'Did he age out?': Madonna faces backlash after splitting from much younger boyfriend Josh Popper
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Madonna and her boxing coach boyfriend Josh Popper have ended their year-long relationship.
The couple, who met through the pop star's son, David Banda, amicably parted ways due to Madonna's hectic schedule for her Celebration Tour.
A source told The Sun that the 65-year-old singer and the 30-year-old coach had not seen much of each other in recent months, leading to the relationship fizzling out.
Madonna splits with boyfriend Josh Popper
"Madonna has barely seen Josh for months because her schedule was so hectic. Things just fizzled out," the insider revealed.
Despite the split, there is no bad blood between the two, and they remain fond of each other. They have decided to stay friends.
Madonna and Popper were first linked romantically in early 2023, following her breakup with backup dancer Ahlamalik Williams in 2022.
Throughout their relationship, Popper supported Madonna during her battle with a serious bacterial infection last summer, which required a stay in the ICU. He also joined her on various trips around the world, including a birthday celebration in Portugal.
Madonna's Celebration Tour, which commenced on October 14, 2023, in London's O2 Arena, played a significant role in their split.
The tour, delayed due to Madonna's health issues, spanned Europe, North America, and Mexico, concluding with a free concert in Rio de Janeiro on May 4, 2024. This concert, which drew 1.6 million fans, is now hailed as the biggest standalone concert ever.
Popper joined Madonna on stage during her Brooklyn tour stop in December 2023, where they shared a kiss in front of over 14,000 people. However, since then, they have not been seen together publicly. Popper, who appeared briefly on the reality show Summer House, and Madonna made their relationship Instagram official in February 2023.
Madonna's high-profile love life
Madonna's love life has been marked by high-profile relationships. She was married to actor Sean Penn from 1985 to 1989 and to director Guy Ritchie from 2000 to 2008, with whom she shares a son, Rocco. Over the years, she has also been romantically linked to several younger partners, including dancer Brahim Zaibat and model Kevin Sampaio.
Madonna has been seen hanging out with singer Eric Labat at a recent star-studded event in New York City, sparking rumors of a new romance. For now, she is back home in New York after wrapping up her successful Celebration Tour, marking yet another chapter in her storied career and personal life.
Internet criticizes Madonna as she splits from boyfriend Josh Popper after a year
Madonna's recent breakup with her boyfriend, Josh Popper, has sparked criticism and speculation among internet users.
Commentators on social media platforms expressed a range of opinions about Madonna's relationship and breakup. Some users criticized Madonna's personal choices and perceived decline, suggesting that she has lost her former allure and happiness.
One user lamented, "She is such a mess. I remember that period of time when she seemed like she made it out the other side. She was loved and on top of the world and seemed to be happy and find peace and stopped craving the negative attention. Just sad now. Her legacy down the tubes."
Another expressed skepticism about Popper's motives, "I wonder what he saw in the multimillionaire?"
Another user commented, "Did he age out, come to his senses, or did his contract expire?"
"Don’t understand a 65yr old with a 30yr old! Man or woman!" a user said.
"Money is the great optimizer. If she was just a little old lady of her age, nobody would look twice at her," another user said.
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