Madonna hates being called 'Madge'October 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Queen of Pop Madonna has said that she hates being called 'Madge.'
The singer revealed that she in fact left England because she hated the nickname, which apparently refers to boring middle-aged housewife. "That's one of the reasons I left England, so I don't have to hear the word Madge any more," the Daily Star quoted her as telling on David Letterman Show.
Madonna Hates Nickname 'madge'October 1st, 2009 MADONNA despises the nickname given to her by the British press so much, she couldn't wait to move back to New York City after her divorce from GUY RITCHIE. The Queen of Pop is regularly referred to as 'Madge' in the U.K.
Elton John can't adopt child, says Ukraine ministerSeptember 15th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Elton John cannot adopt the 14-month-old Ukranian boy he wishes to adopt, the Family, Youth and Sports Minister of Ukraine has said. Yuriy Pavlenko has mentioned that the legendary singer cannot take home Lev with his partner David Furnish, as same-sex unions do not have legal status in the country.
Ukrainian Official Rules Out John AdoptionSeptember 14th, 2009 SIR ELTON JOHN's adoption dream is over - officials in Ukraine have refused to lift a ban on gay couples fostering children. John and his partner David Furnish revealed they wanted to take 14-month-old Lev back to England after meeting him during a visit to an orphanage in Makeeva, Ukraine on
Saturday (12Sep09).
Madonna credits Kabbalah for inspiring African adoption bidsAugust 1st, 2009 LONDON - Madonna has credited her conversion to Jewish mysticism Kabbalah for inspiring her to adopt African children. The Queen of Pop made the revelation as she penned a one-off special piece on her religious beliefs for Israeli publication Yediot Ahronot, reports The Telegraph.
Madonna flies in nanny, nurse for Mercy JamesJune 15th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna has flown in a nanny and a nurse to look after Malawian child Mercy James who will arrive at her lodge in Malawi Monday. Other aides will also care for the four-year-old while adoption papers and visas are arranged.
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.
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 throws racing party to celebrate Malawian tot's adoption anniversaryMay 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Madonna celebrated the first anniversary of adopting son David by throwing a racing-themed party. The Queen of Pop finalised the adoption of the Malawian three-year-old on May 29, 2008.
Madonna to campaign for single mothers' adoption rightsMay 6th, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna is set to launch a campaign to help single mothers adopt children from foreign countries if legal officials in Malawi block her bid to take home three-year-old Mercy James. The pop superstar launched a legal battle to adopt Mercy last month but her request was turned down on the grounds that prospective parents have to be resident of the country for 18 to 24 months prior to an adoption, reported contactmusic.com.
Madge, daughter Lourdes 'loved' Lady Gaga's New York performanceMay 4th, 2009 NEW YORK - Pop queen Madonna and her daughter Lourdes were bowled over by Lady Gaga's performance during her show at New York City last weekend. Madge and her daughter thoroughly enjoyed the performance, especially when Gaga played "Future Love" on the piano.
'Madge shattered by reports of doomed adoption bid'May 4th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna is reportedly shattered with claims that her bid to adopt a second Malawian child is headed downhill. The Queen of Pop had been preparing to adopt three-year-old Mercy James but her application had been rejected by a court.
Madonna appeals adoption case in MalawiMay 4th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - Pop diva Madonna Monday made a fresh attempt to adopt a second child from the southern African state of Malawi, according to media reports. Lawyers for the 50-year-old US-born singer launched an appeal against a Malawian court's rejection of her application to adopt a four-year-old girl, Chifundo James, known as 'Mercy', according to BBC.
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