David Geffen Settles Divorce with Husband Armstrong

Billionaire entertainment mogul David Geffen has reached a private settlement with his estranged husband, David Armstrong, resolving a contentious divorce that exposed allegations of financial disputes and personal coercion. The agreement, detailed in Los Angeles court filings this week, ends a legal battle that began when Geffen filed for divorce in May 2024, just before the couple's second wedding anniversary.

Geffen, 83, and Armstrong, 33, who performs under the stage name Donovan Michaels, married in 2023 without a prenuptial agreement. The filing cited irreconcilable differences after a relationship that lasted less than two years. Armstrong, a former model and go-go dancer, quickly responded with a breach of contract lawsuit, claiming Geffen had orally promised lifetime financial support and shared earnings in exchange for Armstrong giving up his career and managing household duties. Court documents revealed the couple met on the dating website SeekingArrangements.com, where Geffen allegedly paid Armstrong $10,000 for sex on their first night together.

The dispute escalated as Armstrong accused Geffen of exerting control over his life, including demanding sexual access at...