In the early 2000s, Elton John publicly criticized Madonna, claiming she couldn’t sing and her songs were bad. He believed she didn’t deserve the fame and recognition she had received. Since then, the two artists were at odds for many years. But now, the time for reconciliation has come — according to Madonna herself.

On April 7, she posted a photo with the singer and revealed that they had finally made peace. This happened over the weekend. Elton was set to perform on Saturday Night Live. When Madonna found out, she decided to join the show to meet her «enemy» in person. There was no confrontation or drama — he immediately apologized for offending her in the past.

«The first thing he said was: «forgive me», and the wall between us fell. Forgiveness is a powerful tool. Within minutes, we were hugging,» the singer wrote.

Even more surprising — Elton John offered to collaborate. He said he had written a track for her and would like to release a joint song. Madonna was touched; she had admired his music since childhood.

In her post, she confessed that she once skipped class just to attend his concert, which, according to her, changed her life.

«That performance changed my life. I always felt like an outsider. But when I saw him on stage, I realized it was okay to be different and walk a path no one else had taken,» she said.

Fans warmly welcomed the news of their reconciliation and are now eagerly awaiting their musical duet. Elton John also shared Madonna’s post on his blog, saying it marked a healing moment for him.

Online, many suggest that due to his recent vision problems, Elton has reassessed his values and now cherishes his relationships more deeply — Madonna included.

Photo: Instagram @madonna

Last night in London, the premiere of the musical adaptation of Lauren Weisberger’s novel The Devil Wears Prada and the iconic 2006 film of the same name took place. The role of Miranda Priestly was played by Desperate Housewives star Vanessa Williams.

The music for the production was composed by Elton John, with three-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell directing.

The event attracted numerous celebrities, including Lily Collins, Donatella Versace, Betsey Johnson, Michelle Visage, Dylan Mulvaney, Luke Evans, Álvaro Morte, and Jake Shears. Many guests opted for luxurious outfits by Vivienne Westwood for the evening.

Actress Elizabeth Hurley made it a family outing, attending the event with her 22-year-old son Damian.

The evening’s special guest was Anna Wintour, who posed for the cameras in a floor-length Prada gown adorned with crystals.

Following the premiere, a charity gala was held in support of the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Rocket Fund, adding even greater significance to the event.

Photo: @pradawestend