Madonna reveals first date of new Celebration world tour and it’s good news for British fans

MADONNA has confirmed she will kick off her eagerly anticipated Celebration Tour in the UK.

The Queen of Pop was forced to axe her North American shows last month after being rushed into intensive care.

But as I told yesterday, she is now back in rehearsals and tonight announced that she will launch the world tour with her show at London’s O2 Arena on October 14.

The North and South American legs will follow next year, stretching through until April 2024.

The tour will see the superstar celebrate her incredible four decade career, with Madonna promising to perform all her biggest hits.

She had been rehearsing for months before her illness.

I just hope she makes sure she is fighting fit by the time the tour kicks off, so she can see it through to the end.

Birthday line-up is electric

THE world’s longest-running electronic music festival, Mysteryland, turns 30 this year and there will be a stellar line up to make sure the party goes with a bang.

The event, which takes place between August 25 and 27 in the Netherlands, will see thousands of fans flock from around the globe to watch acts including Alesso, Joel Corry and Headhunterz.

British DJ James Hype will be making his main stage debut on the Saturday with Dutch superstar Hardwell closing proceedings the following day.

GOOD LORDE

LORDE has insisted a new album is not on the cards just yet.

The Kiwi singer was on stage at Hungary’s Sziget Festival on Monday where she performed unreleased track Silver Moon, which she premiered at Cornwall’s Boardmasters Festival on Friday.

But she says the new tune it isn’t part of a bigger project, having not released a record since 2021’s Solar Power.

Lorde posted an Instagram caption last week which featured the phrase “this is not the start of anything”, which led one fan to call her a liar after she sang the new track.

But the Royals singer replied: “Hahaha I’m serious. Just decided to set these free from my laptop . . . But they’re not bad eh . . .  beautiful and fun for fests.”

I’m lovin’ Sam’s new tattoo

BURGER me, Sam Smith has a new tattoo.

Dedicated to their favourite restaurant, McDonald’s, the body art is of an angel clutching a burger and drink with the fast food giant’s branding.

Sharing this snap online, Sam wrote: “Golden arches forever.”

After getting that tattoo for life, I hope McDonald’s at least offer the singer a discount next time Sam pays a visit.

The five-time Grammy told about their love for the chain earlier this year, calling it “a lifestyle”.

Sam said: “I love McDonald’s. I love all of it. I think every single thing on the menu is genius.

“The world’s addicted, but it is fabulous. There’s a drive-thru near my house in England and they know me by name now.”

Shania’s hits show for Vegas

SHANIA Twain is returning to Las Vegas for her third residency.

The country superstar will kick off her tour of the UK and Ireland in Glasgow on September 14 then have a break before launching her new show, Come On Over – All The Hits!, in Sin City next May.

Her residency at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is set to run until December that year.

The That Don’t Impress Me Much singer said: “The audience can expect all the hits with a few fan favourites from the new album in there too.

“I am in a celebratory mood and there is nowhere better to party than Vegas, so I hope you all join me.”

A-LIST ED TO SEE SHEERAN

BIG stars were out in force to see Ed Sheeran at his latest gig.

Goop guru Gwyneth Paltrow led a host of A-list names who flocked to watch the Shape Of You singer take to the stage at SiriusXM’s VIP bash at The Stephen Talkhouse venue in New York.

The actress dressed down in this white tank top and jeans as she hit up the show alongside The Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney and his designer daughter Stella, James Corden, John Mayer and Jon Bon Jovi.

Jerry Seinfeld and Billy Joel were there too.

I told this week how Ed is secretly preparing to release his second album of the year.

Coupled with the fact he’s still on tour and playing pop-up gigs like this one, I honestly don’t know how he finds the time.

BEYONCE has finally stood by her pal Lizzo amid her sexual harassment lawsuit.

Fans this month called out Bey for leaving the under-fire singer’s name out of her live remixed version of Break My Soul, where she namechecks inspirational women.

But Beyonce has now proved she is still supporting Lizzo through the allegations by three dancers.

During her show in Atlanta on Monday night, Bey shouted to the crowd: “Lizzo! I love you Lizzo!”

OLIVIA BIG BEN BOOST

OLIVIA Rodrigo has jetted to London to give a boost to her new single as she eyes up two spots in this week’s Top Five.

The Drivers License singer posed opposite the Houses of Parliament and fooled around on the road outside the iconic Abbey Road Studios in snaps posted on Instagram.

She flew in from New York following the release on Friday of her tune Bad Idea Right?, which is set to become her sixth Top Ten charting song on Friday.

According to midweek data it is at No4, while her most recent single, Vampire, is up one spot to No3.

Releasing that clearly wasn’t a bad idea.