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Madonna has organized a number of celebrations around the world to celebrate her 66th birthday.
The Queen of Pop reached the age of sixties on Friday and to celebrate this, various festivities were held in various locations in Italy.
But the music icon also celebrated her birthday at an ancient Roman amphitheater in Pompeii.
According to The TelegraphMadonna visited the Teatro Grande in Pompeii and met teenagers involved in the community project Dream of Flying, because she wanted to ‘connect’ with the UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Material Girl singer looked like she I saved a black lace bustier and a sheer white organza and lace dress to serve as the ultimate outfit.
She wrote on Instagram: ‘Back in Italy………… Happy birthday to ME’
Madonna has hosted a host of festivities to celebrate her 66th birthday, wearing a range of sexy lingerie before visiting a World Heritage site in Pompeii
But the music icon also celebrated her birthday by visiting an ancient Roman amphitheater in Pompeii
Over the bust of the dress she wore a black corset, decorated with all kinds of medieval jewelry.
The Celebration hitmaker showed off her hairstyle, opting to leave her thick blonde locks loose as she struck a sultry pose in the wedding dress-esque gown.
She kept her makeup simple, but opted for a pop of pink lipstick for a dramatic touch.
According to insiders, the Material Girl singer wants to spend time with her loved ones after she contracted a serious bacterial infection last year which forced her to postpone her Celebration Tour.
A source said The sun: ‘Madonna is living her life to the fullest and has spent a fortune on this birthday party, to celebrate it with her loved ones.
‘She was in shock when she got sick last summer, just before her Celebration Tour, and now she wants to embrace every moment.’
“Although it’s about her, this party and this trip is about thanking all of her loved ones for their support and bringing them together. It’s going to be a big night.”
The Celebration reportedly rented the Teatro Grande, the 2,200-year-old amphitheater in Pompeii, for its 66th anniversary on August 16
The Celebration singer reportedly rented the Teatro Grande, the 2,200-year-old amphitheater in Pompeii, for her 66th birthday on August 16
Around 500 A-list guests were expected, including possibly Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom who are already holidaying in the region
About 500 celebrity guests were expected, including possibly Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom who are already on holiday in the region.
According to local media, Italy’s Minister of Culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano, is also said to be on the guest list.
Just over a year ago, Madonna was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious due to what was later diagnosed as a serious bacterial infection.
The singer was taken to intensive care and had to be intubated. She later said she had been put into a medically induced coma as she fought for her life despite having lung and kidney failure.