It has been one year since singer Madonna overcame a life-threatening illness and she is clubbing the celebration of the same during&nbsp;the Fourth of July celebrations. On Thursday, she took to Instagram to look back on her “miraculous recovery” from a serious infection that left her hospitalised for days.&nbsp;

"Happy 4th of July! A year ago today, I had just come home from the hospital after surviving a life-threatening illness, I could barely stand in my backyard holding one sparkler,” the singer wrote. “I made a miraculous recovery and had an amazing year. Thank you God. Life is beautiful!”&nbsp;

Back in June last year, Madonna was in the intensive care unit for several days over what her manager Guy Oseary said at the time was “a serious bacterial infection.” She was placed in a medically induced coma for four days and she had to pause her Celebration tour for several months until last October.&nbsp;

“It’s called a near-death experience, and I’m not kidding, it was pretty scary,” the singer told a crowd of fans during a concert in Los Angeles this past March. “Obviously, I didn’t know for four days because I was in an induced coma, but when I woke up, the first word I said was, ‘No.’ Anyway, that’s what my assistant tells me.” &nbsp;

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“I’m pretty sure that God was saying to me, ‘You want to come with? You want to come with us, wanna go this way?’” she told the crowd. “And I said, ‘No!’” &nbsp;

Following her health scare, Madonna has encountered several lawsuits related to her Celebration tour. In recent months, concertgoers at multiple shows have sued both the singer and promoter Live Nation, citing delayed start times.&nbsp;

The plaintiffs claimed that Madonna began her performances hours after the advertised start time, alleging false advertising. The first lawsuit, brought by two attendees of her Brooklyn show, was dismissed last month.

It has been one year since singer Madonna overcame a life-threatening illness and she is clubbing the celebration of the same during the Fourth of July celebrations.

It has been one year since singer Madonna overcame a life-threatening illness and she is clubbing the celebration of the same during the Fourth of July celebrations. On Thursday, she took to Instagram to look back on her “miraculous recovery” from a serious infection that left her hospitalised for days. "Happy 4th of July! A year ago today, I had just come home from the hospital after surviving a life-threatening illness, I could barely stand in my backyard holding one sparkler,” the singer wrote. “I made a miraculous recovery and had an amazing year. Thank you God. Life is beautiful!” Back in June last year, Madonna was in the intensive care unit for several days over what her manager Guy Oseary said at the time was “a serious bacterial infection.” She was placed in a medically induced coma for four days and she had to pause her Celebration tour for several months until last October. “It’s called a near-death experience, and I’m not kidding, it was pretty scary,” the singer told a crowd of fans during a concert in Los Angeles this past March. “Obviously, I didn’t know for four days because I was in an induced coma, but when I woke up, the first word I said was, ‘No.’ Anyway, that’s what my assistant tells me.” Also read: Emma Roberts says Quiet on Set docuseries made her 'really sad': 'Kept me up at night' “I’m pretty sure that God was saying to me, ‘You want to come with? You want to come with us, wanna go this way?’” she told the crowd. “And I said, ‘No!’” Following her health scare, Madonna has encountered several lawsuits related to her Celebration tour. In recent months, concertgoers at multiple shows have sued both the singer and promoter Live Nation, citing delayed start times. The plaintiffs claimed that Madonna began her performances hours after the advertised start time, alleging false advertising. The first lawsuit, brought by two attendees of her Brooklyn show, was dismissed last month.

Madonna celebrates 1 year of surviving life-threatening disease, calls it 'miraculous recovery'

Madonna is enjoying her time on the stage with her highest-grossing worldwide tour of 2024, according to Pollstar’s mid-year report of the year. This is in connection with the numbers gathered for her Celebration Tour.&nbsp;

Pollstar’s mid-year report keeps in account the post-pandemic touring boom and examines the music industry as a whole, The report has found&nbsp;that after several years of record-setting ticket sales, the growth of live music has settled down in the first half of 2024.

<h2>Research agency did not count Taylor Swift's Eras Tour numbers&nbsp;</h2>

However, there is one thing to note in the report – that is Pollstar has not kept into account Taylor Swift’s blockbuster Eras Tour since it doesn't report its tour figures.&nbsp;

Pollstar, in spite of this, reported that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour was the highest-grossing tour of all time and the first tour ever to cross the $1 billion threshold.&nbsp;

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Following close behind is Bad Bunny’s Most Wanted Tour which has made close to $174.6 million while Luis Miguel follows him with $169.4 million. U2 ranks at No. 4 with $135 million from the band’s Sphere residency and Karol G rounds out the top five with $111 million.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is possibly the most successful concert tour for any artist. She recently performed in London which saw a bevvy of celebrities in attendance. Also, Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce joined <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-viral-fans-cant-believe-travis-kelce-joined-girlfriend-taylor-swift-on-stage-during-eras-tour-show-in-london-734466">her on stage for a cute minute</a>.

Several Hollywood celebrities, including Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Hugh Grant and Tom Cruise were present at her concert at the Wembley Stadium. Prince William with his two children attended the concert last Friday.&nbsp;

Madonna is enjoying her time on the stage with her highest-grossing worldwide tour of 2024, according to Pollstar’s mid-year report of the year. This is in connection with the numbers gathered for her Celebration Tour.

Madonna is enjoying her time on the stage with her highest-grossing worldwide tour of 2024, according to Pollstar’s mid-year report of the year. This is in connection with the numbers gathered for her Celebration Tour. Pollstar’s mid-year report keeps in account the post-pandemic touring boom and examines the music industry as a whole, The report has found that after several years of record-setting ticket sales, the growth of live music has settled down in the first half of 2024. Research agency did not count Taylor Swift's Eras Tour numbers However, there is one thing to note in the report – that is Pollstar has not kept into account Taylor Swift’s blockbuster Eras Tour since it doesn't report its tour figures. Pollstar, in spite of this, reported that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour was the highest-grossing tour of all time and the first tour ever to cross the $1 billion threshold. Also read: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Please Please Please’ becomes her first No. 1 single Following close behind is Bad Bunny’s Most Wanted Tour which has made close to $174.6 million while Luis Miguel follows him with $169.4 million. U2 ranks at No. 4 with $135 million from the band’s Sphere residency and Karol G rounds out the top five with $111 million. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is possibly the most successful concert tour for any artist. She recently performed in London which saw a bevvy of celebrities in attendance. Also, Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce joined her on stage for a cute minute. Several Hollywood celebrities, including Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Hugh Grant and Tom Cruise were present at her concert at the Wembley Stadium. Prince William with his two children attended the concert last Friday.

Madonna records highest-grossing tour of 2024, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour not in race

Madonna is to perform a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 4 May at the Copacabana Beach as the culmination of her The Celebration Tour. Watch in for more details!

Madonna to end her celebration tour with free concert in Brazil

The Queen of Pop Madonna once again came under scrutiny for showing up 3 hours late to her concert. The Queen of Pop made her fans upset by making them wait at the celebration concert in New York City.

'Queen of Pop' under fire from her fans

Madonna made a dazzling return to the stage at London's O2 Arena with her long-awaited Celebration Tour, marking her first global tour since 2020. The concert brought together generations of fans, who paid homage to their favourite Madonna eras with outfits adorned with pearls and crucifixes to tulle skirts and body-sculpting corsets.

Madonna, now 65, embarked on her milestone tour, spanning over four decades of her musical career. This eagerly anticipated event finally kicked off at the O2 Arena, following a three-month delay due to a health scare that saw the pop icon hospitalised for a "serious bacterial infection."

Despite the challenges, Madonna remained resolute in her commitment to the tour, and fans eagerly awaited her return to the stage. The show opened with a medley of hits and Madonna expressed gratitude for her devoted supporters. "How did I make it this far? Because of you," she declared, acknowledging her fans' unwavering support.

The concert, held on an elaborate stage that extended into the audience, showcased not only Madonna's timeless hits but also some poignant moments. Screens displayed powerful images, including tributes to Freddie Mercury, Arthur Ashe, and others who succumbed to AIDS, during her performance of "Live To Tell."

Madonna, alongside her dancers and some of her six children, enthralled the audience for over two hours, delivering classics like "Holiday," "Like a Prayer," "Hung Up," "Ray of Light," and "Bad Girl" with her signature blend of sexy, religious, and futuristic costumes.

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However, the show was not without technical difficulties. Madonna paused the performance early on to reset the sound, sharing anecdotes about her rise to stardom while the crew worked behind the scenes.

Throughout the evening, Madonna addressed more than her music. She used her platform to comment on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, expressing her heartbreak and calling for unity.

Reflecting on her health struggles earlier in the year, Madonna shared a moving message with the crowd. "If you want to know my secret, and you want to know how I pull through and how I survive, I thought, 'I've got to be there for my children. I have to survive for them,'" she said before leading the audience in a spirited singalong of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive."

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Madonna made a dazzling return to the stage at London's O2 Arena with her long-awaited Celebration Tour, marking her first global tour since 2020. The concert brought together generations of fans, who paid homage to their favourite Madonna eras with outfits adorned with pearls and crucifixes to tulle skirts and body-sculpting corsets.

Madonna made a dazzling return to the stage at London's O2 Arena with her long-awaited Celebration Tour, marking her first global tour since 2020. The concert brought together generations of fans, who paid homage to their favourite Madonna eras with outfits adorned with pearls and crucifixes to tulle skirts and body-sculpting corsets. Madonna, now 65, embarked on her milestone tour, spanning over four decades of her musical career. This eagerly anticipated event finally kicked off at the O2 Arena, following a three-month delay due to a health scare that saw the pop icon hospitalised for a "serious bacterial infection." Despite the challenges, Madonna remained resolute in her commitment to the tour, and fans eagerly awaited her return to the stage. The show opened with a medley of hits and Madonna expressed gratitude for her devoted supporters. "How did I make it this far? Because of you," she declared, acknowledging her fans' unwavering support. The concert, held on an elaborate stage that extended into the audience, showcased not only Madonna's timeless hits but also some poignant moments. Screens displayed powerful images, including tributes to Freddie Mercury, Arthur Ashe, and others who succumbed to AIDS, during her performance of "Live To Tell." Madonna, alongside her dancers and some of her six children, enthralled the audience for over two hours, delivering classics like "Holiday," "Like a Prayer," "Hung Up," "Ray of Light," and "Bad Girl" with her signature blend of sexy, religious, and futuristic costumes. Also read: Amy Schumer says her heart 'breaks for Israel and Gaza' as she reflects on the ongoing conflict However, the show was not without technical difficulties. Madonna paused the performance early on to reset the sound, sharing anecdotes about her rise to stardom while the crew worked behind the scenes. Throughout the evening, Madonna addressed more than her music. She used her platform to comment on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, expressing her heartbreak and calling for unity. Reflecting on her health struggles earlier in the year, Madonna shared a moving message with the crowd. "If you want to know my secret, and you want to know how I pull through and how I survive, I thought, 'I've got to be there for my children. I have to survive for them,'" she said before leading the audience in a spirited singalong of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Madonna kicks off 78-date world tour in London four months after health scare

Madonna announced the dates for her global tour honoring four decades of hits. The Celebration Tour was announced via a raunchy five-minute video paying homage to her iconic 1991 documentary, Truth or Dare. Watch this report to know further.

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