Mar. 15, 2025
Madonna in Italy for her 66th birthday in August 2024.Photo:Ricardo Gomes
Ricardo Gomes
Madonnacelebrated her birthday in Pompei, Italy, with friends and family — plus local youth involved in an art initiative she supports.
The Queen of Popturned 66on Friday, Aug. 16, and spent the evening with members of Sogno di Volare, or Dream of Flying, a project that lets local youth act in classical performances at the ancient theater in the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, per a press release.
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Madonna; Madonna visiting the cemetery in Michigan.Photo:Karwai Tang/WireImage; Madonna/Instagram
Karwai Tang/WireImage; Madonna/Instagram
Madonnapaid tribute to herlate brother Christopherwith a poignant visit to his grave in Michigan, less than one month after he died of cancer.The pop superstar brought daughterLourdeswith her as she documented her trip to Calvary Cemetery in Kawkawlin, Mich. on her Instagram Stories on Friday, Oct. 25.“Homecoming………….,” she wrote atop a photo of Christopher’s green marble gravestone, which featured his name, date of birth and date of death.
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Madonnahas been in the spotlight for decades and has had a handful of high-profile relationships over the years.
The Queen of Pop has been married twice — first toSean Pennfrom 1985 to 1989, then toGuy Ritchiefrom 2000 to 2008. She has also had a slew of relationships and flings with several other Hollywood stars, includingTupac,Dennis RodmanandWarren Beatty, among others. Most recently, she has been linked to former soccer playerAkeem Morris.
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Vinnie Zuffante/Getty; Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Madonna’s former boyfriend and bandmateDan Gilroyis opening up about their whirlwind romance.Speaking to PEOPLE about his 18-month relationship with Madonna, 66, Gilroy, 77 says, “I met her at a party and we did gigs together. I loved it. Anyone who has been in a band knows it’s a very intimate kind of relationship.
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Jenny Shimizu (left); Madonna (right).Photo:Rommel Demano/Getty; Jeff Kravitz/GettyJenny Shimizuwas having the time of her life in the ’90s.Not only was she living her truth as an openly gay model and enjoying professional success, but she was also having fun behind the scenes. In the new docuseriesIn Vogue: The 90s,the former Calvin Klein and Banana Republic model, now 57, opens up about her time romping around Europe with Madonna"I mean, you’re not gonna say no to Madonna in the ’90s," she recalls in the final installment of the six-episode series.