First we told you that Guy Ritchie stood to make $100 million plus from his divorce with Madonna. Then came word that, no, Ritchie wants "not one penny" of Madge's fortune. But if that's true, then why has Madonna acquired the services of Fiona Shackleton, Britain's shrewdest divorce attorney?
Today, new information about the still unfolding drama says that not only is Ritchie going after Madge's millions, under British law, he stands to see about 250 of them.
Were Ritchie to walk away from his marriage with a quarter of a billion dollars, it would be the most expensive celebrity divorce in recent history.
After the jump, more ungodly settlements.
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If 50 truly were the new 40, then Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg wouldn't be eligible for membership in the AARP. Thankfully, the expression is devoid of actual meaning, and the former first daughter will be dutifully honored by the non-profit organization of choice for quinquagenarians. The AP reports:
Caroline Kennedy turned 50 Tuesday, becoming eligible for membership in AARP. But the nonprofit organization for people 50 and over has bigger plans for Kennedy…The former first daughter is featured on the cover of the January/February issue of AARP The Magazine, on newsstands next month, and will receive the magazine's Inspire Award next week.
The aging mother of three (who has reportedly raised "tens of millions of dollars" for New York City public schools and was active in the provocatively named "Advancement of Colored People's Legal Defense") is said to be thrilled that her lifelong efforts at evoking political, racial and socio-economical change have finally been recognized.
Meanwhile, inside sources claim they've always known Caroline to be inspirational, noting that this pivotal life achievement was "almost as exciting" as finding out she "inspired" the Neal Diamond song, "Sweet Caroline."
• Even the bachelor on The Bachelor doesn't buy that one man choosing from 25 desperate women is a recipe for longlasting love. Much like the 90210 when Kelly Taylor "chooses herself" over a relationship with rivaling suitors Dylan and Brandon, America's most eligible suitor chooses…no one. And saves himself a bundle on roses (and a lifetime of regret) in the process.
• Neil Diamond ruins "Sweet Caroline" for Boston Red Sox fans by admitting the song was really about Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg's over-privileged youth.
• Maybe MIA should try solving her immigration issues like everyone else does ‐ coming through Mexico. [NME]
• Listen up you hard hats. No one does construction on Neil Diamond's roof and gets away with it. No one. [Jam!]
• Toni Braxton buys a one-way ticket to Vegas. It really is the city where divas go to die. [MSNBC]
• If this whole "genius clause" thing really exists, then shouldn't 80% of Paul Mcartney's money have gone to George Harrison? [Spin]
• Gretchen Wilson has no problem teaching us all about the life of rednecks. Finally, a book that's probably not made up. [Live Daily]
• As if Scott Storch producing Paris Hilton's upcoming album disaster weren't bad enough, now the guy is sort of saying that he slept with her, too. It must be hard to find out you have crabs by reading a blog. [NYT]
• MTV promises that this will be the most thrilling season of American Idol yet. Oooh, maybe Paula Abdul will move on from rum and cokes to Jäger bombs. [MTV]
• Radiohead helps a depressed Japanese kid leave his room. We're not supposed to laugh at him, guys. [NYT]
• Some, ahem, male pop "idol" has been trolling the internet for one night stands with other men. Clay Aiken needs to get his shit together. [Page Six]
• Breaking: Neil Diamond cover bands, make kids drink. A lot. [Denver Post]
• Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas gets crazy with naming his new record label. The uber-original choice was will.i.am music. Genius [NME]
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