0Elton John’s Nastiest Feuds, From Madonna to Simon Cowell (PHOTOS) Move Over, Madonna We look at the Rocket Man’s biggest celebrity quarrels, from Madonna to Simon Cowell to Keith Richards. Updated Jul. 13, 2017 10:18PM EDT / Published Aug. 08, 2012 6:45PM EDT Efrem Lukatsky / AP Photo Elton John vs. The TimesEfrem Lukatsky / AP Photo 2012: Elton John vs. Madonna. Armando Franca / AP Photo (left); J. Scott Applewhite / AP Photos 2011: Elton John vs. the Music IndustryDan Steinberg / AP Photos 2010: Elton John vs. Simon Cowell.Chris Pizzello / AP Photos (left): Matt Sayles / AP Photos 2008: Elton John vs. Lily Allen. Dave M. Benett / Getty Images 2004: Elton John vs. Madonna, the Prequel.Robyn Beck, AFP / Getty Images (left); Frazer Harrison / Getty Images 2004: Elton John vs. George MichaelFabian Bimmer / AP Photos (left); PRNewsFoto / Sony Epic Records / AP Photos 1997: Elton John vs. Keith RichardsRon Galella, WireImage / Getty Images (2) 1997: Elton John vs. Princess DianaLuca Bruno / AP Photos
Elton John vs. The TimesEfrem Lukatsky / AP Photo 2012: Elton John vs. Madonna. Armando Franca / AP Photo (left); J. Scott Applewhite / AP Photos 2011: Elton John vs. the Music IndustryDan Steinberg / AP Photos 2010: Elton John vs. Simon Cowell.Chris Pizzello / AP Photos (left): Matt Sayles / AP Photos 2008: Elton John vs. Lily Allen. Dave M. Benett / Getty Images 2004: Elton John vs. Madonna, the Prequel.Robyn Beck, AFP / Getty Images (left); Frazer Harrison / Getty Images 2004: Elton John vs. George MichaelFabian Bimmer / AP Photos (left); PRNewsFoto / Sony Epic Records / AP Photos 1997: Elton John vs. Keith RichardsRon Galella, WireImage / Getty Images (2) 1997: Elton John vs. Princess DianaLuca Bruno / AP Photos