Photo: Getty Images
A group of Russian activists have filed $10.5 million lawsuits against pop diva Madonna and organisers of her St. Petersburg concert in which she mentioned about growing intolerance in the world and called for solidarity with gays and lesbians.
The activists have sought compensation for "moral damages" caused due to the concert. "These lawsuits are against Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone, the concert's organisers (PMI company) and the concert hall," said lawyer Alexander Pochuyev.
A total of nine people filed the lawsuits demanding compensation for "moral damages" stemming from "the open promotion of homosexuality" during her Aug 9 concert in Russia's second largest city of St. Petersburg, he said.
A group of activists from the St. Petersburg-based civil group Parental Control had earlier asked police to probe Madonna's actions, claiming that the concert was attended by children as young as 12.
They accused the singer of violating a local law prohibiting the promotion of homosexuality among minors.
Attended by about 25,000 people, the show was held at St. Peterburg's largest concert hall where Madonna complained about "growing intolerance".
She had pink armbands distributed in the audience while asking her fans to raise their hands in a sign of support for homosexuals.
Madonna also spoke out in support of all-female group Pussy Riot. Three members of the band were sentenced to two years in jail earlier Friday over a February protest in Moscow against Orthodox Church support for Vladimir Putin ahead of the March 4 presidential polls.
from
in.com
Sholay set to re-release in 3D
Ramesh Sippy's 1975 blockbuster 'Sholay' is all set to get reinvented in 3D at a screen near you
from IANS
Big achievement not getting typecast: Sonam
Sonam says that it is a big achievement that she has escaped being typecast in the film industry
from IANS
Nasha director wants Poonam to do sequel
A sequel to Poonam Pandey-starrer 'Nasha' will go on floors this year, says its director Amit Saxena.
from
IANS
Lucky to have this character in Issaq: Prateik
Bollywood actor Prateik Babbar, who will be seen in "Issaq" soon, said that he is lucky to have landed his role in the film as it had everything in it.
from
PTI
Superstar Johnny Depp has revealed he is completely blind in one eye.
from
PTI
Freida Pinto brings 'Girl Rising' to India
Indian actress Freida Pinto, who has lent her voice for one of the stories in documentary feature film 'Girl Rising', said the privileges she experienced growing up motivated her to be a part of this project.
from
IANS
Jackie delights Indian fans with namaste
India is a wonderful market says Jackie Chan at the China Film Festival in Delhi.
