Liz Rosenberg defends Madonna

Sir Elton John has accused Madonna of cheating fans by miming on stage, while collecting a Q Award for songwriting.

As he collected his Classic Songwriter prize in London on Tuesday, he criticised live award nominee Madonna.

“Anyone who lip-synchs in public on stage when you pay £75 to see them should be shot,” Sir Elton said.

Muse won best live act while the Red Hot Chili Peppers won best act in the world and Roxy Music took the Lifetime Achievement award from Q magazine.

Liz Rosenberg, Madonna’s US press agent, denied that the star used lip-synching when performing live.

“Nor does she spend her time trashing other artists,” she said. “She sang every note on her Re-invention tour live.”

Elton John said his comments would mean he would no longer be on Madonna‘s Christmas card list.

But Mrs Rosenberg added: “Elton John remains on her Christmas card list where he is nice…. or naughty.”
Source: BBC News