Don’t expect details of Madonna’s divorce

Don’t expect details of Madonna’s divorce

LONDON — Madonna and Guy Ritchie have issued a statement saying both are happy with the financial agreement reached in their divorce — but they aren’t telling you or anyone else about the details.

On Monday, Madonna spokeswoman Liz Rosenberg told The Associated Press in an e-mail that Madonna would pay Ritchie a settlement in the range of 50 million to 60 million pounds (about $76 million to $92 million). But the divorcing couple said Wednesday that Rosenberg’s statement contained inaccurate information about the financial settlement.

Their latest joint statement says settlement details of their divorce will remain private.

The pop star and the British film director were married in a lavish ceremony in Scotland in December 2000. Their divorce is expected to be finalized in January.

Underwood to sing at People’s Choice

LOS ANGELES — The People’s Choice Awards says Carrie Underwood will perform at its 35th annual ceremony next month.

The awards show, airing Jan. 7 on CBS, will be hosted by Queen Latifah at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, organizers said Wednesday. The People’s Choice trophies go to fan favorites in TV, movies and music.

Underwood went from “American Idol” winner to a country music star whose hits include “Just a Dream” and “Jesus, Take the Wheel.”

Soulja Boy says sorry about the bad words

NEW YORK — Soulja Boy Tell ’Em is telling parents he’s sorry for his vulgar words.

The 18-year-old rapper became a sensation and started a dance craze last year with his Grammy-nominated hit “Crank That [Soulja Boy].”

Some of the language and subject matter in that hit was risque, and on some of his YouTube videos, he’s used some naughty words.

So in an interview this week, Soulja Boy apologized to parents and says he is going to try harder to set a positive example for his young fans.

Soula Boy just released his new CD, “iSouljaBoyTellem,” this week.

Today’s birthdays

Actor Roger Smith is 76. Guitarist Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones is 65. Director Steven Spielberg is 62. Movie critic Leonard Maltin is 58. Guitarist Elliot Easton of The Cars is 55. Actor Ray Liotta is 53. Actor Brad Pitt is 45. Actress Rachel Griffiths (“Brothers and Sisters,” “Six Feet Under”) is 40. Country singer Cowboy Troy is 38. Rapper DMX is 38. DJ Lethal of Limp Bizkit is 36. Actress Katie Holmes (“Dawson’s Creek”) is 30. Singer Christina Aguilera is 28.