Madonna can adopt a 3-year-old girl from Malawi, the country's highest court ruled Friday, overturning a lower court decision."As her lawyer I am happy that this has settled this contentious issue," Madonna's lawyer, Alan Chinula, told the Associated Press.Chinula said he's making passport arrangements for the girl, Chifundo "Mercy" James, and is awaiting word on Madonna's travel plans.A lower court rejected Madonna's ... read more 4 Comments
Madonna says she wants her son and the 3-year-old Malawian girl she hopes to adopt to "one day return to Malawi and help the people of their country."Earlier this month, a Malawian judge rejected Madonna's request to adopt Chifundo "Mercy" James because the singer did not fulfill the country's 18- to 24-month residency requirement. Madonna has since filed an appeal and made her plea in the country's Nation newspaper."I want to provide Mercy with ... read more 7 Comments
Madonna has made a "substantial donation" to aid earthquake victims in Italy, her rep said.The singer's paternal grandparents lived in the village of Pacento in the Abruzzo region of Italy, where a 6.3 temblor Monday morning left more than 200 people dead. Following the disaster, the mayor of Pacento made a direct appeal to Madonna for help."I am ... read more 3 Comments
A Malawian judge has rejected Madonna's request to adopt a 3-year-old girl due to a residency requirement, her lawyer said.Malawian regulation requires prospective parents to reside in the country for 18 to 24 months. Madonna's lawyer, Alan Chinula, told The Associated Press that the pop star, who did not attend Friday's hearing, can appeal ... read more 11 Comments
Madonna's bid to adopt her second child from Malawi was delayed until Friday amid growing concerns and opposition from the child's family and charities.The 50-year-old singer appeared before a judge in a closed hearing on Monday in the Lilongwe for about an hour, The Associated Press reports. "The court adjourned the proceedings ... read more 11 Comments
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