Ashlee Welcomes a Man Cub and Madonna Embraces Freedom

Pop stars Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz will have one more thing to be grateful for this Thanksgiving—-their new son. According to reports, the 24-year-old singer gave birth to the couple’s first child last night. Bronx Mowgli Wentz weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz., and was 20 1/2 inches long, according to PEOPLE magazine. Jessica Simpson’s baby sis and her Fall Out Boy bassist hubby got hitched in May in an elaborate Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding. The celebration was followed by an equally opulent Winnie-the-Pooh-themed baby shower, which was held just a few weeks ago. I wonder if we can expect … Continue reading

Charlie Sheen’s New Boys and Guy Ritchie’s New Girl

What a difference a year can make. While some maintain he doesn’t deserve happiness, Charlie Sheen is having one heck of a 2008. Not only did he cut ties with former wife Denise Richards (though, when you are divorced from the other parent of your children, are you ever completely rid of them?), the same woman he dubbed “a pathetic example of a human being,” but Sheen also married his girlfriend Brooke Mueller and three months after the wedding announced that she was pregnant. Now, on top of all that, Sheen just confirmed that Mueller is expecting twins. Twin boys … Continue reading

Update on Madonna’s Divorce: The Male Version of Heather Mills and Pregnancy Rumors

Madonna’s divorce from Guy Ritchie has been front-page news in British papers for nearly a week now. The Mail, The Sun and just about every other tabloid, entertainment publication and traditional print source has been rolling out daily pieces on the embattled couple. Here are a few of the juicier bits being reported by papers across the pond: The Mail is accusing Madonna of stooping to a new low by dragging her kids into the middle of her ugly divorce. Yesterday TMZ posted a shot of Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s young son Rocco wearing a Yankee’s t-shirt while playing at … Continue reading

Madonna Making Divorce Official

If you believe British newspapers then Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s marriage is over. Sure, we’ve heard this allegation dozens of times in the last six months, but according to Britain’s The Sun the Material Girl and her British movie director husband are done with each other and are finally ready to make their split public… and official. The Daily Mail is reporting that a joint statement from the couple addressing the divorce will be released to the media “imminently.” The Sun is reporting that Madonna wants the divorce finalized before the eighth anniversary of their fairytale Scottish wedding on December … Continue reading

Look Who’s Turning 50

This is a big year for several celebrities – the big 50. You might be surprised to see who is turning 50 this year: Madonna Yes, it’s true – the Material Girl just turned 50 on August 16th, amid reports that her marriage was over due to an affair with Yankee Alex Rodriguez. However, 2008 was also a good year for Madonna, as she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March. Grandmaster Flash In 2007, this pioneering hip hop musician and DJ, along with the Furious Five, was the first hip hop/rap artist to be … Continue reading

Rosie’s New Show and Madonna’s New Vows

Rosie O’Donnell is headed back to TV. A little more than a year after she got into a wicked war of words with her fellow co-host on ABC’s “The View,” and subsequently walked away from the daytime chatfest, the outspoken actress turned craft queen is closer to sealing the deal with NBC to star in her own show. According to reports, execs at the peacock network are game to give O’Donnell a chance to strut her stuff on a series that has been compared to “The Carol Burnett Show” and “The Ed Sullivan Show.” O’Donnell’s primetime deal is not set … Continue reading

Family News: Madonna & Guy, Nicole and Keith, and Ashlee and Pete

Although rumors of divorce and Madonna seeing NY Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez have been swirling, the whole family – Madonna, Guy, and children Lourdes, Rocco, and David – were seen at a Kabbalah service on July 5th at New York City’s Kabbalah Centre in Midtown Manhattan. Madonna showed up with wet hair and large black studded sunglasses. She sat apart from Guy during the service, but don’t read much into that. It is the custom in Kabbalah for the woman to sit on the women’s side of the aisle. The children too sat with Madonna. Ritchie joined the family after … Continue reading

How Does Alex Rodriguez Factor into the Madonna/Guy Ritchie Rumors?

As you know if you have been reading the Pop Culture blogs, there seems to be trouble in the Madonna/Guy Ritchie marriage. Michele blogged that Madonna has reportedly been seeing Paul McCartney’s divorce lawyer despite Guy’s mum saying all the rumors are much ado about nothing. This week, we also learned the two have been seen without their wedding rings. Now, Us Weekly is saying that New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez was at Madonna’s Central Park apartment right after the birth of his daughter on April 30th. Sources are saying that 32-year-old Alex and 49-year-old Madonna were not only keeping … Continue reading

Guy Ritchie’s Mom Sounds Off on Son’s Alleged Split from Madonna

Maybe they’re not getting a divorce after all. Maybe, just maybe, the media is making a mountain out of a molehill and Madonna and her husband Guy Ritchie are simply going through a rough patch and plan to work things out. Naaah! Actually, if you believe Ritchie’s mom, the Madonna-Guy divorce rumors are just that—-“works of fiction” dreamed up by the media. Ritchie’s mom, Lady Amber Leighton, broke down and went public today claiming that talk of a divorce between the Material Girl and her filmmaker husband is “total tosh.” Speculation that the superstar couple is on the road to … Continue reading

Madonna’s Divorce Could it Mirror Bill Murray’s?

Not likely, according to the countless media “experts,” who have been watching the split between the Material Girl and her husband Guy Ritchie unfold. For months rumors have been swirling that Madonna and Ritchie were headed for splitsville and now several TV and newspaper reports claim the pop star is seeking advice from Paul McCartney’s divorce attorney (this after initial talks with a rival law firm broke down). The singer reportedly met with Fiona Shackleton, the lawyer who represented McCartney during his court battle with Heather Mills and Prince Charles during his split from Princess Diana. Meanwhile, Ritchie has reportedly … Continue reading