Performing with Madonna is the ultimate dream, and for choreographer and dancer Carrie Ann Inaba, it was a dream come true.
While appearing on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" earlier this month, Carrie Ann gave a candid glimpse into what it was like to be part of Madonna's team.
"There was like Michael [Jackson], Prince, and Madonna at the time. Right? I got on Madonna's tour, and I was like, 'That's all I need.'"
Though she was not all fun and games, the former "The Talk" host disclosed that the 65-year-old mother of six was very disciplined.
Carrie Ann revealed, "She gave us this one rule, which I'm so grateful she did."
"It was, for every minute you're late, you have to pay her $100 out of your paycheck."
Due to her strict nature, Carrie Ann now makes sure she is always punctual wherever she goes.
These days, she is renowned in her own right; however, since dancers are usually retired by 25, she has stepped away from choreography.
Conversely, Madonna remains vigorously engaged in her "Celebration" Tour - which had to be set back due to a medical issue this past summer.
During rehearsal, disaster struck when it became apparent that something was seriously wrong with the singer.
Doctors later determined she had a dangerous bacterial infection, and reports soon circulated that she had been overworking herself.
Despite being as vulnerable to sickness as the rest of the people, it is a reminder that her illness could have affected anyone of any age and was in no way something she self-inflicted.
One source pointed out, "She is human and as frail as we all are."
As October rolled around, the famous star had taken to touring once more.
Still, during her show on October 21, she admitted that not everything had returned to its usual state in her life.
Madonna put on an incredible show last night. She said she wasn't feeling well. It's hard not to wonder if she's really not well though, pushing through with the tour so soon after her illness. I hope she and her business people are taking good care of her. pic.twitter.com/FtboL4oqwD
— andie dyer (@dyerAndie) October 22, 2023
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Madonna Makes Shocking New Revelation During 'Celebration' Tour
Just one week into her 78-date world tour, the legendary pop icon, 65-year-old Madonna, has revealed that she is feeling unwell.
It comes just after the postponement of her "Celebration" Tour due to health issues. Informing fans while on stage in Antwerp, Belgium, she revealed that she wasn't feeling her best.
Fighting back the tears, the iconic "Vogue" hitmaker revealed her harrowing experience with an illness that saw her confined to a hospital bed and left her in an unconscious state.
Reflecting on this incident brought up memories of how ill her beloved mother was before she sadly succumbed to breast cancer at the age of 33.
"I must tell you, I don't feel very well right now. But I can't complain because I'm alive."
"Thank God for my children and all of you and your love and support. I appreciate it.
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