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A person was killed Thursday (July 16) when the stage for Madonna’s Marseille, France, concert collapsed, according to the Associated Press who reported that an additional six workers were injured due to the accident.

The stage for the queen of pop’s Sticky and Sweet show fell apart at the Stade Vélodrome while under construction at approximately 5:15 p.m. local time, according to reports. The identities of the individuals affected by the incident were not released immediately.

TMZ is reporting that Madonna issued the following statement regarding the incident: “I am devastated to have just received this tragic news. My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families along with my deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking news.”

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They made international headlines with their infamous 2003 MTV Music Awards kiss. Now Madonna wants to heat up the stage again by asking Britney Spears to join her on her tour, reports Now magazine.

Madonna, whose “Sticky and Sweet” tour kicks off next month, thinks Spears will be a perfect addition to her tour.

“They are recording a video together that will provide the backdrop for part of Madonna’s show,” says a source. “It’s hoped that Madonna can help Britney get back to her old self. Appearing with Madonna would really kick-start her career again.”

This may be exactly what Spears needs if she wishes to make a successful comeback.