Madonna: Ringless in NYC

Sure to fuel ongoing rumors that her marriage is on the rocks, Madonna was spotted out sans wedding ring while being chauffeured around New York City on Thursday (June 26).

According to recent reports, Madge has already met with high-powered British divorce attorney Fiona Shackleton (Shackleton represented Paul McCartney in his split from Heather Mills. He ended up paying Mills only $48.6 million of the $160 million sought by Mills.).

Madonna and her director hubby Guy Ritchie, who married back in 2000, have endured breakup rumors for years. The couple does not have a prenup, according to The Times (Madonna is worth an estimated $600 million).

Back in May, Madonna denied marital strife, saying: “I had to marry a challenge because otherwise I would just get bored. Whatever else Guy is, he’s never boring ... We’re both there to help each other and challenge each other.”

She added that she dedicated the love song “Incredible” (on her latest disc Hard Candy) to him.