Madonna concert threatened over violence threats

Authorities in Russia are beefing up security measures after the US Embassy in Moscow warned of threats of violence against spectators of Madonna’s upcoming concert in St. Petersburg on August 9. Madonna performed to a packed stadium in Moscow on Tuesday expressing support for the Russian punk-rock band Pussy Riot whose members have been charged with hooliganism after performing a song that was critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Madonna said she was praying for the band members, Maria, Katya and Nadia who face up to seven years in prison if convicted. 

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