Madonna Defends Tom Cruise

She talks scientology and says she doesnt care if the film star worships turtles or frogs.

Madonna has spoken out in support of Tom Cruises Scientology beliefs in New York magazine insisting that the superstar gets a raw deal.

Madge defended Cruise after he and wife Katie attended a reception in aid of her charity Raising Malawi.

She told New York Magazine: I don't care if people worship turtles or frogs - if they're good people, that's all I care about, and he (Cruise) is a good person.

Papa dont preachbut Madge does it seems, she continued: I think he gets a raw deal, just as I think the orphans in Malawi get a raw deal; just as I think a lot of marginalised people get a raw deal."

Speaking of Malawi " Madonnas adoption hearing for 2 year old David Banda has also been delayed after the singer requested a postponement.

A spokesman told Reuters the final hearing will now be on May 15 "unless her lawyers ask for another date".

REPORTING BY OLI TRIDGELL