Elton lets rip again - at Madonna!

Who'll be next on Elton's Fury List?
Staff Reporter11 April 2012
The Weekender

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Sir Elton John launched a vitriolic attack on Madonna today, accusing her of cheating fans by miming on stage.

The star targeted the Queen of Pop in his latest public outburst.

Attending the Q Awards to pick up a prize for his songwriting, Sir Elton was incensed to find Madonna had been nominated for best live act.

Taking to the stage, Sir Elton blasted: "Madonna - best f**ing live act? F*** off.

"Since when has lip-synching been live?

"Anyone who lip-synchs in public on stage when you pay £75 to see them should
be shot."

He ended his rant by saying: "That's me off her f***ing Christmas card list but do I give a toss? No."

Madonna did not win the award - that honour went to British band Muse.

She was nominated for her Reinvention tour. The show attracted criticism in some quarters because tickets were so expensive.

Today's outburst at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Central London came after Sir Elton hit the headlines last month by branding Taiwanese photographers "rude, vile pigs" in an airport bust-up.

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