Madonna's Brother: She Loves Guy

But In His Memoir, He Says Her True Love Is Herself

(AP)  A memoir by Madonna's brother says the singer really does love her husband, director Guy Ritchie, but, apparently, not as much as she loves her career and herself.

"I hope that it is Kabbalah's lesson that she is not the center of the universe," Christopher Ciccone writes in "Life With My Sister Madonna," scheduled to come out next Tuesday but purchased in advance by The Associated Press.

The 342-page book, published by Simon Spotlight Entertainment, arrives at a time when Madonna has been linked to the breakup of the marriage between New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and his wife, Cynthia Rodriguez, who filed for divorce Monday.

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Madonna issued a statement Sunday saying that she has "nothing to do with the state of his marriage or what spiritual path he may choose to study," apparently referring to reports that the singer had introduced the ballplayer to Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism.

According to her brother, she and Ritchie love each other, despite rumors that they are splitting up. He believes they are "passionately committed" to staying married, with the help of Kabbalah.

Christopher Ciccone, 47, worked often with his older sister, designing and directing her "Girlie Show" tour in 1993 and serving as artistic director of her 1991 documentary, "Madonna: Truth or Dare." But in his book, he says they are no longer close.

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An e-mail message sent to Madonna's representative, Liz Rosenberg, seeking comment on the book was not immediately returned.

Ciccone's memoir includes everything from gossip about Madonna's sex life (she lost her virginity to a "guy named Russell") to anecdotes about such ex-lovers as Sean Penn and Warren Beatty, who allegedly cornered Ciccone at a party and quizzed him intensely on what it was like to be gay.

"Life With My Sister Madonna" was co-authored by celebrity biographer Wendy Leigh, who has written books on Liza Minnelli, Grace Kelly and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

[jennmarikp]

I have a hard time believing that his book will be the "truth" about Madonna especially since he is her brother and they are no longer close. I am sure their is a reason they chose to distance themselves from one another.

[whiskyrocker]

Super freak,she''s freaky

[likeitis5050]

Everything to know about Madonna has already been put out there by HER!!! And it''s not all that note worthy. She is what she is and she''ll tell you that herself. What a waste of effort on his part.

[sociald63]

madonna''s brother knows how to write ?? c''mon now,cbs, something more newsworthy, pls

[valentin73]

She has lived in anger all her life, since the passing of her mom at age 6,

She suffers from Alpha Male Syndrome

She is not happy with her life

Sigmund Freud: the first five years of the child''s life will impact the personality the rest of his or her life. Make that the first ten years of life.

She has been affected by this event and it has manifested into a rebellious, oversexed, zealous and mischievious personality...............

Why doesn''t Madonna go away and leave us alone for good.....

[misssuzq]

Madonna was more enjoyable, believable and real a good many years ago before she tried to be so much better than everyone else.

[whiskyrocker]

TRAMP

[avigil2]

Madonna is like Elvis, The Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, hel l, even Ghandi. She''s already an icon and I''m truly glad that I''ve been able to live in a time when Madonna was around who continuously and successfully kept up with the changing music environment around her. She has stood her ground and isn''t afraid to speak her mind. We should have more artists like her. She''s already a living legend.

[libra127]

She has lived in anger all her life,....

She is not happy with her life....

Posted by valentin73 at 07:03 PM : Jul 09, 2008

What a bunch of BULL. Do you have any evidence for these ridiculous statements ?

[avigil2]

valentin73: sounds like you need a vacation. Not getting any at home??????

[morganbarber]

Maybe the book will explain why so many men are attracted to the lying, teasing, untrustable tramp who really isn''t that pretty.

[keithle1]

How many married couples are truly, madly, deeply in love?

You don''t have a career like Madonna had without having a HUGE ego & self-confidence to burn. Me, me, me, me, me. What can you do for ME?

Maybe her kids are one or two notches above Guy in her list of priorities. She''s all about the kids you see. Lots of love...FOR THE KIDS. Goes all the way to Malawi to adopt a kid. Go figure.

I think A-Rod was s c r e w i n g anything in a skirt. Can''t blame his marriage breaking up on Madonna. Nobody put a gun to his head to do what he did. Pro athletes are surrounded by temptation. That''s the ideal, alpha male for lots of women.

The male s e x drive does not disappear when a man gets married. His wife could be the most beautiful woman in the world too. THAT DOES NOT MATTER. Look at Kobe Bryant''s wife. Hardly a dog.