Court Reject Madonna's Adoption

Madonna's Adoption Rejected by Court!

A Malawi judge turned down the adoption claiming that one must reside in the country for 18-24 months in order to adopt a child.

It's a shame that the adoption was rejected because Madonna would have definitely provided Mercy James, 3, with the proper education and support that she does deserve.

Madonna Settles Divorce For $76 Million

Madonna's rep says the singer has settled with ex-husband Guy Ritchie for at least $76 million.

Liz Rosenberg tells The Associated Press that Madonna, 50, has given Ritchie, 40, between $76 million to $92 million as part of their divorce agreement. (The figure includes the value of the couple's country home Ashcombe in western England, she said.)

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Although the singer keeps the bulk of her estimated $500 million fortune, "I'd assume it's one of the largest payouts ever in a divorce settlement," Rosenberg noted.

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Custody arrangements for their children have yet to be finalized.

Her rep also tells Access Hollywood that, despite British reports, it is unlikely she will be spending Christmas with Ritchie.

"Madonna will be spending the holidays in London," Rosenberg tells Access. "But, it is doubtful she will be spending it with the ex."

Last month, in a one-minute London court proceeding, the two were granted a preliminary "quickie divorce."

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"I'm sad about my personal life, but I feel very blessed and very lucky that I have the opportunity to do what I do in my professional life," Madonna told The Associated Press after she and Ritchie announced they were splitting after 7 1/2 years together.

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A-Rod/Madonna Sex Tape?!?

There are some reports going around that an unnamed man secretly filmed Madonna and Alex Rodriguez having sex and is now trying to sell the tape for $2 million. According to the man, he used secret hidden cameras to shoot the couple during one of their visits to an apartment owned by one of Madonna's friends, where they often went for secret get togethers during the day.

The man happened to also be friends with Madonna's friend who owned the apartment, and managed to sneak in hidden cameras.

Of course, the fact that the man had to resort to several illegal things to shoot the tape probably ensures nothing will ever come of this.

A legal expert said if what this guy is claiming is true, he could face prosecution for voyeurism and burglary: "If footage was obtained in this way it would be an outrageous invasion of privacy. But more than that he would not have had his friend's consent to install the camera and must have entered the apartment without approval to hide it….That is burglary."