Madonna and Guy Ritchie announce their divorce

[Guest josephga]

In this Sept. 20, 2005, file photo, Madonna wearing a sling arrives with her husband , British fiilm director Guy Richie, for the premiere of his latest fiilm, Revolver, in London's Leicester Square. (AP Photo/Max Nash, file)Associated Press LONDON - Madonna and filmmaker Guy Ritchie will end their marriage after nearly eight years, the couple said in a joint statement Wednesday.

 

The couple asked the media to "maintain respect for their family at this difficult time," said the statement, e-mailed to The Associated Press by Liz Rosenberg, Madonna's publicist.

 

A financial settlement has not been agreed by the wealthy couple, who must also decide child custody issues.

 

In London, Ritchie's mother, Lady Amber Leighton, told reporters that the family wouldn't be making any statement.

[Andre]

If Barbie and Ken can't make it last forever than the rest of us don't stand a chance.

[Guest msclonly]

Is there anyone who actually believed, that it would last 'until death do us part'?

 

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