“Slumdog Millionaire” star Rubina Ali and her father, Rafiq Qureshi have been headlining news across the world after a British tabloid accused Ali’s father of attempting to sell her into illegal adoption. However, Qureshi has been cleared of wrongdoing by Mumbai police, as reported by Reuters.
“So far there is no evidence of any offense, hence there is no registration of complaint and no arrest,” Nisar Tamboli, a senior police officer, said to the agency.
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Madonna’s petition to adopt a second child from Malawi was rejected by a judge on Friday, April 3rd.
According to chartattack.com, Madonna flew to the southeast African country to try and adopt three-year-old Chifundo James, whose first name translates as “Mercy” in English. But Judge Esme Chombo, a judge in Malawi’s capital of Lilongwe, said prospective parents must live in Malawi for 18 to 24 months before they can adopt a Malawian child.
“The decision came down to residency requirement and the fact that the judge believes she was being well taken care of in the orphanage,” Zione Ntaba, a spokeswoman for the Malawi Justice Department, told CNN.
“For the Malawians, the fact that the child is at an orphanage, is being taken care of and is going through the school education system, that does qualify as the best interests of a child.”
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Madonna is on her way to Malawi to adopt a 3-year-old girl named Mercy.
According to perezhilton.com, the world-traveler is expected in court on Monday.
But, in what can only be an awkward situation, Madge will be facing a homecoming party for her son, David Banda, whom she also adopted from Malawi a few years ago.
Apparently, everyone is expecting the kid to get reunited with his biological dad Yohane Banda, the one that gave him up for adoption. According to In Touch Weekly, Yohane said recently, “I am excited to get reunited with my son after three years.”
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Mama don’t preach, Jamie Lynn Spears isn’t keeping her baby. Instead, diaper duty will be handled by Jamie Lynn’s mother, Lynne.
A source for Star Magazine said that “After several weeks of personal soul searching and talks and discussions with her mum Jamie Lynn reluctantly agreed that giving up the baby is the right thing to do.”
The source said that Lynne will mother the child because she wants Jamie Lynn to have a normal teenage lifestyle and a successful career.
Jamie Lynn’s decision may also be influenced by the Ellen Page movie, “Juno,” in which Page plays a pregnant 16-year-old who finds a set of adoptive parents for the child. Jamie Lynn was spotted watching “Juno” at a movie theatre the day before she made her pregnancy announcement. Additionally, she is said to be obsessed with the film’s soundtrack and using it to help her get through this difficult time.
Showcase has ordered 13 episodes of “Weeds’” fourth season.
The Golden Globe-nominated show should go back to filming in April, depending on the length of the WGA strike. It would then premiere in the summer.
The show about a suburban single mother who just so happens to also be a pot dealer rose eyebrows even higher this season by casting Mary-Kate Olsen as a heavily religious girl convinced that God wants her to sell pot.
The success of the show might not be the greatest thing for star Mary Louise Parker, however. She was filmed by TMZ this weekend at JFK airport, terrified by a storm of paparazzi. She is seen in the video cradling her newly adopted son and trying to protect his eyes from the flashing bulbs.
Superstar sensation Madonna has found herself in yet another adoption debate.
The 48-year-old songstress may embark in a tug-of-war battle in adopting Jessica Kondanani, an 18-month Malawian girl.
John and Angela Wilmot, an Australian couple, declared they’re far into the process in adopting the little girl.
In an interview with British magazine “Closer,” Angela expressed concern that her plans to adopt Jessica will have a bump in the road because of Madonna’s interest and celebrity status.
“We heard that Madonna was interested in a child, who we now hear is Jessica – but we are quite far down the line with our adoption,” she says.
Madonna has confirmed her intentions to adopt another Malawian child.
“I’m going to adopt another Malawian child very quickly. A baby girl this time.”
Madonna’s spokesperson failed to give any comment on the matter.
