After many speculations in the media, a confirmation has been forwarded. Guy Ritchie and Madonna are set to divorce. The divorce will come after eight years of marriage for the two personalities. The decision of the divorced was announced in the statement that was released. According to the statement, Madonna and them director have agreed to a divorce after seven and a half years of marriage. The statement added that they hope the media will respect the family in this difficult time.

For the past months, the marriage of the two personalities has been the subject of many speculations and scrutiny. And much of the talks about the breaking up of the marriage have been centered on the singer and her alleged affair with Alex Rodriquez, the New York Yankees third baseman. In a prior interview, the singer told People Magazine stated that she and her husband are not separating. She added as well that she know Alex Rodriguez since they are both managed by Guy Oseary and she added as well that she has nothing to do with the state of the marriage or the spiritual path that he may choose.

Even during this sensitive part of the couple’s life, others have jumped into speculation. Other sources added that the marriage has been off for months now and this was a deliberate move seen as a publicity stunt in order to generate more money and attention to the singer’s worldwide ‘Sticky and Sweet’ tour. Other gossip websites added that the couple’s marriage has been over for some time and the couple is simple friends. But the public announcement of their split was for the pair’s best interest. The added and the generated buzz for the couple’s split can boost the concert’s ticket sales and the tour can top $300 million.

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