+ Madonna and Guy Ritchie are officially divorcing. After months of speculation (mainly stemming from Madonna’s alleged romantic trysts with A-Rod) the couple released a statement early this a.m. confirming rumors of their impending split. They were married for nearly 8 years. (NY Post, MTV News)
+ A Danity Kane divided! On last night’s Making the Band Live Finale, Diddy officially booted Aubrey and D. Woods from the group. (Remote Control)
+ Ever wondered what it feels like to hold the top two slots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart? Well, according to T.I., it ain’t easy. The rapper admits he’s both “disturbed” and “exhilarated” by his success. And, apparently, somewhat humbled. (MTV News)
+ We always knew Simon Cowell had a bit of a Napoleon complex. We just didn’t realize he was up to three throw pillows a day. (Scandalist)
+ Forget about the J-E-T-S. Tonight, Luda and 50 Cent are gonna give it up for the V-E-T-S (i.e. American military veterans) by headlining a live concert as part of MTV’s Choose or Lose tour. (MTV News)
+ Not only is DJ AM out of the hospital — he’s just landed the biggest show of his career! The recovering turntablist is teaming up with Jay-Z tonight for his first post-plane crash gig. (People)
+ With elections creeping up, Barack Obama landed himself on the cover of music bible Rolling Stone (again)! Oh, and don’t worry, conspiracy theorists. That huge, bold-faced Taliban story (on the bottom left) is totally just coincidence. (Rolling Stone)
+ Janet Jackson’s mystery illness revealed! The singer has apparently been diagnosed with “migraine-associated vertigo.” Hey, didn’t U2 write a song about that once? (MTV News)