Madonna is my hero again. Not only is she the richest and hottest 50-something year old woman in the world, but she still has what it takes to speak up. After adopting two kids from the African nation of Malawi, and nearly being one of the few benefactors of and highly revered in that country, Madonna has spoken up against the Malawian government.

Two gay guys from Malawi were convicted of gross indecency and unnatural acts and condemned to do 14 years of hard labor for having an engagement ceremony. Upon finding out, Madonna issued this statement:

I am shocked and saddened by the decision made today by the Malawian court, which sentenced two innocent men to prison. Today Malawi took a giant step backward. The world is filled with pain and suffering; therefore, we must support our basic human right to love and be loved. I call upon the progressive men and women of Malawi–and around the world–to challenge this decision in the name of human dignity and equal rights for all.

Madonna tried to defend gypsies in Bucharest at her concert. Um, apparently not a good way to start a concert, considering it was largely boo’d. Here is more on the FAIL from the AP.

“It has been brought to my attention … that there is a lot of discrimination against Romanies and Gypsies in general in Eastern Europe,” she said. “It made me feel very sad.”
Thousands booed and jeered her.
A few cheered when she added: “We don’t believe in discrimination … we believe in freedom and equal rights for everyone.” But she got more boos when she mentioned discrimination against homosexuals and others.
“I jeered her because it seemed false what she was telling us. What business does she have telling us these things?” said Ionut Dinu, 23.

Madonna played in the waters of Portofino, Italy this week. She was showing off her swimming skills. I guess that’s a cheerleader outfit she is wearing? She’s trying, she is, but I think her time is played out. More Madonna all wet pictures below. Happy Clicking.

Madonna and new african-cradle-robbed baby, Mercy, took to the streets of London for some good ole fashioned PR shots. Nothing better than proving you were right by having the Paparazzis take pictures of you and your new unbiological baby having a great time in Western society. Madonna will reportedly perform at a Michael Jackson tribute concert that is being planned. Expect her to perform Billie Jean.

Madonna reportedly already took her new baby, Mercy, from her home. She’s apparently en route to London. Madonna waste no time in being a winner, that’s for sure.

The airport employee, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the matter, said 3-year-old Chifundo “Mercy” James left late Friday headed to London, with a stop in neighboring South Africa. The girl, the second child Madonna has adopted from Malawi, was reportedly accompanied on the flight by a nanny, a child nurse and a third aide.

From the slums to an entourage, the typical story of an african born baby.

Madonna is still appealing, but her appeal just got a whole heck of a lot more difficult. The Malawi kid that Madonna want’s have care takers raise in America apparently has a father. Who woulda thought??? here is more from People.

“I want to take care of her, and I’m capable of taking care of my baby,” James Kambewa told CBS’s The Early Show in an interview to air Monday, the same day the court will hear Madonna’s appeal of the rejected adoption.
“Mercy, she is a Malawian, so [I] need her to grow as a Malawian … with our culture,” he said.
The hearing in Madonna’s appeal case will be led by the head of the judiciary in Malawi. The southern African country’s High Court had previously rejected her application to adopt Mercy Chifundo James.
In his interview, Kambewa tells The Early Show that he’s never met his daughter and has only seen her “in newspapers and TV, not face to face.”

But America rules. That’s what this African man fails to realize. Rest assured, Madonna will let him know as the process continues. Madonna, I think it might be time to throw in the towel on this one. Or throw another African kegger and try to garner support that way. Hey, always works for me. You can have my dog if you want him; I take trade in beet.

This morning Page Six is breaking news that Madonna isn’t liked somewhere. You can find this news on Page Six under the OBVIOUS category. This time its the Hamptons. The hatorade is apparently running deep there for Madonna.

A couple of weekends ago, Madonna, who recently signed a contract for a townhouse on East 81st Street, stayed at the beautiful Wolffer Estate Vineyards in Sagaponack. But our sources report she wasn’t interested in buying the 12,000-square-foot, Tuscan-style villa and 100 acres, which have been on the market since the winery’s well-liked founder, Christian Wolffer, died in a freak boating accident in Brazil on New Year’s Eve — she just wanted to board her horses at the winery’s stables.
Madonna then presented the estate with a 10-page list of demands, according to our source. Among the stipulations were that “no one could be in the riding ring at the same time she was. It was laughable. They turned her down flat.”

Madonna fell off a horse, and I meant that literally, as opposed to the figurative version related to the Malawi people not allowing her to be a parent (wow, maybe some of the Malawi people should come over here and clean up America). Anyways, she actually fell off a real live horse. Again.

The Material Mom, who suffered broken bones in a similar accident three years ago, was leaping over hurdles on a brown steed on the East End spread when she bit the dust just before 4:30 p.m.
In the wake of the titanic tumble, more than 10 people, including her Brazilian boy toy Jesus Luz, 22, rushed to her side.
Rescue workers, who arrived minutes later, scooped up the “Like a Virgin” songstress and gingerly carried her on a backboard to a waiting ambulance, which raced to Southampton Hospital.
She suffered only minor injuries and bruises but will have further tests and will remain under doctor’s observations, her spokeswoman said.

Um, maybe take a hint? Maybe, just maybe, these horses don’t want you on them? Just asking a question, folks…

Madonna can’t stop herself from trying to adopt that Malawian kid, even though she’s been declined by the country. And even though she threw a kegger for the countries socialites. Looks like she intends to carry on. Good luck Madonna, I guess.

“I want to provide Mercy with a home, a loving family environment and the best education and healthcare possible,” she e-mailed Malawi’s Nation newspaper in response to its questions. “And it’s my hope that she, like David, will one day return to Malawi and help the people of their country.”
Madonna, 50, continued: “Though I have been advised that I cannot publicly discuss the pending appeal regarding my desire to adopt Mercy, I do want to say how much I appreciate the level of support that I have received from the people of Malawi and my friends around the world.”

Madonna’s big African kegger of the century failed, so Madonna finally hit the road, Jack. Madonna took a private jet out of Malawi as it is now obvious that this adoption for Mercy, isn’t going to work out. Maybe she should have another party at my apartment? That’d be awesome!!!! Oh, wait, sorry, I feel terrible about this. Maybe she should start teaching kids to meditate like Jen Aniston? Ok, enough. Here is more from the AP.

Police roadblocks prevented reporters from approaching the airport but one police officer said Madonna carried David, her adopted Malawian son, up the steps of the Gulfstream jet.
It was bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, air traffic officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to journalists.