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The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Pop legend Connie Francis shared heartbreaking last post with special message for fans just days before her death at 87
SINGER Connie Francis has died at 87, just days after sharing a sweet message for her fans on Facebook. The pop legend, known for hits Pretty Little Baby and Stupid Cupid, posted a now-heartbreaking health update on July 4. 6 6 6 Francis died on Wednesday, her publicist announced. No cause of death was disclosed. Fans of the 1950s star were worried in the weeks before her death after Francis wrote on Facebook that she was hospitalized in Florida due to "extreme pain" on July 2. Two days later, she reassured her social media followers with a special message. "Today I am feeling much better after a good night, and wanted to take this opportunity of wishing you all a happy Fourth of July," Francis wrote on the morning of the holiday. "Thank you all for your continued kind thoughts and prayers. A happy Independence Day to you and your loved ones." The post included a picture of Francis previously performing on a stage as well as her with an American flag saying, "God Bless America." In March, Francis had told her fans she was in a wheelchair and in physical therapy due to a "troublesome, painful hip." Ron Roberts, Francis's close friend and the president of her music label, Concetta Records, shared the sad news of her death in a Facebook post early on Thursday. "It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night," Roberts wrote. "I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news." Singer Connie Francis dies at 87 – months after her 1960s track Pretty Little Baby went viral on TikTok Roberts said Francis died peacefully, according to People. "We were expecting it, unfortunately," the former journalist told the outlet. "They couldn't locate where the pain was exactly," he said, adding that she had trouble with her hip for "some time" before her death. Roberts said Francis remained positive in the days before her death, and even confided in him that she felt "absolutely terrible" around the time she shared the optimistic post on July 4. Connie Francis hits Pop singer Connie Francis topped the charts in the 1950s and 1960s. Below are some of her most popular songs: Who's Sorry Now? Pretty Little Baby Stupid Cupid I'm Sorry I Made You Cry Mama My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own Everybody's Somebody's Fool Don't Break the Heart That Loves You He said Francis was "unconscious" for at least two days before she died. "She slipped away peacefully," Roberts said. He added that Francis would be "smiling" to know that she left behind such a large fan base. 6 6 PRETTY LITTLE BABY'S RESURGENCE The pop legend topped the charts during the '50s and '60s with her sweet vocals and catchy songs. In the last year, her 1962 B-side Pretty Little Baby has become hugely popular on TikTok and turned into a viral hit. "That is the incredible story, I think: That she left this world as big a star [as she ever was]," Roberts told People about the song's resurgence. Francis reacted to the song's traction in a Facebook post in May. "My thanks to TikTok and its members for the wonderful, and oh so unexpected, reception given to my 1961 recording 'Pretty Little Baby,'" she wrote. "The first I learned of it was when Ron called to advise me that I had 'a viral hit.' "Clearly out of touch with present-day music statistics terminology, my initial response was to ask: 'What's that?' Thank you everyone!"
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Madonna, 66, enjoys a day of 'margaritas and meditation' with toyboy Akeem Morris, 29, as they celebrate July 4 with her children
Madonna 's on-off relationship with her latest boyfriend appeared to be very much on as she enjoyed some quality time with her family over the weekend. The pop legend is currently dating 29-year old football coach Akeem Morris, having confirmed their romance in 2024 - some two years after they first met. And the age-gap couple suggested their relationship is still on solid ground while celebrating July 4 with Madonna's four adopted children, David, 19, Mercy, 19, and twins Stella and Estere, 12. Taking to Instagram, the veteran star, who at 66 is 35 years older than her current partner, shared a photo of herself locked in an affectionate embrace with Morris. Separate images and videos reveal her boyfriend to be a capable horse rider, with the football coach evidently no stranger to the sport. Dressed in a breezy white lace summer dress, Madonna is also pictured attempting to meditate alongside a stone statue of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. Captioning the post with a pointed reference to ongoing immigration riots taking place across Los Angeles, she wrote: 'Meditation and Margarita's with The Buddha are strongly recommended on July 4th! 'In spite of what's happening in America with the passing of the Big Beautiful bill and the persistent Terrorism of ICE - We still managed to have a Glorious weekend with Friends, Soccer, Horses and Sunshine! 'God Bless America! No, I mean Really!' Morris, a former college soccer player, first met Madonna in August 2022, though their romance was not confirmed until nearly two years later. The singer made their relationship public on Instagram last July when she posted photos of them cuddling up to one another on the social media platform. They were thought to have separated in October 2024, only to reconcile just weeks after breaking up. Earlier this year, Madonna sparked engagement rumours by flashing a diamond ring in an Instagram album, posted to wish her millions of fans a happy new year. Madonna's first marriage was to Sean Penn from 1985 to 1989. Although they had an infamously tempestuous romance, they have become firm friends since. She welcomed her eldest child, daughter Lourdes, 28, with fitness trainer Carlos Leon, in 1996, but her relationship with the child's father would be short-lived. She subsequently married Sherlock Holmes director Guy Ritchie in 2000, with the couple welcoming son Rocco, now 24, before divorcing in 2008. Madonna has also adopted four children from Malawi - son David, daughter Mercy, and twins Stella and Estere.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Madonna, 66, enjoys a day of 'margaritas and meditation' with toyboy Akeem Morris, 29, as they celebrate July 4 with her children
Madonna 's on-off relationship with her latest boyfriend appeared to be very much on as she enjoyed some quality time with her family over the weekend. The pop legend is currently dating 29-year old football coach Akeem Morris, having confirmed their romance in 2024 - some two years after they first met. And the age-gap couple suggested their relationship is still on solid ground while celebrating July 4 with Madonna's four adopted children, David, 19, Mercy, 19, and twins Stella and Estere, 12. Taking to Instagram, the veteran star, who at 66 is 35 years older than her current partner, shared a photo of herself locked in an affectionate embrace with Morris. Separate images and videos reveal her boyfriend to be a capable horse rider, with the football coach evidently no stranger to the sport. Dressed in a breezy white lace summer dress, Madonna is also pictured attempting to meditate alongside a stone statue of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. Captioning the post with a pointed reference to ongoing immigration riots taking place across Los Angeles, she wrote: 'Meditation and Margarita's with The Buddha are strongly recommended on July 4th! 'In spite of what's happening in America with the passing of the Big Beautiful bill and the persistent Terrorism of ICE - We still managed to have a Glorious weekend with Friends, Soccer, Horses and Sunshine! 'God Bless America! No, I mean Really!' Morris, a former college soccer player, first met Madonna in August 2022, though their romance was not confirmed until nearly two years later. The singer made their relationship public on Instagram last July when she posted photos of them cuddling up to one another on the social media platform. They were thought to have separated in October 2024, only to reconcile just weeks after breaking up. Earlier this year, Madonna sparked engagement rumours by flashing a diamond ring in an Instagram album, posted to wish her millions of fans a happy new year. Madonna's first marriage was to Sean Penn from 1985 to 1989. Although they had an infamously tempestuous romance, they have become firm friends since. She welcomed her eldest child, daughter Lourdes, 28, with fitness trainer Carlos Leon, in 1996, but her relationship with the child's father would be short-lived. She subsequently married Sherlock Holmes director Guy Ritchie in 2000, with the couple welcoming son Rocco, now 24, before divorcing in 2008. Madonna has also adopted four children from Malawi - son David, daughter Mercy, and twins Stella and Estere.
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Madonna, 66, puts on a very leggy display in sexy white lingerie dress as she models a range of quirky looks in her lavish bathroom
She's known for her eye-catching ensembles and head-turning looks. And Madonna didn't hold back as she posed up a storm in a range of quirky outfits while putting on causal fashion show in her lavish bathroom in Instagram snaps on Wednesday. The pop legend, 66, put on a very leggy display as she perched on the back of a couch in a sexy white lingerie dress. Adorned with white lace and jewel detailing, the singer paired the satin dress with black opaque tights and pointed white heels. She added a large rimmed black sunhat as she captioned the collection: 'Life in my bathroom lately!' In another snap she opted for a black mini dress with black lace detailing and blacked out stylish shades. Modelling a range of quirky looks, she also wore for a baggy colourful grey hoody in another snap and a blue shirt co-ord and cap in another. Her tights were stitched with the words 'Mom, I am a rich man', before she also slipped into an oversize T-shirt which read 'War is over! If you want it'. Acting as a back drop for the snaps, her lavish bathroom was complete with all white furnishings, a couch and bath, as her clothes could be seen strewn everywhere. Her latest post comes after the star set pulses racing as she posed for a series of sizzling snaps on a bed with a small bunch of white flowers last week to mark the start of Pride. Showing off her sensational figure, she left little to the imagination in a white tank top and lace underwear. Madonna teamed the look with tan stockings and styled her golden locks into a bouncy blowout as she gave her followers a treat for their eyes. She captioned the sexy snaps: : 'Love the Skin you're in. Happy Pride,' along with the Pride flag and a blue heart emoji. She also added the hashtag, Veronica Electronica, in reference to the remix album which is set to be released on July 25. Acting as a back drop for the snaps, her lavish bathroom was complete with all white furnishings, a couch and bath, as her clothes could be seen strewn everywhere In another snap she kept it comfy in an oversized grey multi-colour printed zip up hoody Getting glammed up she wore a white silk corset and black mesh dress which she paired with black rimmed glasses The long-awaited remix album is the accompaniment to her 1998 record, Ray of Light. Madonna also recently took to Instagram with a series of photos commemorating the 94th birthday celebration for her father Silvio Ciccone. The Express Yourself artist thanked her dad for passing down what she described as a 'zero F**** mentality!' that helped her conquer the world of entertainment. 'Happy Birthday to my Father,' the 66-year-old pop superstar said in the caption of a post to more than 19.9 million followers on the social media platform. The pop icon said of her father: 'He has survived many wars and many losses in his life and he still has a sense of humor and a strong desire to get out of bed every morning and make the most of his day.' The Grammy-winning singer, whose full name is Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone, hailed her father for his consistency over the years and strong work ethic as he approaches 100. 'Whenever people ask my father when he's going to retire, his answer is always the same: "I'm going to go until the wheels fall off"' the Like A Prayer vocalist said.
News.com.au
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Michael Jackson's daughter blasts critics ahead of death anniversary
Paris Jackson, only daughter of late pop legend Michael Jackson, has blasted critics who are slamming her for scheduling a performance gig on the anniversary of her father's death.
