Madonna was spotted strolling the picturesque streets of Portofino, Italy, on August 13. The “Material Girl” singer walked hand-in-hand with her rumored boyfriend Akeem Morris, a Jamaican-born soccer player, as they were swamped by fans and paparazzi. The apparent couple’s romantic Italian vacation comes amid reports that the Grammy-winning superstar is preparing to celebrate her upcoming 66th birthday with a private evening tour of the ruins of Pompeii.
“She loves Pompeii, loves the archaeological park, and can’t wait to come,” Naples Prefect Michele Di Bari said Tuesday, according to the AP . However, Di Bari denied reports that Madonna was planning a big party at the ruined city, which was destroyed in A.D.
79 following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, saying her planned visit was strictly cultural in nature. Kourtney Kardashian wed Travis Barker at Dolce and Gabbana’s Italian villa During her visit to Italy , Madonna is reportedly staying at a home owned by fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, according to the Italian press (via Instagram ). The pair own an estate in Portofino where they frequently host celebrity guests.
The striking property on the Italian Riviera boasts breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and has been featured in Vogue. In May 2022, Villa Olivetta served as a glamorous venue for Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker ’s third wedding, after their practice ceremony in Vegas and a courthouse affair in Santa Barbara, Cali.