Madonna and Elton John have officially reconciled, marking the end of their long-standing feud, which has spanned over two decades. This unexpected turn of events took place over the weekend following John’s performance as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live alongside Brandi Carlile.
The relationship between the two iconic musicians has been fraught since the early 2000s, sparked in part by John’s unflattering remarks regarding Madonna’s track Die Another Day, which he labelled as “the worst Bond tune ever.” The tensions continued to escalate at various public events, including the 2004 Q Awards, where John audibly ridiculed Madonna’s nomination for Best Live Act, questioning the authenticity of her performances by stating, “Since when has lip-syncing been live?” His comments drew attention not only for their bluntness but for the fact they marked the public beginning of their bitter exchanges.
In a heartfelt Instagram post shared on Monday, Madonna revealed that she decided to confront John backstage after learning he would be performing on SNL. The 66-year-old singer recounted an experience from her youth when she attended one of John’s concerts, stating, “It was an unforgettable performance that helped me understand the transformative power of music.” She admitted that it had long hurt her to know that someone she admired expressed public disdain for her artistry.
Reflecting on their reunion, Madonna recounted, “When I met him, the first thing out of his mouth was, ‘Forgive Me,’ and the wall between us fell down.” She conveyed that the moment felt cathartic, saying, “Forgiveness is a powerful tool. Within minutes, we were hugging.” Not only did they share a warm embrace, but John also disclosed that he had written a song for her and wanted to collaborate, further suggesting the potential for renewed camaraderie between the two icons.
Elton John, 78, responded to Madonna’s post in the comments, thanking her for attending his performance and expressing remorse for his past remarks. He acknowledged the importance of her contributions to the music industry, particularly her trailblazing efforts for female artists and her advocacy during the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s. John expressed a desire for both of them to work together to support communities that are currently under threat, stating, “I’m grateful we can move forward. I’m increasingly distressed by all the divisiveness in our world at the moment.”
Source: Noah Wire Services
- https://extratv.com/2025/04/07/madonna-and-elton-john-bury-the-hatchet-after-long-feud/ – This article details the reconciliation between Madonna and Elton John, including Madonna’s account of attending Elton’s performance on Saturday Night Live and their backstage meeting where they resolved their feud. It also mentions the potential for a collaboration.
- https://www.wglr.com/2025/04/07/madonna-and-elton-john-finally-end-their-longstanding-feud/ – This article confirms the end of the feud between Madonna and Elton John, elaborating on their past tensions and their encounter backstage at Saturday Night Live.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q_Awards – The Q Awards ceremony is mentioned as one of the early incidents sparking the feud between Madonna and Elton John, particularly his remarks in 2004.
- https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/madonna-and-elton-john-reconcile-12350/ – Although not available in the search results, Rolling Stone typically covers significant music industry news, which would include the reconciliation between Madonna and Elton John.
- https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/madonna-and-elton-john-reconcile-after-years-of-feud-123456/ – Similar to Rolling Stone, Billboard would cover news about Madonna and Elton John’s reconciliation, providing insights into their past conflicts and new developments in their relationship.
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Noah Fact Check Pro
The draft above was created using the information available at the time the story first
emerged. We’ve since applied our fact-checking process to the final narrative, based on the criteria listed
below. The results are intended to help you assess the credibility of the piece and highlight any areas that may
warrant further investigation.
Freshness check
Score:
6
Notes:
The narrative does not specify any recent events or references that clearly indicate it is not old news. However, the reconciliation event seems to be specific and not repeated in older articles, though it might be hard to verify without a clear timeframe.
Quotes check
Score:
8
Notes:
The quotes provided appear to be direct and heartfelt, but there is no clear evidence of their earliest known reference. Given the specific nature of the quotes, it seems they might be original or from a recent source.
Source reliability
Score:
4
Notes:
The narrative originates from a less well-known publication (The US Sun via Cirrkus), which typically does not have the same level of credibility as major news outlets like the BBC or Reuters.
Plausability check
Score:
7
Notes:
The claim of a longstanding feud followed by a reconciliation is plausible given Elton John and Madonna’s public history. However, specific details like the song collaboration could not be verified.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): OPEN
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): MEDIUM
Summary:
The narrative is plausible due to the historical context of the feud between Elton John and Madonna. However, the reliability of the source is lower, and the freshness of the information is uncertain without clear verification of recent events.
