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Kim Kardashian’s PR Fix – Adopting A Baby?

andPOP Staff — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:53:17 +0000

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Kim Kardashian has become one of the most hated people of 2011, after her stunt of marrying and divorcing Kris Humphries. To help restore her image, In Touch Weekly is reporting Kim is considering adopting a baby.

“She wants to adopt a Haitian baby, and she wants to do it as soon as possible,” an “insider” dishes to the mag. “She’s telling friends she wants to adopt because of the awful living conditions she saw in Haiti [writer's note: did she actually see anything in Haiti besides fashion shows and the inside of her luxury hotel?]. But it’s pretty obvious she’s only doing it to revive her image.”

However, this source says Kim is not ready to be a Mom.

“Kim treats [Mason, Kourtney Kardashian's son] like an accessory, not a baby,” the pal says. “She plays with him when she’s posing for pictures, but otherwise, she’s always busy texting to have anything to do with him. … She’s even said that she’s too into her career to have a baby.”

This woman should not be allowed to adopt a baby. Her PR stunt marriage was one thing, but bringing a child into her crazy life is another thing all together.

Do you think Kim should be able to do adopt a child?

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Adopt a Puppy

Natalia Buia — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:38:17 +0000

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And they call it puppy love! Justin and Selena were spotted dog shopping in Winnipeg the other day.

Two two young lovebirds that have been dating for a little over a year now are already taking things to the next level. The Hollywood Life reports they have adopted a precious husky from D’Arcy’s Animal Rescue Centre.

Selena has five dogs already and all of them have been rescued from various shelters. While filming the Wizards of Waverly Place movie in Peurto Rico, she took home a dog after watching him get struck by a car. She’s like Angelina Jolie when it comes to canines.

The pair haven’t been photographed with the new dog yet and they haven’t unveiled the name either. They’re keeping it pretty hush-hush on Twitter.

It seems a little too early to talk about puppies for these two, who’ve only been dating for a year. Should anything happen between them, it would suck to battle it out in court for shared custody of a dog. But, better a baby with four legs than an actual baby that constantly needs diaper changing. I’m pretty sure the two teens are in no way ready for that! Save that hardship for those on MTV’s Teen Mom.

Amy Winehouse Adoption Rumor is Bogus

andPOP Staff — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:03:26 +0000

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Despite reports from the U.K.’s The Sunday Mirror, Amy Winehouse’s rep adamantly denies she was in the process of adopting a young girl from St. Lucia, reports TMZ.

The Sunday Mirror reported Dannika Augustine and her grandmother claimed that Amy was in the process of adopting Dannika, and that her parents were in support of the plan.

But Amy’s rep tells TMZ … “It’s not true” … adding, “I think [Amy] might have met her in St. Lucia, but she was in no way about to adopt her.”

As we reported earlier, we suspected this was an attempt for the family to get some easy fame/sympathy. Now they just look like idiots.

Amy Winehouse Was Becoming a Mom

andPOP Staff — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:55:09 +0000

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A girl and her grandmother from St. Lucia are claiming Amy Winehouse was in the process of adopting the girl.

The ladies told a British paper that Amy met the girl, Dannika Augustine, on one of her visits, and Amy took an interest in the girl’s well-being as she was living in poverty.

Dannika tells The Sunday Mirror, “Amy was already my mother. I would call her mum and she would call me her daughter. She took care of me and we had fun together. I loved her and she loved me … She was the most amazing person and I was looking forward to living with her here or in London. I cannot believe she is gone. This is the worst thing that ever happened to me.”

Dannika’s grandmother Marjorie told the paper, “Amy wanted to have a child so bad. If she had not died, there is no doubt she would be here in St Lucia completing the adoption process. There is no way she would have done what she did to herself if Dannika was with her.”

Do you believe this family, or do you think they are looking for some easy publicity/sympathy?

Sandra Bullock Says She and Jesse James Have ‘Moved On’

andPOP Staff — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:58:09 +0000

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In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Sandra Bullock says that she and ex-husband Jesse James have “moved on,” and she supports his decision to move to Austin.

“I support Jesse in his move to Austin,” the Oscar winner, 46, tells PEOPLE exclusively in this week’s cover story. “We have both moved on with our lives and only want the best for each other. Anything else that is said on my behalf is inaccurate.”

Sandra also recently completed the adoption of her 8 month-old son Louis on Aug. 13.

Sheryl Crow Adopts Another Boy

Jacob Morris — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:26:16 +0000

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Sheryl Crow has announced on her website that there is a new addition to her family, reports E! Online.

The 48-year-old musician adopted her second child, a little boy named Levi James.

“I have some exciting news to share with you guys-Wyatt has a new little brother! Levi James was born April 30th,” Crow wrote on her website. “Just wanted you all to be the first to hear the good news!”

The Grammy-winner adds Levi James to her brood, alongside her first son Wyatt Steven Crow, whom she adopted in 2008.

Father Of Slumdog Millionaire Star Cleared Of Charge

Ilan Mester — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:31:56 +0000

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“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.

Earlier this week, “News of the World,” a British tabloid, reported that Qureshi tried to sell Ali, 9, to a wealthy family in Dubai for approximately $290,000. But the family turned out to be undercover reporters.

Qureshi had denied any involvement in the illegal adoption of his daughter and told this to reporters waiting outside a Mumbai police station. “I have told the police that they had called me and my family there to frame us wrongly,” he said. “And they have presented this in a different way”.

Madonna Adoption Petition Denied

Joelle Tomlinson — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:09:23 +0000

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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.”

Madonna had filed a petition that said James’ mother died soon after she was born and her grandmother was unable to take care of her.

“I am able and willing to securely provide for Chifundo James and make her a permanent and established member of my family,” the singer wrote in the petition. “To deny Chifundo James the opportunity to be adopted by me could expose her to hardship and emotional trauma which is otherwise avoidable.”

Ex-husband Guy Ritchie has spoken out regarding the rejection, insisting that Madonna is a good mother and that he was saddened upon hearing about the application denial for the Material Mother.

Madonna Ready To Adopt Again

Joelle Tomlinson — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:45:39 +0000

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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.”

He also mentioned that his hometown, Lipunga Village, has already planned a huge party for when David returns to visit. There are also plans for him to visit the Malawian orphanage where he was adopted from.

Lucy Chipeta, the director of the orphanage, added “We can’t wait for David’s return. All the children are happy to be reunited with David. We have planned a special welcoming party for him. We will take him back to his crib and reunite him with the nanny who was looking after him.”

Meanwhile, a British children’s charity disapproves of the Material Moms actions, reports E! online. “You cannot literally take every poor child who may only have one parent living, or no parent living, across the world and transport them all into Kensington in London,” said Save the Children UK’s Dominic Nutt in an interview with the BBC’s Newshour program.

Jamie Lynn Giving The Baby To Her Mom

andPOP Staff — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:08:17 +0000

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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.

‘Weeds’ Gets Fourth Toke

andPOP Staff — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:14:13 +0000

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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.

Another Adoption Controversy for Madonna

andPOP Staff — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:13:55 +0000

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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.