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US Citizens Warned of Madonna Concert Threat

Americans warned to stay vigilant

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 7, 2012 11:29 PM CDT | Updated Aug 8, 2012 12:23 AM CDT

(Newser) – Security precautions have been boosted and US citizens warned to take care following a threat against Madonna's concert in St. Petersburg tomorrow. "The US Consulate General has received information regarding a threat of physical violence against spectators and performers at the St. Petersburg concert," the US embassy said in a statement. "American citizens are reminded to remain vigilant regarding their personal security, and to be aware of their surroundings at all times."

State Department officials gave no other details. Madonna performed last night at a packed concert in Moscow, and tomorrow's concert will go ahead as planned, a spokeswoman for Madonna told CNN.

Madonna belts it out during her concert at Olympic Hall in Moscow last night.
Madonna belts it out during her concert at Olympic Hall in Moscow last night.   (AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel)
Madonna performs at Olympic Hall in Moscow last night. Following threats made against her St. Petersburg concert tomorrow, the US embassy is telling American citizens to be vigilant.
Madonna performs at Olympic Hall in Moscow last night. Following threats made against her St. Petersburg concert tomorrow, the US embassy is telling American citizens to be vigilant.   (AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 13 comments
HIGHWAYWOLF
Aug 9, 2012 7:14 AM CDT
maybe a double deuce !!
HANKHILL
Aug 8, 2012 1:50 PM CDT
she is to good for the ruskies! we should not share her with them!
SpaceCadetGlow
Aug 8, 2012 12:22 PM CDT
I love how well filled in we all are now about who exactly made the threats and why spectators of a concert were worthy of physical violence. What does it say about the state of the world if one of the most dangerous places one may find themselves is at a Madonna show?
 

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