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Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Maroon 5 star's wife files for divorce after accusing him of abuse and sexting
The wife of former Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden has filed for divorce from the musician, following an allegation that he physically attacked her when she confronted him about 'sexting with teenage girls'. Catherine Blair Bowman filed for divorce from Madden, 46, on Wednesday (August 13) after three months of marriage, according to TMZ. The fashion influencer listed 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for the split. The couple were together for four years prior to getting married in May and Bowman is reportedly requesting spousal support. It comes after she said she was 'terrified' of Madden in court documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on July 30. The fashion influencer was seeking a restraining order, with a judge then granting a temporary restraining order, People reported at the time. In documents seen by the publication, Bowman described a series of events which unfolded on July 21, in which she said the bass player went 'insane' after she asked him about the alleged messages with the teenage girls. Bowman's filing stated she asked to see Madden's phone, which he refused, and when she grabbed it and ran out the house she claims he 'became enraged'. Bowman described her efforts to flee in her court filing. The documents said: 'He put both his arms around my body around my abdomen and arms to restrain me. He then slammed my body against the marble kitchen counter.' 'I managed to move around and escape him, got up, and ran out of the house to escape him,' Bowman said in the filing. She continued: 'He ran after me in his underwear and barefoot, caught up to me, shoved me against the gate, and then tried to grab me back to the house.' Bowman said that she 'managed to escape and ran to the street' but Madden 'found [her] twice in different locations, physically abusing me each time'. She included images from ring camera footage to support her claims. In the filing, Bowman said she has been living with a friend since the incident. She also told the court that Madden had apologised to her via text message and said he was planning to seek help for sex addiction. Madden played bass for Maroon 5 – whose hits include Moves Like Jagger and Payphone – for nearly 26 years, but left the band in 2020. More Trending He stepped away from the Adam Levine-fronted pop rock group in July 2020, after he was arrested over domestic violence allegations. 'I have some things that I need to deal with and address right now and so I have decided to take a leave of absence,' Madden said in a statement at the time. 'During this time, I do not want to be a distraction to my bandmates. I wish them the absolute best.' View More » Metro could not locate a representative or direct contact for Mickey Madden to request comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Cat Deeley is seen for the first time since split from Patrick Kielty with a friend in Spain MORE: My husband asked for a divorce – I was devastated but proud of him MORE: These are the most common reasons couples divorce after years together
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Maroon 5's former bassist Mickey Madden's wife files for divorce after accusing rocker of abuse, sexting teens
Kate Bowman, the wife of former Maroon 5 member Mickey Madden, has filed for divorce from the bassist — two weeks after she accused him of sending explicit text messages to teenagers. The fashion influencer, who boasts more than 40,000 Instagram followers, filed for divorce on Wednesday after just three months of marriage to the musician, TMZ reports. Bowman cited 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for the split, but did not provide a date of separation in the filing, the outlet adds. Advertisement 5 Kate Bowman, the wife of former member of Maroon 5 Mickey Madden, has filed for divorce from the bassist. Linnea Stephan/ / Shutterstock The social media star, who was last seen in Los Angeles at the start of the month, is requesting spousal support. She has also asked the judge to prevent Madden, 46, from receiving any financial support. It's unclear if the duo had a prenuptial agreement in place prior to their May 6 nuptials. Advertisement The demise of the pair's ill-fated — and very brief — union comes just weeks after Bowman accused the 'Moves Like Jagger' musician of physically attacking her, in addition to sexting teens about a 'rape fantasy.' 'He physically abused me,' Bowman claimed in court documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. 'I'm now terrified of him.' 5 The fashion influencer filed for divorce on Wednesday after just three months of marriage to the musician. Javiles/Bruce / BACKGRID After confronting him about the alleged text messages, she claims the bass player went 'insane' and grabbed her arms before slamming her body against the kitchen counter. Advertisement 'He pulled me to the ground and was out of his mind,' she noted in her filing. 'I managed to move around and escape him, got up, and ran out of the house to escape him.' Per the documents, Bowman rushed out of their Los Angeles family home, and the 'Payphone' rocker chased after her while wearing only underwear and no shoes. 'He ran after me in his underwear and barefoot, caught up to me, shoved me against the gate, and then tried to grab me back to the house,' she added. 5 Bowman cited 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for the split, but did not provide a date of separation in the filing. Jojo Korsh/ / Shutterstock Advertisement Bowman said she when she eventually managed to 'escape' Madden's alleged antics by running out on the street, the musician had 'found [her] twice in different locations, physically abusing me each time.' Her filing included several screenshots from her doorbell camera footage. In the docs, Bowman says she didn't recognize Madden and had never seen that side of him prior to that day. Following their alleged blowout, Bowman stayed with a friend and claimed that the rocker had since apologized to her via text and handwritten letters, promising her he would check into rehab for his sex addiction. 5 The rocker served as Maroon 5's bass player for nearly 26 years. WireImage A judge has since granted Bowman a temporary domestic violence restraining order, though denied her request to have Madden move out of their home. She has also asked for custody of their Siberian huskies, Toast and Jam. The exes will go to court on Aug. 20. Advertisement A representative or direct contact for Madden could not be located at the time of publication. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters Madden's legal woes come five years after he stepped away from the band following his arrest for an alleged domestic violence incident. In 2016, Madden was also arrested on cocaine charges and accepted a conditional dismissal offer in exchange for one day of community service. Advertisement The rocker served as Maroon 5's bass player for nearly 26 years, but left the Adam Levine-fronted band in 2020 after he was arrested in connection with domestic violence. 5 The bassist left the Adam Levine-fronted band in 2020 after he was arrested in connection with domestic violence. Getty Images for NARAS 'I have some things that I need to deal with and address right now and so I have decided to take a leave of absence,' he said at the time. 'During this time, I do not want to be a distraction to my bandmates. I wish them the absolute best.'
Express Tribune
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Maroon 5 drops album news and tour plans—here's what you need to know
Four years since JORDI released, Maroon 5 have announced their new album Love Is Like , set to drop on August 15, 2025, sparking excitement among fans worldwide. The project marks their eighth studio album and is expected to showcase a more mature, evolved sound from the band. A new single dubbed 'All Night' was shared by Maroon 5, with its accompanying music video set to release on June 27. The video will be directed by Aerin Moreno, who also directed their previous single, 'Priceless,' known for its cinematic visuals and emotional tone. Along with the album announcement, the Payphone artists also revealed a 23-date U.S. arena tour kicking off this fall. The tour will include major stops at Los Angeles' Kia Forum and New York City's Madison Square Garden, before wrapping up on November 25 in Detroit, Michigan. Rising singer-songwriter Claire Rosinkranz will serve as the opening act for the full tour, adding an energetic pop edge to the shows.
News.com.au
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Wiz Khalifa admits he smokes 30 joints a day
One of the faces of 'weed rap' since his debut on the scene in 2005, the Payphone singer confessed his daily habit in a new interview with late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel Khalifa appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he confirmed that he smokes about 30 joints a day to keep his head in the clouds. He explained that he views it as a "mental exercise" as he attempts to navigate life's daily obstacles while high. "Somebody put it a really good way the other day," Khalifa said when asked about his daily routine.
Pink Villa
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Are Planning Kids Already? Latter Says He's ‘Praying' For it
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are no strangers to honesty and their love for each other. So, the American record producer recently spoke about his plans to have a family of his own someday, we could only nod in agreement. The engaged couple has been all about love and support, so it seems only a matter of time before a little one enters their lives. Talking to InStyle about his love for kids, the 37-year-old spoke about being an uncle at the moment, however, he plans to have children of his own to satiate his adoration of them. Following the announcement of their engagement, which came in December 2024, the couple has been very lovey-dovey, sharing cute, romantic moments from their daily lives, and making all of us singles jealous. Now, the Payphone hitmaker has shared his desire to have kids in the future, and it only seems like a hint of what's to come. Speaking about his love for the tiny ones, he added how intensely he's thinking about becoming a dad, saying, 'I want to be a dad, though, God willing. I'm just dreaming and praying every day.' And while it comes as no surprise that the singer is already thinking about it, the cogs in our minds are already churning as we imagine the massive talent that Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez 's offspring would be born with. Moreover, the beauty mogul herself has previously expressed her own wish to become a mum one day, and we think it may only be a matter of time before the couple announces the happy news to their fans. However, the 32-year-old also revealed how it would not be possible for her to bear her own children. Due to pre-existing medical issues, the songstress will not be able to carry any, thereby avoiding any lives in jeopardy. The power couple seems to be deep into planning their whole wedding, with Ed Sheeran seemingly already receiving an invite.
