Madonna latest news: Pop icon ‘in the clear’ after being rushed to ICU with bacterial infection

Madonna has reportedly been discharged from hospital and transported back to her New York home via private ambulance.

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.

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.

Key points

• Madonna world tour postponed after pop star admitted to intensive care

• Famous fans send ‘Vogue’ singer well wishes following medical incident

• Madonna ‘rehearsing for 12 hours a day’ before being admitted to hospital, report claims

• Rosie O’Donnell appears to confirm Queen of Pop is ‘feeling good’ after being admitted to hospital

20:00 , Inga Parkel

ICYMI: Madonna has reportedly been discharged from hospital and transported back to her New York home via private ambulance.

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.

Is Madonna still developing a biopic?

19:31 , Inga Parkel

Before Madonna announced her Celebration tour, she was in the process of developing her own biopic, with Julia Garner attached to star as the Queen of Pop.

While it was claimed that the project was no longer in development due to Madonna’s touring commitments, the singer shared a promising update in May when she posted photos alongside Garner on Instagram.

Kathy Griffin defends Madonna against ‘ageist and masognist’ jokes about her hospitalisation

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While numerous fans of the “Like A Virgin” singer have sent her well-wishes following the news of her medical incident, there have been others who have inappropriately made light of the situation.

Griffin defended the Queen of Pop against internet trolls in a recent TikTok video, saying: “I don’t know what’s going on with Madonna, but I love her and want to defend her.”

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Pop singer was recently released from a several-day hospital stay to treat a serious bacterial infection

Celebrity’s respond to news of Madonna’s medical incident

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Several of Madonna’s high-profile fans responded to Guy Oseary’s Instagram announcement with words of well-wishes.

Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey actor Rosie Perez sent “prayers and support”.

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

Westworld star Evan Rachel Wood, who recently played Madonna in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, commented three red hearts.

“Sending her so much love from us,” Isla Fisher said, with Rita Wilson wishing her a “speedy recovery”.

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Madonna was originally scheduled to kick off her Celebration tour on 15 July. When she first announced the 84-date tour, the singer had promised to “explore as many songs as possible in hopes to give my fans the show they have been waiting for”.

What exactly is a bacterial infection? What are the risks?

16:45 , Inga Parkel

A bacterial infection is a disease caused by microorganisms that invade tissue. Oftentimes, these dangerous bacteria are introduced into a body’s system through the consumption of contaminated food or drink. They can also enter through the nose, eyes, or cuts on the skin.

If left untreated, bacterial infections can put people at risk of developing sepsis, a life-threatening complication in which chemicals are released into the bloodstream to fight serious infections. It can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death.

Madonna back home after being discharged from hospital, report claims

15:45 , Isobel Lewis

Madonna has reportedly been discharged from hospital and transported back to her New York home via private ambulance.

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.

When has The Celebration Tour been postponed until?

15:15 , Isobel Lewis

Announcing that Madonna had spent a number of days in intensive care, the singer’s tour manager Guy Oseary shared that the singer will be “pausing 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. The North America shows should have been taking place from July to October.

The first sold-out UK shows were scheduled to take place on 14, 15, 17, 18 October at London’s O2 Arena. It is not known if this shows will still go ahead, with a new start date for Madonna’s tour yet to be announced.

Fans call for Madonna critics to ‘show some respect'

14:51 , Isobel Lewis

Madonna’s fans have lept to her defence following her health incident.

As the singer’s name trended on Twitter throughout Thursday (29 June), impassioned fans defended Madonna against her critics.

“Madonna is the blueprint whose influence continues to carry through EVERY cycle of pop stars,” one tweet read.

“Yes, even your fave. The literal definition of ‘icon.’ Yet she’s been ridiculed and minimised from the start of her career. Glad she’s expected to fully recover. Show some respect.”

The Weeknd sends ‘prayers’ to Madonna after she’s admitted to hospital

14:27 , Isobel Lewis

The Weeknd is one of the many celebrities to offer support to Madonna following news that she was recently admitted to intensive care.

The singer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, reposted the statement from Madonna’s tour manager Guy Oseary to his Instagram story.

“Sending our prayers [heart emoji, prayer-hand emoji] @madonna,” he wrote.

Kathy Griffin says trolling of Madonna stems from ‘ageism and misogyny'

13:09 , Isobel Lewis

Kathy Griffin has spoken out in defence of Madonna following speculation about her health.

After the singer postponed her forthcoming tour after being admitted to hospital, Griffin shared a video to TikTok about the Queen of Pop.

“I don’t know what’s going on with Madonna,” said the comedian. “I don’t know, but I love her and want to defend her.

“I don’t like how people are already piling on and making fun of her being obviously quite ill, or collapsed. She’ll be fine, we don’t know anything yet. But I’m going to be honest, I think a lot of it is ageism and misogyny.”

She continued: “Sorry, but as a 62-year old chick, I deal with it all the time, and she’s frickin’ Madonna!”

Referencing trolls who have criticised Madonna’s appearance in recent years, Griffin continued: “So I don’t care about her fillers, they’re going to go away if she feels like it or not.

“I care about her health, and I’m glad she can go back on this tour, and the tour is the greatest hits and she should be great.”

Madonna celebrates ‘the calm before the storm’ in last Instagram post before medical incident

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One week ago, Madonna shared a series of photos to Instagram from rehearsals for The Celebration Tour.

“The Calm Before The Storm……….,” she captioned the post.

Madonna had been due to kick off the tour in Vancouver on 15 June. However, the concert series has now been postponed, with new dates to be announced.

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Madonna ‘rehearsing for 12 hours a day’ before being admitted to hospital, report claims

11:00 , Isobel Lewis

Madonna was “strenuously rehearsing” for her forthcoming tour in the lead up to her health incident, a report has claimed.

An insider told Page Six that the singer was allegedly rehearsing 12-hour days for The Celebration Tour, her greatest hits tour across the world, when she was admitted to hospital over the weekend.

They told the publication: “She had been putting in 12-hour days. She was strenuously rehearsing and putting in the work.”

Madonna, 64, has now had to postpone the tour, which was due to begin in Vancouver, Canada on 15 July.

Rosie O’Donnell appears to confirm Madonna is ‘feeling good’ after being admitted to hospital

10:40 , Isobel Lewis

Rosie O’Donnell has seemingly updated fans on Madonna’s condition after she was admitted to intensive care following a “serious” bacterial infection.

On Thursday (29 June) morning, the comedian posted a picture of herself and Madonna to Instagram.

“She’s feeling good,” O’Donnell captioned the post, along with a thumbs up emoji.

Fans interpreted the post as an update on Madonna’s health, with one writing: “Thank you Rosie!!! At least someone keeps us updated!”

“Bless you for this update. We’ve all been worried. You’re a true friend to our Madge,” another commented.

Isla Fisher and Rita Wilson send Madonna well wishes following medical incident

10:25 , Isobel Lewis

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.

Madonna world tour postponed after pop star admitted to intensive care

10:10 , Isobel Lewis

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:

Madonna world tour postponed after pop star admitted to intensive care