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.