Madonna 'sad'

Madonna says she is "sad" about her personal life.

The 50-year-old singer has spoken for the first time about her divorce from Guy Ritchie – with who she raises three children – and admits the relationship breakdown is taking its toll on her.

However, the pop superstar says she is pleased to have a busy career to focus on. She said: "I'm sad about my personal life, but I feel very blessed and very lucky that I have the opportunity to do what I do in my professional life."

Madonna – whose decree nisi, the first part of the divorce, from Guy was granted last week – also said her 'Sticky and Sweet' world tour is "providing a distraction" which is keeping her going.

She added: "It would be horrible if I was just thinking about getting a divorce and had nothing to do."

It has also been reported Madonna has been turning to ex-husband Sean Penn to help her cope with the split. The former couple – who were seen drinking together at New York's Greenwich Hotel recently following one of Madonna's concerts – have reignited their friendship recently, but there is no chance of any romance rekindling between them.

A source said: "They have a nice rapport. There's nothing romantic there. They're just good friends."