POP queen Madonna is set to stage a massive one-off concert in Scotland.
The singer, who turns 50 in August, has been in secret talks to perform at Hampden Park this summer in front of 50,000 fans.
It will be her first gig in Scotland and is almost certain to sell out within hours.
It will be part of a string of worldwide gigs to promote her album Hard Candy, which is released this week.
Last night, a music insider said: “Madonna is aiming to play at Hampden and it is going to be an amazing show.
“She’s famous for her spectacular performances with costume changes and theatrics.
“Even at 50, she is still in great shape and looks amazing. With a back catalogue second to none, this is the show of the summer.”
Madonna’s only Scottish show will take place at the beginning of September and is likely to include a number of special guests in support.
Last night, touts were already offering tickets for the Hampden concert via the internet.
A spokesman for Madonna was unable to confirm the dates but admitted a tour was definitely in the offing - and Scotland was likely to be included.
While she has never played a gig here, Madonna is no stranger to Scotland.
She married film director Guy Ritchie at Skibo Castle in Sutherland in December 2000, where they also christened their son, Rocco John.
Madonna is the most successful female singer of all time with 60 top 10 singles and 13 top 10 albums.
But her live shows have sparked controversy in previous years.
In 2006, Vatican officials were upset when she staged her Confessions Tour in Rome - and hung off a cross while wearing a crown of thorns.
They claimed it was an insult to Catholics.

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