Archive for October 20th, 2009

Beyoncé Knowles: forced to cancel Malaysian concert through Muslim pressure

UPDATE: 26/10/09 – Al Arabiya reports that Beyoncé now faces problems, ahead of her planned concert in Egypt, after an Islamist MP denounced her show for being ‘un-Islamic’ and violating Sharia Law.

The Sharia-fication of ‘Modern, Moderate™’ Malaysia continues apace:

Singing star Beyonce Knowles has postponed a planned concert in Malaysia, the event’s organizer said Monday, following accusations by Islamic conservatives that the show would be immoral.

Knowles, known for her provocative clothes and choreography, had been scheduled to perform at a Kuala Lumpur stadium Oct. 25. The show “has been postponed to a future date to be announced shortly,” Malaysian entertainment company Marctensia said in a statement. Read the rest of this entry »