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Madonna

The latest news on Madonna, American singer, songwriter and actress, including showbiz news and updates.

Born

16 Aug 1958

Industry

Entertainment, Music

Job Title

Singer

What does October 2025, the month of the Fire Dog, hold for your Chinese sign of the zodiac? Illustration: SCMP Graphics

Horoscopes

What’s your luck like in October 2025, the month of the Fire Dog?

This month will be represented by the energy of the Fire Dog, meaning it will be lucky for the Rabbit but not so smooth for the Dragon.

10 Oct 2025 - 3:00PM

Paris Fashion Week

Saint Laurent’s 1980s edge and the ‘Virgil Abloh: The Codes’ exhibition

30 Sep 2025 - 11:11AM

Fame and celebrity

Not just Dua Lipa: 12 celebs who love yoga, from Jessica Alba to the Beckhams

2 Sep 2025 - 6:00AM

Fashion

The old-school trends making a comeback – and a few to leave well alone

Fashion is cyclical, but not every trend needs reviving – Blackpink’s Lisa rocked the tights-as-pants look in Louis Vuitton last month, but let’s leave ‘wife beater’ tanks where they belong in the 90s.

25 Aug 2025 - 3:37PM

Kim Kardashian’s T-shirt under spaghetti straps, and Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake’s matching double denim can stay in the past, but Blackpink’s Lisa rocked the tights-as-pants look at the Met Gala last month. Photos: GC Images; WireImage; TNS

Tourism

Avoiding Trump’s USA: 8 suggestions for similar experiences

Not interested in going to the US in the current geopolitical climate? Consider these alternatives to some of the country’s most popular attractions.

29 May 2025 - 6:36PM

Fashion

Electric colour: neon makes a splash on runways and red carpets

Madonna’s style and Jane Fonda’s workout tapes made a splash with neon back in the 80s – now designers from Valentino to Tom Ford have brought the palette back in a big way.

12 May 2025 - 11:00PM

Fame and celebrity

7 celebrities who have adopted several children, from Madonna to Mia Farrow

For Madonna and Angelina Jolie, encounters with orphaned children during their travels changed their lives forever – but Charlize Theron knew from early in life that she wanted to adopt.

9 May 2025 - 7:00PM

Stars including Madonna and Sharon Stone have been public figures for adoption. Photos: @madonna/Instagram; @sharonstone/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Meet ultra talented drag artist Alexis Stone, whose transformations are uncanny

Through a combination of make-up artistry and prosthetics, Elliot Joseph Rentz – aka Alexis Stone – has fooled fashion paparazzi into thinking he’s everyone from Meryl Streep to Jean Paul Gaultier

13 Apr 2025 - 6:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is oil scion Michael Herd, husband of Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd?

Herd – president of Texas-based Herd Producing Company, founded by his grandfather – is a keen skier, restaurant owner and a real-life cowboy, having grown up on a ranch.

4 Mar 2025 - 7:00PM

Celebrity Families

Who is Madonna’s 93-year-old dad, Silvio Ciccone?

Madonna shared a rare family portrait after Thanksgiving this year, showing her children – including David Banda, Lourdes Leon and Rocco Ritchie – with her elderly father Silvio after a tough year.

4 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM

Madonna and her father Silvio Ciccone spent Thanksgiving together recently after a difficult year. Photo: @madonna/Instagram

Celebrity style

Bold, gold earrings are back, inspired by Dynasty-style 80s excess

Designers like Schiaparelli, Saint Laurent, By Pariah and Rachel Boston are all lending an ear to 80s opulence.

29 Nov 2024 - 7:00AM

Eye-catching Schiaparelli earrings. Photo: Handout

Fame and celebrity

Who is Sam Pounds, the producer yet to release Liam Payne’s final song?

After moving to LA, Pounds gained the attention of Madonna, Jamie Foxx and Wiz Khalifa, and dropped his first album last year; now he’s fielding criticism for his actions around Payne’s final song.

12 Nov 2024 - 6:00PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Where is Madonna’s ex – and Lourdes Leon’s dad – Carlos Leon now?

Leon is now married to a Danish model and fashion designer, and recently walked the runway for the first time for Willy Chavarria; he’s still on good terms with his ex and his daughter.

16 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM

Celebrity style

6 of Madonna and Lourdes Leon’s most iconic twinning fashion moments

Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon shines with her own unique style at Burberry and Tom Ford events – and has also channelled ‘Like a Virgin’ and that Jean Paul Gaultier cone bra

24 Jan 2024 - 6:00AM

Madonna’s daughter, Lourdes Leon, shines with her own unique style – but has channelled her mum’s iconic looks on occasion too. Photo: @Madonna/Instagram

LGBTQ

Video | How vogue dancing is being revived by Asia’s ballroom scene

Voguing, an improvisational dance style, which has its roots in the mid-20th century and New York’s Harlem neighbourhood, is making a comeback in Asia.

29 Jan 2024 - 3:01PMvideocam

Strike a pose: how New York’s vogue dancing - which Madonna helped make famous in the 1990s - is making a comeback in Asia.

Healthy eating

Explainer | What’s the macrobiotic diet loved by Hollywood celebs, from Madonna to Gwyneth?

The macrobiotic diet is loved by Hollywood celebs like Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Uma Thurman and Sting – so what exactly is it and what are its benefits?

5 Jan 2024 - 5:19PM

Fame and celebrity

The 12 richest divas in pop, revealed – from RiRi to TayTay

2023 saw Taylor Swift officially achieve billionaire status, but she’s still not No 1 on the world’s richest pop divas list – so who takes the throne?

3 Jan 2024 - 10:55AM

Fashion

Silver belles: metallic trousers are back – and not just for Madonna and Beyoncé

Silver trousers are a major look for winter 2023-24, with designers at Dior, Sacai, Simone Rocha, Isabel Marant – as well as Madonna and Beyoncé – hopping on the trend

19 Dec 2023 - 12:00PM

Silver trousers have made a triumphal return for the first time since the 90s, with Dior, Sacai, Simone Rocha, Rotate Birger Christensen, Isabel Marant (pictured) – as well as Madonna and Beyoncé – hopping on the trend. Photos: Handouts

Tourism

US$1 billion Mexico project has ‘biggest potential for sustainable tourism’

Another luxury resort in Mexico’s unspoilt Costalegre region is under way – Xala, a US$1 billion development, will include luxury hotels and holiday homes, all next door to a new airport.

9 Dec 2023 - 7:15PM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Josh Popper, Madonna’s 29-year-old boxer and model boyfriend?

The ex-NFL hopeful met the pop star through her 18-year-old son, David Banda, and has appeared in Bravo’s Summer House – so just how serious is the romance?

28 Nov 2023 - 7:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Ariana Grande’s showbiz older brother, Frankie Grande?

The effervescent star of Big Brother and Titaníque said he came out to his sister when she was just 11, and that the pair are like ‘yin and yang’ – here’s what else to know about Frankie Grande

20 Nov 2023 - 5:00AM

Siblings Ariana and Frankie Grande are both successful performers and “best friends” despite their 10-year age gap. Photo: @ariana_grande7999/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

A Rebel Life? 7 revelations from the new Madonna biography

Madonna: A Rebel Life details the incredible life of the pop icon and her rise to international stardom and domination. Here’s what we learned from her latest biography as The Celebration Tour kicks off.

16 Oct 2023 - 11:13AM

Madonna’s new biography, Madonna: A Rebel Life, was just released on the same week she kicks off The Celebration Tour. Photo: @madonna/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

10 celebrities who have written novels, from Millie Bobby Brown to Madonna

From Millie Bobby Brown’s just released debut novel to Ethan Hawke’s acclaimed books, and Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s less-than-cerebral effort, which celebrity authors are worth reading?

18 Sep 2023 - 8:00PM

Music

Madonna hospitalised, postpones Celebrations tour

The Queen of Pop is recovering after a ‘serious bacterial infection’ landed her in the ICU for several days.

29 Jun 2023 - 5:34AM

Beauty

Explainer | What is face yoga and why do stars love it, from Madonna to Meghan Markle?

Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Meghan Markle and Madonna have joined millions of TikTokkers and other social media users in de-stressing as part of their ‘skinimalist’ regimen

9 Mar 2023 - 8:00AM

Gwyneth Paltrow, Meghan Markle and Madonna have joined millions of social media users getting into face yoga as part of a “skinimalism” trend. Photo: Handout

Celebrity style

10 of the most expensive celebrity red carpet jewels ever, ranked

Madonna channelled Marilyn Monroe with Harry Winston diamonds, Lady Gaga wore a US$30 million Tiffany & Co necklace and Beyoncé appears on our list thrice – but who outdazzled them all?

8 Mar 2023 - 5:43PM

Lady Gaga, Carrie Underwood, Beyoncé and Cate Blanchett have worn some of the most expensive bling on the red carpet ever. Photos: @ladygaga/Instagram, WireImage, EPA, Getty Images

Beauty

8 luxury spas and treatments that the stars swear by

What kind of spa treatments do your favourite A-listers get done – and where? Here are 8 most popular celebrity spa treatments around the world …

22 Feb 2023 - 2:34PM

NFL Super Bowl

15 of the most iconic Super Bowl half-time outfits, from Rihanna to Beyoncé

From the Black Eyed Peas’ Fergie in American football-inspired shoulder pads to Katy Perry’s 4 outfits in a 12-minute show, here are the most iconic costumes worn during the annual Super Bowl half-time show

15 Feb 2023 - 7:00PM

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What’s your luck like in October 2025, the month of the Fire Dog?

This month will be represented by the energy of the Fire Dog, meaning it will be lucky for the Rabbit but not so smooth for the Dragon.

Saint Laurent’s 1980s edge and the ‘Virgil Abloh: The Codes’ exhibition

Not just Dua Lipa: 12 celebs who love yoga, from Jessica Alba to the Beckhams

The old-school trends making a comeback – and a few to leave well alone

Fashion is cyclical, but not every trend needs reviving – Blackpink’s Lisa rocked the tights-as-pants look in Louis Vuitton last month, but let’s leave ‘wife beater’ tanks where they belong in the 90s.

Avoiding Trump’s USA: 8 suggestions for similar experiences

Not interested in going to the US in the current geopolitical climate? Consider these alternatives to some of the country’s most popular attractions.

Electric colour: neon makes a splash on runways and red carpets

Madonna’s style and Jane Fonda’s workout tapes made a splash with neon back in the 80s – now designers from Valentino to Tom Ford have brought the palette back in a big way.

7 celebrities who have adopted several children, from Madonna to Mia Farrow

For Madonna and Angelina Jolie, encounters with orphaned children during their travels changed their lives forever – but Charlize Theron knew from early in life that she wanted to adopt.

Meet ultra talented drag artist Alexis Stone, whose transformations are uncanny

Through a combination of make-up artistry and prosthetics, Elliot Joseph Rentz – aka Alexis Stone – has fooled fashion paparazzi into thinking he’s everyone from Meryl Streep to Jean Paul Gaultier

Who is oil scion Michael Herd, husband of Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd?

Herd – president of Texas-based Herd Producing Company, founded by his grandfather – is a keen skier, restaurant owner and a real-life cowboy, having grown up on a ranch.

Who is Madonna’s 93-year-old dad, Silvio Ciccone?

Madonna shared a rare family portrait after Thanksgiving this year, showing her children – including David Banda, Lourdes Leon and Rocco Ritchie – with her elderly father Silvio after a tough year.

Bold, gold earrings are back, inspired by Dynasty-style 80s excess

Designers like Schiaparelli, Saint Laurent, By Pariah and Rachel Boston are all lending an ear to 80s opulence.

Who is Sam Pounds, the producer yet to release Liam Payne’s final song?

After moving to LA, Pounds gained the attention of Madonna, Jamie Foxx and Wiz Khalifa, and dropped his first album last year; now he’s fielding criticism for his actions around Payne’s final song.

Where is Madonna’s ex – and Lourdes Leon’s dad – Carlos Leon now?

Leon is now married to a Danish model and fashion designer, and recently walked the runway for the first time for Willy Chavarria; he’s still on good terms with his ex and his daughter.

6 of Madonna and Lourdes Leon’s most iconic twinning fashion moments

Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon shines with her own unique style at Burberry and Tom Ford events – and has also channelled ‘Like a Virgin’ and that Jean Paul Gaultier cone bra

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Video | How vogue dancing is being revived by Asia’s ballroom scene

Voguing, an improvisational dance style, which has its roots in the mid-20th century and New York’s Harlem neighbourhood, is making a comeback in Asia.

Explainer | What’s the macrobiotic diet loved by Hollywood celebs, from Madonna to Gwyneth?

The macrobiotic diet is loved by Hollywood celebs like Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Uma Thurman and Sting – so what exactly is it and what are its benefits?

The 12 richest divas in pop, revealed – from RiRi to TayTay

2023 saw Taylor Swift officially achieve billionaire status, but she’s still not No 1 on the world’s richest pop divas list – so who takes the throne?

Silver belles: metallic trousers are back – and not just for Madonna and Beyoncé

Silver trousers are a major look for winter 2023-24, with designers at Dior, Sacai, Simone Rocha, Isabel Marant – as well as Madonna and Beyoncé – hopping on the trend

US$1 billion Mexico project has ‘biggest potential for sustainable tourism’

Another luxury resort in Mexico’s unspoilt Costalegre region is under way – Xala, a US$1 billion development, will include luxury hotels and holiday homes, all next door to a new airport.

Who is Josh Popper, Madonna’s 29-year-old boxer and model boyfriend?

The ex-NFL hopeful met the pop star through her 18-year-old son, David Banda, and has appeared in Bravo’s Summer House – so just how serious is the romance?

Who is Ariana Grande’s showbiz older brother, Frankie Grande?

The effervescent star of Big Brother and Titaníque said he came out to his sister when she was just 11, and that the pair are like ‘yin and yang’ – here’s what else to know about Frankie Grande

A Rebel Life? 7 revelations from the new Madonna biography

Madonna: A Rebel Life details the incredible life of the pop icon and her rise to international stardom and domination. Here’s what we learned from her latest biography as The Celebration Tour kicks off.

10 celebrities who have written novels, from Millie Bobby Brown to Madonna

From Millie Bobby Brown’s just released debut novel to Ethan Hawke’s acclaimed books, and Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s less-than-cerebral effort, which celebrity authors are worth reading?

Madonna hospitalised, postpones Celebrations tour

The Queen of Pop is recovering after a ‘serious bacterial infection’ landed her in the ICU for several days.

Explainer | What is face yoga and why do stars love it, from Madonna to Meghan Markle?

Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Meghan Markle and Madonna have joined millions of TikTokkers and other social media users in de-stressing as part of their ‘skinimalist’ regimen

10 of the most expensive celebrity red carpet jewels ever, ranked

Madonna channelled Marilyn Monroe with Harry Winston diamonds, Lady Gaga wore a US$30 million Tiffany & Co necklace and Beyoncé appears on our list thrice – but who outdazzled them all?

8 luxury spas and treatments that the stars swear by

What kind of spa treatments do your favourite A-listers get done – and where? Here are 8 most popular celebrity spa treatments around the world …

15 of the most iconic Super Bowl half-time outfits, from Rihanna to Beyoncé

From the Black Eyed Peas’ Fergie in American football-inspired shoulder pads to Katy Perry’s 4 outfits in a 12-minute show, here are the most iconic costumes worn during the annual Super Bowl half-time show

Video | How vogue dancing is being revived by Asia’s ballroom scene