Madonna intubated in ICU; Jimmy Buffett cancels Summerfest; Bebe Rexha's hormone disorder; Michael Sweet's "worrying conditions"; "What happened to Simon Cowell's voice?"; Gina Tew's "AIDS battle"
Madonna intubated in ICU; Jimmy Buffett cancels Summerfest; Bebe Rexha's hormone disorder; Michael Sweet's "worrying conditions"; "What happened to Simon Cowell's voice?"; Gina Tew's "AIDS battle"
Twitch streamer Amouranth's late stage ovarian failure; Home Edit's Clea Shearer has breast cancer; Cleveland Guardians' Terry Francona "not in the dugout"; Clyde Aikau collapses outside restaurant
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Madonna intubated in ICU after being found unresponsive in NYC
June 29, 2023
Madonna has been rushed to a New York City hospital after being found unresponsive, Page Six has exclusively revealed. The pop icon, 64, was discovered at a residence on Saturday before being admitted to the ICU where she was intubated overnight. Madonna’s longtime manager, Guy Oseary, shared on Instagram Wednesday that his client had “developed a serious bacterial infection which led to a several-day stay in the ICU.” The “Vogue” crooner is now out of the intensive care unit and recovering in a regular ward of the unidentified hospital.
Jimmy Buffett no longer headlining Summerfest, organizers say
June 28, 2023
Bad news, Parrotheads: There'll be no Margaritaville at Summerfest after all. Jimmy Buffett, who shared news that he was hospitalized before a planned show last month, will no longer be headlining the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, festival. Buffett was originally scheduled to perform at Summerfest's American Family Insurance Amphitheater on July 6. Instead, fans will "Sober Up" with new headliners AJR. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will not be performing at Summerfest's American Family Insurance Amphitheater July 6. In May, Buffett, 76, had announced a show in Charleston, South Carolina, with just a couple weeks' notice. But that show was postponed indefinitely after Buffett was hospitalized in Boston following a trip to the Bahamas. A new date for the singer's Charleston show has yet to be scheduled. While Summerfest officials made a save-the-date announcement for the planned Buffett amphitheater show — including promotion in its brochures and on its website — tickets for the Wisconsin show had yet to go on sale. In a statement on Facebook Tuesday, Summerfest officials said Buffett’s planned appearance was canceled "due to circumstances out of our control." Buffett himself has not commented on the scrapped Summerfest show through his social media channels. Earlier this month, he shared pictures and footage of a surprise bar performance, though the "Margaritaville" singer has still not announced any major concerts. Buffett's cancellation is a major blow to Summerfest and will inevitably hurt attendance. It's also the latest case of the festival suffering a last-minute amphitheater cancellation. Shows with Megadeth in 2019 and Justin Bieber in 2022 were canceled at the last minute due to health reasons, forcing the amphitheater to go dark those nights for the first time in the festival's history.
Pop Star Bebe Rexha, 33, Is Learning To ‘Accept’ And ‘Not To Judge’ Herself As She Battles Hormone Disorder and Weight Gain
June 29, 2023
Since singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha was diagnosed with a hormone disorder known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), she’s been struggling with her body image. But now, the 33-year-old pop star is striving to accept herself and the body changes she’s experiencing — which is inspirational to all who might be dealing with the internal struggle of body image.
The Brooklyn-born musician, who previously admitted she’s “always struggled” with her weight, has been battling PCOS, a condition which is described by the U.S Department of Health & Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health as “a common health problem caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones.”
Refusing to let PCOS bring her down, Rexha took to Instagram this week to share a video clip of herself flaunting her curves with her song “I’m Not High, I’m In Love,” playing in the background. She captioned the post, “I know I’ve gained weight. Humans go through fluctuations. Not gonna lie it does suck and bother me when I read some comments but it comes with the territory. I’ve been learning not to judge myself and accept myself while also trying to make healthier decisions in my life,” Rexha continued. “What I have learned though is numbers don’t define you, your heart does.”
Michael Sweet Health Issues: Stryper Frontman Asks Fans for Prayers Amid Worrying Conditions
June 23, 2023
Stryper frontman Michael Sweet is struggling with his health as he deals with two different worrying conditions. Sweet reconnected with his fans on Facebook as he asked them for prayers amid his recent health battle. The Stryper frontman, who is currently in Massachusetts, had been private about his personal life not until he shared the new update about himself. The 59-year-old vocalist took to Facebook on Thursday and delivered worrying news about his health status. Sweet revealed in the post that he has been having issues with his vision while also dealing with the nodules in his thyroid detected a few years ago. Amid his battle, he asked his followers for prayers for the next few weeks before sharing more details about his health conditions. Speaking about his thyroid nodules, he wrote, "This is fairly common yet it can and will have an effect on the voice and can cause issues over time. One of the nodules (right side) has basically remained the same size." The singer added that the nodule on the left side has grown bigger over the past years, so he would have a biopsy procedure on Tuesday to determine what it really is. Aside from his thyroid, his eyes have also been struck with an issue following the detachment of his retinal tears in his right eye in November 2021. Sweet's left eye reportedly starting to have issues that might need a vitrectomy to remove fluid/floaters, scarring, and blood from it.
What happened to Simon Cowell's voice? 'AGT' fans hope the judge is OK as he uses special soundboard to speak
June 27, 2023
Pasadena, California - Simon Cowell, the normally sharp-tongued judge of 'America's Got Talent,' again lost his voice during Season 18 of the show. Fans are wondering what happened to Simon's voice after his fellow judge, Sofia Vergara, had to relay instructions for him to the performances only last week. On June 27, 'AGT' Season 18 returned for the fifth night of the audition rounds, introducing viewers to a whole new batch of jaw-dropping talents and remarkable entertainers. The show's mainstays, including judges Simon, Howie Mandel, Sofia, and Heidi Klum, and presenter Terry Crews, returned to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as another batch of hopefuls took the stage to demonstrate their abilities. After a few weeks of Simon's voice fading, his voice went almost completely out on Tuesday, leaving the outspoken judge utilizing a computerized soundboard to talk to candidates and provide input.
Gena Tew Reveals Positive Update Amid AIDS Battle
June 26, 2023
Social-media influencer Gena Tew has shared details of a major boost in the CD4 count, a type of immune cell attacked by HIV, in her blood. This comes more than one year after she went public with her AIDS diagnosis. Tennessee-based Tew, 28, has been documenting her health journey in a series of social-media posts since publicly revealing her AIDS diagnosis in March 2022. In one TikTok clip, shared in June 2022 and viewed over 14 million times, the model showed herself struggling to get up from her bed. Her weight had plummeted to 65 pounds, she said, and muscle atrophy had weakened her legs. Among the issues the model has dealt with since her diagnosis are an inability to walk unaided and blindness in one of her eyes. Tew's health has bounced back in recent months, she said, with her weight increasing to more than 100 pounds. Additionally, the CD4 cell count in her blood has been boosted through treatment. In a TikTok video shared over the weekend, Tew shared an update on her CD4 count that showed she had crossed a vital threshold. "Those of you who have been following my journey, today is the fricking day, y'all," she said in the video. "I have been waiting for my CD4 to get over 200 for the longest. Y'all, not only is it over 200, it is 308." Explaining the meaning of the CD4 count, she added: "That means that I am no longer being seen as [having] AIDS. I am being seen as [having] HIV. HIV! Yeah! Does that mean I reversed it? Yeah, a little bit, it does. And you know how? I take my medicine every day. I got to the point to where I'm undetectable, untransmittable, and I can live my life just like everybody else. I mean, of course, I'm in a chair and I'm half-blind. But still, we're working on that... Y'all, I'm so happy."
Amouranth Reveals She Has Late Stage Ovarian Failure
June 27, 2023
Popular Twitch streamer Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa shared some somber news on social media, as she revealed that she has late-stage ovarian failure, which will hinder her ability to fulfill prior commitments in the near future. Though she is the most popular female streamer on Twitch, Amouranth said she is not fond of sharing personal details. Given the circumstances of her diagnosis and the cancelations, she stated that an explanation was owed to her followers. On June 26, Amouranth posted a Twitter thread about her diagnosis and some appearances she has canceled as a result of it. Amouranth stated that she was initially diagnosed in March and that her body has been in menopause for some time as a result of the disease. Per doctor’s orders, Amouranth was forced to withdraw from her upcoming boxing debut that was set to take place in Madrid, Spain on July 1. Amouranth stated that the physical intensity of a boxing match coupled with her recent treatment would result in extreme physical injuries, such as ovarian torsions and twists, or her death were she to push forward with it. Amouranth said she hoped to delay some of the first injections as part of her treatment, but some recent medical developments forced her hand, and she had to take her first injections just days before she was set to box Mayichi, a Spanish streamer. While she lamented her withdrawal from the boxing match, Amouranth remained hopeful that her ongoing treatments will be quick and that she could make her boxing debut in 2024. On social media, the response to Amouranth’s diagnosis has been overwhelmingly supportive, with many messages wishing the Twitch streamer the best. Some of Amouranth’s fans were disappointed to learn that she would not be making the trip to Spain but appreciated the transparency and explanation behind her withdrawal.
The Home Edit's Clea Shearer Opens up About Cancer Recovery
June 27, 2023
Clea Shearer is addressing the chatter surrounding her changed appearance. The 41-year-old star of Netflix 's Get Organized with the Home Edit was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer last March after finding two lumps in her breast during a self-exam, and has spent much of the last year undergoing treatment, including radiation and chemotherapy, which caused her to lose her long brunette locks. As the professional organizer's hair has grown back, she's gotten a lot of questions, which she addressed Tuesday on Instagram. Posting a photo showing her gray hair styled in a short 'do, Shearer began, "Let's talk about my hair, because lately, it's become a discussion point. I've been in 4 airports this week, and 2 TSA agents almost didn't let me through because my hair didn't match my photo ID," she explained. "I was interviewed by several media outlets who all asked if I planned on keeping my hair this way. I ran into people who I've known for over 15 years - and when I said hello - they had to ask who I was because they didn't recognize me."
Health Update On Guardians Manager Terry Francona
June 28, 2023
The Cleveland Guardians' future Hall of Fame Manager was not in the dugout on Tuesday night. Terry Francona didn't feel well prior to the first pitch against the Kansas City Royals, he received some treatment at the stadium but went back to the team hotel as a precaution. He then went to a local hospital and was held there overnight for more tests and to be observed by the doctors there. Thankfully, tests came back "within normal ranges," and he'll just have to rest "for the next day or two." Francona will not be in the dugout managing again on Thursday and will stay at the team hotel in order to continue resting. His return to the team is considered to be day-to-day at this point.
Clyde Aikau Collapsed Outside Las Vegas Restaurant and Needed Emergency Open Heart Surgery
June 27, 2023
Clyde Aikau, the legendary Hawaiian waterman and younger brother of Eddie Aikau, is in a Nevada hospital after collapsing outside a Las Vegas restaurant. According to a crowdfunding campaign set up to help Aikau with his medical bills, he collapsed after dinner while in Vegas for a convention. When he was taken to the hospital, it was discovered that he had an aneurysm in his aortic valve. He was rushed into emergency open heart surgery. Clyde Aikau’s contributions to the surfing community are many. He’s one of the organizers of the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, an event he won in 1986. In 2016, he competed in it again at the age of 66 and proved that he still had what it took. His career started when he was a teen. He was Hawaii’s Juniors Division Champion, and continued competing for 51 years. He, like Eddie, was a Waimea lifeguard for a decade, performing countless successful rescues. In 1973, Clyde won the Duke Kahanamoku Classic.
I remember when John Ritter suddenly died and it was all over the news. Just crickets by mainstream media about all these sudden illnesses and deaths. So sad.
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Utterly Demonic: Madonna Mocks God in Vanity Fair Photo Shoot
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