Madonna might face ban in Russia

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Pop star Madonna could face a ban from Russian authorities for supporting feminist punk-rock band Pussy Riot.

The 54-year-old Like a Virgin hitmaker, who did two shows in Moscow and St Petersburg last year, has been a supporter of anti-Vladimir Putin protest group - who speak in favour of LGBT communities, reported Sun Online.

At the gigs she backed the two Pussy Riot singers jailed for a protest against President Putin. Now, Russian officials claim that her visa did not allow her to work for money. Gig organisers face fine of up to 10,500 pounds.