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NEWS ABOUT: Madonna

Madonna stories: 203 news summaries

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(Newser) - Madonna returned to Britain “devastated and shaking” over being denied her bid to adopt another Malawian orphan, sources tell the Daily Mail. Madge reportedly told her lawyer—who called the court’s decision “incomprehensible”—“Do whatever you can to get me my Mercy.” She is... More »

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 Let Madge Adopt 
 My Niece: Uncle 

Family 'decided it's in her best interest'

(Newser) - The uncle of a 3-year-old Malawi girl whom Madonna had hoped to adopt has blasted a court ruling blocking the action, reports the Telegraph. "We as a family agreed that it's in the best interests of Mercy to have her adopted, so why should the judge stop this?" he... More »

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(Newser) - The Malawi judge in Madonna’s adoption case says she fought “a gripping temptation to throw caution to the wind,” and let the pop star take Chifundo James to improve the child's life, CNN reports. But she said larger concerns about child trafficking took precedence. “Anyone could... More »

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 Malawi Court Blocks 
 Madonna Adoption 

Judge cites requirement that prospective parents live in Malawi for 18 months

(Newser) - A Malawi court has rejected a bid by Madonna to adopt another local child, reports the Times of London. The judge cited a requirement that prospective adoptive parents live in Malawi at least 18 months, according to AP. The rule was waived when the singer adopted son David Banda. This... More »

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 'Marry Me or It's Over': Brad 

Plus, Brad Pitt insists on marriage, more

(Newser) - Brad Pitt has told Angelina Jolie, “Marry me, or it’s over,” reports OK! Meanwhile, the Mail claims Angie is pissed Brad watches DVDs and drinks beer while their kids run amok. Elsewhere:
  • Madonna will move forward with her second Malawian adoption despite public outcry, the Mirror
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 Bono Mocks Charity for Bruno 

Chris Martin also involved, more rockers in the works

(Newser) - Celebrity do-gooder Bono mocking Band Aid, the anti-hunger charity he helped organize? That's right, reports the Mirror, but only to help Sacha Baron Cohen with new film Bruno. Bono and Coldplay's Chris Martin recorded “Dove of Peace,” an instant classic containing lyrics such as “For people of... More »

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 Madonna's Adoption Delayed 

Plus, Tim Allen has second child, and more

(Newser) - Madonna’s second Malawian adoption case moved forward today, only to have a ruling delayed until Friday, the AP reports. Today’s closed-door hearing came amidst more controversy. “We feel Madonna is behaving like a bully,” said the chairman of a human rights group, who accused her of... More »

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Madonna Arrives in Malawi to Begin Adoption

Pop star tours village amid criticism of plans for Mercy James

(Newser) - Madonna is now in Malawi to get her adoption of a young girl named Mercy James rolling, the BBC reports. Spotted in the village of Chinkhota, Madge said it was “amazing” to be back in Malawi, where she adopted her son David Banda three years ago. Mercy James is... More »

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(Newser) - A UK-based charity is asking Madonna to reconsider her plans to adopt another Malawian orphan, the BBC reports. Save the Children says orphans should be cared for by their extended families, and that being whisked away by a fabulously wealthy foreign pop star was “not a solution.” Mercy... More »

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 Madge Chooses Adoption 
 Over Jesus 

Singer confirms split on Twitter

(Newser) - Apparently the Material Girl would rather have another child than a young lover. Madonna confirmed her split with Jesus Luz on Twitter, the Daily Mail reports, saying she is “glad” to be single. Some are speculating Madonna dumped the 22-year-old after Malawian officials raised their eyebrows. The singer’s... More »

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 Madonna Adopting 
 Again: Officials 

Plus, love triumphs and troubles for celebs

(Newser) - As officials confirm Madonna is en route to Malawi to adopt a new baby, the singer received a glowing recommendation from young lover Jesus Luz’s father, the Mirror reports. “When Cupid strikes, age doesn't matter,” he said. More on Cupid in Hollywood:
  • Britney Spears is still
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 Madge's Crazy Sex Life 
 May Derail Adoption 

'Relationships' may hurt planned adoption of Malawi toddler, says official

(Newser) - Madonna's hijinks with A-Rod and Brazilian boytoy Jesus Luz threaten to block her planned adoption of 3-year-old Mercy James from Malawi, reports the New York Daily News. "The news she is linked to another woman's husband and a man less than half her age makes us question her morals,... More »

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 Who Gave Guy a Shiner? 

Plus, credit crunch hits Cleese's divorce, and more

(Newser) - Uh-oh. Guy Ritchie showed up with a black eye after a night out in London, the Sun reports. No word on where the mystery shiner came from… could this have anything to do with his less-than-flattering nickname for tough ex-wife Madonna? More gossip:
  • The recession has hit celebrity divorces.
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Spitzer Madam: I Supplied A-Rod With Hookers

Slugger was 'hot as hell,' says ex-madam

(Newser) - Move over, Madonna. The former madam who helped keep disgraced former Gov. Eliot Spitzer happy also supplied hookers to Yankees slugger and sometime Madonna boyfriend Alex Rodriguez, she tells the New York Daily News. She even dated A-Rod herself, and found him "hot as hell," says Kristin Davis.... More »

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 Madonna's Phone
 Hangups Irk
 Boytoy Jesus 

She can still take calls, though

(Newser) - Madonna has decided to let Jesus Luz use his cellphone around her—but only in emergencies. The unlikely pair had a fight when Madonna walked in on her 22-year-old beau on a family phone call, and “she told him it was rude for him to take a phone call... More »

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(Newser) - Jason Gay interviewed Alex Rodriguez just a day before his past dalliances with performance-enhancing drugs were uncovered, he writes in Details. A-Rod knew what was coming, but the star was more concerned that his favorite Madonna song not be published, for fear of it being played at away games.... More »

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 Madonna Seeking 
 New African Baby 

Singer wants adopted Malawian son to have sibling from his homeland

(Newser) - Madonna wants to give the son she adopted from Malawi a sibling from his own country, despite the firestorm of controversy she faced the first time around, reports the New York Daily News. The singer—whom critics accused of using her fame to dodge laws in her adoption of David... More »

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(Newser) - Madonna’s latest boy toy has moved into the 50-year-old singer’s Upper West Side apartment, the Daily Mail reports. Jesus Luz, 22, has so tamed the Material Girl that she regularly cooks him dinner, and the Brazilian model has reportedly grown close to her three children. “Jesus... More »

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Ed McMahon Alive and Well; Mr. Pitt Goes to Washington

And Guy won't cry
for you, Madonna

(Newser) - Reports of Ed McMahon’s ill health have been greatly exaggerated, Perez Hilton reports, quoting a rep who said the nearly-86-year-old “is alive and kicking, and is in fact amused by rumors of his demise.” More from the crazy world of gossip:
  • Do-gooder Brad Pitt is meeting
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Jen's 'Do Worth $50K; Paris Pimps Her Ride for $282K

Priceless: Madge loses it over Britney song

(Newser) - Recession? What recession? Jennifer Aniston has a $50,000 hairdo and Paris Hilton, a $282,000 dashboard. Aniston recently insisted that her stylist accompany her to a week of European film premieres to work his $2,000-a-session wonders on her hair, the Post reports. Meanwhile, the Sun says Hilton recently... More »

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