Guardian Music — Anti-gay activists say criticism of law banning 'homosexual propaganda' may lead to Russia being unable to defend bordersA group of Russian anti-gay activists are suing American pop star Madonna for $10m, saying she had insulted their feelings when s... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — A group of Russian anti-gay activists sued American pop star Madonna for $10 million on Friday, saying she had insulted their feelings when she spoke out for gay rights at a concert in St Petersburg last week. more info

Guardian Music — You might think an unjust trial would damage Putin, but it fits with his strategy of pitting 'simple people' against the 'creative class'Answering journalists in London, Vladimir Putin promised the members of Pussy Riot soft punishment and formally h... more info

Prefix — In yet another case of Russians taking their Orthodox Church seriously, the Trade Union of Russian Citizens and ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/russians-sue-madonna-for-destroying-orthodox-cross/68085/ more info

Guardian Music — Punk band members Maria Alyokhina, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Yekaterina Samutsevich jailed amid global protestsThree members of the feminist punk band Pussy Riot have been found guilty of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred and sentenced to tw... more info

Guardian Music — Garry Kasparov among those arrested as hundreds gather outside Russian court where the verdict is deliveredRussian police have rounded up pro-Pussy Riot protesters, including former world chess champion Garry Kasparov and leftist opposition group lea... more info

Guardian Music — The principle that judges should be independent is entrenched in British law – the rules are not so clear in Russia and beyondCompared with what's going on in other people's courts, Britain's domestic judicial problems, our ghoulish fascination wit... more info

Starpulse — Peter Gabriel has joined Paul McCartney, Madonna and Bjork in voicing his support for incarcerated Russian rockers Pussy Riot. The three female stars of the band will be sentenced on Friday on ch... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Peter Gabriel has joined Sir Paul Mccartney Madonna and Bjork in voicing his support for jailed Russian rockers Pussy Riot The three female stars of the band will be sentenced on Friday 17Aug12 on cha... more info

Perez Hilton — Aww, Madgesty! Having one's true fans enthusiastically wishing you a happy birthday at your own concert must be the most splendid of gifts! If you didn't know, today is Madonna's birthday! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUEEN OF OUR HEARTS!!!! Instead of taki... more info