Beyonce postponed Malay concert herself, says minister

October 19th, 2009 Beyonce delays Malaysia show amid Muslim criticismKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — R&B 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.

October 8th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - A Malay beauty pageant contender has revealed that she is very excited to wear a saree for the competition, and hopes her act will encourage others to wear the attire. University student Suguna Tan Sui Mei, 20, who is among the finalists of the annual Deepavali Saree Queen contest, said she decided to take part in the competition following encouragement from family and friends.

October 7th, 2009 LONDON - Pop singer Beyonce Knowles is so impressed with her dad's past that she wants to make a movie about his "childhood and school years". According to contactmusic.com, her father Matthew Knowles had left his job as a salesman to help his daughter and her bandmates to stardom.

September 29th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - An organisation of Muslim students has urged authorities to ban the soon-to-be held Beyonce concert, because they doubt the songbird would follow the countries dress code. The appealed has been made by the National Union of Malaysian Islamic Students (PKPIM).

September 27th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Beyonce Knowles will not be stopped from performing in Malaysia if she meets the regulations stipulated, the country's Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim has said. The R and B lady, known for her sexy attire and seductive dancing, is expected to perform in the country on October 25 as part of her "Beyonce I Am ..." world tour.

September 25th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malay concert organisers have revealed that they have reached an "amicable understanding" regarding R 'n' B singer Beyonce Knowles' costumes for her concert on October 25. But concert organiser Marctensia media liaison officer Goh Yoke Leng has not revealed what kind of an understanding.

September 24th, 2009 Organisers of BEYONCE's controversial gig in Malaysia have insisted the sexy star will tone down her racy stage outfits - after Muslim groups threatened to protest the show. The Halo superstar has signed to perform a a concert in Kuala Lumpur in October (09) as part of her ongoing I Am...

September 24th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - A Malay conservative party has slammed Beyonce Knowles' upcoming concert in the country, saying the singer promotes hedonism with her 'sexy image'. Ahmad Sabki, Pas Youth's vice-chief, said they were opposed to Western entertainment such as that of the R and B lady, known for her sexy attire and seductive dancing, in Malaysia.

September 24th, 2009 Beyonce won't be 'naughty girl' at Malaysia showKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Beyonce Knowles has sung about partying like a "naughty girl," but Malaysians can expect her to be on her best behavior for a concert in this Muslim-majority country next month, the event's organizer said Thursday. The R&B superstar has attracted criticism in recent days from the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, the country's largest opposition group, which wants authorities to scrap the Oct.

September 19th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Beyonce Knowles is all set to perform in Kuala Lumpur next month, two years after cancelling her Malaysian concert. Kuala Lumpur is one of her destinations in the 'I Am...' world tour which spans North America, Europe and Asia.

August 6th, 2009 Rockers AEROSMITH have postponed a concert on Friday (07Aug09) to allow frontman STEVEN TYLER time to recover from head, neck and shoulder injuries after falling from the stage during a show in South Dakota. The band was performing to a sold-out crowd at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Wednesday (05Aug09) when Tyler took a tumble as he entertained fans during a break in the show after sound equipment failed.

August 2nd, 2009 Rapper RICK ROSS was forced to scrap a concert in Bermuda on Saturday (01Aug09) after government officials denied him a work permit. The hip-hop star was due to perform at the Cup Match Extravaganza but the country's Immigration Minister David Burch refused authorisation because Ross did not "possess good character and conduct", according to Bermuda’s Royal Gazette.

July 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Beyonce Knowles is fronting a new campaign to aid U.S. food banks. The stunning singer has joined forces with food brand General Mills' Hamburger Helper to launch the Show Your Helping Hand initiative to look after poverty-stricken families across America, reports Contactmusic.

July 29th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Beyonce Knowles is helping feed the hungry by spearheading a new campaign to aid US food banks. She has joined hands with food brand General Mills Hamburger Helper to launch the Show "Your Helping Hand", an initiative to benefit poverty-stricken families across America, reported contactmusic.com.

June 27th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney, Beyonce Knowles, Usher, Justin Timberlake and Leona Lewis have been approached to perform at a concert in the honour of late Michael Jackson, according to reports. AEG, promoters for the King of Pop's slated comeback tour in London, were said to be working on a benefit show to give fans a chance to see renowned artists turning out in memory of the singer.iana Ross and Jackson's nephews 3T were also said to have been in early talks for the concert, reports The Sun.