MADONNA - MADONNA URGES AMERICA TO EMBRACE FEMALE LEADERSHIP

Pop star MADONNA has accused American citizens of being afraid of electing a female as president of the United States. The HUNG UP singer believes while other countries embrace female leadership, Americans are frightened by the concept. She explains, "In Europe and Asia and elsewhere, women have ruled over millions; it's not an abstract or frightening or out-of-the-box concept. "But in America, men are still afraid of women. And women, I don't think, trust women. I find that amazing." The star, who famously portrayed Argentine political icon EVA PERON, would support senator HILARY CLINTON if she chose to run for president. She adds, "She should go for it, definitely. I don't think maybe now is her time, or the Democrats' time, but she should certainly go for it. "You've got to start somewhere in terms of women leading the US."