Madonna at a screening of Filth and Wisdom in New York (10/13)

The Madonna-Guy Ritchie divorce rumors are heating up again. UK tabloid The Sun claims a statement about the couple's divorce has already been prepared and will be released imminently. It's alleged that Madonna's desire to adopt another kid and the amount of time Guy and her spend on their careers has been causing more and more friction between the couple lately. A source told the tabloid:

"It's very sad. They were a great couple and brilliant parents. They just couldn't live together any more. Despite huge attempts to patch things up they both knew deep down that divorce was on the cards. It wasn't a matter of 'if' but 'when'. They tried hard over the last few months but their fighting was getting out of control. The final straw came before Madonna started her US tour. Madonna wanted a highly stage-managed separation, with their split being announced when it was convenient for her. She didn’t want the distraction while she is trying to concentrate on her tour.But a series of rows around Guy’s 40th birthday last month were so bad that Madge ended up storming out of the house and Guy’s had enough.

"Guy said if they were going to split, it has to be now — and their marriage will finally be over in a matter of weeks. Madonna was dithering at first about whether a separation would be best or whether to go ahead with the divorce. She has now agreed with Guy that a divorce is the best thing to do." (Source)

This is probably a smart move by Madonna. I've always maintained that what the dating scene lacks is hot, single, 50-year-old moms, with biceps you could crack walnuts in. I mean, in just 15 years, she'll be eligible for Social Security. How hot is that!

[Pacific Coast News, WENN]