Elton John's husband apologizes for slamming Madonna's Golden Globe win

(CBS) Elton John's husband David Furnish is now apologizing after slamming Madonna's Golden Globe win for best original song.

"Wow! What a tempest in a teapot. My comments regarding The Golden Globes have been blown way out of proportion," Furnish wrote on Facebook nearly a week after the awards.

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John and Madonna were up against each other in the best original song category, and when Madonna walked away with the statue, Furnish had a few words to say.

According to reports, he vented on Facebook, writing, "Madonna. Best song???? F**k off!!!" He continued ranting, saying her win shows "these awards have nothing to do with merit," and called her acceptance speech, "embarrassing in its narcissism."

John was nominated for his song "Hello Hello" from "Gnomeo & Juliet" and Madonna for "Masterpiece" from "W.E."

Furnish's apology continued saying: "My passion for our film 'Gnomeo & Juliet' and belief in Elton's song really got my emotional juices going. But I must say for the record that I do believe Madonna is a great artist, and that Elton and I wish her all the best for next week's premiere of the film "W.E."