Madonna amassed mixed reactions over the past 24 hours after reports circulated online about her dating a new man who's 35 years her junior. Some fans were happy that the pop star is already moving forward from her previous relationship, while others were shocked with the age gap. However, recent reports state that their rumored romance might not be true.
According to Page Six, Madonna is being linked to fitness enthusiaist and NYC-based boxing coach Josh Popper just a few days after reportedly calling it quits with Andrew Darnell.
Sources spoke to the outlet to reveal the true score between the singer and her rumored boyfriend, saying the musician is only helping the 29-year-old fitness guru to promote his Bredwinners gym in Manhattan, New York City.
Popper had been training the "Material Girl" songstress' son, David, with his boxing skills as he's set to compete in a charity boxing match.
"Josh has been training her son and she's impressed. She said she would help him promote the gym," the insider revealed.
The source also noted that despite boxing coach being "good-looking," the musician isn't looking for any romance at the moment.
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The fitness guru had just made a cameo on the reality TV series "Summer House," that's why he's "eager to get attention with Madonna."
Despite their connection being platonic at the moment, the source clarified that the singer is not ruling out any possibility of a romantic relationship in the future.
Regarding the "Hung Up" hitmaker's current state, the source revealed she's dealing with a lot of things in her personal life and needs to focus on them.
One of the most important things she's concentrating on is her family after her brother, Anthony Ciccone, passed away. She's reportedly worried about her father and has been spending time with him amid their loss.
The recent news comes after Madonna had been rumored to be dating Josh Popper as they posed for a photo last month, showing the musician clinging onto the boxing coach's arms while her lips touched his skin. (via Daily Mail UK)
The pop star was also having a "crisis of confidence" after her breakup with Andrew Darnell. Early sources alleged that her ex-boyfriend had already found a new girlfriend who was about his age and younger than the singer.
Despite their sharing a connection for months, Madonna was not "broken-hearted," but rather, their breakup came at a bad time.
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