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concert tour stories: 55 news summaries

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(Newser) - Not yet done touring to promote his new album, Lionel Richie is already talking up his next effort, Billboard reports. “I’ve plugged into a world beat somewhere,” Richie said of the upcoming disc, which he will produce himself with collaborators. “I can always tell when I’... More »

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music • Nicole Richie • Joel Madden • Benji Madden • concert tour • Jay-ZTV • Lionel Richie • soul music • world music • Commodores

(Newser) - No Doubt is back on tour after 5 years, but don’t call it a reunion. Breaking up “was never discussed,” guitarist Tom Dumont tells the Los Angeles Times. “It was specifically discussed as 'Let's not be one of these bands that breaks up and gets... More »

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pop music • Gwen Stefani • concert tour • celebrity interview • No Doubt • Jay-ZTV • Tom Dumont • Adrian Young • Tony Kanal

 Jacko Readies a Comeback 

Dirty Dancing choreographer leads show

May 12, 09 2:33 PM CDT
(Newser) - As the King of Pop readies his first concert run in more than a decade, so, too the requisite secrecy, swirling rumors, and lawsuits begin to get in shape. Michael Jackson may be developing moves to rival the moonwalk, he's definitely rehearsing six hours daily with 10 dancers and a... More »

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entertainment • London • dancing • pop music • Michael Jackson • reunion concert • concert tour • Jay-ZTV

Lawyers Might Nix Jackson's London Gigs

Contract for family concert series puts comeback in question

May 11, 09 2:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - London may never see Michael Jackson’s much-ballyhooed comeback concerts, TMZ reports. A contract Jackson signed for a reunion tour with his sister and brothers forbade him from making another concert deal for 18 months. Lawyers for that tour say Jackson’s London series violates the pact. Jackson’s position... More »

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London • concert • Michael Jackson • reunion concert • concert tour

 Coldplay Will Give 
 Concertgoers Free CDs 

Live album distributed at all remaining 2009 dates

May 1, 09 7:27 AM CDT
(Newser) - Coldplay will give away a free copy of its new live CD to every audience member at shows this year, BBC reports. Starting on May 15 in Florida, the band will give fans the nine-track LeftRightLeftRightLeft as a "recession-busting mark of gratitude." The album, which includes live versions... More »

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music • download • concert • Coldplay • rock music • album • concert tour • Chris Martin

 Jacko Gets 
 Groove Back— 
 by Studying YouTube 

Singer forgot some of his old moves

Apr 30, 09 9:21 AM CDT
(Newser) - Michael Jackson hasn’t performed in so long, he’s almost forgotten how. Thank goodness for YouTube, which Jacko has been using to brush up on his trademark moves before returning to the stage in July, the Sun reports.  “It’s over a decade since he performed a... More »

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YouTube • dance • celebrity • Michael Jackson • concert tour

 Rihanna, Chris 
 May Reunite 
 Tonight 

Plus, Rihanna reportedly planning tour

Apr 22, 09 8:10 AM CDT
(Newser) - Chris Brown and Rihanna may be reuniting in public for the first time tonight, the Daily Star reports. Rihanna is a confirmed guest at an ASCAP Awards after-party honoring a songwriter who has worked with both her and Brown; Brown is “possibly” attending. Meanwhile, Rihanna is planning “a... More »

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domestic violence • celebrity • Rihanna • concert tour • Chris Brown

 Booed Billy Bob 
 Cancels Canada Tour 

Band cancels Canada tour after his hostile radio interview

Apr 11, 09 12:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - Musician Billy Bob Thornton—not actor, lest you ignite his rage—is done touring Canada after his band was met with boos and catcalls on a Toronto stage, the AP reports. The band cites the flu, but the tour's cancellation came two days after Thornton likened the nation's fans to... More »

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Canada • gossip • concert tour • Billy Bob Thornton • celebrity interview

 Brit Slams 
 Behavior 
 of Arrested 
 Roadies 

Two contractors allegedly assaulted officers

Mar 27, 09 7:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - Britney Spears distanced herself from two employees arrested in Pittsburgh yesterday for aggravated assault, E! reports. “Neither of the men involved are employees of the tour or Ms Spears,” read a statement posted on her blog—the men worked for a contracted company. “Britney Spears…does not... More »

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Britney Spears • police • celebrity • arrest • assault • concert tour • employee • Howard Stern Grid

OPINION

 Rejoice! Jacko Is Backo 

And at least one writer is overjoyed

Mar 6, 09 11:13 AM CST
(Newser) - Just admit it: You’re thrilled the King of Pop is touring again—if not, Dan Abramson thinks you should be, and cops to his own unbridled excitement in the Huffington Post. So Michael Jackson is a weirdo—who cares? The man regularly causes people to pass out: “MJ... More »

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celebrity • concert • Michael Jackson • comeback • concert tour

 Backstage at 
 Brit's Raunchy Circus 

Crazy costumes, not-so-crazy backstage behavior, and more

Mar 5, 09 10:00 AM CST
(Newser) - Britney Spears’ new show may be a circus, but it isn’t exactly family-friendly—Kevin Federline wouldn’t allow the couple’s kids to watch, deeming it too raunchy. More behind-the-scenes tidbits from the Mirror:
  • The pop star is remarkably un-diva-like, making no special backstage demands and sticking to
... More »

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Britney Spears • Kevin Federline • celebrity • concert • Sean Preston Federline • Jayden James Federline • concert tour

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 Britney Cracks Whip in Circus 

Big Top performance in Big Easy launches singer's first tour in 5 years

Mar 4, 09 3:31 AM CST
(Newser) - "Don't call it a comeback quite yet," warns Chuck Arnold in People as Britney Spears bumped and grinded her way back into fans' hearts last night during the New Orleans launch of her first concert tour in five years. And though neither her voice, moves, or physique... More »

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Britney Spears • New Orleans • concert • singer • circus • comeback • concert tour

Britney Begins Tour With Kids, K-Fed in Tow

Singer's ex gets $5K
a week to shepherd sons around country

Mar 2, 09 11:04 AM CST
(Newser) - Britney Spears has set off on her Circus tour, but it won't restrict her family time. The pop princess' ex-husband Kevin Federline, who has custody of their two sons, has agreed to let them accompany the singer—as long as he can, too. For his trouble, K-Fed will get a... More »

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Britney Spears • Kevin Federline • Sean Preston Federline • Jayden James Federline • lip sync • concert tour

 Madge-Jesus Fling 
 Is—Get This— 
 a Sham: Pals 

Pop star just using model for publicity

Feb 16, 09 8:24 AM CST
(Newser) - How did Madonna score a Brazilian model less than half her age? His parents cried “kidnapping,” but pals claim the whole thing is a well-played publicity stunt typical of the Material Pentagenarian, the Mirror reports. “Taking Jesus to Kaballah is a masterstroke as she always historically introduces... More »

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Brazil • publicity stunt • model • Madonna • movies • concert tour • Jesus Luz

(Newser) - When it comes to overall revenues in 2008, all other musicians took a back seat to Madonna. Billboard notes that the top 20 earners all toured, a move that is bringing in more and more money as record sales tank. The top moneymakers:
  1. Madonna: With more than $242
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music • profits • Bon Jovi • tour • Bruce Springsteen • Rascal Flatts • Madonna • The Police • recording industry • Kenny Chesney • Celine Dion • Neil Diamond • Coldplay • Jonas Brothers • concert tour

Docs Called as Britney Throws Tantrum

Spears suffers panic attack under tour, lawsuit pressure

Feb 5, 09 10:56 AM CST
(Newser) - Britney Spears is buckling under pressure as her world tour approaches, the Telegraph reports. The 27-year-old threw temper tantrums so severe her dad called a doctor. “Britney is in danger of not going on tour,” a source whispers. “She fears her performance will be branded a flop.... More »

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Britney Spears • pop music • gossip • Sam Lutfi • temper tantrums • concert tour

Boss Rips Ticketmaster for 'Scalping' Tickets

Springsteen says ticket company's practice was a conflict of interest

Feb 5, 09 6:51 AM CST
(Newser) - The Boss called Ticketmaster into his office yesterday, and gave it a tongue-lashing it may not soon forget, Reuters reports. The ticket giant drew Bruce Springsteen's wrath for gouging fans Monday by redirecting them to its resaler, TicketNow, just minutes after seats for his "Working on a Dream" tour... More »

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Bruce Springsteen • album release • Ticketmaster • scalping • TicketsNow • rock music • concert tour • tickets

 Brit: My Kids Coming on Tour 

Shows not in jeopardy over custody dispute, Spears blog says

Feb 3, 09 12:00 PM CST
(Newser) - Britney Spears dismissed rumors that ex-husband Kevin Federline is keeping their two boys from joining her 2-month Circus tour, her blog says. In fact, Sean Preston, age 3, and Jayden James, 2, will be with her at every stop, People notes, beginning March 3. The pop star promises a three-ring... More »

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Britney Spears • Kevin Federline • children • Sean Preston Federline • Jayden James Federline • celebrity divorces • concert tour

 Jacko's 
 Just Fine, 
 Thanks 

Singer prepping for tour, not transplant

Dec 23, 08 7:43 AM CST
(Newser) - Going from deathbed to world stage in mere hours, the King of Pop's rumor mill can be tough to keep up with these day, E! Online reports. A biographer’s claim yesterday that Michael Jackson is suffering from a rare lung disease is “a total fabrication” dreamed up to... More »

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celebrity • lung disease • Michael Jackson • rumor • concert tour

 Coldplay 
 Wants 
 Simon 
 on Tour 


Band invites Idol judge to surprise fans

Dec 17, 08 10:20 AM CST
(Newser) - Simon Cowell may be doling out his famously harsh feedback—on Coldplay’s current tour, the Mirror reports. “At the end of one song I want him to come on screen and say, ‘That was absolutely terrible!’” frontman Chris Martin said. The band will have to... More »

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music • Simon Cowell • celebrity • Coldplay • concert tour • Chris Martin

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