Madonna and Elton John End Decades-Long Feud

In an Instagram post, Madonna described an emotional reunion with the British singer backstage at the US show "Saturday Night Live" (SNL). "We have finally buried the hatchet!!!" wrote the 66-year-old. She also posted a photo of the two pop stars embracing.

For years, John had criticized Madonna for her music and performances, but during an episode of the legendary comedy show in New York, Madonna wanted to confront him, as she wrote. "I had to go backstage and confront him. When I met him, his first words were: 'Forgive me' - and the wall between us fell." Shortly thereafter, they hugged. John even dedicated a song to her and wants to collaborate with her. "It was as if everything was falling into place," wrote Madonna.

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The conflict between the two pop stars had dragged on for two decades. In 2004, Elton John accused Madonna of lip-syncing at an award ceremony. The feud escalated at the 2012 Golden Globes when Madonna won the award for Best Original Song for "Masterpiece," beating John's entry "Hello Hello." Elton John had previously declared on the red carpet that she "didn't have a f***ing chance." Years later, he said in an interview about her: "She is such a nightmare, her career is over."

How much Madonna was affected by the attacks of her former idol, she also explained in her Instagram post: "Over the decades, it hurt me to know that someone I admired so much publicly showed his dislike for me as an artist. I didn't understand it."

Now the feud seems to be over, with a hug, an apology - and perhaps even an artistic collaboration.

(APA/Red)

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