Madonna says “I didn’t think I would make it” as she kicks off her ‘Celebration Tour’ in London

Madonna continues to prove that she’s one of pop’s most important voices. The music icon performed two sold out shows in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi. On her second evening, she invited her friend, Úrsula Corberó, to join her onstage as the two watched various models dance along to “Vogue” and handed them scores.

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Elton John is praising Madonna for her activism on tour.

Elton John has shared his praise for Madonna, following the pop sensation making a “heartfelt” tribute to AIDs victims during her ‘Celebration Tour’.The legendary singer-songwriter and pianist shared his appreciation for the Queen of Pop in a new post on social media – thanking her for shedding light on the struggle faced by AIDs victims.“We’re deeply moved by the heartfelt tribute from @madonna during her Celebration Tour performance of ‘Live to Tell’, honouring the 40.4million people we’ve lost to AIDs,” Sir Elton last night (October 26) alongside an image of the singer during one of her recent performances.“Thank you, Madonna, for your advocacy and compassion, and for raising important awareness of the ongoing mission to end AIDS,” he added, sharing the post with his 4.7million followers on the platform.“With 39million people living with HIV today, 9.4million of whom are not currently on life-saving treatment, we must keep using our voices and platforms to ensure everyone has the opportunity to live full and healthy lives.”A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)The praise from Sir Elton – who has long worked with AIDs charities – comes following the two previously being engaged in various feuds across their careers.

Julia Fox continues to make headlines with her fashion ensembles. The 33-year-old actress was recently having the best time in London, while promoting her memoir ‘Down the Drain,’ and took a moment to enjoy the city and pay tribute to Princess Diana.IS BIANCA CENSORI’S STYLE AS WILD AS JULIA FOX’S REVEALING ENSEMBLESJULIA FOX ON DATING KANYE WEST AS A NEW MOM: ‘I DIDN’T SIGN UP TO HAVE TWO BABIES’The author decided to wear a white midi skirt, paired with matching boots.

Madonna is opening up about her health scare during her latest concert in Belgium, as part of her Celebration Tour. The iconic singer shared her thoughts with the audience on Saturday night, revealing that it is a “miracle” to be performing for her fans, and showing her appreciation after going through a full recovery.MADONNA BRINGS DAUGHTERS LOURDES, MERCY, AND ESTERE TO THE STAGE ON CELEBRATION TOUR CONCERTGLORIA GAYNOR REACTS TO MADONNA’S COVER OF ‘I WILL SURVIVE’LOURDES LEON RELEASES NEW SONG AND VIDEO PAYING TRIBUTE TO MADONNAThe 65-year-old got emotional while opening up about how she felt during the difficult moment.

Madonna gave a tearful speech about surviving a bacterial infection earlier this year during her ‘Celebration’ show in Belgium last night (October 21).The legendary artist spent several days in ICU in June, which lead to some of the dates on her 40th anniversary tour being postponed. It was reported that the singer’s relatives were initially “preparing for the worst” when they discovered how unwell she was.While Madonna had touched on her illness during her recent four-date run at The O2, she spoke about it in more detail last night. Incidentally, she also said she was feeling unwell at the present moment and she had taken to the stage an hour behind schedule.“Less than four months ago, I was in the hospital and I was unconscious and people were thinking, predicting that I might not make it,” she said.

Celebration Tour, Madonna turns back time, via video clip — specifically, to the time Cher called the Queen of Pop “mean,” during a 1991 interview.“Yeah, but I’ve called her much worse,” Cher, 77, told The Post during a lengthy interview. Still, the “Believe” singer — who released her first holiday LP, “Christmas,” on Friday — gives Madonna credit for the way that she has expressed herself over her four-decade career.“You know, she’s had her moments babe,” she said.

Madonna took a moment to address the current Israel-Hamas conflict while on stage at The O2, expressing her exasperation at how human beings are capable of “being so cruel to one another”.The artist urged the crowd to “remember we are human beings here” because “we cannot lose our humanity” and to make a difference by bringing “light into the world”.Madonna had addressed the conflict briefly in the early shows of her four-night run of ‘Celebration’ shows at the London arena, saying on the opening night that “watching what’s happening in Israel and Palestine” breaks her heart. On the third show on October 16, however, she expanded on her comments.“Nobody wants to see what’s happening,” she said.

Madonna‘s musical director Stuart Price has said the icon’s singing on her current ‘Celebration Tour’ is “all live vocal”.The Queen Of Pop began the UK and European leg of her 40th anniversary tour at The O2 in London last Saturday (October 14). She has since played a further three nights at the arena, and will return for two more in December.During a new conversation with Billboard, Price – who served as a producer on Madonna’s 2005 album ‘Confessions On A Dance Floor’ – reflected on the opening gig, and shared further details about the dates.The interviewer at one point told Price that Madge’s voice “sounded amazing”, singling out her performance of the 1998 single ‘Ray Of Light’.“In terms of building the show, top of the list is got to be, ‘Can we make something that is enjoyable to perform? Can we make something you feel confident doing?’ The number one reason for doing that is it’s all about the vocals,” he responded.“To give a singer the platform to sing and be themselves is the number one goal.

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Madonna on stage during her Celebration tour in London after sharing she auditioned for the pop icon’s biopic.The Italian-American model and actor made a guest appearance during the final night of Madonna’s six-date residency as part of the Ballroom Interlude, in which the pop star’s dancers compete in a vogueing competition.Fox was invited on stage to be one of the judges. Check out footage of the moment below.life doesnt feel real right mow.

Madonna’s Celebration Tour was worth the wait. On the first show of her tour, in London, Madonna performed Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive,” prompting a thrilled reaction from Gaynor herself.

Ellise Shafer Madonna addressed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas at her third Celebration Tour date in London on Tuesday night, asking the audience, “What the fuck is going on in the world?” According to The Guardian, the Queen of Pop took a moment during the concert to make a lengthy statement about the war, calling it “heartbreaking.” “Nobody wants to see what’s happening. I turn on social media and I want to vomit,” Madonna said, as The Guardian reports. “I see children being kidnapped, pulled off motorcycles; babies being decapitated, children at peace raves being shot and killed.

“hung up” on it. Madonna’s long-awaited “Celebration” tour sent shockwaves across social media Sunday after the pop icon featured decades-old footage of Cher calling the Material Girl “mean.”The moment, which was captured on TikTok by a fan, takes place during the concert’s interlude where several artists including Ariana Grande commented on the “Like a Virgin” singer’s contributions to the musical world. However, the montage also features a brief clip of the “Strong Enough” singer claiming that Madonna was mean during a visit to her house several years ago.

Madonna‘s Celebration Tour is a massive spectacle, and one big production behind-the-scenes.

The stars are showing up and showing out for the Queen of Pop!

Madonna performing her 1978 hit ‘I Will Survive’ during the opening of her ‘Celebration’ tour in London over the weekend.The disco singer wrote on X that she was pleased the Queen of Pop is “in good health” following a serious bacterial infection that caused the postponement of the ‘Celebration’ tour, and then noted with a wink Madonna’s “excellent taste in music”.“…@Madonna congratulations on the launch of #TheCelebrationTour at the @TheO2 So happy that you are in good health and ready to have a holiday with fans around the world! By the way, you have excellent taste in music! #gloriagaynor #madonna #iwillsurvive,” Gaynor wrote online in reference to the ‘I Will Survive’ cover.Madonna performed ‘I Will Survive’ after praising her children for supporting her while she was ill earlier this year.

Madonna proves she is a proud mom. The singer started her highly anticipated Celebration Tour in high spirits at the London 02 Arena, singing her hit songs and surprising the audience with an incredible performance and a sweet moment, bringing her daughters Lourdes Leon, Estere, and Mercy James to the stage.Fans of the singer showed their excitement after Madonna invited her kids to take the stage, with Estere showing her dance moves and making the crowd go crazy, while Lourdes and Madonna cheered.

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