Madonna is likely breathing a sigh of relief after the French government banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people, thus forcing her to scrap the final two performances of her beleaguered Madame X Tour, which had been scheduled to be held at the Grand Rex in Paris later this week.
“It is with profound regret that we are announcing the cancellation of the last two Madame X shows,” the 2,800-seat venue said in a statement.
Live Nation also issued a statement saying the shows would not be rescheduled and that tickets could be refunded at the point of purchase:
Following official notification from the Office of the Police this morning prohibiting all events with an audience attendance of over 1000, Live Nation regrets to announce the final two Madame X performances previously re-scheduled to 10-March and 11-March are forced to be cancelled. Tickets are refundable at point of purchase. We regret the disappointment to fans.
Madonna herself posted a farewell message to Instagram today, writing: “A Bittersweet Farewell. One of the most magical experiences of my life. I take nothing for granted. Thank you Paris.”
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As of Monday, France has reported 1,209 coronavirus cases, making it the second-largest number of cases in Europe after Italy.
In some ways, it’s a fitting end to a tour that has been plagued with all sorts of issues, including over a dozen cancellations and two class-action lawsuits filed by fans upset with Madonna for arriving hours late to her performances.
Throughout the tour, the singer has also complained of “unbearable pain” due to a knee injury sustained during rehearsals and has tried various alternative treatments to help cope with it, including taking ice baths and washing her blood with oxygen.
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Imjustsaying
Smart move. She is a senior citizen and so far they are the most vulnerable.
batesmotel
It’s for the best. This tour sounds like she’s was battling numerous injuries to carry on with it anyway. It just didn’t work out this time around, but she’ll be back. Needs to do another Ray of Light or Confessions type album.
michael_totzke
Don’t hold your breath …
Ricanthony
I am glad that I was able to see her in Miami. However, I’m more happy knowing that she can now rest and recover from her injuries. She’s a stubborn broad. She should’ve cancelled the tour, or at least, postponed it. I think the next tour will be toned down. I’ll be happy with just new music. Rest up, Madge. <3
ShiningSex
SHE’S TIRED AND NEEDS TO RETIRE. WHEN WAS HER LAST BIG HIT ALBUM????
*CRICKETS*
ScottOnEarth
If Madonna weren’t such a horrible human being, i would have almost felt sorry for her from this awful tour. She routinely showed-up HOURS late, canceled multiple shows and had to change her show because of her injuries. Her titanic ego wouldn’t allow her to cancel when she should have clearly given herself some rest and taken time to recover from her injuries. Bye bye, baby, bye bye…..
michael_totzke
She really does seem to be a really unpleasant person. Despite that fact, I really thought she’d have an interesting later career … but like so many self-absorbed, narcissist people, she can’t seem to see herself for who she is. She thinks she’s eternally 35 … which is increasingly pathetic. I’m no ageist, BTW: I am 63, healthy & happy to be older & wiser, if WAY LESS flexible. 😉
Gabby
It’s always so weird to read comments from grown men trashing a self made mother big 6. She performed 75 shows, more shows than any tour she has ever done. The show was loved by fans and critics, earning her the best reviews she has ever received. Most of her peers are dead or if not dead, they are not doing anything new but yet she continues to inspire millions of people all over the world. Also, no other solo artist has yet to beat records she has set touring, not 20 years ago but in the last decade. On a personal note, her last album is still one of my most favorite pop records. If I ever need to explain to someone what bitter/negative queens sound like I am going to click on this article and have them read the comment section.
Cam
@Gabby
Is this some sort of alternate universe? MOST of her contemporaries are dead? Really? That’s funny because Cindy Lauper, Boy George, the guys in Duran Duran, Kim Wilde, Souixie Soux, Dale Bozio, etc… are all alive. As for the fans loving it, two class action lawsuits and multiple articles by people upset by her lateness would seem to indicate there were problems.
If you’re going to post something nice about Madonna, more power to you, if you’re just going to make sh*t up, don’t bother.
Den
” but like so many self-absorbed, narcissist people, she can’t seem to see herself for who she is.”
I am not a fan of her vocals and never have been; and perhaps she has had a record of showing late for concerts (a record shared by a huge number of rock and pop acts). BUT, self-absorbed narcissists seldom get the recognition she has for donating time and energy to various causes as well as donating a huge amount of money to a number of charities, including over $400,000 to build schools for girls in Malawi.
Unlike verifiable narcissists like Trump, who has been barred by the courts from ever claiming to have a non profit, after using donated money for personal enrichment, and lying about donations made by his foundation; she has used her fame for the good of others.
Man About Town
How exactly do you wash your blood with oxygen?
Cam
Normal people do it by breathing. Sounds like Madge has been reading GOOP too much.
ShiningSex
SHE OLD. RETIRE HAG.
AntBee
Each time I read an article about Madonna, on Queerty or any other gay-oriented site, it never ceases to puzzle me at how much hatred, animosity and just plain unkindness is shown to Madonna. I do not have any self-interest as far as Madonna is concerned, we do not know each other, although I would love to meet her. All this to say, that I am not a Stan. But, I have been a great fan of hers from her very beginning, and grew up listening to her music, admiring her acting and cheering on her deep commitments as a philanthropist. I do not know how old or young anyone who makes these negative comments are, but age should not be a factor in how you show respect for anyone, Madonna included. Anyone who has been a fan from her beginning, must be old enough to know how ugly it looks to be making such hateful comments about a woman you more than likely do not know on a personal level. You also are more than likely aware, that Madonna is Madonna, and will be Madonna now and forever more. If you hate her or have something ugly to say about her, just please keep it to yourselves. There is already more than enough ugliness and hatred, in the world, without heaping so much upon a woman who is an icon and a legend. Let her have some kindness, please?