On the show today…

It has been confirmed that Madonna is recovering from a serious bacterial infection that saw her committed to an intensive care unit for several days, and her upcoming world tour has been put on hold.

Plus, the premiere date for the Stan Original Series RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under season three has been confirmed, along with the full cast list of new queens. And this announcement comes off the back of some groundbreaking news for the Australian arm of the global franchise.

And ticket sales Taylor Swift’s upcoming Australian tour dates caused uproar across the country this week, with the record-breaking sale (and lack of tickets) breaking the hearts of fans that missed out. But in the background, a bigger controversy is lurking and it involves two other pop stars and some questionable song lyrics.

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