Madonna Shines in Paris despite Tensions

Madonna performs during a show. AFP file photo
Madonna performs during a show. AFP file photo
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Madonna Shines in Paris despite Tensions

Madonna performs during a show. AFP file photo
Madonna performs during a show. AFP file photo

Madonna’s shows in Paris have made a remarkable success despite the global headlines, political tensions and protests against antisemitism in several French cities. The US legendary singer has four scheduled concerts in the French capital that started on Sunday, at the Accor Arena.

Madonna’s fans were impatiently anticipating her after the health complications that sent her to the intensive care unit three months ago. The malaise urged her to cancel several concerts in North America during the summer, while keeping her European “Celebration Tour”, which kicked off in London last month.

But despite the high demand on tickets and the wide publicity, a Le Monde critic slammed Madonna in an article titled “Madonna's Paris Show: From Celebration to Boredom” on Sunday. The boredom was probably caused by the one hour and forty minutes delay of the concert, reportedly due to technical problems. Ticket prices ranged between 194 and 386 euros.

During the concert, Madonna sang a selection of her most popular songs, but didn’t perform any from her new album.



‘Falcons Vega MENA’ First Arab Women's Team to Participate in Esports World Cup

The Falcons Vega MENA made history by becoming the first Arab women's team to compete in the Esports World Cup that will be hosted by Riyadh on August 25. (SPA)
The Falcons Vega MENA made history by becoming the first Arab women's team to compete in the Esports World Cup that will be hosted by Riyadh on August 25. (SPA)
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‘Falcons Vega MENA’ First Arab Women's Team to Participate in Esports World Cup

The Falcons Vega MENA made history by becoming the first Arab women's team to compete in the Esports World Cup that will be hosted by Riyadh on August 25. (SPA)
The Falcons Vega MENA made history by becoming the first Arab women's team to compete in the Esports World Cup that will be hosted by Riyadh on August 25. (SPA)

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