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Madonna's bid to adopt a second Malawian child has been rejected.
The singer's lawyer appeared in court in the African nation's capital of
Lilongwe this morning (04.03.09) expecting to finalize the adoption of
four-year-old orphan Mercy James.
But
Judge Esme Chombo rejected the Madonna's case because the 50-year-old
star has not lived in Malawi for 18 months, as is required by law.
The residency rule was waived when Madonna adopted David, now three, from
the country in 2006, and it is not clear why Judge Chombo ruled differently.
A Malawian official previously hinted the judge had already told the star
she would be granted custody.
Madonna is expected to appeal the ruling to Malawi's Supreme Court.
In papers lodged at the court on Monday, Madonna promised to love
Mercy - whose real name is Chifundo - like she was her own daughter.
She said: "
I am able and willing to securely provide for Chifundo James and
make her a permanent and established member of my family.
"
To deny Chifundo James the opportunity to be adopted by me could expose her
to hardship and emotional trauma which is otherwise avoidable."
Malawi's child welfare minister also publicly endorsed Madonna's adoption
application.
She said: "
We have close to two million orphans in Malawi who need help. We
can't look after all of them as a country. If people like Madonna adopt even
one such orphan, it's one mouth less we have to feed."
Madonna arrived in Malawi on Sunday with her children Lourdes,
12, Rocco, eight, and
David.
She had been expecting to fly her family - including her new daughter - to
her home in London, where staff have been preparing for the new arrival for
months.
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Joel Madden and
Nicole Richie at the Esprit Grand Opening Celebration held at Esprit Santa Monica at the Third Street Promenade in Los Angeles, California, USA - 04.02.09.
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The Bruno Trailer is Here -
Dlisted
Lindsay Lohan's Shorts Aren't Short Enough -
Hollywood Tuna
What the Hell is Ryan Seacrest Doing to Miley’s Grandmother -
NSFW - Drunken
Brad Pitt is Lieutenant Aldo Raine -
Just Jared
Leo Di From The Side -
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Celebrities That Resemble Their Dogs -
City Rag
Jamie Foxx claims an unknown man forced his way into the his hotel room -
TMZ
Keira Knightley talks about domestic violence -
The Blemish
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Tila Tequila flashes the paparazzi on her way into One Sunset in Hollywood, CA - 04.01.09. Tila told Fame photographers that she's raising money for charity by stripping down to her underwear.
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Zac Efron waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds in Times Square in New York City, USA - 04.02.09.
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This is all made of wax, but the real Zac only has
ear wax.
Sexy Megan Legs~
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The
16-year-old actress said: "
One thing that bugs me is people who say,
'Miley really needs to lose some weight,' or, 'She got her boobs done.' I
did start out really skinny, but you're not going to have boobs when you're
12 years old. I'm like, 'What are you talking about - let me grow!' "
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Miley is currently dating
20-year-old model
Justin Gaston and says she
couldn't be happier.
She revealed to Glamour magazine: "
The best thing that's happened
to me in a long, long time has been meeting Justin, because he's the most
respectful and selfless person I've ever known."
Miley hopes to have settled down by the time she's 26, after taking
inspiration from her own mother.
She said: "
Hopefully I'll be settled - making movies, living in a house,
maybe even married. I think my mom did everything pretty close to perfect,
and I want to be the cool mom that the kids run home to."
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Nick Lachey leaving ABC Studios and returning to their hotel in New York City after Nick taped an appearance on 'Live With Regis and Kelly' -04.01.09.
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Jessica Alba buying a cup of coffee in West Hollywood yesterday -03.31.09.
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