Madonna is reportedly breaking the silence with her soon-to-be ex husband Guy Ritchie in an attempt to strike a divorce deal.

The queen of pop is said to have opened the lines of communication with Guy on Tuesday when she made a phone call pleading with him to play nice.

A source tells the Daily Mail, "It was a very emotional call and a sign of the desperation Madonna feels for them to settle before things start getting more serious legally.

"Madonna tried to encourage Guy of all the good times, said how they must settle before it got any more messy and public.

The source adds, "She said the leaks of hurtful stories would only get worse. Guy stayed quiet for most of the call, gave very little away and at the end said it was now in the hands of the lawyers."

The call comes after Kabbalah leader Rabbi Berg told Madonna the bitterness of her divorce could damage the church's image.

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