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Just disgusting.

A gay pride march in Belgrade, Serbia turned violent on Sunday when 6,000 right-wing, anti-gay rioters descended upon the crowd with Molotov cocktails and stun grenades, ultimately leaving 140 hurt and 200 arrested.

5,600 riot police were on hand to battle the rioters, who screamed "death to homosexuals!" as they tried to break through security cordons, set fire to cars, hurled bricks through windows, resulting in $1.39 million in damages. Police were forced to rely on tear gas to restore peace.

Political analyst Miljenko Dereta explained:

"This was undoubtedly a political message, an attempt to destabilize the country and this government. The rioters had political support."

However, President Boris Tadic was left undeterred by the extremist actions, and maintains:

"Serbia will guarantee human rights for all its citizens, regardless of the differences among them, and no attempts to revoke these freedoms with violence will be allowed."

Democratic Party spokeswoman Jelana Trivan continues:

"These riots obviously have nothing to do with the gay parade or any moral values. These are hooligan gangs which must be punished severely."

Luckily, Belgrade's streets are covered with security cameras, and Senior Justice Ministry official Slobodan Homen claims that many of the rioters have been identified and arrested, and could face up to eight years in prison!

Unbelievable!

As devastated as we are to learn that this despicable and barbaric behavior occurred due to bigotry and hate, we have to applaud the Serbian government for handling everything with such commitment and integrity!

Your support in such an important cause is truly appreciated!

Equal rights for ALL! It's happening, whether you like it or not!

[Image via AP Images.]

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Wow! Juggalo fever continues!

Yesterday, Earth, Wind & Fire played the Bohemian Nights gig at NewWestFest in Colorado. The evening was peaceful, mellow music filling the air and the minds of all who came to listen. But when the music stopped, the riots started and the streets of Fort Collins were tore up by folks who were just not feeling the love.

According to local sources, police arrived to find of crowd of 400 people getting nasty and rowdy at a major intersection. Beer bottles were being thrown, private property was being destroyed, three major fights broke out and someone set some shiz on fire! The reports say that several people were injured during the craziness, including two people who were thrown through the window of store front!

It wasn't until the SWAT team arrived and hit their asses with tear gas that the mob finally dispersed!

To get an idea of what we're talking about, check out the video above from when the SWAT team arrived! Crazy!

Tags: colorado, concert, earth wind and fire, riot, swat team, tear gas

A free concert at NYC's South Street Seaport featuring Drake and Hanson was cancelled on Tuesday due to a riot.

Organizers expected 10,000 concertgoers but 20,000 showed up and began climbing roofs, throwing bottles and chairs and smashing people against the stage.

"People in the front started leaving because they were getting crushed," said witness Tamika Johnson.

The concert was part of the "Sounds Like Paper" series presented by Paper Magazine. After the NYPD dispersed the crowd at 7 p.m., the magazine gave the following statement on their site:

"Wow, the crowd was much larger than we anticipated, and unfortunately the show was canceled. But we will make it up to you guys!"

Two people were arrested on minor charges and six suffered minor injuries.

Watch the commotion in the clip (above).

We're just glad it didn't get any worse!

Tags: concert, hanson, nyc, riot, south street seaport

HA! Only in Seaside Heights!

Now that the cast of Jersey Shore is back filming at the actual Jersey Shore, they're up to their old tricks - but this time around, with a lot more pandimonium!

We're hearing that The Situation caused a little bit of a riot recently - the reality guido was dancing on the balcony of the Aztec Hotel and caused a crowd of 3,000 people to gather on the streets - a crowd that became violent when he removed his shirt!

It escalated into chaos so quickly that the Chief of Police had to personally ask The Situation to cover up!

Holy shiz! 3,000 people gathering for our most beloved Snooki is one thing, but for HIM??

We get that his body is pretty ripped, but doesn't his busted face even out the hawtness factor??

What do U think?? Is The Situation worthy of causing a riot??

[Image via Johnny Louis/WENN.]

Tags: authorities, aztec hotel, busted, chief, crowd, jersey shore, on location, police, riot, seaside heights, shirtless, the situation, wtf

And we thought that stampede at H&M was bad!

The Brits went cray cray at an American Apparel sale this week.

Some lucky shoppers got a fabulous pair of matching silver bracelets instead of some Dov Charney swag.

Watch the insanity in the clip, above!

Tags: american apparel riot, london, riot, sale

Things aren't going too well for the boys in South America.

Earlier this month, Guns N' Roses started a huge riot in Brazil after they were forced to cancel one of their shows that resulted in the crowd destroying the stage. Since then, it has been nothing but chaos on almost every other stop of the tour.

Last night, the band was in Argentina, and 12 fans were arrested after they attempted to force their way into the venue without tickets. Things took a real violent turn when the crowd started throwing bottles and cops were forced to use gas and rubber bullets to disperse the rioters.

To add insult to injury, Axl Rose and Co. started the show 2 hours late and refused to go until the translator told the audience to stop throwing shiz.

Yikes!

We think it's time you guys just got the hell out of there. The next gig might land one of you in the hospital!

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: guns n roses, riot

After canceling a private show in Brazil at the last minute, Guns N' Roses had a big riot problem on their hands!

The band was due to play in front of an exclusive crowd, which included supermodel Ana Beatriz Barros at the Sao Paulo club, but when it was announced that the concert had been canceled, the crowd went crazy.

"The audience got angry and started to mount the stage, and fight and destroy everything. It was wild. There were fights everywhere, on the dance floor, in the bathrooms, outside the club. Crazy. I guess the free drinks didn't help," claims a source.

Wonder if they'll have the balls to reschedule.

Tags: brazil, guns n roses, riot