Last week, as she celebrated her 65th birthday, Madonna announced the start of her rescheduled Celebration tour, which will kick off at London’s O2 Arena on 14 October. The greatest hits show commemorates the 40th anniversary of the release of her self-titled debut album, and four decades as one of the most vivid, confrontational and imaginative female artists in the music industry.
Seven weeks ago, there were rumours Madonna’s tour might be cancelled when, on 24 June, in the final stage of rehearsals, she was taken into intensive care for five days with a serious bacterial infection. Those close to Madonna felt she had been driving herself too hard, and she was advised to rest. But she didn’t stay down for long.
