Madonna's Controversy Bloc

Madonna's first-ever concert in Russia is going to be a day late and a blessing short.
In what has become routine on her latest world tour, the Material Girl is once again heading into a city where a number of residents are up in arms (or up in posters, at least) over the mock-crucifixion she stages during each show's finale.
A handful of peaceful protests have broken out in Moscow in recent weeks, mainly populated by members of the Russian Orthodox Church who have no interest in seeing Madonna sing "Live to Tell" while suspended from a gigantic mirrored cross and are encouraging people to boycott Tuesday night's concert.

• Madonna's Controversy Bloc