Elton John and Madonna: Two people who it seems are NOT BFF

British pop veteran Elton John took a foul-mouthed swipe at Madonna on Monday, saying she cheated her fans by miming on stage. John launched into a rant when he heard the Material Girl had been nominated for Best Live Act.

"Anyone who lip-synchs in public on stage when you pay 75 pounds ($134) to see them should be shot," John said in reference to ticket prices for Madonna's Reinvention tour.

"Madonna, best f---ing live act? F--- off," said the singer renowned as much for his outrageous outbursts as he is for his outlandish outfits.

"Since when has lip-synching been live?" he asked. He ended his outburst by saying: "That's me off her f---ing Christmas card list but do I give a toss? No."

--I have to say I agree. I'm all for a good show and amazing dancing, and if artists have to mime the words every once in a while, I can handle that. BUT--this should be used EXTREMELY sparingly. Plus, having done much musical theater, I have little sympathy for artists who whine about how damn hard it is to sing and dance at the same time. Talk to a Broadway musical actor--they do it ALL the time. It CAN be done, and done well. Deal with it.

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