Madonna's Pompeii party for 500 A-list guests sparks outrage among Italians after they discover just how 'cheaply' she is renting historic site for By Olivia Christie Published: 10:41 BST, 12 August 2024 | Updated: 10:45 BST, 12 August 2024 e-mail View comments Madonna 's plans to throw a birthday party among the ancient ruins of Pompeii have sparked outrage among Italians as they discovered just how 'cheaply' she is renting the historic site for. The Queen of Pop has reportedly hired the Teatro Grande, the 2,200-year-old amphitheatre in Pompeii, for her 66th birthday on August 16. Around 500 A-list guests are expected to attend, possibly including Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom who are already on holiday in the area.
The Italian Minister for Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano is also rumoured to be on the guest list, local media has reported. Although the event is yet to be confirmed by the venue, Italian newspaper La Repubblica quoted the mayor of Pompeii saying 'We are ready to welcome the singer'. And the Queen of Pop's Italian fan club has already posted on Facebook that it is 'preparing' for her arrival.
Madonna 's plans to throw a birthday party among the ancient ruins of Pompeii have sparked outrage among Italians Pictured: The Teatro Grande amphitheatre in Pompeii where Madonna will reportedly hold her birthday party The Queen of Pop has reportedly hired the Teatro Grande, the 2,200-year-old amphitheatre in Pompeii, for her 66th birthday on August 16 The Italian Minister for .