its all media manipulation.
Madonna has never had a feud..Mariah/Whitney/Cher all have had digs at one another.
And in this weeks Radio Times there is a special on Elton Johns BBC Radio 2 show where he said he has reinvoked his passion for music again being in control on his own show and has been "massively complimentary towards Madonna" the Radio Times says also he is quoted as saying
"It is had for women in this business. Some are not good at handling their careers, Singers like KD Lang could be a massive star but i dont think she wants to be. But when you come to Madonna she really took the industry by the scruff of the neck and made massive opportunities for other women in music and entertainment, such as gaga and Katy Perry. But Nina SImone is my favourite artist of the 20th Century, i was in awe of her..."
Source: Radio Times (page 20)