DevotedPuppy said:

Madonna has been donating her time,effort and money to various charities for many,many,many years.Remember,she performed at the original Live Aid concert in 1985,which raised millions for the starving people in Africa.Likewise,she also performed at the Live 8 concert from two years ago.I also recall her performing on a recent Hurricane Katrina benefit TV special (she sang John Lennon's "Imagine") which raised alot of money for the victims.In addition,she has donated millions to various HIV/AIDS charities throughout the years,although this doesn't always get reported by the press.She isn't jumping on some "charity bandwagon",she's been doing this ever since she became a millionaire.


"She always seems more into Latin/Hispanic culture than African culture,imo"


Actually,Madonna has always been into African American culture and musical styles.She loves people of all races.Several of her boyfriends were Black.I'm not the least bit surprised that she would adopt an African baby.


"Why didn't she adopt a British or American baby?"


Why does everyone have to keep asking this question....saying that she should have adopted a baby from America? Really,why does it matter?? The only thing that matters is that she is saving a child's life.And besides,she may decide to adopt more kids in the future.Must she adopt a child from every poor country in the world...would that please all the folks who are now talking mess?

At about 8am this morning, I did see an update on the story. Aparently CNN AFRICA sent foreign correspondent Jeff Koinange in search of David's father for an interview, only to find that the man fled from his village from the media scrutiny. Jeff, an African anchor who does amazing reporting and documentaries relating to all issues African (he's a hardcore field/conflict corresponedent like Anderson Cooper and Christiane Amanpour) managed to communicate with villagers and get some clue's to Banda's whereabouts and tracked him ten miles away to his sister's hut in the middle of a rotting field. He then admitted to koinange that he fled his home because of the media pressure and that the activist groups as well as the press were twisting his words, and trying to encourage him to take advantage of the fact that his son had been adopted by a famous western star. He stated that he wanted no money and wanted his son to have a home where he could be happy healthy and educated with people who would love him and do their best for him. He also stated he was fearful that that all the media problems would cause the Ritchies to change their minds and that David would be sent back. At this point he turned to the camera to give Madonna an eye to eye statement, to the effect of, 'I gave you my blessing to help my son. I don't know why this is happening to you, maybe it is because they say you are famous...but David will be a good son to you. You must be strong and not give up" ...and I wish I could find the tape of this online, but none so far...but that brother was as serious as a heart attack. I was completely awestruck. I think it might be time for the public to leave that baby alone and let him have his chance for a better life.
[Edited 10/27/06 12:16pm]

more MADONNA news.....



Download: The Oprah Winfrey Show
Posted: 26 October 2006 -
Fans can download Madonna's full appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show that aired in the US yesterday.
Madonna talks emotionally to Oprah about the adoption of David and why she chose him, and her thoughts on the media outcry surrounding it all.
Click on the link - type in the code - wait 45 seconds - then download the file
The Oprah Winfrey Show - Broadcast 25 October 2006 (WMV) 21:44sec - 54.6Mb




US TV: More appearances for Madonna
Posted: 26 October 2006 -
Madonna has three upcoming US TV appearances due next week, she will appear on NBC's The Today Show and Dateline and is also due to be interviewed on Live With Regis and Kelly on Wednesday 01 November.

Interestingly the NBC The Today Show is listed as a Live In Studio appearance - this was probably previously arranged as part of her childrens book launch schedule and before the adoption of baby David - so we are unsure at the moment as to whether Madonna will be travelling to the US or not for these appearances.




Jump moves up Billboard
Posted: 26 October 2006 -
Jump continues to ascend on the Billboard Dance Charts (04 November 2006).
Billboard Hot Dance/Club play Jump is up to #3
Billboard Hot Dance Airplay Jump is up to #2


Jump makes #1 on MuchMoreMusic
Posted: 26 October 2006 -
Fans have voted Madonna's Jump to #1 on the MuchMoreMusic chart in Canada!

Keep Madonna at the top by voting at www.muchmoremusic.com/top10




get ready to JUMP!!!

CHIC0 said:

Man, that vid is ultralame...

Cheek said:

you know you love it!

i bet you almost busted your arse trying to do some of the moves from it too.

CHIC0 said:

That wig makes me vomit.

SoulAlive said:

I never said she just jumped on the charity bandwagon--I just thought that her interest in Africa/AIDS crisis in Africa was fairly recent. I stand somewhat corrected...(See my previous response to ehuffnsd.) Also, two Live Aid/8 concerts don't make her seem more interested in Africa than the average celeb, imo. Charity in general, sure.



You're right--I forgot about the black Jesus video "scandal", Dennis Rodman and Lenny. My bad. (I have several of her albums, but I wouldn't consider myself a "fan" so I forget the details.)



No at the end of the day it doesn't matter what country the baby is from, but this mess may have been avoided if she would have gone to an American or British adoption agency where the biological parents would be likely to clearly understand the ramifications of signing adoption papers, the adoption system is well established, etc. If it really boils down only to 'saving a child's life' then why not adopt one from UK or US? (They don't just have caucasion babies for adoption in those countries, if she wanted to adopt and diversify her family...)

DevotedPuppy said:

The reason she went to Africa as she explained on Oprah was not because she specifically wanted a black child, race doesn't matter to her and her family, but because of the extreme poverty, disease and suffering in Africa, she wanted to do something to help an African child specifically. Yes, there are children for adoption in the US, but the level of poverty, short life expectancy, and likliehood of diseases like AIDS, marlaria and tb isn't as high. I don't understand why people say she should have adopted a child from the US or UK. It's like people are saying their own country is better than the rest of the world, and we shouldn't be bothered with how people in the rest of the world are suffering. It seems sort of xenopobic in a way. Today, the world is a global community where borders mean less and less.

SoulAlive said:

I wonder why there isn't one picture like this one of MJ and his children

jn2 said:

good question

MADONNA & Michael Jackson will be on the show EXTRA next thursday. (but not together)

Glindathegood said:

Thanks for the info--I didn't watch the Oprah interview so I didn't hear her explanations. I never said she should adopt a child from the US or UK I just asked why she didn't, which is different. Not that I need to justify anything, but I personally think the AIDS/poverty/etc crisis in Africa is far more concerning than many (US) domestic problems because it has worldwide ramifications/implications...so please don't include me in your idea of 'xenophobes' who think they shouldn't be bothered with the rest of the world's problems.

Rhondab said:

It nice to know someone understands the African culture.

jn2 said:

Uh, why should there be? And how do you know there's not? And how is that a good question?
[Edited 10/28/06 18:01pm]

Vintage Weird Al interview with Madonna


http://www.youtube.com/wa...Ft4Ogih2vs

The Today Show
Dateline
Regis and Kelly


Here comes Madonna!!!

Madonna left London to come stateside for the promo tour of The English Roses 2 and
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 10 p.m.
At 48, Madonna is still making music, headlines, and controversy. In an upcoming interview to air on NBC, hear about her recent adoption, the crucifix and much more when one of the world’s favorite pop icons sits down with NBC News’ Meredith Vieira for a primetime exclusive.
[Edited 10/29/06 18:32pm]

ehuffnsd said:

Madonna & Children

the baby looks just like her

and you know that child's wardrobe is worth a year of some of our salaries.

ehuffnsd said:

Oh get her , in that pic her face says fuck you media scum i got my baby David!..no really he is very cute and i think she did it for genuine reasons, as she is unable to have anymore children and she did take him out of a life of poverty.

BlueOrchid said:

At what age women can't have children?

Krytonite said:

it's differnt for most women but starting around 44 45 the early stages of menopause start. and at 48 it is probably nearly unlikely for it happen

ehuffnsd said:

she also had a very complicated pregnancy with Rocco that forced her to be bed-ridden, so... she probably doesn't want to go through that again.

Krytonite said:

She's said that she's been trying to conveive for 2 years bu can't. According to her, her exercise regimes have messed up her insides and made it near impossible to conceive, her age probably magnifies this problem.

I read this on another forum, and it cracked me up...

I heard Oprah was jealous that Madonna thought of adopting an African baby first. She so wanted to tape a show and tell her audience: "Look under your seat, becuase everyone's going home with an A-F-R-I-C-A-N B-A-B-Y!!!!!

Tom said:

!!!!!