ContactMusic — MADONNA has filed an appeal in Malawi's High Court challenging a judge's ruling that prevents her from adopting a second child from the African country. The singer was ... more info

Topix — Madonna will not be allowed to adopt a second child from Malawi, a 4-year-old girl named Mercy James, the African country's High Court ruled on Friday. more info

The Newsroom — Madge's quest to find David Banda a Malawian sister was rejected by a residency requirement that states prospective parents live in Malawi more info

Perez Hilton — Madge isn't gonna let this one go down without a fight! After a Malawi court ruled against the material girl adopting 4-year-old Mercy James on Friday morning, Madonna has put the wheels in motion for an appeal of the ruling! "I just filed the notic... more info

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