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Posted Sep 2nd 2009 12:41PM by TMZ Staff
Muslims eager to hear "I Gotta Feeling" for the ten millionth time at a Black Eyed Peas concert in Kuala Lumpur will now get their chance -- the Malaysian government just reversed their decision banning Muslims from the show.
As we previously reported, the Guinness-sponsored Peas concert was previously only open to "non-Muslims aged 18 years and above" -- because Islamic law forbids the consumption of alcohol.
But here's the rub: Even though Guinness is sponsoring the event for their 250th anniversary -- authorities now won't allow the booze giant to sell their delicious stout brew or publicize their logo, this according to the BBC.
So more Peas and less brew ... we're not sure who wins here.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Tags: ban, beer, black eyed peas, BlackEyedPeas, concert, fergie, guinness, kuala lumpur, KualaLumpur, malaysia, muslims, will.i.am
Posted Sep 1st 2009 1:15AM by TMZ Staff
Muslims have been banned from attending a huge Guinness beer celebration headlined by the Black Eyed Peas later this month in Kuala Lumpur -- and now the beer company is fighting back ... kinda ... sorta ... not really.
The ban stems from an Islamic law prohibiting Muslims from the consumption of alcohol -- and the Malaysian website for the event strictly states "Party is only open to non-Muslims aged 18 years and above." How they will actually enforce it? No clue.
In a statement playing to all sides, Guinness tells TMZ: "The Ministry in Malaysia determines the parameters in which the concert can be handled. We will adhere to whatever the regulations are in the country. If that is their point of view, that's their point of view," but adds "Everybody has a right to go or not go to the concert."
So, hear that Muslims -- You're banned ... but go anyway.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Tags: black eyed peas, BlackEyedPeas, guinness, kuala lumpur, KualaLumpur, malaysia
Posted Aug 24th 2008 2:24PM by TMZ Staff
After canning Avril Lavigne's August 29 concert because the singer was "too sexy" -- officials in Kuala Lumpur are now saying she's free to be as unsexy as she can possibly be.
The Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Mohd Shafie Apdal (whew) told the Malaysian National News they will "monitor the concert to ensure that the performances do not clash with the Malaysian culture and values."
Wonder if it's okay to spit on people over there...
Filed under: Wacky & Weird
Tags: avril lavigne, AvrilLavigne, malaysia
