The Sun is reporting that Madonna and Guy Ritchie are set to release a statement that they’re splitting up.

A statement confirming their marriage is over has been prepared and is set to be released imminently.

The couple are going public with their split because they “can’t bear to live with the pretence any longer”.

They have had a string of shouting matches about the amount of time each devotes to their careers, and over Madonna’s desire to adopt another child.

These arguments smashed through their attempts at reconciliation “like a sledgehammer”.

A highly-placed source told The Sun: “It’s very sad. They were a great couple and brilliant parents. They just couldn’t live together any more.”

Now, these rumors come around every six months or so, but, I have to admit, if you’re going to do a high-profile divorce, now’s probably the time. The world economy’s collapsing and the U.S. Presidential election’s in less than a month. At this moment, the universe cares less about the health of Madonna’s marriage than ever before. If you’re gonna jump ship, Madge, now’s your chance.

Madonna and Lindsay Lohan looked strikingly similar at the NY screening of Filth And Wisdom on Monday night. I guess I better run out and get a crimping iron, and Madonna better run out and get a new stylist.

Also there: Jailbait o’ My Heart Taylor Momsen.

Earlier in the day, Lindsay launched her new line of leggings, 6126, at Henri Bendel, where she posed with her sister Ali and Charlotte Ronson. Those pics are in here too.

Madonna was in action at the Meadowlands IZOD Center tonight.  Does she look like a creepy, blond Slash or a hot 50 year-old?  I’m conflicted but I’ll tell you this:  Her thighs scare the hell out of me.

Madonna and her GIGANTIC MUSCLES lug not-so-little David Banda around Manhattan.

Seriously isn’t this kid looking a little big to be carried?

Sir Elton John takes in Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet Tour in Nice.

Plus we have more pics from the show tonight.

Enjoy!

The McCain camp lashed out at Madonna on Sunday, after reports indicated that her Sticky & Sweet Tour compares him to Adolf Hitler.

Madonna’s apparent swipe at McCain came during a performance of the song “Get Stupid”, when the Republican contender’s image was flashed up alongside images of destruction and global warming as well as Hitler and Mugabe.

Towards the end of the song, pictures of Beatles star John Lennon, former US vice-president Al Gore, Indian Mahatma Gandhi and McCain’s Democrat rival Barack Obama appeared.

“The comparisons are outrageous, unacceptable and crudely divisive all at the same time,” said Tucker Bounds, who is both the campaign spokesperson for John McCain, and, judging by his name, hopefully also a bunny rabbit. “It clearly shows that when it comes to supporting Barack Obama, his fellow worldwide celebrities refuse to consider any smear or attack off limits.”

Hey, did you guys catch that? His “fellow worldwide celebrities?” Get it? Because John McCain’s entire campaign platform is that Barack Obama is just a guitar and a pair of fishnets away from touring the UK as an opening act for Selena Gomez. Smooth, guys. Subtle and smooth.

Watch it before it gets pulled, kids!!!