Madonna dumps anti-war video

Madonna has now completely scrapped that anti-war video for her next single 'American Life'. The video, which included a brutal representation of the consequences of war, was prepared before military action began in Iraq. After the first bombs were dropped label bosses said the video would be reedited and toned down. But after much media criticism in the US the video will now be dropped altogether. She told reporters yesterday: "I have decided not to release my new video. It was filmed before the war started and I do not believe it is appropriate to air it at this time. Due to the volatile state of the world and out of sensitivity and respect to the armed forces, who I support and pray for, I do not want to risk offending anyone who might misinterpret the meaning of this video."