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Britney Spears is reportedly set to adopt Chinese twins.The troubled singer - who recently lost custody of her two sons, Sean Preston, two, and 14-month-old Jayden James, to ex-husband Kevin Federline - is allegedly in the final stages of talks with an agency about adopting the six-year-olds.Friends claim Britney - who has three supervised visits with Sean and Jayden a week - is desperate to fill the void in her life since she lost the boys and believes opening her home to the disadvantaged youngsters will give her life new purpose.A source said: "She misses her boys terribly and needs them in her life. She thinks adopting the twins is the perfect solution."The 'Gimme More' singer - who was ordered by a judge to undergo random drug tests to prove she's a suitable mother - is also said to be planning her own funeral.Britney, 25, is so concerned her unhealthy lifestyle will eventually take its toll so has splashed out £25,000 (US $ 50 thousand) in case she ends up ...

Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie are "dreading" a visit from African welfare inspectors, who will decide if the couple can formally adopt Malawi boy David Banda.The couple, who are desperate to keep David, are said to be very worried about the "gruelling assessment" set to be carried out by the African country's top officials. A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "This home study is a big deal -and Madonna and Guy have been absolutely dreading it. Malawi is a conservative country that disapproves of drugs, alcohol, divorce and cheating."These assessments are very gruelling and many couples don't pass."Penston Kilembe, director of Malawi's Ministry of Child Welfare, will observe the family at their London mansion in two weeks. Kilembe will grill Madonna and Guy with a series of "sensitive questions" on subjects including, divorce, infidelity, infertility and alcohol for up to five hours each day. He will spend around fi...

Superstar Madonna and hubby Guy Richie Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie have reportedly had a furious showdown over her plans to adopt again.The couple, who have been married for seven years, have allegedly been rowing since Madonna flew to Malawi to meet with a three-year-old girl called Grace. Guy is said be uncomfortable with the idea of expanding his family, following the furor over their adoption of one-year-old Malawi boy David Banda last year. A friend told Britain's Grazia magazine: "Guy is very happy that they decided to adopt David but he believes that they have already attracted enough criticism."He wants them both to keep a low profile and continue focusing on David - who still needs time to adjust to his new life."Madonna - whose representatives deny she travelled to Malawi to adopt again - is said to be losing the battle with her husband. A friend of the couple said: "They've basically reached a stalemate, but in the end it looks like Madonna m...

Madonna is doing great work with children in Africa Madonna has met the three-year-old Malawian girl she reportedly wants to adopt.The singer is currently in Malawi with adopted son David and daughter Lourdes and the trio visited the orphanage where the child, called Grace, lives earlier this week. Despite her publicist denying she is to adopt again, Madonna has reportedly told friends she is looking for a sister for David and is considering welcoming Grace into her family. A source said: "Madonna was talking with Grace and looked very happy. They were together for about 15 minutes."The 48-year-old star first saw Grace on DVD footage and fell in love with her immediately. She then asked for a 15-minute film to be made of the little girl, who has no relatives and has been living at the orphanage since she was three months old. However, though she had a successful meeting with Grace, Madonna has not made a final decision on the adoption. She has allegedly met with 10 other chi...

Madonna in Malawi Witnesses in Malawi say orphans threw stones at journalists who tried to follow American pop star Madonna into their orphanage Tuesday. Reports from the Malawian village of Mchinji say the orphans and police had formed a protective ring around the building ahead of Madonna's arrival. There were no reports of injuries from the incident. The disturbance apparently subsided after Madonna made a brief statement to the reporters. The pop star was visiting the orphanage with one-year-old David Banda, the Malawian boy she hopes to adopt. Madonna was expected to meet the boy's biological father during her visit to Malawi, but it is not clear whether that has occurred. Madonna caused controversy when she took the boy home to London after a trip to Malawi last year. Local groups have accused the superstar of using her celebrity status to bypass laws about foreigners adopting children from Malawi. Madonna was eventually granted interim custody of the boy, subject to mo...

Mariah Carey is allegedly planning to adopt a Mexican orphan.The 'Hero' singer reportedly visited Mexico's Frank Gonzalez orphanage with her lawyer recently and rumors are now rife she is considering adopting a child. A representative for Mariah has refused to comment, only saying they would not speak about her personal life. Meanwhile, the glamorous diva recently reduced the crew of her latest film to tears with her moving singing. Mariah, 37, performed 'Right To Dream' for a scene in her new movie 'Tennessee' filmed at music club Second Fiddle and it struck an emotional chord with some on lookers. Director Aaron Woodley told The Tennessean newspaper: "People were weeping when she sang it. It was very moving, especially in the context of the film and her character."

Angelina Jolie is planning to adopt for the fourth time, it has been claimed.The actress - who recently adopted Vietnamese son Pax Thien, and also has a Cambodian son Maddox and Ethiopian daughter Zahara - reportedly wants to adopt a girl from Chad to "balance the family". A source discussing Angelina's family - which also consists of Cambodian son Maddox, Ethiopian daughter Zahara and Angelina's natural daughter Shiloh with lover Brad Pitt - said: "Angelina and Brad want to make sure Zahara doesn't feel alienated as the only black face in their family."She feels the children need a balance of faces in their life."Angelina is said to have fallen in love with a one-year-old girl from Oure Cassoni and asked her lawyers to begin the adoption process.The source added to Britain's News of the World newspaper: "She is hoping to have her daughter home by the summer."Angelina, 31, recently hinted that she wanted to have a balanced family. She...

Angelina Jolie feels more for adopted kids Angelina Jolie feels more for her adopted children than her biological daughter - because they are "survivors".The 31-year-old actress admits she is more inclined to lavish attention on her adopted children, Pax Thien, Maddox and Zahara, because her 10-month-old daughter Shiloh - her baby with partner Brad Pitt - has had a "privileged" start in life. She told Britain's OK! magazine: "I think I feel so much more for Mad and Zee because they're survivors - they came through so much. Shiloh seemed privileged from the moment she was born. I have less inclination to feel for her. I met my other kids when they were six months old, they came with personality."A newborn really is this - yes, a blob! But now she's starting to have a personality. I'm conscious that I have to make sure I don't ignore her needs because I think the others are more vulnerable."Angelina recently revealed she plans to b...

The Ideal Family For Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Angelina Jolie may become a mother again within weeks - according to Vietnamese officials.The actress, who wants to adopt for the third time after falling in love with a three-and-a-half year-old Vietnamese boy, has been told by adoption officials that her application is being processed quickly and could be completed by the end of the month. Nguyen Van Trung, director of the Tam Binh orphanage on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, said: "He is in good health. He is a little bit shy but he gets along with the other children and likes playing soccer."Angelina, 31 - who is dating Brad Pitt - has made a solo application to become the child's parent because it is difficult for unmarried couples to adopt under Vietnamese law. Angelina and Brad, 43, jointly adopted two-year-old Ethiopian baby Zahara. Brad is father to five-year-old son Maddox, whom Angelina had previously adopted from Cambodia.The couple also have a 10-month-old...

Victoria Beckham wants to adopt a girl.The former Spice Girl, who already has three sons, is desperate for a daughter and believes adopting a disadvantaged child would be the ideal solution. A source told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Victoria is desperate to have a daughter to be girlie with. She loves the idea of having a girl to dress up, play with and make the family less male-oriented."She's been spending time with Katie Holmes and seeing her little girl has made Victoria really broody."Victoria's friend Jennifer Lopez has reportedly told Victoria about a Mexican organisation which helps find homes for South American orphans. If Victoria and her husband David do adopt they will be the latest celebrities to open up their home to a disadvantaged child. Madonna has temporary custody of a Malawi baby boy, while Angelina Jolie is planning to adopt for a third time.Victoria's spokesperson refused to confirm the reports. She said: "Victoria and Dav...

Angelina Jolie's adoption of a Vietnamese boy contravenes the country's laws.The 'Good Shepherd' star filed papers with Vietnamese and US officials to become the child's guardian as a single parent last week.Under Vietnamese law single parents who are co-habiting cannot adopt.International adoption official Tatiana Beams said: "This is a clear contradiction of Vietnamese law, and such situations would not be allowed for other couples."Most co-habiting couples who try to adopt as a single parent are either turned away from agencies or face difficulties."The US department dealing with the matter insists it abides by Vietnamese rules when it comes to adopting from the country, but has not opposed Angelina's action. The 31-year-old star filed for adoption as a single parent, even though her boyfriend, Brad Pitt, has become the adoptive father of her five-year-old Cambodian son Maddox and two-year-old Ethiopian daughter Zahara.The family, who also hav...

Angelina Jolie has filed papers to adopt a Vietnamese baby, an adoption official confirmed today.Vu Duc Long, director of Vietnam's International Adoption Agency, revealed they have exchanged papers with a US adoption agency representing the 'Tomb Raider' star. Long said: "She just filed the papers this week."Last month, it was revealed Angelina and her partner Brad Pitt had filed papers with US Citizenship and Immigration services to enable them to adopt a boy from the Tam Binh orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City. The 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' stars visited the orphanage in November and Angelina returned last month. The couple - who have three children, five-year-old son Maddox, two-year-old daughter Zahara and ten-month-old daughter Shiloh - have openly expressed a desire to adopt more children from different countries. Jolie said recently: "If we're going to have ten kids, we'd like to raise them while we're young."Angelina adopted Maddox fr...

Angelina Jolie And Hubby Brad Pitt Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are to adopt a Vietnamese boy, it has been claimed.The couple - who have three children, adopted five-year-old son Maddox and two-year-old daughter Zahara, and their nine-month-old daughter together Shiloh - are reported to have filed adoption papers. A source told Us Weekly magazine: "Angelina and Brad have filed papers with the US Citizenship and Immigration services to adopt a boy from the Tam Binh orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City."The couple visited the orphanage together in November and Angelina returned alone last month. 'The Good Shepherd' actress has made no secret of her desire to adopt children from all over the world. Angelina recently said: "If we're going to have ten kids, we'd like to raise them while we're young."Angelina adopted Maddox from Cambodia and Zahara from Ethiopia. Brad became joint guardian of the children when he and Angelina's relationship became s...

Jennifer Aniston Has Baby Plans Jennifer Aniston will not be adopting any children in the near future.The former 'Friends' star, who recently split from 'The Break-Up' co-star Vince Vaughn, has reportedly been seeking advice on adopting two children. Her representative has confirmed Jennifer is interested in adoption, but has no immediate plans.The representative said: "She doesn't rule out the possibility in the future."However, Jennifer's friend told Life and Style Weekly magazine: "It could be weeks, not months, before Jen becomes a mother."She's meeting with adoption lawyers, and she's telling everyone to get ready - it's going to happen soon!"Jennifer is said to have decided on adoption after talking to her close friend Courteney Cox. Her ex-husband Brad Pitt has two adopted children and eight-month-old daughter Shiloh with new love Angelina Jolie.

Jessica Simpson wants to adopt.The singer-and-actress wants to have a big family but fears she may not be able to cope with child birth more than once. She told Britain's Star magazine: "I want to adopt before I actually have my own kids. I want three kids - but I don't know if I can give birth three times. I'll have to see how much pain is involved first time round!"Jessica, who split from husband Nick Lachey in November 2005, insists she has also been inspired to adopt by Angelina Jolie - who has two adopted children, Maddox and Zahara. She explained: "I think Angelina Jolie has done amazing things. The international adoption rate has skyrocketed."As well as wanting to adopt, Jessica - whose new album 'A Public Affair' comes out on February 12 - also wants to "save the world". She said: "Ever since I was a kid I said I wanted to save the world somehow, I didn't know how. I think I'll end up doing things that can touch so...

Madonna Madonna has adopted a one-year-old Malawi baby.The father of the toddler named Davie Banda - whose mother died of complications during birth - revealed the other night that the 'Hung Up' singer had picked his son during a visit to an orphanage in the underprivileged African country. Yohane Banda - who lives in a one-room mud hut - told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "I'm very happy. As you can see there is poverty in my village."The 32-year-old farmer has not personally met Madonna, but he was told that his son was being adopted by a "famous US musician".He added: "I know he will be very happy in America. We are told Davie will be coming back regularly to get to know his roots."Madonna and her director husband Guy Ritchie made two visits to the Home For Hope orphanage, outside Mchinji, last week, before picking Davie. A source revealed that Madonna fell in love with the tot during an hour-long play session.The source said: "Madon...