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Biggest Headlines of 2008: Madonna's Divorce
As part of our look back at 2008, we're recalling the biggest headlines of the year. We hope you enjoy joining us as we remember those stories that hit the headlines in a big way. We'll reveal more throughout December, so stay tuned.
Sugar Bits — Madonna and Guy Ritchie Announce Divorce
Update: Madonna's rep, Liz Rosenberg, confirms that Madonna and Guy Ritchie will divorce after seven and a half years of marriage. The couple requests that the public respect their privacy. They have not agreed on a settlement.
Sugar Bits — Further Details on Madonna and Guy's Divorce
- Madonna reportedly decided to end her marriage to Guy Ritchie because he refused to spend more time in New York, shunned her love of Kabbalah, failed to support her emotionally over child adoption plans, and put his London pub before his family. The couple have no pre-nuptial agreement, but Guy reportedly wants "not one penny" of her estimated £300million fortune, and they are expected to agree a settlement outside court. — The Sun
- Lynne Spears is planning on turning her controversial book about Britney into a film.
Sugar Bits — Madonna to Give Guy Ritchie £32million
- It is being reported that Madonna will give Guy Ritchie £32million in a divorce pay-off, which includes £12million cash and Madonna's £20million Ashcombe House Country Estate in Wiltshire. Guy will keep his £3 million Punchbowl pub, but has reportedly signed away any claims on Madonna's £300 million business fortune. — News of the World
- The mother of X Factor contestant Alexandra Burke has hit back at claims that her daughter made a sex tape saying it must be a different girl, after it was reported that Alexandra's ex is trying to sell such a tape for £100,000.
Sugar Bits — Guy And Madonna Amend Settlement Statement
- Madonna and Guy RItchie have released a joint statement saying that they are each happy with their divorce settlement and that last week a "misleading and inaccurate" statement has been put out. On Monday Madonna's US spokeswoman Liz Rosenberg said that the deal was worth at least £50million. — Guardian
- The 13 properties that were featured in Brookside were sold for £735,000 yesterday.
Sugar Bits – RIP Michael Crichton
- The author Michael Crichton has died of cancer at the age of 66. Supremely talented scribe of novels and screenplays like Jurassic Park, and creator of ER, our thoughts are with his family and friends. — BBC
- Ian Smith aka Neighbours' Harold Bishop has revealed that one of the reasons he has left the soap is because of abusive reactions from the public.
Tell Mommy: How Did You Tell Your Kids About Divorce?
Madonna and Guy Ritchie's split is all over the Internet, tabloids and television. While I'm sure it's hard on the material girl, I assume it's far more taxing on her tots — Lourdes, Rocco and David. My parents are married, but many of my friends whose parents have split still talk about the time they found out that their mom and dad's union was ending.
Sugar Bits — Guy Gets £50million From Madonna
- Madonna has agreed to a divorce settlement in which Guy Ritchie will receive approximately £50million. Custody of the couple's children is yet to be finalised. — BBC
- The X Factor winner Alexandra Burke's "Hallelujah" has become the fastest selling download with more than 105,000 downloads on its first day of release!
Sugar Bits — Ashlee And Pete Welcome Bronx Mowgli Wentz!
- Ashlee Simpson has finally given birth to baby boy Bronx Mowgli Wentz, following a false alarm at the weekend. Ashlee and Pete Wentz's spokesman stated, "Ashlee, Pete and baby Bronx are all healthy and happy, and thank everyone for their well wishes!" Congrats Ashlee and Pete!
Madonna and Guy Ritchie Announce Split
Update: Madonna's rep, Liz Rosenberg, confirms that Madonna and Guy Ritchie will divorce after seven and a half years of marriage. The couple requests that the public respect their privacy. They have not agreed on a settlement.
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