Dominic Chianese wants to duet with Madonna

Sopranos star Dominic Chianese has set his sights on a duet with the Queen of Italian American singers - Madonna.

The mob actor-turned-singer is planning an album of duets, and wants to perform with the Material Girl, Bon Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Nancy Sinatra, the New York Post reports.

Chianese played the role of Corrado 'Junior' Soprano in the hit TV series.

Meanwhile, Madonna, 49, has been forced to defend herself against reports her marriage to Guy Ritchie is on the rocks.

In a statement issued Monday, her publicist said: "All is well and wonderful in the Ritchie household," Liz Rosenberg told the New York Post.

"Their marriage is definitely not hanging by a thread. Madonna has no plans to move to New York.

"I am delighted to confirm they remain happily married. They're still both sharing Cloud 9 - as opposed to Client 9, ha ha!"