Save for some unlikely redemption arc, she's torched it

Sir Elton apologised for his ‘big mouth’ and asked for forgiveness, saying he had written a song for the female star Madonna has said she has “buried the hatchet” with Sir Elton John and hinted she will collaborate with him, after watching the pianist and singer perform with Brandi Carlile on Saturday Night Live (SNL). The strained relationship dates back to 2002, when John was quoted by CBS News as describing her theme to Die Another Day as “the worst Bond tune ever”. Continue reading...

The US stock market is spooked and his henchmogul’s companies are floundering. Has the great dealmaker been building up … the wrong nation, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

This album highlights the chart-topping success of Madonna in the UK, offering a carefully curated collection of her greatest hits across four discs. It's a nod to the enduring influence of the Queen of Pop, who recently performed six dates at the O2 for her Celebration world tour.