NBC TO CENSOR MADONNA?

Although NBC had previously agreed to go along with Madonna's wish that mock crucifixion remain a part of her upcoming November sweeps concert special, the network now says it has yet to approve the airing of the stunt.

The 48-year old entertainer was singing this summer suspended on a giant cross wearing a crown of thorns as part of her "Confessions on the Dance Floor" tour. Church leaders in Rome and Moscow had blasted the show as blasphemous.

NBC now claims it is waiting for delivery of the footage before it makes the final decision.

The network has not set the exact airdate yet.