According to TMZ, Madonna and Guy are manipulating the media into this whole “divorce” frenzy in order for them to make some cold, hard cash before they actually split. Here’s the scoop:

Well-placed sources tell us the Ritchies plan to officially split in November or December — after the Mrs.’ upcoming “Sticky and Sweet” world tour. Why? Big bucks. The concerts are expected to earn close to $300 mil worldwide, and they’ve decided to ear mark that to provide for their three children’s future.

And it gets better …

There is a whole PR strategy that has been in place for some time. We’re told the Material Girl will be “very visible” in the months leading up to the tour to “generate a lot of publicity.” That’s when “news” of the marriage’s demise would slowly leak out, causing tongues to wag — and Madonna to be on the cover of papers and mags around the world.

The marriage, we’re told, has been effectively over for some time. The couple are friends, and have realized that it is in both of their interests to make a pile of cash from this tour. No working things out here — our spies say rumors of reconciliation are “garbage.” One person told us, “She is simply playing the media — and the public — as usual.”

Dang, that’s pretty manipulative. I can’t decide if its smart and beating the media at its own game or if its sneaky and cunning. What do you think?

Rumor has it (I hate that saying) that Madonna has hired a divorce lawyer to help sort out her affairs in her upcoming divorce from current husband Guy Ritchie. Sources say she’s hired Paul McCartney’s divorce lawyer and that she and Guy have just grown apart.

I bet they are getting a divorce because Madonna is a completely unbearable bitch. Guy Ritchie is probably like “I could snap and go bonkers and maybe kill her or we could just get a divorce. Hmmm.” I mean, I can’t even stand looking at Madonna. Just looking at her pisses me off. Then when I see her disgusting, vitamin injected arms I want to throw a brick at her. Someone needs to remind her of her age because she’s too old to be dueting with Justin Timberlake. Plus, they suck together. She sucks with anyone.

Boo Madonna!