Lady Gaga says Madonna supports her new song 'Born This Way'

Lady Gaga has addressed allegations that she copied Madonna's classic hit 'Express Yourself', insisting the Queen of Pop has given her "complete support" over her new single 'Born This Way'.

The pop sensation sparked a huge buzz in the lead up to releasing her highly anticipated track, which she hailed as an anthem for a new generation, on Friday (11Feb11), reports the Daily Star.

During an interview with U.S. chat show host Jay Leno, Gaga failed to dismiss the criticisms, but insisted the Material Girl has no issue with her song - and so neither should anybody else.

She said, "There is really no one that is a more adoring and loving Madonna fan than me. I am the hugest fan personally and professionally.

"Well, the good news is that I got an email from her people and her, sending me their love and complete support on behalf of the single and if the queen says it shall be, then it shall be," she added.

Madonna's adoptive daughter's family has no legal right to see her: Lawyer

Madonna's lawyer has said that the family of singer’s adopted daughter has no legal right to see the five-year-old.

The claim comes after James family, led by Mercy Chifundo James'' biological uncle Peter Baneti and grandmother Lucy Chekechiwa, approached the Cicil Liberties Committee (CILIC) of leading human rights campaigner Emmie Chanika to sue Madonna for breach of trust.

Chanika conceded no visitation rights were included in the adoption agreement, which saw Mercy James leave Malawi for a new life with Madonna, 52, two years ago.

She admitted there is no written agreement but insisted the family has reasonable cause to push for the visitation.

“It was like a gentleman''s agreement,” she said.

‘They have a strong recollection that Ms. Madonna (sic) assured them they would be able to see Mercy on a regular basis,” she added.

Chanika said legal action would not be necessary if Madonna allows the family to see James.

Madonna''s lawyer Alan Chinula has also denied claims that she ever-promised regular visits.

“There was no such agreement,” the Daily Mail quoted Chinula as saying.