The Tagansky Court in Moscow, Russia upheld the ban of the rapper Husky´s clip Judas as legal.
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Swedish metal band Watain’s concert in Singapore was cancelled following concerns about its "history of denigrating religions and promoting violence".
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Artists in Rio have staged a performance about torture outside a cultural centre after the government ordered it not be performed in public.
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A court in Casablanca has ordered the dissolution of Racines, a cultural organisation that promotes culture and advocates for freedom of expression in Morocco.
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Members of Yemeni hip-hop dance group WaxOn Crew were detained by police and made to sign a document saying they would stop dancing in public.
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Tanzanian hip hop artists Diamond Platnumz and Rayvanny have been banned indefinitely from performing in the country and abroad.
Read More »Russia: Tajik blogger allegedly attacked at Moscow metro in front of policeman
A blogger from Tajikistan says he has received threats for the past year and was attacked in Moscow in front of a police officer.
Read More »Spain: Winnie the Pooh street performer told to stay away from Chinese President
A street performer dressed as Winnie the Pooh was banned from a public square in Madrid to avoid embarrassing Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Read More »USA: Radio station stops playing ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’
Several radio stations in North America have stopped playing the holiday classic 'Baby, It’s Cold Outside' following complaints about its lyrics.
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