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   Producer Steve Lillywhite Honored With Commander of British Empire (CBE) Title

   7:26 am 12/31/2011

   • by Shirley Halperin

   The respected rock producer, who's worked extensively with U2, was named on Queen Elizabeth's New Year's list. Read more

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   Sade, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift Among Top 25 Concert Tours of the Year (Photos)

   6:37 pm 12/19/2011

   • by Shirley Halperin

   While some of the top-sellers are expected, there are notable surprises across generations, cultures, and genres.Read more

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3. The Top 25 Concert Tours of 2011: THR Year in Review

   5:43 PM PST 12/19/2011

   2011 turned out to be a resounding comeback year for the live music business, including a new record for the highest-grossing and most widely-attended tour of all time, U2's three-year 360° tour. The list of the Top 25 Tours comprises a healthy mix of genres and generations, from country stars Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney to classic rockers Bon Jovi and Roger Waters -- and of course, a few pop divas like Gaga and Britney. Read More
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   Mary J. Blige, O.A.R. Perform for Sir Richard Branson

   12:02 pm 11/17/2011

   • by Charlie Amter

   The Grammy winning R&B singer was one of several entertainers at an event to benefit Branson's Virgin Unite charity on Wednesday. Also in attendance: Geena Davis, Paris Hilton and offspring from the Saudi Royal Family.Read more

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   Coldplay Breaks iTunes Record by Selling 500,000 Digital Albums in a Week

   11:55 am 11/3/2011

   • by Shirley Halperin

   "Mylo Xyloto," is the band's third No. 1 album and its worldwide download sales point to an increasingly equal digital vs. physical playing field.Read more

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   U2's 'From the Sky Down': What the Critics Are Saying (Video)

   1:10 pm 10/29/2011

   • by THR staff

   Davis Guggenheim's documentary, which follows the Irish band as they "rethink" their "Achtung Baby" album in a Berlin recording studio, debuts Saturday night on Showtime.Read more

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   Coldplay, Adele, U2 Earn Top Honors at UK's Q Awards

   10:36 pm 10/24/2011

   • by Associated Press

   Noel Gallagher, Tinie Tempah and Fat Boy Slim were also recognized at the annual ceremony.Read more

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   Mysterious U2 Album Cover Boy, Now 37, Gives Interview

   3:44 pm 10/14/2011

   • by Michael O'Connell

   31 years after he appeared on the Irish band's debut album, Rowen is now a photographer himself.Read more

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   The Script on the Science of Hit-Making (Video)

   7:00 am 10/7/2011

   • by Shirley Halperin

   The Irish trio sat down with THR to talk about the inspiration for their latest single, "For the First Time," a song inspired not so much by a relationship as it was by the recent recession. Read more

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    Lady Gaga, Bono and Usher to Headline Celebration of Bill Clinton

    1:00 am 9/13/2011

    • by Paul Bond

    Yahoo gets exclusive rights to stream a live concert at the Hollywood Bowl in honor of the former president's philanthropy.Read more

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