MADONNA - CICCONE: 'MADONNA'S MARRIAGE IS ON THE ROCKS'

MADONNA's marriage to GUY RITCHIE is in trouble, according to the singer's brother CHRISTOPHER CICCONE.
The superstar and her filmmaker partner have been plagued by rumours they are on the verge of a split - despite the singer issuing a statement dismissing speculation about a possible divorce.
But in an interview on U.K. TV show GMTV on Friday (18Jul08), Ciccone admitted the couple's relationship has deteriorated over the years.
He says, "I don't know for sure one way or the other if their relationship is good but I do know things are not as good as they could be.
"Her career continues to glide up, whereas Guy's has gotten a little bit stale. They're two ambitious and creative people and on some level are competing.
And although Ciccone has blamed Ritchie in the past, he empathises with the director: "Being married to her can't possibly be easy. I know what it's like living with her, growing up with her. It's next to impossible and I wouldn't do it."