Sheryl Crow has taken a pop at the media, and in particular the invasive tactics used by the paparazzi for prying into celebrities' private lives.
THe chart-topping 45-year-old has struggled to keep her private life out of the tabloids after a shattering period which saw her split from partner Lance Armstrong before being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Crow, who also supported Armstrong in a battle against cancer, said the constant harassment from the paparazzi put a series strain on her health during that period, and even slowed her recovery process, and she feels 'sadness' not only towards the photographers but also the magazine editors and tabloid-buying public.
"Having 100 paparazzi outside my gate at all times because of the terrible things that were happening, it really spoke to me about who we are.
"If this is what makes people want to buy magazines - someone at their absolute lowest - that is a very sad message. I found the whole experience was very difficult. I went from being linked with one of the most famous cancer survivors to then begin diagnosed with cancer."
