Guardian Music — Punk band's members claim they are freer than those carrying out their prosecution as judge sets 17 August for verdictThree members of the feminist punk band Pussy Riot said Vladimir Putin's Russia was the one on trial as they delivered closing argum... more info

The Independent — Pop singer Madonna donned the trademark balaclava worn by punk band Pussy Riot during a concert in Moscow to demand Russia free three group members on trial for bursting into a Russian Orthodox church and singing a protest against Vladimir Putin. more info

CNN Showbiz — Russian authorities were stepping up security after a threat of violence at Madonna concerts this week, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow warned. more info

Starpulse — Madonna voiced her support for the incarcerated members of Russian band Pussy Riot at her gig in Moscow on Tuesday as she hailed the punk trio as "courageous". The Material Girl took a moment dur... more info

ContactMusic — Madonna voiced her support for the imprisoned members of Russian band Pussy Riot at her concert in Moscow on Tuesday 07Aug12 as she hailed the punk trio as courageous The Material Girl took a moment during her Mdna show at the Olympic Stadium to cham... more info

ContactMusic — Madonna appealed for the release of three members of the punk group Pussy Riot at her Russian concert last night 07 08 12 The singer was performing in Moscow as part of her MDNA Tour when she told the crowd she was praying for the freedom of Mari... more info

Guardian Music — During her Moscow show, Madonna takes her jacket off to reveal the words Pussy Riot on her back more info

Guardian Music — Singer condemns persecution of the band by appearing on stage in Moscow with a balaclava and 'Pussy Riot' written on her backSupporters of feminist punk band Pussy Riot say they hope three band members threatened with harsh jail sentences can avoid j... more info

411 Mania — The US Embassy received some information... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Madonna is no stranger to pissing off church people, but I think all but the most evil of fascists (a.k.a. the Russian government) can agree that she actually has a point this time. More » Post from: Crushable more info