Sacha Baron Cohen – Kazakhstan

Sacha Baron is an English actor and producer, who got banned from Kazakhstan for appearing as the main character in the mockumentary called Borat. The film was mainly about the cultural mores of America and how they could be used to bring the nation of Kazakhstan well into the modern world.

The government of Kazakhstan did not take the sarcastic comedy very well, so they banned the show as well as its main star, Baron, for starring in it. However, Baron's fans thought the government's decision was unfair and forced them to rethink their decision. As a result, they revoked the prohibition.

Paris Hilton – Japan

Media personality and successful businesswoman Paris Hilton was denied entry into Japan two days after she pledged guilty for a drug offense in Las Vegas. Japan has strict immigration rules and regulations for drug trafficking as well as for convicted drug users. Therefore, Hilton did not get a chance to go through immigration.

Before she departed on her private jet, Hilton told that she was going home, and was looking forward to coming back to Japan. Then 29-year-old Hilton was due to appear in a news conference in Japan to promote her new fashion and fragrance lines.

Brad Pitt – China

China banned Brad Pitt for starring in a movie called Seven Years In Tibet, in which he did not technically break any rules of the country. The film was about Tibet between the years 1944 and 1951. It depicted the interference of the Chinese troops during World War II, and the Chinese government didn't have positive thoughts about the way it appeared in the movie.

Since then, they forbade Pitt and a few of his fellow stars in the movie from stepping on Chinese soil. A situation when a government bans an actor because they didn't like the way they portrayed in a film is a rare occurrence.

Alec Baldwin – Philippines

The Philippines banned the American actor and comedian Alec Baldwin from entering the country after a joke he made about human trafficking. The jest was about getting a mail-order bride from the Philippines, and unsurprisingly, the government was not too amused about. It seems like Baldwin's joke had some unforeseen consequences.

Even though Alec publicly apologized following the incident, the government did not budge, and his fans were not over the moon about the government's firm decision about the ban. However, there were also no alleged reports lodged against the Philippino government. If you're ever in the Phillippines, be careful with your words!

Diego Maradona - USA

Former soccer superstar Diego Maradona is as famous for his troublemaking ability as he is for his skills in the football pitch. The Argentinian was banned from the U.S. in more than once occasion, generally for cocaine-related arrests; but in 2018, he was left out for a completely different reason...

While attempting to visit a Florida court, Maradona's entrance was denied due to outspoken remarks made about President Donald Trump to the Venezuelan media. Maradona and the U.S. have a long history of not getting along, but the former athlete did win the FIFA World Cup that took place in American soil in 1994.

Madonna – Egypt

Political tensions in the Middle East are not the sort of business celebrities like Madonna want to be involved in. But after visiting Israel, the Like a Prayer singer immediately became persona non grata in the surrounding opposing countries of Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria.

In 2004, Madonna was trying to enter the land of the Great Pyramids when she was denied access. Egyptians will never forget her trip to Israel, even though it was not politically driven, and Madonna's manager has already declared that he finds "just not possible" that a Madonna show will ever happen in the region.

Katy Perry – China

China declined Katy Parry's visa because she wore a sunflower dress in Taiwan. Say what now? China took this to heart because the two countries were involved in a dispute over a trade agreement, and the sunflower was the symbol of the movement against China's interference in Taiwan.

The event occurred in 2014 when Perry toured Taipei and Taiwan. Reportedly, she waved a Taiwanese flag as well. To add on to that, during the Taiwanese concert, Perry draped their flag over her shoulders, and the Chinese government officials were somehow sure that this was a political threat against them.

 

Lindsay Lohan - India

Child actress turned bad-girl Lindsay Lohan was banned from a handful of New York City clubs, but her ban from India was completely different. Known for her troublemaking ability, Lindsay was just trying to make the world a better place when she was forever kicked out of India.

While filming a BBC documentary, Lindsay Lohan reportedly saved endangered children from their cruel sweatshop jobs, but she did so outside the realms of the local law. She misused her tourist visa by working in the documentary, in direct defiance of the Indian rules.

Jay-Z – China

The renowned and wealthy American rapper, as well as Queen B's husband, Jay Z, was banned by the Chinese government because his music contains too many profane lyrics. Some further explanations included that the lyrics about gangsters, guns, and drugs could easily pollute the minds of the youth and their thinking patterns.

However, this show was one in the bucket list for Jay Z. Thus he is looking forward to rescheduling the concert and seeing his fans in Shanghai. Judging by this list, China doesn't seem to have many options left for celebrity performances, considering how many superstars are banned from the country!

Nelson Mandela – USA

The great Nelson Mandela was an item in the United States' terrorist watch list up until 2008. Mandela became a target for having led the military wing of the African National Congress (ANC), which, in 1989, the US Defense Department reported as one of the most infamous terrorist groups in the world.

Mandela was a political leader and philanthropist who also served as the president of South Africa between the years 1994 and 1999. He worked extra hard to minimize racial issues and is a fondly-remembered character around the globe. In 2008, the US removed the ANC and all its members, including Mandela, from its terrorist watch list.

 

Led Zeppelin - Singapore

Back in the '60s, the Singapore authorities believed hippie culture to be a bad influence on their youth. As a result, they decided to ban men with long hair! The seemingly useless measure did make a difference, at least from Led Zeppelin's point of view.

The talented blues-rock band was all about technically-challenging riffs and men with long hair, and at least one of these things was forbidden in Singapore... In 1972, they were not even allowed to leave their private jet as they were preparing to play a then-canceled show in the Asian country.

Erykah Badu - Malaysia

Known for her provocative and genre-fusing style (found both in her music and in her imagery), American singer Erykah Badu was banned from playing in Malaysia. The Malaysians were shocked after seeing a promotional picture of the singer in which the word "Allah" was painted across her shoulders.

As we know, Muslims tend to be very sensitive about their religion, and Malaysia is a particularly religious country. The picture was seen as a direct insult to Islam and Badu was denied access to the region. She defended by saying she meant no offense, but the deed was already done.

Akon – Sri Lanka

American R&B superstar Akon was refused a grant of visa for his show in Sri Lanka in 2010 due to a violent protest against him in the nation's capital. Akon released an exotic video that showed girls in bikinis and dancing near a pool where a statue of Buddha was in the frame.

Sri Lanka, being a Buddhist country, believed the video was offensive to their religion and people protested to force the authorities to decline Akon's visa. Akon publicly apologized by stating he did not mean to disrespect any religion, but still, that was too little too late and he was not allowed to enter the country.

50 Cent – Canada

A member of Parliament in Canada, Dan McTeague, requested the Immigration Minister to restrict the rapper 50 Cent from entering the country as his songs and videos foster gun violence. Since Canada is a peaceful country in comparison to many parts of the world, his request seemed like a valid preventive measure.

With a lengthy criminal record for possessing and selling illegal substances, and carrying unregistered weaponry, we can understand why the Canadian government would be worried. However, 50 Cent's entrance isn't fully prohibited. He must obtain a ministerial permit, agreeing to comply with the rules set by the authorized party.

Miley Cyrus – China

For the Chinese people, Miley Cyrus imitating Asians by pulling back the skin around her eyes was no reason to laugh. Of course, given Cyrus' use of offensive words for certain groups of people, and her reputation for embracing drug culture, no one was surprised with the mess Miley found herself in.

Cyrus got many fingers pointed at her, with many saying it was a tasteless joke which an adult should not do. The Organization of Chinese Americans released a strong statement regarding this, but the Chinese government took a few steps further and banned Cyrus from the country.

Snoop Dogg – Norway

American rapper Snoop Dogg was banned from Norway for two years after trying to enter the country with a small amount of cannabis. Although we find the situation hilarious given his background, Snoop Dogg should've looked up the country's regulations in the matter before traveling there for a music festival.

He was fined $7.2K at the Kjevik airport after the security officers found eight grams of drugs in his possession, and also for the offense of carrying cash exceeding the allowed limit. However, with his clients and fans pleading, he was allowed to perform at the festival and leave the country.

Beyoncé – Malaysia

Pop queen Beyoncé had to cancel her planned concert in Kuala Lumpur after the nation's Islamic opposition party raised concerns about her performance style. The party stated that Beyoncé's performances could be inappropriate for Malaysia's culture and may raise moral issues. 

The Malaysian Islamic party often draws the public's attention to foreign acts. Their youth wing urged the cancellation of the concert in 2007, stating that it's a Muslim nation with a populace of 27 million people. According to the reports, Beyoncé happily obliged and canceled the concert after considering the menaces.

Elton John – Egypt

Egyptian authorities prevented British pop star Elton John from performing in a private concert in their country for the sole reason of him talking about being gay in an interview. The Egyptian Musicians Union considered John's statements fostered anti-religious sentiments, and he lost the show for that.

In this particular interview, John spoke about allowing gay people to ban religions, and he quoted religious names to support his point of view. That was not the first time he had spoken about gay rights in Middle Eastern countries, and it certainly wouldn't be the last. Nobody said that defending people's rights would not have a price to pay.

Mike Tyson – New Zealand

New Zealand authorities canceled former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson's visa because of his conviction in 1992 for a case of violation. Tyson was granted the visa earlier because he was expected as a speaker at the 2012 Day of Champions event in Auckland.

However, after his sentence in 1992 came to light, women's anti-violence groups joined together to stand up against Tyson's entry to the beautiful country. Since the laws of New Zealand prohibits people who served over five years of jail time from visiting the country, the Associate Immigration Minister publicly declared the revocation of Tyson's visa.

 

Bon Jovi – China

Bon Jovi is a famous American rock band formed in 1983 which got banned from China for displaying a poster with a picture of the Dalai Lama. There were shows scheduled in Beijing and Shanghai, and the tickets ranged from prices between $65 to $500. Can you imagine the devastation their fans felt when the ticketing website announced that both gigs were canceled?

These shows would have been a part of Bon Jovi's first tour in China, and their band members eagerly promoted them. However, Chinese Bon Jovi fans had to taste their own government's medicine on this occasion.

The Beatles – The Philippines

The celebrated band The Beatles got banned from the Philippines and came onto the brink of getting attacked by angry fans because they turned down an invitation for breakfast from the first lady of the country. After their album released in 1965, they decided to embark on a world tour and scheduled a show in the Philippines.

The first lady, the notorious Imelda Marcos, organized a party for 200 guests, and she invited The Beatles as special guests, which they declined. Pretty rude if you ask us. The first lady, unsurprisingly, wasn't used to being rejected. Even though the band tried to apologize, the first lady let them taste her displeasure and banned them from the country.

Martin Scorsese – China

China banned Martin Scorsese, a famous film director, from entering the country for directing the movie Kundun in 1997. The film was about the early life of Tenzin Gyatso (the 14th Dalai Lama), how the People's Liberation Army entered Tibet, and how they deported the Dalai Lama to India.

The director imagined that this movie could be marketed in China, but things took a turn they never expected. The Chinese government banned the movie from screening, stating that it dealt with some politically very sensitive topics. The studio did try to edit the offending scenes out and get Chinese approval, but it still wasn't enough.

Bjork – China

China decided to give Bjork a warning after she shouted "Tibet, Tibet" during a show held in Shanghai while singing her hit song Declare Independence. She used this song in the past to talk to her fans' hearts and to promote independence movements in places like Kosovo.

China handles every situation regarding Tibet very carefully and swiftly condemns any challenge to its authority. By now, you all know that Bjork wasn't the only one who faced the consequences of standing up for Tibet, as many other celebrities did too. So we'd advise refraining from even mentioning Tibet if you're ever in China.

Selena Gomez – Russia

The 21-year-old American pop star won't be performing in Russia any time soon because the Russian government denied Selena Gomez's visa for publicly supporting gay rights. Gomez had two shows scheduled in Moscow and St.Petersburg, which got canceled later due to her visa issue.

The concert organizers stated that the song Come And Get It supports gay rights which contradicts the laws recently introduced in Russia prohibiting the promotion of gay propaganda to minors, and according to this law, talking about gay relationships and waving the rainbow flag is also considered as an encouragement which can carry hefty fines.

Justin Bieber – Argentina

Argentina banned the 22-year-old pop star Justin Bieber due to an incident that took place in 2013, in which Bieber ordered his bodyguards to attack a photographer named Diego Pensoa at a club in the country's capital. Allegedly, Bieber ordered the attack, and he did not answer any of the questions about the occurrence.

Consequently, he and his bodyguard were warned that there were warrants for their arrest. Bieber apologized to the Argentinian government about the incident, a course of action which led to them lifting the ban. It seems like it wasn't too late to say "sorry" for Bieber.

Busta Rhymes – UK

The UK airport officials denied entry for the American rapper Busta Rhymes because of his criminal history and unresolved convictions. Rhymes arrived in the UK for a show, but then he got held at the airport, and the authorities tried to put him on a plane back to the USA.

However, his lawyers were able to obtain a High Court Injunction to cancel the deportation for the time being. Rhymes became a convicted felon after assaulting his former driver and attacking a fan who spat on his car. The court offered Rhymes three years of probation and a community service deal.

Lily Allen – USA

The Los Angeles airport authorities revoked English singer Lily Allen's working visa over an alleged clash with a photographer. The singer had flown from Australia to the US to attend the MTV Video Music Awards held in Las Vegas when the authorities detained and questioned her for five hours.

Reportedly, the 22-year-old singer was upset about the incident that occurred as she was not expecting consequences of that magnitude. Somehow, the authorities didn't go easy on Allen, and dismissed her visa and deported her. During an interview with the Daily Mirror newspaper, Allen mentioned that she is fighting to resolve the issue.

Tyler, the Creator – New Zealand

New Zealand authorities banned the American rapper known as Tyler, The Creator from their soil because they were concerned about the alleged homophobic lyrics in his songs. New Zealand did not allow him into the country to perform at Auckland's Big Day Out music festival.

Tyler was due to perform at one of Eminem's Rapture Tour concerts in 2014, but he was unable to enter the country. However, his period of prohibition came to an end after five long years, and he will perform at the country's biggest music festival, Bay Dreams, in January 2020.

Oasis – China

In 2009, the Chinese government banned the British rock band Oasis from ever performing in the country due to their ties with the 'Free Tibet' campaign. Specifically, one of the band's founding members, Noel Gallagher, played in a Free Tibet Concert in 1997, which, according to China, is a grave sin.

The Oasis members were looking forward to their gigs in Beijing and Shanghai, but after the government found out about this displeasing (according to them) incident, they ordered the immediate halt of ticket sales and ordered the repayments of the thousands of tickets that had already been sold.

 

Hayden Panettiere - Japan

Heroes' star Hayden Panettiere is a serious animal lover. In 2010, she traveled to Japan to aid dolphins and ended up with an arrest warrant in the country. The reason? Along with 5 other activists, she stepped on a surfboard and physically attempted to stop Japanese dolphin hunters from doing their jobs.

While Hayden isn't exactly banned from Japan, she's now persona non grata in the Land of the Rising Sun. Hayden's actions were praised by most in the West, but have taught her that being a hero in real life isn't as easy as she made it look in Heroes...

Kesha - Malaysia

Malaysia is a tough country for pop stars. Female performers, in particular, are forced to cover their whole body before entering the stage to comply with Malaysia's Muslim rules. In 2013, Kesha got a taste of the cultural clash when she saw her Kuala Lumpur concert canceled minutes before it was supposed to happen.

Following the ban, Kesha posted a message on Twitter absolving from all responsibility and claiming that she was threatened with imprisonment. As a result, the Malaysian Kesha fans were left disappointed and the show's organizers ended up losing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Sharon Stone - China

In 2008, China got a taste of its own medicine when actress Sharon Stone decided to go political during a Cannes Film Festival red carpet interview. On the backlash of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, the Fatal Instinct star claimed that the natural disaster was possibly caused by bad karma.

For a westerner, using the oriental concept of karma against the Chinese is nothing short of brave! But what was, in Sharon Stone's opinion, the origin of this bad karma? The actress's remarks were directed at the way China was forcing its authority in Tibet.

The Rolling Stones - Japan

1973 was the year that marked The Rolling Stones' ban from Japan. In 1967 and 1970, the band's lead singer - the one and only Mick Jagger - faced two different drug possession charges and ended up being kicked out of the country.

As a result, Japanese crowds were left without the Satisfaction of watching The Rolling Stones live during the '70s. Fortunately, the rock & roll group turned out being the number 1 long-lasting major music act in the world and has since returned to Japan. The band formed in 1962 and is still active today, over half-a-century later!

Christian Slater - Canada

Known for Heathers, Zoolander, and Mr. Robot, American actor Christian Slater is not allowed to visit his neighboring Canadians friends after being denied access to the country due to a past DUI arrest. While we don't normally support celebrity bans, we can understand Canada's decision...

Given Slater's arrest history, we wouldn't allow him in our house either! Slater was first arrested in 1989 for drunk driving, then in 1994 for having a gun in his airplane luggage, later in 1997 for punching his girlfriend, and finally, for groping a woman on the street in 2005!

Zedd - China

Musicians used to be banned from countries due to reckless behavior, drug possession, and exciting scandalous stories. But now, they're being banned from places for... liking social media posts? Well, it turns out China hates South Park so much they are not forgiving electronic producer Zedd for liking one of their tweets.

While this tweet was specifically critical of China, can you hold a man responsible for his social media activity? In China, you can... Now DJ Zedd will never be able to take his club mixes of progressive house and dubstep music to the EDM fans in the People's Republic of China.

Richard Gere - China

China is attracted to banning celebrities like a dog to a bone. But in Richard Gere's case, they're probably taking things way too far. Gere is not only not allowed in the country, but he's also not allowed to work with Chinese directors and Chinese-funded movies! A serious measure that weighed heavily on the actor's career so far.

Why does China hate Richard Gere so much? Well, not only he's a vocal defender of Tibet's right to freedom, but he's also good friends with China's ultimate antagonist, the Dalai Lama. It all started in 1993, back when Gere delivered a pro-Tibet speech while presenting the Oscars ceremony.

The Game - Canada

Canadians have a reputation for being nice, but they're not messing around when it comes to organized crime. While most rappers out there claim to be bloodthirsty gang members in their songs, hip-hop performer The Game was denied access to the country for having a real-life connection with the L.A.-based Bloods gang.

The situation proved costly for The Game, who had an extensive Canadian tour all lined up before finding out he wasn't allowed in the country. Now, he's probably considering he should've kept his connection to the Bloods as a secret, instead of using it as a recurring theme in his songs.

Charlie Heaton – USA

Charlie Heaton is living life at its fullest since starring in the highly-regarded Netflix sci-fi show Stranger Things. But as the actor was preparing to attend the premiere party for the show's second season, he was denied access to the U.S. for carrying luggage that smelled of cocaine.

Drug-sniffing dogs working at the Los Angeles airport were all over Charlie Heaton's luggage, and the actor ended up being sent back to the United Kingdom. He will most likely have another chance to enter the U.S. in the future since no actual crime was committed and no actual drugs were found on his belongings.

Kyle Falconer - USA

Kyle Falconer is the lead singer of the Scottish band The View. In 2007, The View's whole tour in the U.S. was cut short after Falconer's conviction for drug possession. He was reportedly trying to enter the country with cocaine and the mishap proved costly for the band's American ambitions.

Fortunately, the U.S. is a forgiving country, and The View's ban was removed after just 4 years. American fans of The View were finally allowed to see their favorite Scottish group live in 2011. By that time, Falconer and his fellow band members insisted drugs were no longer a problem for The View.

Amy Winehouse - USA

The late British singer Amy Winehouse was always honest about being "no good" and not wanting to go to rehab. The lyrics of her Soul-infused songs have always pointed out to her troublemaking personality. In 2009, the Valerie singer was banned from entering the U.S. due to prior assault and drug arrests.

Amy's American ban cost her a headlining show at Coachella in 2009 but this wasn't even the first time she was missing out because of drugs. In 2008, she was forced to perform at the Grammys via satellite after being arrested in Norway on drug charges.

Bob Dylan - China

Bod Dylan was, of course, banned from China. In 2010, the legendary folk singer was denied access to the country due to the counter-culture and revolution-inspiring lyrics found in most of his classic songs. After all, if there's a musician powerful enough to hurt China's tight views on freedom and human rights, that's Dylan!

Chinese fans of the Like a Rolling Stone singer were left crying in 2010 but got lucky only one year after. In 2011, Dylan was allowed to tour in the country, but he was forced to use a pre-approved setlist in which his most politically-driven songs were most likely left out.

Yusuf Islam – USA

We did not expect someone's name to be a sufficient reason for a countrywide ban. But this was what happened to musician Cat Stevens, or should we say, Yusuf Islam. Yusuf does have one of the most Middle-Eastern-sounding names we have ever heard, but he's both a British citizen and a peace-defending celebrity.

To understand Cat Stevens' U.S. ban, though, it's important to mention it happened between 2004 and 2006. At the time, the U.S. was going through troubled times after the disastrous 9/11 terrorist attacks. For Muslims trying to enter the country, those years were an all-time low.

Lamb of God – Malaysia

It takes having one metalhead friend to realize extreme-rock musicians and fans are actually the softest and most loving people out there, even when they're violently moshing to the sound of Lamb of God. This heavy metal band is a worldwide phenomenon, but Malaysian rockers will never have a chance to catch them live.

In 2013, Malaysian authorities canceled a Lamb of God show and banned the band from performing in the country due to the "blasphemous" nature of their songs. Song titles like The Anti-Christ and A Devil In God's Country probably did not help the band's case.

Bloodhound Gang – Russia

It takes a brave man like Bloodhound Gang's bass player Jared Hasselhoff to make the Russians mad. During a 2013 show, Jared decided to grab a Russian flag and use it to metaphorically wipe his bottom. He even asked the crowd to not tell Putin, but at that point the situation was irrevocable.

Bloodhound Gang was banned from playing in Russia after disrespecting the flag and horse-riding president Vladimir Putin himself. To make things worse, they were playing at a Russian festival in Odessa at the time of the incident... In Russia's defense (if that's even possible) it wasn't a smart move from the band.

Pogo - USA

Electronic musician Pogo makes a living out of gluing short samples of sound together to create brand-new original compositions, in a style that's often referred to as plunderphonics. In 2011, the unlucky artist was touring the U.S. when he was found by the local authorities without a working visa.

Since a tourist is not allowed to make money playing live shows in America, Pogo ended up in jail for 3 weeks and received a 10-year countrywide ban. This is what happens when a foreign musician without million-dollar lawyers is caught up in violation of the United States' legislation.

Alexi Ogando - USA

Alexi Ogando's story is worthy of a crazy Hollywood plot. Involved in a Dominican human trafficking ring led by a mysterious man known only as "Wilfredo", Alexi was banned from entering the United States in 2005. The scandal involved close to 30 other minor league baseball players.

In 2010, Alexi's long battle in the courts resulted in his re-admittance to the U.S. He has since played for teams such as the Texas Rangers, the Atlanta Braves, and the Cleveland Indians. Now 36 years old, the MLB pitcher is a free agent who is looking for a new team.

Gigi Hadid - China

Chinese celebrity bans are a present-day classic, and there's another top-celebrity joining the list of famous people who are not allowed in the country. Model Gigi Hadid was heading to the Vitoria's Secret 2017 Shangai show when she was barred from entering China for not having an active visa.

It all seemed like a regular airport bureaucracy mess, but some say that the real reason Gigi was banned was because of a video posted by her sister, Bella, which showed Gigi narrowing her eyes to imitate a small Budha statue. The gesture was not well-received by the Chinese, who felt rightfully offended by the gesture.

 

Martha Stewart – UK

British Immigration denied granting a visa for the American lifestyle guru Martha Stewart because, in a court ruling, the judge sentenced her and her stockbroker to five months imprisonment for insider trading. Now she is part of the list of high-profile figures who have been denied entry to the UK.

The 66-year-old Stewart first started a small home catering company, and later developed it into a multi-million dollar business and one of the most viewed home TV shows in history. She tried to enter the UK because she was due for a few business meetings in the country, which she eventually could not attend.

Boy George – USA

English singer Boy George's visa was rejected from the American Immigration because he was on bail for reporting a false burglary. George was due to perform in a concert that got canceled later following the unpredicted situation with his visa application.

George's management released a statement explaining the reasons for the visa refusal, in which they stated that the imprisonment charges were false. However, later, George pleaded guilty for reporting a false burglary and agreed to clean the streets in New York as community service. In 2014, the American government lifted George's ban, and now he can freely step foot in the country.

Nigella Lawson - USA

Telling the truth is usually advisable, but it did not work very well for Nigella Lawson. The British food writer/celebrity chef is best known as the host of The Taste and she got a taste of reality when she was denied access to the United States back in 2014.

The reason? Her public revelations admitting to the use of cocaine in the past. American authorities took Nigella's involvement with drugs very seriously and denied her access to the country. As of 2019, Nigella has fortunately surpassed her complicated public divorce to Charles Saatchi and has declared to be completely over her drug addiction.

Fred Durst - Ukraine

Known as the lead singer of rock-rap act Limp Bizkit, Fred Durst is married to Kseniya Beryazina, a woman who was born in the troubled Ukranian region of Crimea. In 2015, Fred told the media he was considering to move to Crimea, less than 1 year after Russia's war-inducing annexation of the territory.

Additionally, Durst has publically expressed his love for the Russians and told the press the country was much better than Westerners believed it to be. Praising Russia is nowadays synonym of going against the Ukranian people, and Durst ended up being served with a 5-year ban from the country.

Chris Brown – UK

The UK banned the world-famous American rapper Chris Brown in 2009, due to a charge of assault against pop queen Rihanna when they were in a relationship. This incident went viral all over the globe and crushed the hearts of many of his fans. Following the episode, Brown accepted a community service deal.

Brown only realized the repercussions of his actions in 2010, when he applied for a visa for a show in the UK. He surely regretted his past actions when the immigration department denied it based on 'being guilty of a serious criminal offense.' The authorities have everything on file, so always be on your best behavior.

 

Russell Brand – Japan

In 2011, the Japanese immigration authorities deported the British comedian Russell Brand from the country on the grounds of his criminal records. He had a rollercoaster ride of a battle with substance addiction and went behind bars several times.

Brand's then-wife Katy Perry was distraught about his deportation, but given his arrest in 2010 for attacking the paparazzi at LAX airport, we understand why the Japanese government didn't want to risk any violent behavior on their soil. On a more merrier note, Brand embraced this unfortunate occurrence with humor and tweeted some hilarious posts on Twitter.

Lady Gaga – Indonesia

Lady Gaga was forced to cancel her show in Indonesia after an Islamic protest against her outrageous outfits and her risqué shows. The objections escalated quickly, and the government, therefore, denied her entrance to the country. After having exceeded ticket sales of 50K, the show planned to be held in Jakarta remained a dream for her fans.

Reportedly, Lady Gaga's management recognized the threats and analyzed the situation extensively before advising her to drop the concert. Her lawyer stated that since the threat may extend to her fans as well, they decided that calling off the show was for the best.

Harrison Ford – China

Harrison Ford is a talented American actor who got banned from Chinese soil for being a spokesman for an independent Tibet. Ford is an advocate for human rights, which tempted him to speak about human rights violations in China. However, the Chinese government found his claims very offensive.

While starring in the movie Kundun, a story about the 14th Dalai Lama, in 1997, he got involved with Tibetian issues. Ford met the Dalai Lama during his time on the film, and he became an outspoken advocate for Tibet. He tried with pure intentions but ended up with a prohibition instead.