As if any of you actually cared, but a ruling whether Madonna was allowed to keep her adopted Malawian son David Banda was delayed yet again Thursday. A judge's decision was supposed to come down, but lawyer Alan Chinula said the proceedings were delayed after a local human rights group argued about "shortcomings" in the nation's adoption laws, the AP reports. Chinula said the group wasn't challenging Madge's adoption. Meanwhile, in a subject closer to our sphere of influence, M

[Warning to Parents ? This titillating post is rated PG-13, though it does come via the WSJ blog.] Because I try to keep Climate Progress readers abreast of technology and fashion news, here is the latest from the gadget-crazed Japanese: Triumph International Ltd., famous underwear maker, unveiled its environmentally friendly ?Solar Power Bra? Wednesday in Tokyo. The bra, designed to raise awareness of global warming and the need to conserve energy, features a solar panel worn

Above: M.I.A.'s irresistable "Paper Planes," featuring the best use of a cash-register bell in a song since Pink Floyd's "Money." "M.I.A. will be out in five minutes," a DJ told the frenzied audience inside Liberty Hall. Two hours of carefully crafted DJ work had gradually elevated the capacity audience of about 1,000 to a fever pitch. Tired of vamping 20 minutes later, the DJ abandoned the stage in frustration. The crowd wilted in a severe case of buzz kill. Dancing had transf

Madonna?s adoption of David has been delayed until next week after a Malawian human rights group presented arguments on "shortcomings" in the southern African nation?s adoption laws. Most likely because they suspect money changed hands. David?s father spoke in support of Madonna. David has been part of Madonna?s family since 2006. Chief Social Welfare Officer Simon Chisale, the official overseeing the adoption, paid the Ritchies two home visits, writing in a report that Madonna w

Today: 15 May 2008 If I Never See Your Face Again - Maroon 5 feat. Rihanna OMG I DIDN'T KNOW THERE WAS THIS SONG -_____- :( OMG I LOVE THIS SONG~!!!!!! Today felt a bit better than the other days... but still I have dark clouds in my heart... Then you know I suddenly had an idea of like using pencil go make those errrr... eyelines... whatever you call them. If you don't know what I'm talking about, look at Pete Wentz or My Chemical Romance. Became wild. Of course I didn't do it b

Madonna was supposed to be celebrating this week because the judge was going to finalize her adoption to her little boy David but that has to wait. The judge moved the hearing until next week. Why was it delaye

As if it wasn't exciting enough to live in New York City (Madonna doesn't know what she's talking about), Danish artist Olafur Eliason is giving New Yorker's something else to brag about. From June to mid-October 2008, locals and visitors alike will have the opportunity to witness his newest creation, four man-made waterfalls along the East River. This innovative public art project will forever change the way the world sees the NYC waterfront. For more information, check out

Gwyneth Paltrow graces the cover of V magazine?s summer issue, hitting newsstands May 15. The screen siren, who stars in two summer blockbusters, Iron Man and Two Lovers with Joaquin Phoenix, is featured in a series of stunning photographs shot by renowned photographer Mario Sorrenti. In the mag, Gwynnie talks about motherhood and says she?s learned a lot from fellow celebrity mommy Madonna. ?Through thick and thin she?s a constant in my life,? says Paltrow. ?It?s like we have

Supreme Court to rule on gay marriage in California The California Supreme Court will decide today if barring same-sex couples from marriage violates the state?s constitution. The Court agreed to hear the case in 2006. Islamic influence on UN Human Rights Council worries humanists The Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association (GALHA) has written to Foreign Office minister Lord Malloch-Brown about the activities of the Organisation of Islamic Conference. opinionuk-newswor

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The RIAA has outlined to the Chronicle of Higher Education how it tracks files sharers."To catch college students trading copyrighted songs online, the Recording Industry Association of America uses the same file-sharing software that online pirates love, an RIAA representative told The Chronicle at the organization's offices during a private demonstration of how it catches alleged music pirates. He also said the group does not single out specific colleges in its investigations. The

It looks like Sven has returned! How could a woman develop arms like that by just doing yoga? Geez, some of us slave in the gym day after the day and still don?t develop arms hal

Baby Blabber A Malawi judge was expected to finalize Madonna's adoption of little David on Thursday, but?. That didn't happen! Madge will have to wait a bit longer to find out the fate of her son, whose been a part of her family since late 2006. The official ruling has been postponed until next week. Why the holdup? The hearing was delayed after a Malawian human rights group presented arguments on "shortcomings" in the southern Afr

More and more children are being adopted from Africa. A Canadian news report asks if Africa is ?The Next China???One adoption agency representative in Ethiopia complained: ?I?ve had people call me and say, ?Oh, I want a child just like Angelina Jolie.? It?s very frustrating because we work for the children. I?m trying to place two brothers right now from Liberia. Nobody wants two boys. Everyone wants a girl,? she said. ?I feel like sometimes we have families who want to go shoppin

Malawi Court Postpones Final Say on Madonna Adoption Madonna?s long-unfolding adoption of a two-year-old Malawian boy may take a while longer to conclude, as Malawi?s High Court delayed Thursday its ruling on whether the adoption may proceed or not. It has been more than a year and a half that pop superstar Madonna commenced the process of adopting Malawian baby David Banda, now 2-years-old. The little boy has been living with Madonna and her husband, English director Guy Ritchie,

Yesterday Raul's best friend, who is a member of Madonna's fan club, bought tickets for her Hard Candy tour which hits Paris in in late September. I've never seen her in concert and if it weren't for Raul, I wouldn't spend the money (despite secretly longing to go). On the plus side, the show is in Paris, which means spending a weekend there. And Jordi managed to get tickets in the first section right in front of the stage: the mosh pit. The only drawback? The new album is defini

Summer Music Agenda Detroit Cobras, X, Breeders, Stevie Wonder, Wilco. Tickets in hand. Most expensive ticket: $27.50. Take that, Madonna! Yes, we are feeling smug and ex

This June the comedians are coming home to roost. From June 18 - 22 St. John's is playing host to its a comedy festival that will bring many local comedians back to their native shores. Set to take the stage for the event are Shaun Majumder and Mark Critch of 22 Minutes, John Sheehan, Jonny Harris and Robert Joy -- the man who may be the only Newfoundlander to ever kiss Madonna. Aside from the Gala event hosted by Joy, the Festival is set to include a 2-day Comedy Workshop, an Op

Morning Wood RuPaul is looking for America's next top drag queen. Fergie should apply - Towleroad No more music for Posh Beckham. Promise? - I'm Not Obsessed Cate Blanchett is one color - Lainey Gossip ScarJo and Penny make out - Popoholic Madonna is copying Oprah - Holy Moly! Jessica Simpson isn't over John Mayer - Celebitchy Posh is not knocked up. Um...

During Radio 1's big weekend Madonna wasn't the only one performing her tracks. Duffy got in on the act doing a fantastic cover of Borderline with a little Duffy twist. Surprisingly, she didn't know all the lyrics but she pulled it off with style even with a lyr