NEW YORK— Here is a round-up of this week’s
US celebrity magazines In Touch, Life and Style, People, Us
Weekly and OK!
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does not vouch for their accuracy.
Top story- Alex Rodriguez’s messy divorce
Madonna says she is not romantically involved with baseball
superstar Alex Rodri-guez. "I have learned over the years not
to take accusations and the many false reports about me very
seriously," the pop singer says. (People)
Though Madonna denies a role in breaking up
Rodriguez’s marriage, he has become interested in Kabbalah, of
which the pop singer is a strong devotee. Rodriguez’s wife
claims Madonna used the religion to brainwash the baseball
star. (OK!)
Madonna is hardly distraught over becoming
embroiled in the scandalous breakup of Rodriguez and his wife.
The pop star "thrives on the attention. It’s all a strategy.
Frankly her album and tour need it," an insider says. (US)
The relationship between Rodriguez and
Madonna is nothing new. An insider says two have been seeing
each other "for ... months." (In Touch)
Despite claims to the contrary, Madonna and
Rodriguez are planning a future together. "They’ve been
talking about the next step for a while now," an insider says.
(Life and Style)
Other top stories
Matt LeBlanc is being sued by his former
business manager, who claims the "Friends" actor owes her more
than $1 million in unpaid commissions. (US)
Amid contentious divorce proceedings
against architect Peter Cook, supermodel Christie Brinkley
sent 10-year-old daughter Sailor to camp in Maine. Cook drove
their 13-year-old son Jack to catch a flight to a West Coast
snowboarding camp earlier this week. "She sent them to
secluded places. There are no phones, computers, televisions,"
a source says. (People)
Births, deaths, marriages, divorces
Nicole Kidman had a very smooth delivery of
baby daughter Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, which was not induced,
with husband, country singer Keith Urban, by her side for
every moment. Also in town to welcome the couple’s first
child: the Oscar-winning actress’ sister and mother. (People)
Urban is one happy papa after Kidman gave
birth earlier this week. "He’s full of nervous energy," an
insider says. "He’s already taken a million pictures and
videos and keeps calling people." (Life and Style)
Actor Matthew McConaughey says he’s ready
to be a father to his new daughter, born earlier this week.
"One thing I’ve heard that’s consistent is that whatever plans
you make, throw them out the window because it’s not a
science," the actor says. "But I’ve got the instincts for it
... and I’m looking forward to the big adventure." (OK!)
Comedian Chris Kattan has married model
Sunshine Tutt. Among the guests were fellow "Saturday Night
Live" alumni Rachel Dratch, Will Ferrell, Chris Parnell and
Jimmy Fallon as well as current cast member Seth Meyers. (In
Touch)
Quote of the week
"He goes ‘Charlize, this is going to be different for you
... People are going to see this movie’ ... Then I’m like ...
‘You know what? I have a statue at home called an Academy
Award." - "Monster" best actress Oscar winner Charlize Theron
on joking with her "Hancock" co-star Will Smith. (US)–
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