The Morning Shortlist for April 3

Miley Cyrus and her ex Nick Jonas are getting back together, in the studio that is. The two are teaming up to record "Pass It On," which is Disney's version of "We Are The World." Prepare yourself for uplifting lyrics and swaying. (US)

Malawian officials have rejected Madonna's petition to adopt 3-year-old Mercy James because the pop star did not meet the country's 18-24 month residency requirement. That lavish pre-party must have been a jinx. (People)

Britney Spears' paparazzo ex, Adnan Ghalib, reportedly sold his handgun after the singer filed a restraining order against him. Yes, that's right citizens, Adnan Ghalib was packing heat all along. (TMZ)

Nicolas Cage is reportedly responding to the downturn in the economy by selling his $2.5 million Bavarian castle. Don't weep for Nic, though. The "Knowing" thespian has a spare castle in England. Just sit with that knowledge for a bit. (E! Online)

Jessica Biel's role as a single-mom-turned-stripper in "Powder Blue" required her to, well, basically fulfill every teenage boy's fantasy. Check out the video of Jessica fine-tuning her stripper acrobatics. (Access Hollywood via HuffPo)