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Madonna’s adopted daughter Mercy James, 4
Posted in Music on the October 30, 2009
Madonna’s adopted daughter Mercy James, 4, has lost her native language in four months since leaving Malawi.
The tiny girl accompanied her megastar mother back to her country to open a girls school that was funded by Madonna. The singer was seen at the school in television footage wearing a dark print sari-style wrap over black garments and a ponytail.
The singer took all four of her children with her for the groundbreaking ceremony and the family went on a visit to the Mchinji orphanage.
Her other child adopted from Malawi, David Banda, 3, was said to know some of his Chichewa tongue, according to Lucy Chipeta of the orphanage where he lived until 2007.
Chipeta said: “David had forgotten us. He remembers a few words. Mercy is a real white girl. She couldn’t speak any.”
She added: “I am happy to see David look so happy. Madonna’s a very good mother. Her children are well-behaved. I think she’s more Malawian than American.”
This Is It busts open box office
Posted in Music on the October 30, 2009
Michael Jackson’s movie has exploded on to the box office to take the number one domestic spot with a staggering $7.4 million on its first day and $12.7 million overseas – a world total of $20.1 million.
The film set a record for the highest domestic takings for a movie opening on a Wednesday in October, nudging out Paranormal Activity, which grossed $1.5 million at the weekend from the top domestic spot.
This Is It, directed by Kenny Ortega, will be shown in cinemas on limited release around the world for just two weeks.
It features dancers handpicked by Jackson and 100 hours of rehearsal footage in the run-up to a UK tour he was to underake before his sudden death on June 25.
Distributor Sony could not have picked a better time to release the movie given the upcoming Halloween weekend and its spooky Thriller-like themes.
Simon Cowell vows to battle for more help for children’s hospices
Posted in Simon Cowell on the October 30, 2009
Simon Cowell has vowed to battle for more help for children’s hospices.
The 50-year-old has said he would even do a “Jamie Oliver” and take the plight to the Prime Minister at Number 10 Downing Street.
Cowell was speaking at the CHASE hospice for children in Arlington, Surrey, and dismissed his ‘Mr Nasty’ image and said he had been secretly visiting the hospice for nearly five years.
He said: “I’ve never considered myself to be nasty. I would absolutely do a Jamie at Downing Street. I’ll knock on their door or they can come round to mine for supper. I’ll do whatever it takes to help raise awareness.”
50 Cent Gets Hit by Recession
Posted in 50 Cent, Rapper on the October 30, 2009
Rapper 50 Cent has revealed that even he has been hit by the recession by losing a few million from his fortune. He says that he had to change some of his spending habits, mainly his constant need for new jewellery. He said “I buy diamonds on a very regular basis, but now I am selling my old stuff before I get something new. These are times when you learn about the value of money. If you don’t lose money in this recession, it means you didn’t have enough to start off with. Sure, I lost a few million, but that’s because I have so much. This is a time that will sort out the strong from the weak.” He’s so confident in his money-handling that he even says that President Obama can call him for any financial advice.
Bruce Springsteen Cancels Show
Posted in Bruce Springsteen, Concert on the October 30, 2009
Bruce Springsteen cancelled a concert in Kansas City earlier this week after his cousin, Lenny Sullivan was found dead in his hotel room. The singer announced the death on his official website, saying that there was a death in the family. The statement was later updated to say “Lenny Sullivan, Bruce’s cousin and the assistant road manager of the E Street Band for the last ten years, passed away today at the age of 36. A warm and sensitive person, he was beloved by Bruce, the Band, the crew, and the entire Thrill Hill family.” Lenny worked for Bruce and his band for 10 years as an assistant tour manager. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently still under investigation.
