The grueling rehearsal schedule that led Madonna to ICU

Although slowly recovering from a serious bacterial infection that hospitalised her last week, Madonna is still 'weak and very tired.' The infection, that forced the 64 year old star to delay her upcoming Celebration Tour, has left the star bedridden with doubts hanging over when she will be able to kickstart her extended 84-day tour, which was due to begin next week on July 15 in Vancouver.The US singing legend ended up in intensive care after ignoring signs of feeling unwell during her tour rehearsals. Just four days earlier, the star was already getting extremely excited for the 40th anniversary tour, sharing an insight into rehearsals.

claimed to TMZ on Wednesday. This comes as the originally scheduled start date for her “Celebration” tour looms closer.

Madonna is taking it easy after her recent stint in the ICU.

Madonna's close friend Rosie O'Donnell has given an update on the Vogue hitmaker's health after she was rushed to hospital with a bacterial infection last week which saw her admitted to ICU.

Instagram, a fan asked how Madonna was doing. “She’s good,” O’Donnell replied, adding, “She is recovering at home — she is very strong in general.”Last week, Madonna’s manager Guy Oseary posted that she had been admitted to the ICU on June 24 after having developed a serious bacterial infection and that her “Celebration” world tour was postponed as a result.The tour was set to kick off on July 15 in Vancouver.

Rosie O'Donnell reminisced on better days filming "A League of Their Own" with her best buddy, Madonna. O'Donnell answered fan questions on an Instagram post featuring the pair from their Rockford Peaches days, and admitted Madonna was "recovering at home" after a hospital stint in the intensive care unit (ICU.) The 64-year-old "Like a Virgin" singer was rushed to the hospital last week, according to Madonna's longtime talent manager Guy Oseary.

Rosie O’Donnell is sharing a new update about Madonna.

Rosie O'Donnell is speaking out about Madonna's health. As the 64-year-old singer continues to battle a serious bacterial infection, her co-star took to Instagram to give an update about Madonna's condition.It all started when Rosie shared a photo of her and Madonna from the 1992 film.

Madonna after the Queen of Pop was hospitalised due to a bacterial infection.Last week, the pop icon was hospitalised after she was found to have a serious bacterial infection – leading to all of her upcoming ‘Celebration’ world tour dates to be cancelled.  Madonna’s manager Guy Osears wrote in a statement that, despite staying several days in the ICU: “Her health is improving, however, she is still under medical care. A full recovery is expected.”Later, TV multi-hyphenate Rosie O’Donnell shared an image of herself and Madonna whilst on the set of her titular show in the ’90s.

Queen of Pop danced herself into an ICU hospitalization after trying to compete with younger stars like Taylor Swift and Pink.The 64-year-old legend had been pushing herself to her physical limit ahead of her much-anticipated “Celebration” tour, which led to her sudden collapse and multi-day intubation, insiders told the Sun.“The countdown was well and truly on. Madonna had all her chips on one number, which was this tour,” the anonymous source told the outlet.“She was working overtime, but she clearly burnt herself out and people around her have been politely reminding her that she is not 45 anymore, let alone 25.“She needed to pace herself. Pushing herself so hard was extremely risky.”Both Swift, 33, and Pink, 43, have been embarking on their own recent headline-grabbing tours, characterized by their jaw-dropping showmanship — Swift has been consistently playing four-hour shows, while Pink stuns fans with aerial stunts hundreds of feet above her audience’s heads.To compete, Madonna forced herself through hours of grueling rehearsals that slowly took a toll on her body.Those close to Madge noticed the physical strain she was withstanding and worried it could lead to a fate similar to Michael Jackson’s, who died in the lead-up to his “This Is It” tour in 2009.“Madonna was in good spirits before the incident, but some friends had encouraged her to take it easy and find time for rest because of the grueling schedule she had ahead of her,” a source told the Sun.“Many of us feel the constant remarks about her age have put pressure on her to compete, so we are relieved that she has been forced to take time out and put her health first.

TMZ, she is still not doing well and certainly can’t be expected to pick back up where she left off with her performing schedule.Madonna’s battle with a serious bacterial infection has taken a toll on her health, leading to her being bedridden even after her release from the hospital. The iconic pop star has apparently been grappling with persistent vomiting and a body still under the throes of the infection.

The Sun reports.Madonna, 64, was found unresponsive in her NYC home Saturday and admitted to the intensive care unit.

was found unresponsive in her home and rushed to a hospital to be treated for a bacterial infection.In pictures obtained Friday by The Post, the “Vogue” singer, 64, stood outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art with her personal assistant and a dancer after visiting the Karl Lagerfeld Exhibit on Friday, June 23. She kept a low profile in a comfy, all-black comfy ensemble, accessorized with black sunglasses, a black baseball cap and a white pair of Nike Air Max sneakers.Just one day later, the “Like a Prayer” icon was admitted into an NYC hospital where she was intubated overnight.

Madonna really was pushing herself to the edge…

Pop icon Madonna, 64, has finally returned home and is said to be "feeling better and following doctors' orders" after a terrifying health scare which saw her end up in intensive care. The superstar singer was reportedly rushed to hospital and "intubated" after she contracted a serious bacterial infection. PageSix reported that Madonna was found unresponsive on Saturday before admitted to ICU in New York, where she remained for five days.

Madonna was putting in serious work preparing for her “Celebration Tour” before being hospitalized earlier this week.

Madonna has been discharged from hospital following a serious bacterial infection.The news arrives following reports that the pop icon was admitted to hospital and spent time in an intensive care unit last week.Now, she has been released from the hospital, and transported by a private ambulance to her home in New York. An insider close to the situation also told news outlet CNN that the 64-year-old is “in the clear”.Expected to make a full recovery from the health scare, it was reported yesterday (June 29) that the singer’s relatives were initially “preparing for the worst” when they discovered how unwell she was.“For the past couple of days, no one really knew which direction this was going to turn, and her family was preparing for the worst,” a member of her family told the DailyMail.

Madonna was putting in serious work preparing for her  before being hospitalized earlier this week.The «Like a Prayer» singer was in the intensive care unit dealing with a serious bacterial infection, which developed Saturday, leading to a several-day stay in the ICU.A source tells ET that Madonna was «doing well and feeling good in her rehearsals» and staying up as late as 3:30 a.m. some nights to perfect her moves for the coming tour prior to suffering the infection.«She is a night person and normally sleeps during the day and then gets to work at night,» the source continues.

Lourdes Leon was reportedly by her mother Madonna’s hospital bed after she was admitted to the hospital, and placed on a ventilator. The artist did not speak on the matter, but she did share a photo on her Instagram story Wednesday wearing a backward corset at a Vans event.Although it could seem a little odd that Leon was at an event on the day the news broke, Madonna was hospitalized last Saturday.

Madonna is bravely persevering on her path to recovery. As confirmed by PEOPLE, the iconic artist was hospitalized over the weekend due to a “serious bacterial infection.” However, according to an exclusive source, there is positive news to share, as she is now “back home and feeling better.”The update came after Madonna’s longtime manager, Guy Oseary, took to Instagram to inform fans of her hospitalization and the subsequent stay in the ICU.

Whoa… Madonna‘s condition was incredibly serious!!

Madonna’s family is spending time together as they wait for their mother to get better. Her sons, David Banda and Rocco Ritchie, were spotted together arriving at their New York, as the two are close to their mother as they wait for her recovery. Madonna found unresponsive and rushed to hospital: ‘Still under medical care’Madonna’s health scare has profoundly impacted her family: ‘Everyone believed that we may lose her’Celebrities send Madonna their best after her hospitalizationDavid was photographed wearing a white and brown knit shirt with some jeans and a brown belt.

Madonna is reportedly back at home.

Good news!

Madonna’s closest friends and family members have been by her side, after being found unresponsive and rushed to the hospital for a serious bacterial infection. It was previously reported by Page Six that her daughter Lourdes Leon had been accompanying her since the health scare happened on Saturday.

Madonna was hospitalized after presenting a “serious bacterial infection.” The news of her health were shared by her manager, Guy Oseary, who revealed Madonna had experienced a several day stay at the ICU. “Her health is improving, however she is still under medical care,” reads his post. Madonna’s health update: Rosie O’Donell comments on her recovery processMadonna’s health scare has profoundly impacted her family: ‘Everyone believed that we may lose her’A post shared by Guy Oseary (@guyoseary)Following the statement, social media was flooded with well wishes from celebrities of all ages.

Madonna’s recent health scare has garnered significant attention and concern. Amidst fears for her well-being, her management team held a crisis meeting on Zoom to discuss the situation.

Madonna has returned home after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) due to a "serious bacterial infection." A source close to Madonna confirmed to Fox News Digital, "She is home and feeling better." Rosie O'Donnell also assured fans Madonna is on the mend days after the hospitalization.The comedian shared a throwback photo of the two on Instagram, writing, "shes feeling good." O'Donnell added a thumbs up emoji and the hashtags #madonna #love. O'Donnell and Madonna first met while filming "A League of Their Own" in the early '90s. Madonna's ICU stay was first announced by her longtime manager, Guy Oseary.

Madonna has been discharged from hospital after the star was rushed to Intensive care.

Madonna's health. ET has learned that the singer has been discharged from the hospital and is now back home feeling better.The news comes just one day after the «Material Girl» singer's manager, Guy Oseary, took to Instagram and shared she had been in the intensive care unit dealing with a serious bacterial infection.

As Madonna continues to recover from her recent hospitalization, her celebrity friends are in her corner.

Madonna is back at home.

Kathy Griffin has had it with trolls attacking the Queen of Pop.

Kathy Griffin has had it with trolls attacking the Queen of Pop. The 62-year-old comedian took to TikTok on Wednesday to defend Madonna after she felt like trolls were «piling on» and «making fun» of the singer's recent hospitalization. Griffin admits she doesn’t «know what's going on» with the «Like a Prayer» artist, and slammed the hateful comments of «ageism and misogyny.»«Sorry, but as a 62-year-old chick I deal with it all the time, and she’s freaking Madonna,» said Griffin."[Her fillers] are going to go away if she feels like it or not," the Emmy winner said. «I care about her health, and I’m glad she can go back on this tour.

Madonna has postponed the start of her 40th anniversary tour next month after developing a “serious bacterial infection” last weekend, which required intensive care treatment.“On Saturday 24 Jun, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which lead to a several day stay in the ICU”, wrote her manager Guy Oseary in a statement posted on Instagram. “Her health is improving.

Madonna has been supported by her daughter Lourdes after she contracted a "serious bacterial infection" preventing the singer to carry on with her world tour.