http://www.reuters.com/ar...3920081217

LONDON (Reuters)-U.S. pop star Madonna and ex-husband Guy Richie said on Wednesday that a statement released on the singer's behalf detailing terms of their divorce was "misleading and inaccurate".

Liz Rosenberg,Madonna's spokesperson in New York,said on Monday the singer had given British film director Richie between 50 and 60 million pounds ($76 million-92 million) as part of their divorce.

Both Associated Press (AP) and Reuters reported the figures,but now the couple are distancing themselves from the accuracy of the details.

"We have tried to maintain a dignified silence regarding the details of our divorce for the last few months whilst accepting the obvious media interest," said a joint statement from the pair.

"A misleading and innacurate statememt,specifically in relation to the sums of money involved,was wrongly issued to AP this week",it added.

"The financial details of the settlement will remain private,save to say that both of us are happy with our agreement.Our primary concern,like any co-parents,is the care and well-being of our children."

Madonna,one of the most successful singers of all time with estimated album sales of more than 200 million,was married once before,to actor Sean Penn,in the 80s.

I did think there was something really odd about Liz's statement.It seems unusual for a spokesperson to be making comments about the financial details of a divorce.

Doesn't seem like we should know the amount anyway. I know it happens but it's really between them.

JackieBlue said:

Agreed.For their part,Madonna and Guy have been very quiet and civilized about the whole divorce proceedings.