MUSLIMS BANNED FROM BLACK EYED PEAS SHOW

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Officials in Malaysia have banned Muslims from attending an upcoming Black Eyed Peas concert - because it's sponsored by a beer company.

The Boom Boom Pow hitmakers are due to perform at a theme park in Kuala Lumpur next month (Sept09) as part of Irish alcohol giant Guinness' 250th anniversary concerts.The city is one of five venues for the gigs - but officials have barred Muslims from attending because there will be widespread drinking.An official at the Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture says, Muslims cannot attend. Non-Muslims can go and have fun.Bosses of the Malaysian show's official website also released a statement: The party is only open to non-Muslims aged 18 years and above.