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Madonna fans have defended the star from “ageist” trolls who incorrectly mocked her for using a support beam at a live show.The singer kicked off the US leg of her ‘Celebration’ world tour last month, and a video was shared on TikTok of her dancing while holding a pole behind her.In the comments of the video, some suggested that she was using it as a support beam to help her to stand.“I’m glad to see that Madonna has a grab bar so she doesn’t fall,” one said of the video, while another added: “65-year-old Madonna has to use a bar to dance on stage to prop herself up as she performs a dance routine.”65 year old Madonna has to use a bar to dance on stage to prop herself up as she performs a dance routine. pic.twitter.com/p75zDZq3LO— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) January 4, 2024Madonna fans have then since defended the singer from the trolls, with one saying: “Dumb a**es got jokes, but failed to mention the fact that she’s dancing on a MOVING PLATFORM,” and calling out the “ageist” comments.Another said: “She is on a thin platform that is moving across the top of the audience! Of course there’s a bar! She’s also clipped onto it!”Reviewing her tour’s opening show at The O2 in London, NME awarded it five stars and said: “The whole thing is a thrilling reminder that Madonna isn’t just a pop star, but also a cultural force who genuinely changed the world by chafing against what society expects from women in the public eye.“That’s something worth celebrating in the dazzling, dynamic and at times slightly discombobulating way she presents it here.
Alice Evans isn’t letting her ex-husband, Ioan Gruffudd, get her down!
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Madonna producer William Orbit has praised a leaked album of the pop icon’s unreleased songs and has shared his “dream” of working together again.Orbit previously worked with Madonna, producing her seventh LP ‘Ray Of Light’. Upon its release, the album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, with the biggest first-week sales by a female artist at the time. It also peaked at number one in 17 countries.Taking to X/Twitter, the producer shared a link to an album of Madonna’s leaked, unreleased tracks.
Ever since Saltburn graced our screens over the Christmas and New Year break, more and more people have been tuning into the controversial film, which has become synonymous with stunning cinematography and provocative scenes. One famous fan of the movie however, appears to be Love Island ’s very own Molly-Mae Hague, who delighted her followers on TikTok as she recreated a walk through of a stunningly lavish home (in this case the picturesque Capesthorne Hall) while Sophie Ellis Bextor’s track Murder on the Dancefloor played in the background.
Prince Harry could reach out to his father amid the ongoing rift after it was announced that King Charles has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate, as a royal expert said "vulnerability brings people together". A statement from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, 18 January revealed that Charles will go to hospital next week for a "corrective procedure" for a benign enlarged prostate.
Southern California’s flagship PBS station is getting a rebrand. PBS SoCal, which merged with KCET a half-decade ago, said today that it will consolidate both brands under the PBS SoCal name starting February 6.
Madonna is facing a class action lawsuit filed by two fans after her December concerts in New York City’s Barclays Center began “over two hours” later than scheduled.On Wednesday (January 17), two ticket buyers, Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden filed a complaint alleging that the singer had breached her contract with attendees and violated New York state laws by beginning her concert on December 13 at 10:30PM rather than the stipulated 8:30PM timing.In the introduction of the lawsuit, which was first shared by Billboard, Fellows’ and Hadden’s attorneys wrote that “defendants’ actions constitute not just a breach of their contracts with Plaintiffs and Class Members, but also a wanton exercise in false advertising, negligent representation, and unfair and deceptive trade practices.” The full document can be read here.Extending the accusations to Madonna’s concerts at the same venue on December 14 and 16 – which allegedly also began “over two hours late” – the attorneys claim that the concerts’ stipulated 8:30PM start time as represented on the tickets was “material to Plaintiffs’ agreement to purchase the tickets”, and that Madonna’s failure to satisfy the expectations of an 8:30PM start time caused legal damage to concertgoers who “had to get up early to go to work and/or take care of their family responsibilities the next day”.In addition, the attorneys claimed that the concerts’ 1AM conclusion resulted in ticket holders being faced with “limited public transportation, limited ride-sharing, and/or increased public and private transportation costs”, adding that a number were left “stranded in the middle of the night”.On the violation of New York state laws, the attorneys invoked the state’s General Business Law 149,
Love Island: All Stars viewers were left asking 'anyone else' after they were left feeling 'sorry' for the same Islander following the latest episode. The new version of the ITV2 dating show returned with host Maya Jama on Monday night (January 15) as a number of former islanders returned looking for a second shot at love.
Hot on the heels of this year’s explosive Christmas whodunnit storyline, EastEnders fans have high hopes for the soap’s 40th anniversary next year after several eagled eyed fans claim to have spotted proof that two characters will be returning from the dead. According to fans, Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell could be making a come back, despite having being killed off on screen! Of course, death has never been a barrier to other characters from returning, with Dirty Den Watts, Kathy Beale and Cindy Beale all having returned to the soap after previously being killed on the soap.
Madonna had to apologise to fans in Toronto last week after greeting them by saying, “Are you ready, Boston!”The Queen of Pop is currently out on the North American leg of her ‘Celebration Tour’, a career-spanning 40th anniversary run of dates, which is due to conclude in April.After playing two shows in Boston on January 8 and 9, the show moved north of the border to Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena for a pair of shows on January 11 and 12. At the second of the two, Madonna made the slip of the tongue, before immediately correcting herself.“Are you guys mad at me cuz I said ‘Hello, Boston!’?” she later said (via Stereogum).
Madonna has showcased her 1998 single ‘Frozen’ during her ‘Celebration Tour’ in Canada.The Queen of Pop is currently out on the North American leg of the career-spanning 40th anniversary run of dates, which is due to conclude in April.During her show at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Thursday (January 11), she sang over the Canadian producer Sickick’s remix of the track. You can view footage below.Madonna also performed that version of the track at the second show at the venue last night (January 12).Frozen replaced Rain at the #madonnacelebrationtour tonight in Toronto #madonna #celebrationtour pic.twitter.com/nmjKuikZzd— Lee Gonzalez (@kevinleegunz) January 12, 2024It comes after she also revived her 1989 single ‘Express Yourself’ during a live show on her ‘Celebration Tour’ in Boston earlier this week.Back in November, it was reported that Madonna would be topping the bill at Glastonbury 2024 alongside Dua Lipa and Coldplay.
With the fifth season of ITV's The Masked Singer finally upon us, fans of the singing competition have wasted no time in frantically guessing the stars behind the 12 costumes. Characters this year include the likes of Dippy Egg, Eiffel Tower and Chicken Caesar to name a few, but it's the Rat that has everyone talking as fans are convinced they know exactly who it is.
UPDATE: Rapper Herbert Wright, aka “G Herbo,” received a three-year probation sentence Thursday in federal court in Springfield, Mass. The charge stemmed from his involvement in a nationwide wire fraud conspiracy and making false statements to a federal agent.
Madonna revived her 1989 single ‘Express Yourself’ during a live show on her ‘Celebration Tour’ earlier this week – check out the footage below.The Queen Of Pop is currently out on the North American leg of the career-spanning 40th anniversary run of dates, which is due to conclude in April.During her concert at the TD Garden arena in Boston, Massachusetts on Monday (January 8), Madge treated the crowd to an acoustic rendition of ‘Express Yourself’ as part of the gig’s fifth act.To introduce the song, Madonna held up a bottle of beer and told the audience that she was “starting out 2024 with gratitude and appreciation” before taking a sip and picking up her guitar.The pop icon went on to thank her “beautiful, talented, intelligent [and] opinionated children” who have joined her at the ‘Celebration Tour’ shows.“I’m very grateful because while they may need me as a mother, I must admit that I need them,” she continued. “And I need you, and we need each other.
Janette Manrara was trolled by fans after she dressed her baby daughter Lyra in a fluffy snowsuit while in her car seat. Former Strictly Come Dancing pro Janette, who shares her little one with husband Aljaž Skorjanec, posted a photo of Lyra on a day out with her parents. She captioned the adorable snap: "Lyra yesterday out and about...
From Deal Or No Deal and Wheel Of Fortune to Blankety Blank, classic shows keep returning to our screens – and now BBC One is continuing the trend with its reboot of the hit series Gladiators.The show debuted in 1992 on ITV and ran for eight seasons before ending in 2000. Gladiators was then revived for a short run by Sky between 2008-2009, with Ian Wright, Kirsty Gallacher and Caroline Flack as hosts. Now it’s back with brand new contestants, gladiators and a fresh look – including a change of hosts as Bradley Walsh and his son Barney present the action in the iconic arena.
Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon are looking as stunning as ever at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday (January 7) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Fans of Paramore have been very concerned this week that the band – comprised of Hayley Williams, Taylor York and Zac Farro – had split up.
Coronation Street fans have been left asking 'why' after they saw Paul Foreman suffer an upsetting accident that led to him reaffirming his plans to end his own life. The former builder was heard asking Todd Grimshaw for help once again after experiencing a difficult day amid living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
Amber Heard reprised her role of Mera in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The actress took to social media to acknowledge all the support she’s been receiving from fans who watched the DC Studios film.