Music

Madonna holds hands with rumored boyfriend Akeem Morris, 28, on Italian getaway just days before her 66th birthday

Madonna held hands with rumored boyfriend, Akeem Morris, in Portofino, Italy, on Tuesday. COBRA TEAM / BACKGRID

Madonna was seen holding hands with rumored boyfriend Akeem Morris while walking around the streets of Portofino, Italy, on Tuesday.

The “Material Girl” singer –– who turns 66 on Friday –– and her new man, 28, looked happy as they strolled around the stone streets after visiting the Divo Martino church.

Morris gave a wide smile to the paps, while she opted for a more subtle grin and looked down at the ground.

The Queen of Pop and the soccer player appeared to be in good spirits while roaming the streets of the Italian city Tuesday. COBRA TEAM / BACKGRID
When they weren’t holding hands, during their Tuesday walk around Portofino, Madonna would wrap her arm around Morris’ bicep. Palombi-Mazzarella / MEGA

Madonna and Morris went to Ristorante Puny with a group of friends.

They were later seen smiling and holding hands while leaving the ritzy restaurant to stop by the Dolce and Gabbana store.

The Queen of Pop looked chic in a Dolce and Gabbana short black lace dress that she layered over with a sheer lace cape. She added black sunglasses, black Calfskin slides and gold jewelry –– also all by the same brand.

Madonna wore a black Dolce and Gabbana dress Tuesday with a matching sheer lace cape. Palombi-Mazzarella / MEGA
At one point during their Tuesday stroll, the “Material Girl” singer held up a dainty umbrella. Palombi -Mazzarella/ MEGA

Madonna held onto a wooden umbrella with a white lacy top for some of the trek, but she closed it and placed it in her other hand while holding hands with Morris.

Meanwhile, Morris sported a short-sleeve brown polo T-shirt, cream pants with a black border on the bottom and matching tan and black sneakers.

Morris also made sure to accessorize his look and added a pair of thin black sunglasses, layered gold necklaces and and a gold watch.

Morris sported a beige short-sleeve shirt and off-white shorts in Portofino on Tuesday. Palombi – Mazzarella/ MEGA
Earlier in the day Tuesday, they enjoyed a boat ride together. Palombi – Mazzarella/ MEGA
Morris was even seen gently placing his hands on her back. Palombi – Mazzarella/ MEGA

The two seem to be enjoying the Italian getaway, since they were also seen getting close while on a boat together. Morris even gently places his hands on her back to help her safely get off the boat.

The “Vogue” songstress has yet to officially confirm their relationship, but she first sparked romance rumors with Morris when she posted pictures of them locking arms and cuddling on the Fourth of July.

The following month, Madonna shared a snap of her seemingly not wearing a shirt while Morris sat behind her and smiled.

The “Hung Up” singer sparked romance rumors with Morris when she posted a photo of them cuddling together in July. Madonna / Instagram
Madonna also included a picture of her holding onto his arm in the same post. Madonna / Instagram

“Hot Fun in The Summer Time………🔥,” she captioned the steamy photo.

Madonna has yet to publicly identify her beau, but fans began to theorize it was Morris after his ex-girlfriend Reagan Rice began posting TikTok videos about her ex’s new lady.

“Put a finger down if your boyfriend of 3 years is now dating Madonna 🙋‍♀️ #madonna #breakup #wtf #2024 #heartbreak #fypage #fypツviral,” she captioned a TikTok from July 17.

Madonna later shared a steamy snap of her and Morris in August. Instagram/@madonna
The “A League of Their Own” actress was previously in a relationship with boxing coach Josh Popper. Instagram/@_joshpopper

It’s unclear how long the two have been dating, but they met while shooting her Paper Magazine cover shoot published in August 2022.

However, they didn’t start dating until months later, because she began a romantic relationship with now ex-boyfriend Josh Popper in March 2023.

The “A League of Their Own” actress dated the boxing coach for a little over a year until things “fizzled out” between them in May.