Madonna Discusses Her Failed Marriage

The superstar admitted that the past 12 months have been very painful.  First, she struggled with the breakdown of her marriage to filmmaker Guy Ritchie.  She also was very disappointed that her second request to adopt a child from Malawi was denied.

During an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, she said, "It was certainly a challenging year. I may have thrown myself off a building. I think work saved me and I’m very grateful I had work to do."

In October 2008, Madonna filed divorce papers, which became final in December.  A few months later, in April 2009, her first application to adopt a baby girl from Malawi was rejected.  She later appealed the court’s decision, and was able to adopt little Mercy last June.

However, now Madonna’s life seems to be back on track, and she’s even found love again.  The 51-year-old singer is dating Jesus Luz, a 23-year-old model.