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Mikey Rukus Talks About Being The Man Behind AEW’s Music

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The very first image Mikey Rukus can remember from his childhood is watching an irate Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka attack Don Muraco after the bell at Madison Square Garden in 1983. That set up one of the signature moments in professional wrestling history — with Snuka’s splash from the top of a steel cage — but it also set in motion Rukus’s collision course to become All Elite Wrestling’s first music producer and director.

Rukus had a relationship with music from an early age, learning to play guitar, joining the marching band, and trying out different styles of music after high school. When he explored a career in music production for sports, he saw WWE as a gated community, so he tested the waters in MMA.

“I wasn’t even that good at it back then,” Rukus tells Uproxx Sports. “I was just kind of taking a stab at it, seeing how this would work. But being able to learn with every interaction how to decipher what they’re looking for and being able to provide a solution for a problem that they have, there’s a lot of fulfillment within that.”

Rukus networked with amateur and regional fighters as a side hustle while working as a retail manager. Within the first two years, he was putting in 60 hours a week at the store and working 20-30 hours a week on his music. That work paid off, as he had his music featured on the UFC, later on NBC Sports, and did a few independent films.

When AEW was officially formed, Rukus saw the promotion’s development as a perfect fit. He managed to find connections within the promotion and got a trial run developing a theme for Nyla Rose. He submitted that within 24 hours, and weeks later joined the company.

Over the years, Rukus has learned to become patient with the adoption of the theme songs he creates. That wasn’t necessarily the case when he first joined the company though.

“I think the most difficult part for me was not beating myself up as much as I did in the beginning,” Rukus says. “I used to feel like when I first got here, like the fans are going to hate me, they’re going to hate the music, and I’m going to be looked at as a joke, and I’m going to wake up tomorrow and I’m not going to have a job. That was my biggest hurdle in the very beginning.”

For Rukus, the turning point in his time with AEW came with Sting’s arrival.

“When you look at it in terms of iconic figures in our sport, (Sting is) definitely up there,” Rukus says. “Having that opportunity to create something and make a statement and know that whenever he’s on screen, you’re going to get time, it’s going to have time to bake into people’s psyche. It’s going to have time for people to consume and really connect and to tell that story. So I think that knowing that was going to be the case, I guess you could say all the stars aligned for that one. It changed things for me. Knowing that if I can make something at this level, at this moment, I know that I can do that for everybody. And then when we had it happen again with Adam Cole, it’s probably one of our biggest songs to date.”

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Now he understands that each moment is like catching lighting in a bottle that needs the right talent, the right platform, the right time, and the right music to work. Waiting to see fan reactions isn’t as much nerve-wracking anxiety as it is excitement to see how they connect with the music and character.

“With Steve Austin’s music, the glass breaking didn’t become a thing for a while, but it was allowed to be cultivated to the point where people were anticipating it. You programmed the crowd to anticipate what’s coming and then you get the reaction that you get, but all of those things have to kind of tie into it,” Rukus says.

“You want every track to be as great as it possibly can, but I don’t focus on like this is going to be the one, this is going to be the thing that is the next big thing. When you try to do that, then you end up falling short all the time. You have to allow the process to cultivate, and a lot of it again, comes down to the sum of all parts working as one.”

With time also came Rukus’s ability to separate his work from the legendary Jim Johnston. Like most kids who grew up in the golden era of wrestling, Rukus points back to the “godfather, the first, and the greatest” when it comes to Johnston’s influence on pro wrestling’s iconic theme songs. Rukus, however, says he’s moved on from being in Johnston’s shadow as he’s carved out his own unique body of work.

“You have to get to a point to where it’s like, I’m not trying to be this person. I’m just trying to tell the best stories that I can. And then later on, when people look back at the library of work I’ve done, then they can use that to compare and contrast,” Rukus says.

“I got rid of that mentality of feeling like I was in somebody’s shadow a long time ago. And I want to say maybe it was with the Sting thing, a lot changed for me personally in how I approach things after that night. And again, I felt like I was home. I have cemented my own individuality. Now I can move forward and just focus on telling the best stories possible. And being innovative and just learn as much as I can continuously.”

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Firmly in his groove with AEW, Rukus has had a stellar 2023. As he rounds out the year, he’s posted chart toppers around the world, from Adam Cole’s theme reaching No. 1 in Panama to his personal favorite, the HayterRave becoming a top hit in the U.S., Canada, and Ireland. But without a doubt the thing he’s most proud of from the last year is rolling out the 30 minute HayterRave.

“It’s so crazy because Britt Baker and I were kind of chatting back and forth and we were talking about mashing up their themes, Jamie’s and her theme. And we were talking about whether that would work on TV because really, they’re two, even though they’re a team, they’re two separate entities that should be receiving two separate pops. So we decided to hold off on it, but I thought there’s something here,” Rukus says.

“And then Jamie was wrestling one night and I just had a throwaway tweet maybe it’s time to make a 30 minute rendition of Jamie Hayter’s theme. And that tweet just went crazy. I was like, well, maybe we have something here. So I decided I don’t want to just loop Jamie Hayter’s theme for 30 minutes. Let’s go back into our library and see how we can reimagine some of the more popular songs that we have in AEW original music. I had never done anything like that before, ever, and it was like four months worth of work. That by far was my big achievement for this year. And there’s been talks of possibly a Part Two. I won’t get too far into it, but I’m considering some different approaches for Volume Two.”

Looking back, Rukus never thought there would be a spot like this growing up. But as he approaches 2024, he’s grateful for the opportunities and is constantly looking to expand his reach outside of AEW programming.

“I really want to focus on the expansion of our music base,” Rukus continues. “Not just the actual music that you hear on wrestling programming, but being able to hear it in different mediums, whether it be sporting events, television ad campaigns, things like that. I want to be able to impact education. I want young people to be inspired by the music that we create, I want to be able to inspire people that way and, and just really really hit at the heart of what storytelling is in an audio format.”

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Jordan Klepper’s Wildest Moments With Trump Supporters In 2023 Was Compiled Into One ‘Daily Show’ Video Compilation

Jordan Klepper hosted The Daily Show for the first time this year, but he still found the time to do what he does: talk to old (white) women in “I’m a Trump girl” sweatshirts and cowboy-hat wearing (white) dudes who start sentences with “I don’t know all the specific facts, but…” at Trump events.

The Daily Show released a 13-minute montage of “Klepper’s Wildest Moments With Trumpers in 2023 (just wait until 2024…). There’s the lightly-attended “take our nation back” protest, a George Santos cameo, and a return to the campaign trail. In that one, Klepper spoke to a young man who respects Trump for never surrendering to the tyranny — while wearing a shirt of Trump’s mugshot, taken after he surrendered to the tyranny.

Klepper previously told Uproxx about what it’s like entering enemy territory. “We try to keep a low profile, but we go out there with a security guard. Traditionally going to any kind of rally or event, especially if there are competing protestors to the rally, we go out with a security guard. The last few we went to we bumped that up to two just to be safe. We haven’t talked about what we’re going to need for these future ones,” he explained.

You can watch The Daily Show video above.

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Rihanna’s Only Expectation Going Into Motherhood Was Passing On One Of Her Most Distinct Physical Features

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From her Fenty empire to her fashion deals and, of course, her chart-topping music, “Umbrella” singer Rihanna is known for many things. But the title she holds above all is mother. Rumors have begun to circulate that she and beaux Asap Rocky are working on expanding their family, but the couple has two confirmed children as of today.

Yesterday (December 18), before the Fenty x Puma Creeper Phatty launch party in Los Angeles, California, Rihanna opened up about her journey through motherhood so far. While chatting with Access Hollywood (around the 1:30 mark), she confessed that she let go of all expectations going into it but was seemingly looking forward to passing on her distinctive forehead to her children.

“You don’t have an idea [when you picture your future family]. I hoped that I could have kids one day. And I hoped that I could have them in love. I hoped I could be a part of a family that breaks generational curses… it’s happening, and I can’t believe it,” said Rihanna.

She continued injecting some humor into the conversation. “The only thing I imagined was probably the forehead on RZA,” said Rihanna, referring to her oldest son.

Riot doesn’t have it. I’m like, wait, are you sure? You can’t lose this thing,” giggled the singer.

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Who Is King Tony In ‘The Crown?’

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Understanding any type of royal family is confusing, mostly because there are just so many people to keep track of. So when The Crown introduced “King Tony” maybe you thought, “huh, I don’t remember this happening in history but it makes for some good entertainment!” You would not be alone in that.

King Tony is not a real king, but he is a dream rendition of Tony Blair, the British Prime Minister who was elected in 1997. In the final season of The Crown, Queen Elizabeth experiences a nightmare that involves Tony Blair being coronated.

The Queen, played by Imelda Staunton, mentions her fears about Blair’s popularity in an episode of season six. “Historically, I’ve not worried too much about prime ministers’ popularity. It tends to come and go very quickly,” The Queen admits, before expressing concern.”But I’ve a feeling that could be different with Mr. Blair. People really do seem to love him and see him as a true son of England, and a unifying national symbol in a way they used to see, well, me,” she adds. And that’s how anxiety nightmares are born!

In The Crown, Blair is portrayed by Bertie Carvel, and season six shows the increasing tensions between Blair and The Queen, among other royal storylines. You can stream the final batch of The Crown episodes now on Netflix.

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All The Best New Pop Music From This Week

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This week saw the release of a ton of great new pop music. Beyoncé gave a proper streaming release to a hidden gem from one of her special albums. Reneé Rapp joined Megan Thee Stallion, as the two channeled the Mean Girls energy into a collab. And so much more.

Check out the rest of Uproxx’s Best New Pop Music roundup below.

Beyoncé – “Grown Woman”

In honor of Beyoncé’s self-titled album turning ten years old, she gave an official streaming release to the track, “Grown Woman,” as a bonus reveal from that era. “I still get scared before every album release,” she shared in a video montage on social media, tied to the anniversary. “I’m constantly searching for the deeper purpose for my art. Thoughts about life, my dreams or my fantasies. Just because you become a mother, it doesn’t mean you lose who you are.”

Karol G – “Que Chimba De Vida”

Karol G‘s “Que Chimba De Vida” finds her honoring all the special moments that life offers, making it a fitting title — as it translates to “What A Great Life.” The pop star expressed a similar heartfelt sentiment on social media. “2023 taught me more than any other year that everything I lived, witnessed, and experienced over the years,” she wrote about the track.

Reneé Rapp, Megan Thee Stallion – “Not My Fault”

As a teaser from the soundtrack for the upcoming Mean Girls movie, Reneé Rapp (who is reprising the role of Regina from the musical adaptation) collaborated with none other than Megan Thee Stallion for the fiery “Not My Fault.” Megan does not hold back during her verse, noting how “it’s funny how the mean girl open all the doors / I been told y’all, I’m the Black Regina George.”

Eladio Carrión – “TQMQA”

Eladio Carrión uses “TQMQA” to showcase his emotions — titling the track after the acronym for “te quiero más que ayer,” which translates to “I love you more than yesterday,” according to Billboard. It gives listeners a universal feeling that they can apply to their loved ones, no matter what their relationship.

Anitta – “Joga Pra Lua”

Anitta’s “Joga Pra Lua” translates to “Play For The Moon,” and that’s exactly what she does. With the help of Pedro Sampaio and Dennis, she finally gets to release a funky chorus that has been stuck in her head — and hopefully, will do the same for listeners.

Charlotte Sands – “Blindspot”

“It’s about the experience of watching their life from the sidelines and having to witness them have feelings for other people,” Sands revealed about “Blindspot,” which found her putting songwriting at the forefront, and drawing inspiration from Jewel and Michelle Branch.

Ericdoa – “Sweet Tooth”

“Sweet Tooth” finds Ericdoa going through how he feels about a romantic partner. “I remind her of a Sour Patch Kid, they don’t make ’em like this / Tell you something sweet, feel a pain in your rib,” he adds, as one of the many creative lines.

Elohim – “Broken Face”

Elohim dropped a new song, “Broken Face,” which is an emotional display of how she’s struggling to convey her feelings on the outside. It finds her being completely honest about her struggles, but despite her falls, she will eventually rise back up.

Laura Davidson – “Twisted”

Laura Davidson details a toxic relationship, and doesn’t hold back on the details when it comes to her new single, “Twisted.” She makes the cycle clear, singing, “Cut me off, then call me up / You know that I’ll forgive you.”

Jagwar Twin – “Bad Feeling (Oompa Loompa)”

Just in time for the new movie, Wonka, Jagwar Twin released their new song, “Bad Feeling (Oompa Loompa).” Incorporating the catchy song from the original Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory movie, this puts a rockier spin on it — bringing it to modern audiences.

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‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Would ‘Love’ To Be The Most Jacked Batman You’ll Ever See In Your Life

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Alan Ritchson has been racking up rave reviews for his performance in Reacher, the hit Amazon Prime Video series based on Lee Child’s books that’s now in its second season. The premise is shockingly simple, but it works: former military police officer Jack Reacher drifts into town and solves a new mystery by pummeling people in the face with his massive fists.

If that sounds kinda similar to how Batman operates, you’re not alone in that thought. Ritchson has emerged as a potential candidate to play the Dark Knight in James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe. Gunn has already announced a new Batman movie, The Brave and the Bold, that will also bring Batman’s son Damian Wayne into the mix.

In a new interview, Ritchson responded to the rumors that he could be the next Caped Crusader, and the actor didn’t even try to hide his interest. Here’s what he said after being told that Kevin Smith referred to Ritchson’s Reacher as “Batman without a cape.”

Via Fortress of Solitude:

Alan Ritchson: [Laughs]. With all the rumours flying that I’m supposed to be playing Batman, how can I knock Batman? I would love to play Batman. You know, [Batman without a cape] is a great analogy, actually. But I mean, Batman has got like a cave, and Reacher doesn’t even have a house. He’s got a toothbrush. So, I think Batman has got cool stuff. Dude is loaded and has caves, penthouses, and spotlights that call him. Batman’s cooler.

As for who would win in a fight between Batman and Reacher, Ritchson wisely hedged his bet.

“Reacher would be harder to go down in a fight,” he said. “Just him and his toothbrush, and [Batman] be like, ‘Damn, he’s holding on. It’s been 30 minutes.’ So, it would be fun.”

Reacher season 2 streams new episodes Thursdays on Prime Video.

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The Clippers’ Bones Hyland Gets ‘Bizzy’ On The Mic

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It’s a cliche, but it’s true: Rappers want to be hoopers and hoopers want to be rappers. Just look at Drake, J. Cole, Lil Durk, and Quavo — all guys known for melodic gifts who put a lot of free time into showing off on the hardwood. Drake even hosts his own pro-am league at his mansion in Toronto. Meanwhile, we all know about Shaq, Kobe, and Dame DOLLA, professional basketball players who trade Wilson for Shure in their off-hours.

It might be time to add the Los Angeles Clippers’ Bones Hyland to the latter list. The third-year guard is known for his swagger on court, but less known is his affinity for hooks and harmonies. He’s got a couple of excellent clips on YouTube and just dropped a new single, “Skarred,” in September. He’s also self-released three full-length projects since 2020 under the name Bizzy.

Where fellow NBA rap aficionados like Dame reflect the workmanlike focus on punchlines and wordplay of a day-job rapper like J. Cole, Bizzy tends to wear more melodic influences, like those of his favorite rapper Rod Wave, on his sleeve. This approach serves him well, though; in the same way the 6’2 player uses his lanky frame to shift defensive players and slither his way to the rim, something about his vibe suits his singsong delivery.

Uproxx stopped by the Clippers’ practice facility in Playa Vista to chat with Bones about his musical ambitions, what basketball and rap have in common, and his rap-baller starting five.

Tell me how you got started making music.

I experienced a house fire, and it had set me back by eight months. So I was on house rest, chilling, trying to recover from my knee surgery. And I always had a voice to melodize hooks to songs. I would just sing hooks over and over again and I’m like, “Damn, let me try this music thing out.” So a couple of my other friends made music, and I’m just like, “Yeah, I’m just going to do the hooks and y’all got the verses,” and that’s how we would put the songs together.

From there, we were like, “We could do something with this.” We started doing shows around the city, getting paid, and then I dropped a single. Once I dropped my single, that’s when it just blew up like crazy. I’m like, “Yeah, this is something I can do besides basketball.”

You know what they say, that’s what helps you with basketball. If you have something else.

Yep. Facts.

So who are your favorite rappers?

So I would say Rod Wave, NBA YoungBoy, I’d say Lil Baby too, Hurricane Wisdom. But Hurricane Wisdom and Rod Wave, those two are my favorites though. Just the way they make music, the melodies they put into music, how their soul was into the music, how they harmonize with the beats, that’s amazing music that they’re making. So that’s something that those two guys are, for sure.

Because of the overlap between basketball and rap, have you gotten a chance to really hang around in the music world with some of the big-name musicians that you have been a fan of?

Yeah, recently before the season started, I had hung out with Rod Wave and just got to pick his brain and just talk to him. He’s a great, down-to-earth guy and I found out he was a Virgo. I’m like, damn, we’re just alike. It’s just crazy.

Did he give you any advice that you are using now that is helping you?

For sure. Just be yourself. Stay down, because he’s working, but the big thing he said is, “Don’t let the outside world affect you.”

You have to approach it the right way. And that’s something that I had to do with league basketball too. Everything you have to deal with, it’s the same thing. So it’s really dope how me and him connected on that. I’m like, “Damn, that’s really crazy. You connected with me on the fact that you’re going through this for rapping and I got to go through this for basketball.” It’s crazy.

Obviously, a lot of people when they hear a basketball player wants to rap or a rapper wants to play basketball, they’re like, “How do you balance that?” They don’t understand it’s a job. You clock out at the end of the day. You go home every time. So how do you balance that in terms of that expectation from people?

So people just be thinking basketball is something we do all day. We literally clock in the morning till a certain time in the evening and the rest of the day is ours unless we have a game or something. So we have free time where we can literally do what we want to do, enjoy time with family, go make some music, shop, whatever you want to do.

But I usually make my music during the off-season because I like to really focus on just music and enjoying time with my friends and stuff. I feel like that’s when my best music comes out, during off-season. I feel like if I make music during the season, I’m rushed because maybe I go to the studio at 9:00 and I make a song till 11:30, 12:00, I got to get some rest because I got a game tomorrow or something, so I got to get back to the hotel. But if it’s something like in summertime, I don’t have to leave the studio early. I could be in there how long ever I want.

Going back to rappers who ball and ballers who rap, if you had to pick a starting five of rappers who hoop, would be your starting five?

So I haven’t really heard that many rappers who hoop, but I’d say me. I’d say, this is a player that I just heard that raps, Jaren Jackson Jr., Miles Bridges, and Dame. That’s the only four. And Lonzo, yeah. I like Iman Shumpert too.

Have you hooped with any actual rappers like Drake, Lil Durk, J. Cole, or any of those?

I hooped with Rod Wave.

Is he any good?

Nah. Hell, no.

Listen…. Hanging around with you guys makes me so mad because I’ll be like, “Oh, yeah, I’m trash. I’m never going to be good at this ever. You guys set the bar too high.” There are a lot of aspects, I think… We were talking about the overlap. It’s crazy because, like J. Cole, he took the practice aspect of basketball and applied it to rap for The Off Season. Do you ever feel like that’s something that you could do or are you already doing that and how are you doing it?

No, not really. I just think every year I just make better music. It’s kind of crazy. I just recently dropped the tape. It got taken down, but that was my best piece of work so far. But I feel like every year, I really get better at making music. Maybe it’s the music that I’m listening to other than myself that’s helping me make better music. Obviously, my recent past life, what I’ve been through — that helps me make music too, make heart-touching music — but also just stuff that I’ve accomplished during my life now that I overcame… Because maybe some people can’t relate to the stuff that I’ve talked about in the past, but they can relate to the good life that I talk about.

In basketball, of course, you have concrete goals. You have, “Oh, this is the season we’re going to make at the playoffs. This season we’re going to get to the third round. This season we’re going to win the championship. I want to be able to add this to my game.” What in your wildest dreams are the things you want this music thing to be able to do for you?

Really just take off. I feel like my message and my songs are really touching. I feel like a lot of people, once the world really hear my music they’ll be like, “Damn, like how the f*ck did he make music like this and he played basketball?”

I recently dropped a little snippet on my Instagram page and it blew up crazy, but I see a lot of people that’s coming from just everywhere that I’d never seen on my page before. And they like, “Damn, he makes music too?” And then I’m like, yeah, it’s getting to new fans. People are hearing my music, so I know once it touches way more, they’ll be like, “Damn, nah, this dude cold, cold at making music. He really knows how to make music. He really sounds like a rapper.”

In terms of the differences between basketball and rapping, what is the biggest difference between how you approach it and how it feels? What’s the payoff? What’s the difference in the payoff for you emotionally?

I feel like there’s no difference in making music and basketball. It’s literally all the same thing. How the beat is, is how your footwork is. How the song is, is how sweet your jump shot is.

I don’t know. You got teammates out there, the engineer and the producer. So it all goes hand in hand. It’s literally all the same thing, for real.

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Guy Fieri Revealed What It Will Take For His Kids To Inherit His Flavortown Fortune

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Guy Fieri is, as previously established, a fascinating dude (and a peak example of dudes rock). The spiky-haired celebrity chef has lived multiple lives in one — he’s been falsely accused of drunk driving, raised a ton of money for food workers during the pandemic, and, oh yeah, Kristen Stewart wanted him to officiate her wedding (unfortunately, bad planning got in the way). Fieri also recently signed a $100 million contract to remain the Mayor of Flavortown, but none of that money will go to his kids — unless they get their degrees.

Fieri told Fox News that his kids, Hunter, 27, and Ryder, 17, as well as his nephew, Jules, 22 (who he’s raised since his sister’s death in 2011) won’t inherit his money without them heading to school. “I’ve told them the same thing my dad told me,” he explained. “My dad says, ‘When I die, you can expect that I’m going to die broke, and you’re going to be paying for the funeral.’ And I told my boys, ‘None of this that we’ve been… that I’ve been building are you going to get unless you come and take it from me.’”

The chef shared his process in encouraging the three boys to seek out higher education: “Shaq said it best. Shaq said, ‘If you want this cheese, you got to get to two degrees.’ Well, my two degrees mean, you know, postgraduate.”

While Ryder has expressed his frustration, Jules has taken his uncle’s guidance and is currently earning a law degree. “Jules is in the music industry down in LA. He’s in the law program at Loyola Marymount right now,” Fieri shared. “If you’re going to be a big-time entertainment agent, you need to have that law background. So he’s doing that.”

As for Hunter, he’s in “an MBA program at the University of Miami for his master’s degree in business,” according to People. I wish Fieri’s kids nothing but the best — but if they decide to drop out of school as an act of rebellion against their dad, and HBO wants to make a Succession-style show about them trying to become the new Mayor of Flavortown, that would be good, too.

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Madonna Told The Crowd At Her Brooklyn Show That She Was In ‘An Induced Coma’ For Two Days

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Madonna performed at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center over the weekend, where she addressed her hospitalization that took place back in June. After suffering a bacterial infection, the pop star revealed she was in “an induced coma for 48 hours” at the time.

Thankfully, she had some loved ones by her side through it all, including her Kabbalah teacher. “The only voice I heard was his. I heard him say, ‘Squeeze my hand,’” she said.

Madonna also thanked her close friend, Shavawn, who came to her show to support her.

“There are some very important people in the room tonight that were with me at the hospital,” Madonna added. “There’s one very important woman who dragged me to the hospital… I don’t even remember; I passed out on my bathroom floor and woke up in the ICU… She saved my life.”

“There were a couple of things I thought about when I first became conscious and I saw my six incredible children sitting around me — by the way, I had to almost die to get all my kids in one room,” she continued.

When Madonna’s hospitalization had been announced through her manager, the start of her Celebration Tour was also postponed.

Check out a clip of Madonna’s speech to the crowd below.

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Will Christina Aguilera Be On Tour In 2024?

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From her collaboration with Latto for Just Eat to her buzz-worthy late-night TV appearances, “Beautiful” singer Christina Aguilera has had an eventful year. Fans of the entertainer are curious if Aguilera will remain a busy bee into the new.

Will Christina Aguilera be on tour in 2024?

As of today, Aguilera plans to deliver a high-energy show for her fans. However, those performance plans are by way of her Las Vegas residency and not a full-on traveling tour. Aguilera unveiled the residency back in October. The unnamed series of shows will formally kick off on December 30. Then, into the new year, Aguilera and Kylie Minogue’s More Than A Residency will alternate dates inside The Venetian Resort’s Voltaire theater.

In a statement, Aguilera expressed her excitement for the residency, saying, “I look forward to bringing Las Vegas a new show that fuses music, sophistication, and art in ways I have never performed before. What I love about the intimacy at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort is how up-close-and-personal I can be with the audience… a truly modern twist on the performance experience.”

Tickets for Aguilera’s Las Vegas residency are on sale now. View the full schedule below. Find more information here.

Christina Aguilera’s Las Vegas residency dates

12/30/2023 — Las Vegas, NV @ Votaire
12/31/2023 — Las Vegas, NV @ Votaire
01/05/2024 — Las Vegas, NV @ Votaire
01/06/2024 — Las Vegas, NV @ Votaire
02/02/2024 — Las Vegas, NV @ Votaire
02/03/2024 — Las Vegas, NV @ Votaire
02/09/2024 — Las Vegas, NV @ Votaire
02/10/2024 — Las Vegas, NV @ Votaire
03/01/2024 — Las Vegas, NV @ Votaire
03/02/2024 — Las Vegas, NV @ Votaire