For reasons good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2023 was one for the books!
As the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree – maybe even reshaped the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.
Next, we’re looking back at how Queen of Pop Madonna rocked headlines in 2023 for her victory over a health scare that reports say nearly ended her life.
Madonna kicked off 2023 with news she was set to embark on a massive world tour in celebration of the 40th anniversary of her self-titled debut album.
Aptly titled the ‘Celebration World Tour,’ the jaunt would see her revisit her unparalleled vault of hits in a fashion she had never done before.
The demand for the international trek was so high, the Pop Queen pressed pause on plans for her official biopic to focus exclusively on the tour.
Ahead of the ‘Celebration World Tour’ kickoff in July, however, fans were stunned by reports the diva had been rushed to the hospital after being found unconscious.
Later, it was revealed she had suffered from a severe bacterial infection that nearly ended her life.
While Madge herself was mum about her progress, family and close celebrity friends like Rosie O’Donnell kept fans abreast of the happenings.
After much ado, the Pop legend finally broke her silence about her health status – and even promised the show would go on.
A month after delivering her own update she celebrated her 65th birthday in style by toasting to a new lease on life.
By tour launch date Madge was in fighting form and winning praise from critics and fans alike!
Bonus: Read our exclusive review of Madonna’s ‘Celebration World Tour’ here.