Pop music queen Madonna, 64, reportedly pushed herself to her limits to compete with younger musicians like Taylor Swift and Pink, leading to her recent hospitalization. A fervent desire to keep up with these artists' groundbreaking performances led to an intense regimen of rehearsal, ultimately culminating in Madonna's collapse and subsequent admission to an intensive care unit.
Taylor Swift, 33, has been setting the bar high with her marathon four-hour concerts, while Pink, 43, has been wowing fans with her daring aerial stunts. Madonna, determined to meet or surpass their high-octane performances, has reportedly been burning the candle at both ends in preparation for her own Celebration Tour.
"She was driving herself hard, dangerously so," an insider shared with The U.S. Sun, "Despite warnings from those around her that she's not as young as she used to be, she kept pushing."
Madonna's health crisis, marked by a serious bacterial infection likely spurred on by a persistent fever, brought about an abrupt pause to her preparations at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. As a result, the scheduled start of her tour on July 15 has been delayed indefinitely.
However, the "Material Girl" singer remains resolute in her commitment to returning to the stage. "Her health issue is treatable, and she's working with a medical team to bolster her immunity. I'm certain she'll be back on her feet," a source asserted, seeking to reassure the star's concerned fans.
Meanwhile, Madonna's friends reportedly feared a tragic repetition of the circumstances that led to Michael Jackson's untimely death ahead of his "This Is It" tour. Fearing a similar outcome, they urged Madonna to prioritize her well-being above the grueling demands of her upcoming tour.
"She was wearing herself thin," a source confided to The Sun, "Her friends were anxious she might suffer a similar fate to Michael Jackson if she didn't take a step back."
Now convalescing at home, Madonna is said to be in high spirits and is making plans to fulfill as many tour dates as possible once her health is restored. As the new start date for the tour awaits announcement, fans worldwide are wishing the star a speedy recovery and eagerly anticipating her return to the stage.
