Madonna - Reddy Blasts Madonna For Sexualising Young Girls

Aussie pop icon HELEN REDDY has blasted MADONNA in a scathing new interview, blaming the pop superstar for making young girls want to dress like sex workers.

The I Am Woman hitmaker, who has retired from music since releasing her Grammy-winning hit in 1970, was left shocked during a recent shopping trip for underwear - she couldn't find a bra to fit because the selection was too racy.

And Reddy blames the Like a Virgin hitmaker for inspiring girls to dress like strippers and prostitutes.

In an interview with BlogTalkRadio, she explains, "I was in London earlier this year, and I had to get some new bras - because (mine) were falling off me. I go into the women's lingerie department, and they've got pasties - you know, like strippers wear.

"They've got all these little fancy things, which all have wires - which I believe cause breast cancer - but nothing that's for women who are older, or who are heavier, or who would like to dress like a lady...

"When I was a girl, we used to complain we were divided into two groups: We were either virgins or we were w**res. And then along came Madonna - and now we're all w**res.

"It is horrifying to me to see these little girls, you know, dressed as sexpots, trying to imitate the latest video they've seen."

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Madonna has scoffed at Reddy's allegations.

Her rep tells the New York Post, "Why should Madonna be blamed for Helen Reddy not being able to find a good-fitting bra?... I know plenty of w**res who wear sports bras instead of bustiers. Don't judge a book, Helen."