411 Mania — Malawian government put the kibosh on Madonna's new kid... more info

The Newsroom — Madonna adoption rejected; man accused of stalking Jamie Foxx at Philadelphia hotel; effects company denies leaking 'Wolverine' online. (April 3) more info

PopSugar — Madonna's adoption bid for 3-year-old Mercy James was rejected by a judge in Malawi earlier today. Malawian adoption rules require that a parent live in the country for at least 18 months ahead of an adoption, though this residency regulation was wa... more info

E! Online — This time around, Madonna isn't getting into the adoption groove. Despite backing from the government and assurances from her lawyer that it was a done deal, a Malawi court today... more info

VH1 News — Madonna's bid to adopt a 4-year-old girl in Malawi was denied by a judge because she failed to meet residency requirements. more info

MTV.com News — Judge denies singer's adoption of a 4-year-old girl.By Gil Kaufman Madonna visits Namitete Secondary School in Lilongwe, Malawi on Monday Photo: Michelly Rall/ WireImage A judge in Malawi has rejected Madonna's bid to adopt a 4-year-old or... more info

Newsday — Prospective parents are required to live in Malawi for at least 18 months, officials said. more info

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Rolling Stone — A local judge denied Madonna’s attempt to adopt another child from Malawi today, CNN reports. Despite the outcry from human rights activists and non-profit charities asking Madonna to reconsider her decision, the singer’s bid to adopt a four-year... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Pop superstar Madonna has failed in her bid to adopt a second child from Malawi. more info