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  U2, Eminem, Gaga & 35 More on Japan Benefit Album

  March 25, 2011 – Nearly 40 A-list artists have contributed tracks to a new compilation meant to benefit victims of Japan's tsunami. Available now for $9.99 via iTunes, Songs for Japan features top hits from artists like U2, Eminem, Lady Gaga, John Lennon, and literally dozens more. …
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  Top Artists Rally for Japan Earthquake Victims

  March 23, 2011 – With Japan still reeling from the earthquake and tsunami that rocked the nation on March 11, top musicians like Lady Gaga, U2, and Nicki Minaj — along with indie icons like Sonic Youth and Yo La Tengo — are rallying to show their support. Here's a roundup of available auctions and events, from intimate concerts to rare merchandise like posters and limited-edition vinyl. …
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  Collins ISN'T Quitting, New Broken Bells + More

  March 8, 2011 – After reports surfaced over the weekend that Phil Collins has retired from music due to health issues, his rep has clarified his comments by insisting he is not calling it quits. "He is not, has no intention of, retiring," Collins' rep said. [People] Hear Broken Bells' psychedelic freak-out "Windows," a new track from Danger Mouse and James Mercer that will be included on the four-track EP Meyrin Fields. …
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  'Spider-Man' Delayed, New Beach House Song + More

  February 28, 2011 – U2's troubled Spider-Man musical could have its opening date delayed for a sixth time. Producers are considering pushing the March 15 opening to late June so they can make changes to the production, which would improve "its worldwide commercial prospects." [The New York Times] At their New York City gig on Friday, Baltimore dream-pop duo Beach House performed a gorgeous untitled new song. …
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  Arcade Fire's Grammy Beef, U2 Top Glasto + More

  February 24, 2011 – After music executive Steve Stoute took out a full-page advertisement in The New York Times, in which he slammed the Academy for giving Arcade Fire's Suburbs Album of Year, the band's manager Scott Rodger responded to those claims, which cast suspicion on the group's show-closing performance after their "surprise" win, suggesting the Awards was rigged. …
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  SPIN'S 30 Must-Hear Albums of 2011

  February 23, 2011 – Already, 2011 is shaping up to be another big year in music. …
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  U2 Talk New LP, Flaming Lips' YouTube Epic + More

  February 15, 2011 – U2 have revealed that they will take a more pared-back approach to their next album: The set, which will be produced by Danger Mouse, will most likely run shorter than their last LP No Line on the Horizon. "We were trying to write an album with 'No Line On the Horizon' that had a kind of narrative and if I look back on it now, it's probably too long. Maybe just by one song or two," Bono said. …
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  The 5 Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows Ever

  February 2, 2011 – Sunday, February 6, a global audience of about a billion people will watch two of football's most storied franchises, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers, do battle in the Super Bowl, live from Arlington, Texas. …
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  U2 Album Rumors, Foos Tease New Song + More

  February 2, 2011 – According to Amazon Germany, U2's new album will reportedly come out in Europe on May 27. (The Amazon page has since been pulled down.) A rep for the band would not confirm the release date, but acknowledged the band are working on a new record. A spring release for the new album would make sense, however: U2 are planning to resume their 360° Tour in February in South Africa. …
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  U2's 'Spider-Man' Musical Delayed Until March

  January 14, 2011 – After numerous delays, the official opening of U2's Spider-Man musical has been delayed for a fifth time and will now premiere on March 15, producers for the show announced yesterday. …
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