“Proof that age is just a number”: Madonna’s tour kick-off in London was met with enthusiasm on social media.
On October 14, 2023, Madonna celebrated the start of her “The Celebration Tour” at London’s O2 Arena. The pop icon is being celebrated exuberantly on the Internet for her performance.
“She was more than just stunning. The show was absolutely out of this world and the whole arena literally jumped. The definition of mega star!” writes an enthusiastic fan.
Another person sees Madonna’s performance as proof of her agelessness. “Absolutely blown away by Madonna! Proof that age is just a number. The looks of a 40-year-old, the moves of a 30-year-old, the wild energy of a 20-year-old. But the legacy of a 65-year-old. Be more like Madonna, no excuses! Your life will definitely be better. You know you can do it. Vogue”
Another fan sees it similarly. “Madonna is 65 and still eats up the young pop girls…” this person writes.
Fan on Madonna: “Her contribution to the music world is unparalleled”
“I saw clips from the #Madonna show. It looks absolutely incredible. And she plays all my favorite songs. I would like to take a look at this. What an achievement for her. More than respect!”, a user on the news platform X (formerly Twitter) pays tribute to her.
“No artist will ever surpass Madonna’s iconic songs like ‘Like A Virgin.’ Love her or hate her, it will be several decades before we ever see an artist like her. Her contribution to the music world is unparalleled. #MadonnaCelebrationTour”
Fortunately, body shaming and age discrimination are absent this time
What is striking is that body shaming and age discrimination are fortunately absent or only marginally found in the X/Twitter comments this time. Madonna heavily criticized this in early 2023 after her appearance at the Grammy Awards sparked many mocking comments about her appearance. “Once again I have found myself the target of ageism and misogyny. “We live in a world that refuses to celebrate women over 45 and punishes them if they continue to be strong-willed, hard-working and adventurous,” Madonna wrote in response at the time.