Posted Aug 17th 2008 9:57AM by TMZ Staff
Admit it, two things you never thought would happen -- Madonna turning 50, and her celebrating the cherished moment with husbore, Guy Ritchie.
Our spies were inside Madge's half-century soiree last night at Volstead, a private party nightclub in London's west end. They say about 90 people showed up for Madge's surprise party -- and she was actually surprised -- including her three kids (who came in through the back). Thousands of red roses were everywhere, her table had a caviar-filled crystal ball on it, and sushi, quail eggs, watermelon martinis and giant bottles of Krug Rose champagne were served.
At one point Guy stood up and gave a lovey-dovey speech about her. Madonna followed (refusing a mic because it was too impersonal), and spoke about how much she loved her loyal friends -- then went on a diatribe about Kabbalah that made people lose interest. Imagine that. The shin dig lasted until 3 AM.
Filed under: Music, Madonna, A-Rod
Posted Jul 26th 2008 1:30PM by TMZ Staff
With a face only A-Rod could love -- Madonna stepped out of a Kabbalah Center in NYC looking borderline human.
Madge's sunken face looks more geriatric than diva!
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Madonna, A-Rod
Posted Jul 25th 2008 12:13PM by TMZ Staff
Alex Rodriguez has one less man in his life.
TMZ has learned Ira Elegant, the Miami-based divorce attorney who handled Shaq's divorce, has requested to withdraw as A-Rod's counsel.
Part of Elegant's motion to withdraw as counsel reads, A-Rod "has more than enough attorneys representing him in this action."
As TMZ first reported, A-Rod picked up two female lawyers earlier this week -- Cynthia Greene and Laura Davis Smith.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, A-Rod
Posted Jul 22nd 2008 12:00PM by TMZ Staff
Before A-Rod and Ritchie, there was Warren Beatty. Our guys asked Madonna's original Dick Tracy about the rumored affair.
Not surprisingly, Beatty's wife, Annette Bening, had nothing to add.
Filed under: Madonna, A-Rod
Posted Jul 21st 2008 6:03PM by TMZ Staff
A-Rod is beefing up his legal team with more lawyers in his divorce case ... and these are some high-powered chicks!
Two new attorneys have been added to Mr. Rod's legal roster: Cynthia Greene and Laura Davis Smith. They will join Ira Elegant (yes, we love his name) in that whole divorce thing with the other Cynthia.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, A-Rod
Posted Jul 18th 2008 3:52PM by TMZ Staff
DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince were right: girls ain't nothin' but trouble.
Since the women in his life bring him constant drama, Alex Rodriguez went for a guys' night out with a few pals in Manhattan last night.
So next time a girl gives you the play, just remember my rhyme and get the hell away!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, A-Rod
Posted Jul 15th 2008 1:06PM by TMZ Staff
She probably wasn't invited, but Madonna still managed to infiltrate Alex Rodriguez's party last night.
The DJ showed his sense of humor by blasting the Material Girl's new song before A-Rod showed up.
Filed under: Madonna, A-Rod
Posted Jul 15th 2008 12:13PM by TMZ Staff
Madonna made sure her eyes and ears were at A-Rod's party in NYC last night -- in the form of her best gal pal Ingrid Casares.
Interestingly, Ingrid is allegedly the reason why Madonna and former BFF Sandra Bernhard stopped being friends in '90s.
Madge knows you have to keep your friends close -- and the guy you are rumored to be shacking up with closer!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Madonna, A-Rod
Posted Jul 15th 2008 11:47AM by TMZ Staff
Barbara Walters must be turning over in her grave ... oh, right. Anywho....
Katie Couric was leaving a building in Manhattan yesterday when Alex Rodriguez spotted her from across the street and waved her over to chat -- and Katie declined the offer.
Katie, CBS, line 2!
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, A-Rod
Posted Jul 15th 2008 9:05AM by TMZ Staff
How perfect. A-Rod needs a shoulder to lean on, and guess who shows up? Another world-class athlete with relationship problems.
Alex Rodriguez and Shaquille O'Neal huddled for roughly 30 seconds at the 40/40 club last night, looking pretty intense. Don't know what they talked about, but Shaq surely must have some tips to throw A's way.
A-Rod was hosting the shindig, so guess what music the DJs played -- Madonna.
At one point A-Rod went to the bathroom, but not before security swept the crapper of people, even pulling one guy from a stall.
Filed under: Talk Sports, Shaq Attack, A-Rod
Posted Jul 14th 2008 6:29PM by TMZ Staff
Cynthia Rodriguez wants to know everything about A-Rod's finances, and also if he's into wiretapping and putting private detectives on her.
In court documents filed in Miami last week, C-Rod is demanding Alex produce documents about all things financial -- tax returns, banking info, loan applications, stock info, wills and life insurance.
Now here's the juicy part. Cynthia wants "Any reports you have received from a detective, investigator or any other person based upon surveillance of your spouse." And, she wants "all tape recordings and other evidence prepared from tape recordings made in connection with any wiretapping or other electronic surveillance conducted by you or others on your behalf."
She also wants "all electronic evidence ... contained in all computers to which you have access" over the last three years. The demand includes iPhones, Sidekicks and BlackBerries.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports, A-Rod, Dirty Divorces
Posted Jul 14th 2008 8:45AM by TMZ Staff
He's sponged off her for years, so of course Madge's bro is now selling her out and bashing her to cash in even more.
Christopher Ciccone somehow got booked on "GMA" to pimp his new book, claiming that Guy Ritchie is homophobic. No, Chris, he just hates you, and rightly so.
Filed under: Madonna, A-Rod
Posted Jul 12th 2008 2:31PM by TMZ Staff
Alex Rodriguez got the only love he can count on lately -- the unconditional kind from his oldest daughter, Natasha.
A-Rod is in Toronto for work, but still made time for the fam. Or what's left of it!
Filed under: Kids, A-Rod
Posted Jul 11th 2008 1:51PM by TMZ Staff
For a guy who has no problem blabbing about his own gambling issues, Charles Barkley sure hates the paparazzi.
The Chuck Wagon went on FOX GameTime React with JT "The Brick" last night and when the topic turned to Alex Rodriguez's divorce, Sir Charles had an interesting idea on how to deal with the paps: line them up and shoot 'em.
A little much, no?
Filed under: Talk Sports, A-Rod
Posted Jul 8th 2008 5:50PM by TMZ Staff
It will surely ease the pain if Cynthia Rodriguez scores the couple's $12 million, six bedroom estate in Coral Gables, Fla.
Filed under: Talk Sports, The Rich Life, A-Rod
