12-year-old Shaheen Jafargholi considered as "next Paul Potts"April 20th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Brit schoolboy Shaheen Jafargholi is being considered as the "next Paul Potts" after his soulful rendition of Jackson Five's 'Who's Loving You' on 'Britain's Got Talent'. Jafargholi, 12, almost did not make it when he sang a version of Amy Winehouse's song 'Valerie', and he was asked by judge Simon Cowell to sing something else.
Sacha Baron Cohen apologises to Madge over African adoption digApril 18th, 2009 LONDON - Sacha Baron Cohen has apologised to Madonna after mocking her bid to adopt an African baby in his new movie Bruno, according to sources. The "Borat" star was said to have sent a bouquet of flowers to the Queen of Pop, who was reportedly upset following the gag.
Madonna's adoption hope still aliveApril 14th, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna hasn't given up hope on adopting Malawian child Mercy James and says she wants to provide the four-year-old with the best of everything. 'I want to provide Mercy with a home, a loving family environment and the best education and healthcare possible,' mirror.co.uk quoted her as saying.
Madonna still wants to adopt African totApril 13th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna is still trying her luck to adopt four-year-old Malawian orphan Chifundo "Mercy" James, despite a judge rejecting her application. The 50-year-old had spent nearly two years preparing to adopt the tot as a sister to her adopted Malawian son David Banda, and her biological kids Lourdes and Rocco.
Ritchie consoles 'tearful' Madonna after failed adoption bidApril 9th, 2009 LONDON - It seems that the relationship between the Guy Ritchie and Madonna has warmed after he stepped in to support her following the failed adoption bid. The pop queen - known to pals as Em - apparently broke down during a call to their son Rocco, who was with Ritchie last week.
Madonna 'vows to adopt Malawian tot'April 8th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna is determined to do "whatever it takes" to adopt African orphan Mercy. The 50-year-old, who was denied adoption rights by a Malawi court, vowed that she will spend millions to make her dream come true.
Madonna's second Malawian adoption bid 'confirmed'April 1st, 2009 LONDON - Madonna has reportedly been told that her application filed for the adoption of second African orphan will succeed. The Queen of Pop, who adopted three-year-old David Banda from the country in 2006, recently appeared in Malawi's High Court to request judges to let her take home four-year-old Mercy James, whose teenage mum died three years ago.
Malawian girl's gran vows to stop Madonna from 'stealing' herMarch 28th, 2009 LONDON - The grandmother of Mercy James, the 4-year-old orphaned Malawian girl who Madonna wants to adopt, has pledged to stop the singer from "stealing" her. The 50-year-old stunner is nearing the end of a long battle to Mercy legally hers.
Madonna 'headed to Malawi for tot No2'March 27th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna is expected to travel to Malawi this weekend to try to adopt a second child, it has emerged. The 50-year-old singer is close to ending the end of a 19-month battle to make "smiling angel" Mercy James legally hers.
Madge's 'fling with Jesus Luz, hookup with A-Rod may doom her adoption plans'March 24th, 2009 NEW YORK - Queen of pop Madonna's plans of adopting another child from Africa may have been foiled by her having a fling with 22-year-old Brazilian model Jesus Luz and by her hook-up with baseball star Alex Rodriguez. Madge, 50, who wants to adopt 3-year-old Mercy James, has come under the scrutiny of Malawi's adoption officials, and they have very strict rules when it comes to adopting.
Madge 'bans toyboy lover from answering his phone calls'March 23rd, 2009 MELBOURNE - Queen of Pop Madonna has reportedly banned her alleged toyboy lover Jesus Luz from attending his phone in front of her. According to a source, the 50-year-old singer had a heated argument with the 22-year-old Brazilian model after he answered a call while she was in the same room, and has now restricted him to accepting emergency calls only.
Madge looks like a 30-year-old: Jesus Luz tells ex-flameMarch 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Queen of Pop Madonna's alleged toyboy lover Jesus Luz's ex-girlfriend has said that the Brazilian model fell for the singer because 'she has the body and mind of a 30-year-old'. Catharina Franca has revealed that Luz insists the 28-year age gap between him and Madonna doesn't matter.
Paltrow, Madge enjoy girly gossip as they wine and dineMarch 20th, 2009 LONDON - American actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her pop star friend Madonna were seen having a girly night out catching up on the latest gossip at the Oak Rooms in New York. The two, who bonded after moving to London to live with their English husbands, were spotted enjoying their wine as they chatted at a dinner party hosted by Valentino, reports the Daily Express.
Madge branded a 'ridiculous old bag by her toyboy's ex-loverMarch 18th, 2009 LONDON - The former lover of Madonna's alleged toyboy beau has branded the singer a 'ridiculous old bag'. Catharina Franca, 18, said that the Queen of Pop is dating her ex-beau Brazilian model Jesus Luz only to get publicity.
Cyndi Lauper defends Madge's toyboy relationshipMarch 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer Cyndi Lauper has defended queen of pop Madonna's relationship with Brazilian model Jesus Luz, after their 28 years difference was criticised. Madge, 50, has been seen with 22-year-old Luz at different locations, and in compromising positions.