That Was Quick: Madonna Not Engaged

ByABC News
November 24, 2000, 6:44 PM

November 22 -- Don't send Madonna any wedding gifts just yet.

Though it was earlier confirmed that the pop singer and British director Guy Ritchie were planning a 2001 wedding, now comes the news that the Material Girl and her beau are not engaged at least for now.

"There are no wedding plans," Madonna's rep, Liz Rosenberg, told Mr. Showbiz. "Madonna is not engaged."

This invalidates earlier confirmation from Rosenberg, who decided to retract her comments on Madonna's betrothal after speaking with the pop star.

In an interview published today in British tab The Sun, Madonna was quoted as saying that "Guy has asked me to marry him, and I've said yes, but we haven't decided when yet." The performer's rep confirmed Tuesday to several American publications that yes, Madonna is engaged.

Is this a case of cold feet, or just PR spin control? Rosenberg told MTV that Madonna's comments to The Sun had been taken out of context.

One thing is for sure: The performer has been wearing a large diamond ring from Ritchie since August, when she gave birth to their son, Rocco.