Madonna Searches for Softer Side

Ritchie wants kids in London for holiday; singer counters by bringing Yankees star

(NEWSER) - Madonna agreed to her ex-hubby’s request that she bring the kids to Britain for Christmas—as long as Alex Rodriguez can come along, the Sun reports. Madge offered the Yankees star first-class airfare and a room in a top hotel in London because “she wants to treat him,” a source said. “She wants the kids to be with their parents but wants time with A-Rod, too.” More»

Material Girl scoffs at hunky Yank rumors as his wife files for divorce

(NEWSER) - Madonna has blasted reports that she’s having an affair with Yankees star A-Rod and divorcing Guy Ritchie. “My husband and I are not planning on getting a divorce,” she said in a statement to People. “I am not romantically involved in any way with Alex Rodriguez.” Meanwhile A-Rod’s wife, who says Madonna used Kabbalah to brainwash him, plans to file for divorce today, according to her attorney. 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»

But, the Sherlock Holmes director admits, he still loves her

(NEWSER) - Guy Ritchie talks—at great length, repetitively, meanderingly, often philosophically—to Tom Chiarella, but the part of the Esquire interview receiving the most hype is, of course, the director’s comment on ex-wife Madonna. “Here you go: I still love her,” he says, adding—in an echo of her saying once that he is “emotionally retarded”—“But she's retarded, too.” 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.