Rowland backs Madonna's diva demands

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Kelly Rowland has defended Madonna's recent diva behaviour.

The ex-Destiny's Child singer insisted that Madonna has every right to be a diva because "she's freakin' Madonna".

The pop icon reportedly angered organisers and fellow artists at last weekend's Radio 1 Big Weekend event after she landed by helicopter on a nearby cricket pitch during a game, demanded Kabbalah water backstage and allowed her huge entourage to take food and alcohol reserved for other artists.

Rowland is quoted as saying: "Madonna can have anything she wants. If she only wants red Skittles then get her red Skittles, she's freakin' Madonna! And if she wants a huge trailer, get her a huge trailer."

Madonna's Big Weekend appearance followed shows in New York and Paris to support her Hard Candy album.

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