Madonna’s Rumored Romance Is All for Promotion

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Madonna and Josh Popper, a love story or something else? 🤔

Madonna’s New ‘Romance’ Is Just a Showmance, Says Source.

According to sources, Madonna's recent romance with boxing coach Josh Popper is reportedly just a publicity stunt to promote his gym.

Madonna's Romance with Josh Popper Is Just to Help Him with Publicity

Sources claim that Madonna and Josh Popper's relationship is strictly platonic and that Madonna is helping Popper with publicity for his gym in Manhattan. Madonna's son David, 17, is being trained by Popper for a charity boxing match.

Madonna Is Impressed with Popper's Training of Her Son for Charity Boxing Match

Madonna is reportedly impressed with Josh Popper's training of her son David for a charity boxing match. Popper is an up-and-coming boxing coach, and Madonna uses her social media presence to help promote his gym.

Madonna Is Not Looking for Love

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Sources claim that Madonna is not looking for love now and that her relationship with Josh Popper is strictly professional. Madonna is using her influence to help promote Popper's gym.

Popper Is Eager to Get Attention with Madonna

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Josh Popper recently appeared in the reality show Summer House, and is reportedly eager to get attention by being linked to Madonna. Madonna uses her social media presence to help promote Popper's gym in Manhattan.

Popper Is an Up-And-Coming Boxing Coach

Sources describe Josh Popper as an up-and-coming boxing coach coaching Madonna's son David for a charity boxing match. Popper uses his link to Madonna to help promote his gym in Manhattan.

Any Romance Between Madonna and Popper Is Strictly Platonic, Sources Clarify.

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Sources clarify that Madonna and Josh Popper's relationship is strictly platonic and that Madonna is helping Popper promote his gym in Manhattan. Madonna is not looking for love now and is focused on her family and upcoming tour.

Madonna's Representative Has Not Commented on The Matter

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Madonna's representative has not commented on the rumors surrounding Madonna's relationship with Josh Popper. Madonna focuses on her family and upcoming tour and uses her social media presence to help promote Popper's gym in Manhattan.

Madonna Is Focused on Family as They Mourn Passing of Brother

Madonna is currently focused on her family as they mourn the passing of her brother Anthony Ciccone. Anthony had a troubled life and struggled with alcohol and drug addiction. Madonna and her siblings supported Anthony as his health declined over the last few months.

Madonna's Brother Anthony Ciccone Passed Away After a Troubled Life

Madonna's oldest brother Anthony Ciccone passed away on February 25 at 66. Anthony struggled with alcohol and drug addiction and was said to be living under a bridge in Michigan in 2011.

Anthony Ciccone Once Complained That His Relatives Had Ignored His Pleas for Help

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Anthony Ciccone once complained that his relatives had ignored his pleas for help. He asked why his sister, a multi-billionaire, did not help him when he was homeless on the street.

“My family turned their back on me basically when I was having a hard time. You think I haven’t answered this question a bazillion times — why my sister is a multi-bazillionaire and I’m homeless on the street?’” Anthony complained!

Madonna And Family Members Offered to Pay for Anthony to Go to Rehab

Madonna and other family members reportedly offered to pay for Anthony to go to rehab, but he refused until 2017. Madonna and her siblings supported Anthony as his health declined over the last few months.

Madonna Is Particularly Close to Her Father, Tony

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Madonna is particularly close to her father, Tony, and has been spending a lot of time with him since the passing of her brother.

Madonna's Father Is Frail, and The Death of His Oldest Son Has Hit Him Hard

The passing of Madonna's brother Anthony Ciccone has been especially tough on her father, Tony, who is said to be very frail.

A source close to the family said, “Madonna is spending time with her family and she especially wants to support Tony, who is frail. It’s a very upsetting time all around.”

Madonna Is Spending Time with Her Family and Wants to Support Her Father

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Madonna has been putting her family first after her brother's passing and spending a lot of time with them.

According to Madonna’s representative;

Right now, Madonna “has lots of other things in her life that she needs to concentrate on. The most important thing is being with her family as they mourn her brother — she is particularly worried about her dad and is spending time with him.”

Madonna Is Busy Preparing for Her Tour, Which Is All-Encompassing

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Despite the recent tragedy in her family, Madonna is still focused on her career and has been busy preparing for her upcoming tour.

According to a source, “Madonna is busy preparing for her tour, which is pretty all-encompassing.”

Madonna Is Grateful for The Influence of Her Brother Anthony

Madonna has been vocal about her late brother, Anthony's positive influence on her life.

“Thank you for blowing my mind as a young girl and introducing me to Charlie Parker, Miles David, Buddhism, Taoism, Charles Bukowski, Richard Brautigan, Jack Kerouac, expansive thinking, and outside of the box. You planted many important seeds.,” Madonna wrote on her Instagram with a group photo featuring her late sibling.

Anthony Introduced Madonna to Buddhism, Taoism, And Expansive Thinking

As mentioned earlier, Anthony Ciccone played a significant role in Madonna's spiritual and philosophical development. Madonna has credited him with introducing her to the teachings of Buddhism and Taoism and helping her think more expansively and creatively.

Madonna's Priority Is Being There for Her Family During This Upsetting Time

Despite her busy schedule and ongoing career commitments, Madonna's current top priority is her family.

According to a source, “Everyone knows she needs to be left alone to be with her family right now. Being there for her dad is her priority.”