Everett lashes out at outspoken John

British actor Rupert Everett has lashed out Elton John's new addiction to insulting celebrities, including Everett’s close pal Madonna.

The My Best Friend’s Wedding star believes the outspoken singer compensates his previous propensity to over-indulge in drugs and food with a new set of habits which include gossiping about fellow singers.

Everett says: "I think Elton has lost it completely.

"He loves to tell you how he overcame addictions - drugs, bulimia...

"He did not overcome addictions. He went from one to another... All these shopping sprees, and not controlling his mouth."