Orthodox Christians step up Madonna protests
Around 100 Russian Orthodox Christians protested in Moscow against Madonna's upcoming concert, with leader Leonid Simonovich-Nikshich vowing to stop it.…
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Madonna's Moscow gig moves venue and date over safety concerns
Madonna's first Moscow gig has moved to 12 September and to the football stadium after officials raised safety concerns about the original university venue.…
Safety concerns over Madonna Moscow gig
Safety officials have raised concerns over Madonna's proposed Moscow gig in front of Moscow University, and the venue is yet to be settled.…
Madonna gets away with crucifix routine in Germany
Officials in Dusseldorf say they will not open an inquiry into Madonna's crucifix routine, saying the show was provocative but not punishable under German law.…
German bishop calls for boycott of Madonna tour
Protestant Bishop Margot Kaesmann has urged fans to boycott Madonna's German concerts over her crucifix routine, as authorities in Dusseldorf monitor the show.…
Madonna crucifix sequence may break German laws
German prosecutors will monitor Madonna's shows to see whether her mock crucifixion routine breaks laws against insulting religious beliefs, though they plan to rely on media reports.…
Warner enters into Russian mobile deal
Warner Music International has struck a deal making its catalogue available to customers of Russian mobile network VimpelCom via its Beeline platform, which will also sponsor Madonna's Moscow concert.…
Rome speaks out against Madonna
Religious leaders in Rome have criticised Madonna's mock-crucifixion on her Confessions tour as disrespectful and in bad taste.…
Lily Allen, dissing people, again
Lily Allen has criticised Madonna, Pete Doherty and James Blunt in an interview with GQ Magazine.…
Madonna launches Wembley's Square Of Fame
Madonna has become the first artist to have her handprints unveiled in Wembley Arena's Square Of Fame, with Kylie Minogue and George Michael expected to follow.…
Bono named most influential pop star of last 25 years
An MTV survey of more than 4,000 people names Bono the most influential pop star of the last 25 years, ahead of Michael Jackson and Madonna, to mark the channel's anniversary.…
Red Hot Chili Peppers and Shakira lead MTV VMA nominations
The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Shakira each receive seven MTV Video Music Award nominations, with the ceremony taking place in New York on 31 Aug.…