Madonna's 'KGB' Tactics Irk Guy

Sources predict an amicable separation

(NEWSER) - Madonna has asked Guy Ritche, her husband of 7 years, for a divorce, the Mirror reports. After a troubled year for their marriage and consultation with divorce lawyers, Madge decided to make it final, friends of the couple said last night. “It was quite painless but very sad. He's off to the country to get a bit of peace and quiet." More»

Plus, credit crunch hits Cleese's divorce, and more

(NEWSER) - Uh-oh. Guy Ritchie showed up with a black eye after a night out in London, the Sun reports. No word on where the mystery shiner came from… could this have anything to do with his less-than-flattering nickname for tough ex-wife Madonna? More gossip:

• The recession has hit celebrity divorces. John Cleese successfully halved his $1.9 million settlement after showing that he’s not worth as much as he was in 2007, the Mail reports.

Madge lashes actress pal for flapping gums about divorce

(NEWSER) - Maybe Gwyneth Paltrow was just trying to help, but the star has received a tongue-lashing from pal Madonna for publicly discussing Madge’s split with Guy Ritchie, the National Enquirer reports. “If you want to help me and be supportive of me, then keep your mouth SHUT!” the Material Girl told a stunned Gwyneth. Paltrow had told reporters she was “helping Madonna through her divorce.” More»

From Brad and Jen to Madonna and Guy, these made headlines

(NEWSER) - For better or for worse, this decade will always be remembered as the one in which that homewrecker Angelina Jolie broke up Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s marriage. The Daily Beast comments on that, and nine other high-profile divorces of the '00s. More»

Starsuckers exposes tabloids' habit of publishing fabricated gossip

(NEWSER) - The upcoming British documentary Starsuckers proves what we’ve always suspected: Tabloids—at least, UK tabloids—will print just about anything, including “complete and utter babble,” the director tells the Guardian. Among the fake stories he got published—and, often, reprinted around the world: Avril Lavigne passed out at a nightclub, Amy Winehouse’s hair caught on fire, and Guy Ritchie got a black eye from juggling cutlery. More»