• NME.COM
  • Thursday, 4 December 2008

NME News

Madonna to adopt second Malawian baby?

Madonna

Madonna

Reports say she's trying to adopt a girl

Madonna is reportedly trying to adopt a second baby from Malawi, this time a girl.

According to Australia’s Herald Sun, the singer has been trying to adopt a two-year-old girl named Mercy James, who is currently living in an orphanage in the poverty-stricken country.

The report says that the little girl’s uncle John Nglande blocked the adoption last year, and in May Madonna again had talks with the girl’s family. The girl’s family reportedly agreed to allow Madonna to take the girl until she’s six, and then return her to Malawi.

Madonna is currently gearing up for a world tour, kicking off August 23 in Cardiff.

--By our New York staff.
Find out more about NME.

Add your comment

NME Alerts

Get NME news delivered direct to your desktop. Find out more

This Week's Issue
  • NME Magazine - The ultimate guide to the week in music
  • The ultimate guide to the week in music
  • NME Magazine - Subscribe now and save up to £45!
Please sign in

Forgot your password?

Register with MyNME

Every Tuesday and Friday

  • Up-to-the-minute news stories
  • The best new music and free downloads
  • Video interviews, photo galleries, competitions and more
  • Album and track reviews for the week ahead
  • Essential gigs in your area