Madonna takes adopted daughter Mercy to Kabbalah meetingJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Madonna attended a Kabbalah meeting with her newly-adopted daughter Mercy James. The singer held three-year-old Mercys hand as they dashed through busy London streets.
Bruno brands Madge a 'transsexual childcatcher'July 1st, 2009 LONDON - Bruno, the alter ego of British satirist Sacha Baron Cohen, has called Madonna a 'transsexual child catcher'. The comedian used his character in the upcoming film 'Bruno' to hit out at the Queen of Pop, once a pal, during an interview, reports the Mirror.
Mercy's granny never wanted to give her to Madonna permanentlyJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna's adopted daughter Mercy's grandmother claims that the little girl was to be returned to her family from the orphanage she was living in. Lucy Chekechiwa, the maternal grandmother of the Malawian child, claims that the family never agreed to put the four-year-old up for adoption on a permanent basis.
Madge's adopted daughter Mercy's granny says orphanage was to return the girl to familyJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna's adopted daughter Mercy's grandmother claims that the little girl was to be returned to her family from the orphanage she was living in. Lucy Chekechiwa, the maternal grandmother of the Malawian child, claims that the family never agreed to put the four-year-old up for adoption on a permanent basis.
Madonna's adoption of Mercy wins hearts in MalawiJune 15th, 2009 LONDON - The decision to allow Madonna the right to adopt a second Malawian tot has found favour amongst many in the southern African country. The Queen of Pop was granted full custody of four-year-old Chifundo "Mercy" James after her initial applications were rejected, since the singer was not a resident of the state.
Madonna tells Mercy "You are part of us now" after adoption winJune 13th, 2009 LONDON - An emotional Madonna told Malawi orphan Mercy James, "You are part of us now" after the singer was granted permission to adopt a second child from the country. Earlier the star was stopped from adopting four-year-old orphan Chifundo "Mercy" James.
Malawi court allows Madonna to adopt MercyJune 12th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna can adopt a second child from Malawi, the country's highest court has ruled. Earlier the star was stopped from adopting four-year-old orphan Chifundo "Mercy" James.
Madonna may soon take Mercy James homeJune 9th, 2009 LONDON - Pop Diva Madonna may soon get permission to adopt three-year-old Malawian girl Mercy James. Thesun.co.uk reports that Madonna persuaded three appeal judges to allow her to adopt Mercy, two have already submitted reports giving her the go ahead for the adoption and the third is said to be in complete unison with them.
Madonna 'convinces judges' in Malawi adoption caseJune 9th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna has reportedly convinced judges to overturn their decision, and let her adopt second Malawian child. Two of the three appeal judges were said to have given a thumbs up to the application, while the third was allegedly "in complete unison with them".
Madge turns to other African country for adoptionJune 8th, 2009 LONDON - After a failed attempt to adopt a baby girl from Malawi, Queen of Pop Madonna has reportedly turned to another African country for adoption. According to sources, the 'Material Girl' is willing to adopt a child from AIDS-stricken Lesotho, a country that has close links with Prince Harry.
'Madonna now wants to adopt African tot with Jesus'June 7th, 2009 LONDON - After failing to adopt Mercy from Malawi, Madonna has reportedly turned to an orphanage in Nigeria - and this time toyboy lover Jesus is by her side. Apparently, the star has been making inquiries at an orphanage in the city of Kaduna about a female tot.
Madonna celebrates David Banda's adoption anniversaryMay 31st, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna threw a themed party to celebrate completion of one-year of David Banda's adoption. The singer's adoption of the Malawian three-year-old was finalised in May 2008 and the 50-year-old was keen not to let the anniversary pass without a bash.
Britney taking parenting tips from MadonnaMay 27th, 2009 LONDON - Britney Spears has revealed that Madonna encouraged her to take her kids on tour. "It's all about history.
Madonna 'to set up trust fund for Mercy'May 10th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna is reportedly working on setting up a trust fund to help four-year-old Mercy James even if she fails to adopt her. The singer allegedly wants to ensure a fine upbringing of the Malawian tot even if she cannot bring her to her home.
Madonna, Jesus 'to swap commitment vows in Kabbalah service'May 10th, 2009 LONDON - Queen of Pop Madonna and lover Jesus Luz are reportedly planning a "commitment ceremony" in front of a rabbi at the Kabbalah Centre in Manhattan. According to pals, the 50-year-old and Luz decided they wanted to take a new step in their relationship after her bid to adopt a Malawi orphan failed.