BRITAIN: Mick Jagger has denied reports of a rift within the Rolling Stones allegedly caused by his partner, L'Wren Scott.
The Stones's frontman took the unusual step of issuing a statement on Tuesday night denying recent claims that his partner of four years had criticised the style of the band.
She allegedly tried to make Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards give up smoking and questioned their choice of clothing.
Jagger (62) said: "It is completely untrue to say that L'Wren has caused a rift between myself and the rest of the band. This is all nonsense, everyone has their own style.
"We have not had any disagreements about clothes, smoking or L'Wren, and this is all very hurtful for her."
The singer insisted his stylist partner (38) was close to all the other wives and partners of the band.
"L'Wren would not dream of interfering with a band who have been on the road for 40 years," he said.
A spokesman for Jagger said it was "very unprecedented" for the singer to speak out in defence of Ms Scott.
"Mick feels very aggrieved that most of this is untrue," he said.
Ronnie Wood's wife, Jo, also rebuffed the rumours and denied trying to get her husband to give up smoking.
"Ronnie is the only one who can stop himself from smoking. No one can tell him to stop. Me and L'Wren went together to stop smoking in Boston three years ago." - (PA)