Madonna's 'sad' life

25-11-2008This Month 25th Nov 12:01

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

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.