Is Madonna planning to tie the knot soon? The 66-year-old music legend sparked engagement rumors when she shared a series of New Year’s Eve photos, prominently featuring a massive diamond ring on her left hand. The ring quickly caught fans’ attention, leaving many wondering if the iconic singer is preparing for a third marriage.
Madonna celebrated the arrival of 2025 at 1 Oak Tokyo, surrounded by her boyfriend, Jamaican soccer player Akeem Morris, 28, and four of her six children: Lourdes Leon, 28, Rocco Ritchie, 24, David Banda, 19, and Mercy James, 18. Her younger twin daughters, Stella and Estere Ciccone, 12, also joined in the festivities earlier on.
Looking chic in an all-black outfit with a leather conductor-style hat, Madonna’s diamond ring stood out as the highlight of her look. The solitaire stone, set in a unique gold band by designer Julie Y Kim, was featured prominently in several photos, including one where Madonna extended her left hand toward the camera. Kim even shared a close-up of the ring, playfully captioning it, “Kiss the ring ;).”
Madonna also took to Instagram to reflect on the day, sharing that she visited the Mori Art Museum, where she admired an exhibition by artist Louise Bourgeois. In her caption, she quoted Bourgeois, contemplating the balance of motherhood and artistry: “To be a Mother and an Artist—Equal parts, joy, and suffering. I can’t imagine living any other life.”
Her New Year’s celebration capped off a holiday season spent with Akeem Morris, who she first introduced on Instagram in July 2024. The couple has grown closer, spending Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah together with Madonna’s family.
Although Madonna has yet to confirm the engagement rumors, her Instagram caption wishing for “more love, happy children, magical thinking, good health, and eternal blessings” hints at a joyful and fulfilling period in her life. Whether or not a wedding is in the works, one thing remains clear: Madonna continues to live authentically and on her own terms, keeping fans intrigued and excited about what’s next for the Queen of Pop.