The brother of Alex Rodriquez told ESPN on Thursday that Alex will have surgery on his right hip to remove a cyst, and will not be playing baseball for at least ten weeks.

Cysts are not uncommon for athletes, but steroids can also cause a lot of ailments.

Alex Rodriquez finally admitted he used steroids during his career. He makes excuses that he was somehow taken advantage of, because he wanted to perform better. Now that he made his money he apologizes. Click here to watch the video taped interview.

The saddest part is that so many top athletes are steroid users, and that is the kind of role model they present to kids. A role model is supposed to be someone who helps kids avoid crime and mistakes, so they can go down the right road. A-Rod is a poor example to follow. Yes he made a lot of money, but he lied and broke the law to get it.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie are divorcing after almost eight years of marriage, the couple confirmed in a joint statement this morning. Rumors have been circulating that the couple has been having problems for the past year, and some of those rumors involved Madonna secretly dating Alex Rodriquez (A-Rod). My suspicion is that after Madonna adopted the little black boy David Banda from Malawi in 2006, it put a lot of strain on their relationship. Guy had already accept Lourdes, who was the daughter from Madonna’s relationship with personal trainer Carlos Leon.

The couple is not expected to have a big court battle, but will hopefully settle out of court. The custody of Guy’s biological child Rocco, who is eight years-old, will now have to be decided. The couple is worth about $525 million, wiht about $35 million belonging to Guy. The couple’s property, and other earnings during the relationship will be split. The couple have no prenup.

This is rather sad. Although Madonna’s ego is HUGE, Guy seemed to handle her very well, but it seems like Guy grew increasingly unhappy as Madonna’s ego grew bigger.

Madonna announced at her October 6 concert in New York City:

"In exactly 29 moves, the Queen will dump the King!"

When Madonna made that announcement she had 29 more dates on her U.S. tour. Looks like Guy decided to cut the queen down before she could carry out her plan.

Alex Rodriguez and Cynthia Rodriquez have ended their divorce battle. A-Rod’s attorney, Alan Klug, released the following statement:

"Cynthia and Alex Rodriguez have amicably resolved their dissolution of marriage proceedings."

"They deliberately engaged in a private negotiation. This was and remains a personal family matter for both of them."

"All of their decisions were based upon and guided by the best interests of their daughters."

Cynthia was ready to go to war in court, but A-Rod and Cynthia had a prenuptial agreement, which was obviously air-tight. Prenups can end the uncessary drama before it starts, which is best for the children.

Madonna’s backstabbing brother, Christopher Ciccone, has started his media tour for his tell all book called Life with My Sister Madonna.

Christopher weighs in on the rumored Madonna and Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) affair, saying he doesn’t believe the pair had an affair.