If Selena Gomez wants to perform in Russia, she might try pulling an Edward Snowden—because that may be the only way she's likely to gain entry.
Promoters for a pair of concerts the "Come & Get It" crooner had scheduled in the country for later this month have told The Moscow Times that Russian officials have turned down her visa request, forcing her to scrap the gigs.
Organizers cited Russia's new anti-gay law as one of the reasons for Gomez's rejection, since Russian authorities have been tightening travel restrictions for performers who speak out in favor of gay rights.
Visa denied for being a decent human being. This is depressing as hell... remember when they tried to take legal action against Madonna for 'Homosexual Propaganda' ? Pretty sure Gaga had all kinds of trouble with the BTWB... and let's not even get into ***** Riot. This is legit upsetting. Thoughts with those who have to live there.