Christopher Ciccone, Madonna's estranged brother, makes some shocking allegations in his unauthorized biography about the Queen of Pop, which hits shelves July 15.In 'Life With My Sister Madonna,' Ciccone details how his Kabbalah-practicing sister received counseling from a rabbi to save her marriage.
He claims that Madonna and her husband, British director Guy Ritchie, fought over where to raise their children. Ritchie wanted to live in London while Madonna preferred New York.
Ciccone, who is openly gay, also blames his estrangement from his sister on Ritchie. In his book, he accuses Ritchie of homophobia and, according to a quote from a Chicago Sun-Times columnist, claims his relationship with Madonna went downhill ever since her 2000 wedding.
'Life With My Sister Madonna' also reveals Ciccone's allegations about his sister's relationship with Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, whose wife filed for divorce Monday, as well her rampant drug use and past lesbian flings.
These include one with close friend Gwyneth Paltrow, who Ciccone claims shared a kiss with the Material Girl once when they were partying at a club.
According to an unidentified source who was quoted in the British tabloid The Sun, "The book is a warts-and-all account. Chris [Ciccone] was there for all the key moments in Madonna's life."
Madonna's rep has stated that her client had no part in the book, although there were rumors that the singer met with lawyers to discuss legal methods of stopping its publication.
E! Online has reported that Ciccone is already preparing for a book tour, and his first on-camera interview will air July 14 with Good Morning America's Deborah Roberts.
