Madonna Pretty Banged Up by Horse Accident Says Spokesperson  8/17/05

Liz Rosenberg Says Public Relations Efforts for Singer's New Dance Album Would "Most Likely" Be Affected

SHOW AIRS ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2005

BURBANK, Calif. - August 16, 2005 - In a phone interview with "Access Hollywood," Liz Rosenberg, publicist for superstar Madonna, says the singer is "pretty banged up" from her recent horseback riding accident. The story airs on "Access Hollywood," Tuesday, August 16, 2005 (check local listings for time and station).

"She is pretty banged up," Rosenberg told "Access Hollywood" regarding Madonna's horseback riding accident, which occurred at her country home outside London according to the Associated Press. Rosenberg also told "Access Hollywood" the pop star's husband, Guy Ritchie, remains by her side at the hospital, and that public relations efforts for the pop star's upcoming dance album would "most likely" be affected.

No word at this time on whether or not the accident will affect Madonna's tour, slated to begin next summer.

"Access Hollywood" is produced by NBC and distributed by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution. Rob K. Silverstein is the executive producer.