Justin Bieber Banned for Pushing Jesus in Indonesia and Other Middle East Countries

The Album cover

Justin Bieber's new album has been rejected in the middle East because of the symbol of Jesus Christ tattooed on his chest, two things that just won't fly in the Middle East.

 According to TMZ ... Bieber's "Purpose" album is been rejected in several Middle Eastern countries, as well as Indonesia -- predominantly Muslim regions. Reasons in twofold: Justin being shirtless, and the cross tattoo on his chest.

Still unclear what image will be on the redesigned art cover.

Justin Bieber Sued For Hit-And-Run In Sunset Strip

Justin Bieber is being sued for allegedly striking a pedestrian while driving his Ferrari and the guy suing says he was injured so badly ... he may never recover.

Walter Lee claims in the lawsuit obtained by TMZ that he was walking on the Sunset Strip a year ago just before midnight when Justin was cruising down the street and struck him.

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Wants Miley Cyrus Escort To Boxing Ring

Floyd Mayweather has picked intriguing musical artists to escort him out onto the ring before fights. Recently he's had 50 Cent, Lil Wayne and Justin Bieber.

who's next?

"I was thinking about letting the twerk queen Miley Cyrus bring me out," Mayweather said during a recent interview with Billboard. "Why not? We've gotta call her the twerk queen. Yes, we have to call her that."

Now - if Cyrus agrees to be Mayweather's escort - we're left to wonder what she'll wear. Will it be another stuffed animal leotard? Maybe it'll be a tribute to Mayweather, kind of like when she turned Michael Jordan's jersey into a bikini for her music video of the song 23. Will she twerk? It'll probably be necessary since she's the Twerk Queen.