Madonna

In 2008 a journalist from Vanity Fair said the thought of sex with a then-50-year-old Madonna “seems like a fetish” - presumably because she was then already “old”. Yet there she was at 2012 Super Bowl half time with pom poms, gladiator outfits, military drummers, a gospel choir and loads of cameos from other stars singing about being a “different kind of girl” in her new song.

The general consensus was she knocked the half-time show right out of the park. Who said it’s inappropriate for a 53-year-old woman to dress like a gothic cheerleader? Maybe 50 is the new 25.

Poor Stefani Germanotta. Not only does she have to clomp and totter around the globe in monstrosities masquerading as shoes and spend hours being squeezed and pummelled into her Lady Gaga outfits every day, but the poor darling has to deal with being constantly compared to Madonna.

Sure, Gaga and Madge (in her time) might both have a soft spot for a conical bra, a scruffy boyfriend and a penchant for a generous splattering of religious iconography, but make no mistake - Gaga’s no Madonna and Madonna’s never been a Gaga.

Because, when you peel away the wigs and the body glitter and the raw meat, there are massive differences between the two pop princesses when it comes to sex, religion and politics – you know, all the simple stuff.

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