The music industry is witnessing a remarkable trend of long-standing feuds being put to rest, as some of pop’s most bitter rivalries start to heal. This week, Madonna and Elton John reportedly laid down their differences after a face-to-face confrontation backstage over Elton’s past remarks about the Queen of Pop.
Meanwhile, Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher are getting ready to reunite on tour after years of sibling jabs. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel also put their differences aside for an emotional reunion last year, with Simon admitting he was a “fool” to berate Garfunkel in an interview.
Other notable feuds include the legendary band Fleetwood Mac, where Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks have reportedly made amends after years of tension. Buckingham left the band in 2018, but both musicians seem to want closure on their highly publicized relationship.
In hip-hop, 50 Cent and Ja Rule appear to be cooling off their long-standing beef, with neither side willing to back down from their verbal sparring matches. Morissey and Johnny Marr’s tensions are also slowly easing, with Marr denying blocking a potential Smiths reunion tour.
Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez seem to be avoiding direct confrontation, while David Gilmour and Roger Waters’ feud shows no signs of slowing down. However, Bob Dylan and Don McLean have reportedly smoothed things over after years of tension surrounding the songwriting behind “American Pie”.
These high-profile feuds offer a rare glimpse into the complexities of celebrity relationships and provide hope for reconciliation in an often cutthroat industry.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/apr/08/pop-stars-relationship-madonna-elton-john-maria-j-lo-david-gilmour-roger-waters