US TV pulls Madonna crucifixion scene
The American TV network NBC have decided to cut the crucifixion scene from an upcoming broadcast of Madonna's recent concert tour.
The scene caused controversy throughout the stars world tour and sparked rage amongst religious groups.
Madonna has defended the mock crucifixion saying that it is not "anti-Christian, sacreligious or blasphemous" and has also claimed that it is tantamount to wearing a cross.
A spokesperson for her record label Warner told the press: "She wanted it in, they wanted it out."
The reigning queen of pop is currently embroiled in another controversy surrounding her choice to adopt a Malawian boy.
