Madonna and Gwyneth enjoy a girlie night out...without their husbands

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The pair have both been at the centre of rumours concerning the state of their marriages.

But they didn't let it stop them from sharing dinner a deux at the Japanese eaterie last night.

Girls night out: Madonna and Gwyneth leave their husbands at home as they enjoyed a meal out at restaurant Nobu, in London

Speedy exit: Gwyneth left by the back door after dining with Madonna

Madonna and Gwyneth looked decidedly low-key for their evening out, dressed head-to-toe in sombre black.

With Madonna opting for a pair of huge sunglasses to shield her eyes.

Later, the singer was seen heading home in her car, texting on her ever-present Blackberry.

The 49-year-old singer had good cause to celebrate. A Malawian judge said he was satisfied that she and her filmmaker husband, 39, were "perfect parents".

The ruling ends a two-year battle for Madonna and Guy in their bid to adopt David, now two.

Don't wait up: Madonna with her ever-present Blackberry - maybe she was telling hubby Guy 'don't w8t up'

Though Banda, 3, has been staying with the couple since October 2006, the adoption process is just now complete.

Madonna was not in court for Wednesday's ruling, but her lawyer told reporters: 'We are very happy with what the judge has ruled.'

Following the news, the singer is said to be planning a solo trip to New York next month ahead of her gruelling world tour and, apart from her 50th birthday celebrations, there appear to be no concrete plans to spend time with her husband.