Dominican Republic bans Miley Cyrus concert

Miley Cyrus' twerking isn't welcome in in the Dominican Republic.

Cyrus was supposed to hold a concert there on Sept. 13, but the Dominican Republic's government commission, which handles public performances, is banning the event.

The commission stated that Cyrus "undertakes acts that go against morals and customs, which are punishable by Dominican law."

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