades, and was scheduled to arrive in the UK in October and December.

Billed as a "one-of-a-kind experience", the tour is also set to feature special guest Bob the Drag Queen, real name Caldwell Tidicue, across all dates.

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[29 June 2023 10:25 · Isobel Lewis]

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Madonna’s famous fans have been quick to wish the singer well following news that she has been admitted to hospital.

The news was shared on Instagram by her tour manager Guy Oseary, with Rita Wilson commenting: “Sending Madonna my prayers for a speedy recovery.”

“Omg sending her love and healing light!” wrote Frankie Grande.

Gwendoline Christie commented: “So much love Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.”

“Sending her so much love from us,” added Isla Fisher.

[29 June 2023 10:10 · Isobel Lewis]

Madonna world tour postponed after pop star admitted to intensive care

Madonna has postponed her forthcoming greatest hits tour after being rushed to intensive care.

The “Material Girl” singer was admitted to hospital over the weekend after contracting a “serious” bacterial infection, her tour manager announced on Wednesday (28 June).

Madonna, 64, is now out of intensive care after a “several-day stay” and is expected to make a “full recovery”.

However, she is still under medical care and has therefore had to “pause all commitments”, including The Celebration Tour due to begin in July.

Inga Parkel reports: