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Beyoncé Scraps Malaysia Show

Singer postpones date after criticism by conservative Muslim group

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 19, 2009 2:05 PM CDT

(Newser) – After controversy over her racy outfits and dance routines, Beyoncé won’t perform in Kuala Lumpur this weekend. The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, a hardline Muslim group, had protested the Oct. 25 date on her “I Am” tour, but promoters deny the postponement had anything... Read full story »

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