Elton banned from Egypt over Jesus Christ comments
May 6, 2010, 8:44 PM EST
WENN -- Controversial comments Elton John made about Jesus Christ in a recent magazine article have cost him a gig in the Middle East.
Officials at Egypt's Music Union have banned the gay Brit from performing at an upcoming show, claiming he insulted Middle Easterners with his remarks.
In a Parade interview, which was published in February, Elton suggested Jesus was a "super-intelligent gay man" and then took aim at the Middle East, stating, "Try being a gay woman in the Middle East - you're as good as dead."
The singer/songwriter was scheduled to perform in Egypt on May 18.
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