Stefani to cover up at concert
Gwen Stefani will not wear revealing costumes during her Aug. 21 concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after Muslim students protested her sexy outfits and steamy performances.
Show organizer Maxis Communications said the 37-year-old singer will follow the local code of ethics for foreign artists, which bans the unnecessary baring of skin. “She will abide by the Malaysian authorities’ guidelines to ensure that her show will not be offensive to local sensitivities,” the company said Thursday.
The National Union of Malaysian Muslim Students, which has about 10,000 members, charged that Stefani’s skimpy outfits and cheeky performances clashed with Islamic values.
“Her performance and her attire are not suitable for our culture. It promotes a certain degree of obscenity and will encourage youth to emulate the Western lifestyle. The concert should be stopped,” said the union’s vice president, Abdul Muntaqim.
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