With stories all week about Madonna and Guy Ritchie splitting up, they have now stated that they have ?no plans? to separate.

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Madonna’s publicist Liz Rosenberg said: “Guy arrived in New York to be with his wife and family - not in a last-ditch attempt to save his marriage, which does not need saving.”

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Film Director Guy, 39, flew to New York on Monday to be with Madonna, 49, and their children Rocco, seven, Lourdes, 11 and recently adopted David, two.

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Although the singer’s spokesperson claims the couple are not holding emergency marriage talks, a ?friend? close to the pair is convinced they are on the verge of separating.

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The source told Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper: “Trust me, its over. Why else would they both consult divorce lawyers? Madonna hates being pushed into a corner and would hate other people having the satisfaction of saying ‘we told you so’. The announcement will be slipped out after her tour - as planned.”

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When guy arrived in New York, he waited at Madonna’s apartment for her to return from rehearsals at 10.30pm on Monday. The couple then enjoyed a candlelit meal on her roof terrace. Guy and Madonna have not been seen in public together since May and in the last week both have been spotted without their wedding rings ? fuelling the rumours.

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Rosenberg also strongly denies Madonna is romantically involved with married baseball player Alex Rodriguez. Rumours were flying after the he was seen visiting the madge?s apartment alone, and leaving late at night.

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Rosenberg said: “Madonna and Alex have the same manager, Guy Oseary. They have met. They know each other and Madonna took her kids to a New York Yankees game last week. There’s really not anything to comment beyond that.”

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It emerged yesterday that Rodriguez’s marriage is also in doubt with his wife reportedly fleeing the US. He was spotted leaving his apartment without his wedding ring last night.

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Stay tuned because tomorrow it?ll all be off again?

Posted: July 2nd, 2008 under Madonna.
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So we talked about her yesterday, and here we are again. This time Madonna is in the news because she has reportedly enlisted the abilities of Fiona Shackleton ? the lawyer who represented Paul McCartney through his bitter divorce battle with crazed harpy Heather Mills ? for her own divorce from husband Guy Ritchie.

A source close to the singer said Fiona is the natural choice for Madge: “Madonna always seeks out the best in whatever field she is interested in at any given time. Fiona Shackleton is the best.”

Madonna ? who quite remarkably doesn?t have a pre-nup with Guy ? has been hoping to resolve their differences but when she knew that marriages day was done, she sought legal advice.

One friend of the lawyer - who also represented Prince Charles in his divorce from Princess Diana - said: “Madonna was impressed by Fiona’s work for Sir Paul and the way she handles herself in the public eye. She is a consummate professional.”

Earlier this month Madonna had to deny rumours she was consulting Nicholas Mostyn QC ? the lawyer who represented heather Mills.

Madonna, 49, and Guy, 39, have a seven-year-old son Rocco and an adopted son David, two. Madonna also has a daughter, 11-year-old Lourdes, from a previous relationship.

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Posted: June 25th, 2008 under Madonna.
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Ageing pop-star Madonna is apparently splitting with her husband Guy Ritchie at the end of her forthcoming world tour.

The singer and the film director have reportedly decided to end their seven-year marriage but won?t announce it until her ?Sticky and Sweet? tour finishes in Mexico on November 29th.

A source close to the couple told a British newspaper: “Although the marriage is coming to an end, they don’t want to say anything until the tour is over.

“They live like brother and sister rather than husband and wife and thought it best to call it a day. There’s been speculation about them having furious rows, but they have just grown apart. They’ve decided they’re better off as friends. It’s sad, but they’re determined to keep it amicable.”

Madge is planning to divide her time between her properties in London, New York and Los Angeles when the split happens.

Her New York apartment is getting renovated to accommodate her children and staff.

Madonna is also said to be ?devastated? her brother Christopher is writing a book detailing the singer’s sex and drug-fuelled past, something which he blames the breakdown of her marriage on.

An insider said: “Madonna is very saddened by Christopher’s behaviour. As far as she’s concerned her brother going public is the ultimate betrayal. He can’t need the money that badly.”

Posted: June 24th, 2008 under Madonna.
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