Madonna 'can't cope' with tour demands

Madonna's health has reportedly taken a turn for the worse as problems mount up in her personal life.

According to a report in The Sun, the popstar's marital problems, accusations of an affair with baseball star Alex Rodriguez and the publication of a tell-all book by her estranged brother are causing her to "physically and mentally" break down.

An insider told the tabloid: "Madonna is doing less than okay. She has been rehearsing for the tour and she is totally miserable.

"She's down physically and mentally. The situation with Guy is very, very tense. The way the press are going crazy with the A-Rod story, her brother's book and her physical exhaustion are all taking their toll."

The insider added: "She feels nobody has taken her side. One of her closest pals says she has never seen Madonna so low. She has been feeling low and looking really gaunt.

"Madonna was told to go soft on work and rehearsals, so she will now take one proper day off every week and go easy in the mornings."

The Queen of Pop has also been diagnosed with anaemia and reportedly has "blood analysis done every few days - including one during last Friday's rehearsal in front of everyone".