Madonna says merci France for opposition to Iraq war

Madonna has thanked France for its opposition to the Iraqi war, during a private performance for 200 guests of a radio station in Paris.

Dressed in a low-cut black top and black glittery trousers, she performed the title track to her album, American Life.

The exclusive event, held at the city's Nobel restaurant, lasted 40 minutes.

But for those not invited to the venue, the concert was broadcast by the radio station live over the internet and to nine European countries.

As she thanked the French for opposing conflict in Iraq, she told fans: "Here in France I feel at home."

Music superstar Madonna's appearance on a British talk show was reportedly edited - after she called Americans "rude and obnoxious".

The "Material Girl" recently appeared on the BBC show "Friday Night With Jonathan Ross" to promote her new album "American Life".

During the show, the singer reportedly lashed out at America - quotes that ended up on the cutting room floor.

A source tells US gossip site The Scoop, "Madonna said that most Americans are rude and obnoxious."

"She said that Americans are upset with her for having abandoned that country for England.

"And she's clearly no fan of American president George W Bush. But for some reason, all those comments were left on the editing room floor."



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