Avril Lavigne's Malaysia Concert Is Back On, Singer Says -- 'Too Sexy' Or Not

Despite reports in recent days that Avril Lavigne's concert in Malaysia had been out of use because of government fears that the singer's double is "excessively sexy" � and subsequent reports that it had either been canceled or postponed because it could mar the country's independency day celebrations � the singer told MTV News on Thursday (August 21) that it's going ahead.

"Well, I've actually been sanctioned by the government to play a show," she said. "I've already sold 10,000 tickets at that place, so I will be going to put on a concert for the fans.

"They tend to, you know, sometimes not want Western artists in their country," she continued. "I respect that, but at the same time, you know, there's people that listen to music in that respect and want to see their idols and stuff, so it's all full: been approved by the government and [I'm] going to go put on a establish and have fun."

Malaysia's Islamic opposition party, the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, had been trying to cancel or postpone a Lavigne read scheduled for the country's capital on August 29 saying her moves and stage usher were "overly sexy." The party took offense with the bulge out singer pickings the stage and possibly promoting the wrong values just years ahead of the country's independence day on August 31.

The flap over the Lavigne evince wasn't the first time the country's officials had looked negatively at a show by a Western female kill singer. In the past, they forced Gwen Stefani to cover up her world-famous belly, drove Beyonc� and Christina Aguilera to neighboring shores to keep off a hassle and rang up several thousand dollars in fines against a Pussycat Dolls concert in 2006 for flouting decency rules.

All along, the impresario of the Lavigne concert, Galaxy Productions, had said that the show would not have any "negative elements." Malaysia requires performers to be covered from chest to knees and avoid clothes that feature of speech obscene or drug-related images, as well as eschewing any jumping, shouting, snuggling and cuddling onstage.

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Hollywood 'Swings' Into Election Season

Hollywood is getting presidential this election year, but will moviegoers enjoin they approve this message?
Films about U.S. presidents � past, stage and fictional � take up this week.
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�"Swing Vote", opening Friday, stars Kevin Costner as a blue-collar worker who becomes the focus of iI candidates (Kelsey Grammer and Dennis Hopper) after an Election Day tie and a ballot error traced back to his vote.

� "Frost/Nixon", based on the play by Peter Morgan (film writer of "The Queen"), traces the origins of the fierce post-Watergate interview between British journalist David Frost and late president Richard Nixon. It's directed by Ron Howard and opens Dec. 5.

� "W.", from director Oliver Stone, chronicles the rise of the flow president and his relationship with his father, old president George H.W. Bush. It premieres Oct. 17 and stars Josh Brolin as the president, Elizabeth Banks as Laura Bush and James Cromwell as the elderberry bush Bush.

And after the election dust settles, Michael Moore returns in the outpouring, back on the Bush-whacking trail with a objective described as a followup to "Fahrenheit 9/11".

It's unclear whether election-year fervor will boost enthusiasm, says Gregg Kilday, cinema editor for The Hollywood Reporter. "The challenge for the movies is that politics take been so entertaining all year long, that if a flick isn't good, it testament pale by comparison," he says.

As escapism, "Swing Vote" stands the best chance.

Costner, who financed the movie himself, says he was aiming for a "Capraesque" story, reflecting first the cynicism many feel toward politicians simply shifting to a more hopeful point in time of view. "He basically says that voting doesn't count for a goddamn thing. It's just a way to make you feel important," Costner says of his character.

"Frost/Nixon" crataegus laevigata have an easier time connecting with today's consultation, says Kendall R. Phillips, author of Controversial Cinema.

"My theory would be the Frost/Nixon motion-picture show would own a bettor chance at being politically relevant because it's historically removed."

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