The official end ofNicole Kidmanand Keith Urban's nineteen-year marriage has taken a fresh turn. Just weeks after a Nashville judge finalised their divorce on 6 January 2026, reports have emerged that Urban is 'raging' over speculation linking Kidman to a high-profile executive.
According toRadarOnline, the country singer is struggling with the speed at which his former wife is being connected to a new suitor, particularly one with significant financial influence.
RadarOnline reported that MGM Resorts International chairman Paul Salem has expressed an interest in datingKidman, following her divorce.
The report, which cites unnamed sources, says Kidman and Salem have mutual friends and have met in group settings, but are not dating, and suggests the speculation has upset Urban, as the former couple has put new custody arrangements in place.
Kidman, 58, and Urban, 58, are now legally divorced after a judge in Nashville, Tennessee, issued an order dissolving their marriage, according to reporting by LiveNOW from FOX, which cited a court filing. LiveNOW from FOX said the couple ended a 19-year marriage and share two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret.
RadarOnlinereported that the pair filed for divorce in September 2025, citing 'irreconcilable differences,' and later reached what it described as an amicable settlement. LiveNOW from FOX also reported that the divorce paperwork cited 'irreconcilable differences,' referring to TMZ's reporting.
RadarOnline said both parties waived claims to child and spousal support, despite each reporting monthly incomes exceeding $100,000. The outlet also reported that Kidman was granted primary custody for 306 days of the year, with Urban having custody for 59 days, including alternate weekends.
In 2023, Urban told Fox News Digital that 'it's always family first' in his household, comments LiveNOW from FOX cited.
RadarOnline reported thatSalemhas 'made it known within his social circle' that he is interested in dating the Oscar-winning actor. It said the pair have met twice in group settings and have not spent time together alone, with sources stressing there is no relationship and that Kidman is not actively seeking to date.
One source quoted by RadarOnline claimed Urban has been unsettled by the headlines, saying: 'Keith is raging at the idea of Nicole being linked to anyone so quickly, and the fact he is an older, distinguished multi-millionaire is only fueling that anger and jealousy at the prospect of them getting together.' The same source added: 'Even though the divorce was amicable on paper, it's still raw for him. Seeing her name connected to a powerful, wealthy executive has hit a nerve.'
Source: International Business Times UK
