Madonna's Publicist: No Deal

LONDON — Madonna's divorce settlement with her estranged husband Guy Ritchie has yet to be finalized, the singer's publicist said Sunday.

The Sun and The Mail on Sunday reported that the two had struck a deal over their finances and how to split their property. The Mail also reported that they had agreed to a custody arrangement for the couple's children.

In a brief e-mail message sent to The Associated Press, Liz Rosenberg said she would not be commenting on media reports that the pop star and her film director husband had reached or were about to agree on how to share the couple's multimillion dollar fortune and custody of their children.

"I will not be commenting on the various reports regarding the divorce or of the settlement which has not been finalized," Rosenberg said. A statement from Guy Ritchie's representatives in London also declined comment.

Madonna and Ritchie announced their separation Wednesday after nearly eight years of marriage and Britain's tabloid press has speculated wildly on the outcome of the high-profile split.

Madonna and Ritchie married in December 2000 at a castle in Scotland. The couple are reportedly worth around $525 million, the bulk of that belonging to Madonna. Ritchie has an estimated $35 million fortune. They own homes in London, Los Angeles and New York, and a 1,200-acre retreat in Wiltshire, England.

The couple have two children: Rocco, 8, and David Banda, 3, who was adopted in Malawi in 2006. Madonna also has a 12-year-old daughter, Lourdes, from her relationship with personal trainer Carlos Leon.

Comments

[sammy50]

Amazing, worth over a half billion$s and no one wants to bone her.

[GayTalkExpress]

This is easy. Guy keeps his 35 mil and the British estate, Madge keeps her 490 mil and the houses in the US. Split the custody fairly and nobody gets hurt. Neither one of them ever needs to work again, which would be a blessing for us all. Put your freekin' children FIRST for once.

[epitomized]

With such a large gap in assets, I am amazed that she did not have him sign a prenup. I guess she really was in love with him. I used to wonder if Madonna was even capable of real love. I had suspicions that they were on the outs for a long while -- they just finally got around to admitting it.

[PhDiva]

I think it's incredible that Madonna is still such a dynamic and viable artist after so many decades. I also think that her little baby, David, always looks happier and more settled than any of Angelina Jolie's little adopted children who always look lost and confused. I think she looks terrific, but she may be a bit too thin. I find it very disturbing that women with this kind of success have such a hard time with men. Do women have to choose between love and success? Say it isn't so, Mo.

[expanse]

Normally, she works out overtime to prepare for a tour. During her tours she always looks very thin. She usually gains weight after the tour ends.

[ellezeebub]

And the Jolie-Pitt family have ANTHING to do with this discussion?

[strangerinthenight]

WOW - very apt for Holloween. Look at those arms ! IGOR, YOU HAVE A COMPETITION. THERE WILL BE MAN DONNA'S GRANNY-LOOKING MASK THIS HALLOWEEN ! AND THOSE ARMS !!!!!

Give her the broom, and way up she'd fly ! NOW THAT'S ANOTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT !

[CowgirlAmy]

They are probably all sold out of the strangerinthenight costume.

You sure get a kick out of bashing and insulting this woman since you have said the same thing over and over and over again on every Madonna article. I am laughing hysterical­ly...at you! Keep it up. Please. I have something to point and laugh at during work. Meanwhile, Madonna just performed to another sold out concert. Bwhahahhahaaha

[strangerinthenight]

Man Donna Goblins Fans,

You guys are hurting bad. I am feeling your pain and sadness about Granny. And I am soooooooooooooooooo loving it !

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA - too funny !

[TimMcGrawfan99]

You are a stupid piece of s***.

[PhDiva]

This is sexist, cruel, and false. Shame on you.

[lioness39]

You are a sick puppy.

[rafaelhnyc]

Hey Madonna haters:

When you all have accomplished what Madge has, you can talk about her looks, her body, her style, her talent and yes her many love lives then you can all talk trash as much as you want; But until then, keep scooping that ice cream, waiting those tables or work for one of those great government positions at the DMV. 'Cause the bottom line is, she doesn't give a London broil what you all have to say.

Madonna, you are a legend, you know it and for many year's you have showed it... Best Wishes to you during this turbulent time.

[patriotvet]

Actually, as Americans we have the right to express our opinion about anyone in the spotlight. After all, that is the argument being made about "Joe the plumber" right now.

[honeydiva]

people like you just remind the rest of us that you have no life.

[patriotvet]

Poor Guy Ritchie. I imagine after all of her sexual exploits it must have been like a flashlight in a cave when he tried to make love to her.

[Alvin4NY]

as Stewie would say, "it's like throwing a hot dog down a hallway...­"

[ENK727]

LMAO!! Both are very funny. Thanks for the laughs this morning.

[TimMcGrawfan99]

I bet your looks 20 times better than your fat girlfriend.

[harriettubman]

I heard there's no prenup and England is a 50/50 country. Madonna is going to pay big time to be with A Rod.

[klandish]

Dare I say it : LEave MADonna ALone !!! just kidding.

[VoteforPedro]

What the hell happened to her?

She has arms like the Crypt Keeper.

Uggh!

[coldcanuckinwhite]

Is that Tom Petty's hat she's borrowed?

[expanse]

Oh for crying out loud. She does not. Not even close. If you call toned arms looking like the crypt keeper yours must look like bat wings.

[NTO08]

The poor dear has not aged well, part of why Guy was wanting to get the he-- out of there..."G­ranny" for sure...

[TimMcGrawfan99]

Seriously dude. Seriously? Those arms look fine to me. At least she keeps herself in shape.

[AurigaRa]

yawn
Hope you all keep your jobs thru Christmas.
Don't worry about Madonna, she'll be fine,

[expanse]

Look, I adore Madonna and everything. But I have to say, is it me or does she look like Slash's blonde sister with the hat and hairstyle?

That being said, wow she looks great. No one will know what the terms are of the divorce so there is no point speculating. No one has ever found out the terms of her divorce from Sean Penn and I don't suspect they will find out the terms of this one.

[NTO08]

That was true circa 1990...tim­e and nature have been very cruel to her.

[expanse]

The people who handed out IQ have been cruel to you.

[SpaceLuvr]

Thank goodness for plastic surgery and fools that'll pay $300 and up to still see her perform.