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Madonna's giant cross 'offensive'

May 22, 2006 9:21AM PDT

The Church of England has criticised Madonna's appearance on a cross to kick off her latest tour in Los Angeles.
"Why would someone with so much talent seem to feel the need to promote herself by offending so many people?" said the church in a statement.

Madonna performed the ballad Live To Tell while suspended from a giant mirrored cross on the opening night.

David Muir of the Evangelical Alliance also accused the singer of "blatant insensitivity".

"Madonna's use of Christian imagery is an abuse and it is dangerous," he said.

"She should drop it from the tour and people need to find their own means of expressing their disapproval."

Madonna's spokesperson was not available for comment at the time of publication.

This is not the first time the pop star's concerts have upset the Church.

maybe the bishop will call for all christians to sue herHappy
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/5006008.stm

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Why should they buy Talib Kweli ...
May 23, 2006 11:58PM PDT

... when fans like you don't listen to him except in passing on the radio dial? If you think he's so great why not buy an album or two and help him out of oppression!

I only know one Britney song because it's always played when she screws up (which is a lot). I would rather listen to that song in a continuous loop than the nail scratching on blackboard sound of Neil Young's voice any day.

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They're offering a competition for free tickets to see
May 24, 2006 12:21AM PDT

her in Montreal on my Rogers Yahoo homepage. Not only will I not be entering, but I would give them away if they came to me by accident. Yecch what a non-event.

Rob