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    Worried about security, Lady Gaga cancels Indonesia's 'Born This Way Ball' show

    May 27, 2012 |The Associated Press
    - A Muslim woman holds a poster bearing a defaced picture of U.S. pop singer Lady Gaga during a protest against her concert that is scheduled to be held on June 3, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, May 24, 2012. Lady Gaga might have to cancel her sold-out show in Indonesia because police worry her sexy clothes and dance moves undermine Islamic values and will corrupt the country's youth. The writing on the poster reads

    A Muslim woman holds a poster bearing a defaced picture of U.S. pop singer Lady Gaga during a protest against her concert that is scheduled to be held on June 3, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, May 24, 2012. Lady Gaga might have to cancel her sold-out show in Indonesia because police worry her sexy clothes and dance moves undermine Islamic values and will corrupt the country's youth. The writing on the poster reads "Infidel." (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

    JAKARTA, Indonesia - It's final: Lady Gaga's show in Indonesia won't go on.

    Islamic hard-liners have threatened violence if the pop diva holds her "Born This Way Ball" concert in the world's most populous Muslim country, saying her sexy clothes and provocative dance moves could corrupt youth. Police refused to issue the necessary permits unless she agreed to tone things down.

    Concert promotion lawyer Minola Sebayang confirmed Sunday that the June 3 show had been cancelled.

    He said, "With threats if the concert goes ahead, Lady Gaga's side is calling off the concert. This is not only about Lady Gaga's security, but extends to those who will be watching her."

    Indonesia, a nation of 240 million people, was supposed to be the biggest performance on Lady Gaga's Asian tour.

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