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U2 in hometown dustup - The Guardian
Christian artists writing songs for charity - The Tennessean
All things considered, Evanescence's Amy Lee is as happy as she can be - New York Post
Radio's new "heavy rotation" - The New York Times (registration may be required)
Scarface's latest addiction - The Detroit News
Giving the gift of box sets - Chicago Sun-Times (registration may be required)
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The Spice Girls kick off world tour in Vancouver - Vancouver Sun
Michael McDonald brings his blue-eyed soul to Louisivlle - Courier-Journal
Kanye West in the U.K. - Manchester Evening News
The Oak Ridge Boys pack 'em in at Southern Utah University - SUU Journal
Youssou N'Dour brings the groove to UCLA - Los Angeles Times / Calendar Live (registration may be required)
KRS-One gets real in Santa Cruz - San Jose Mercury News (registration may be required)
Ween rocks long and hard in NYC - The New York Times (registration may be required)
They Say It's Their Birthday … (Or so says Associated Press)
Ferlin Husky is 82
Andy Williams is 80
John Cale is 67
Ozzy Osbourne is 59
Mickey Thomas (Jefferson Starship) is 58
Don Barnes (38 Special) is 55
Steve Forbert is 53
Paul Gregg (Restless Heart) is 53
Montell Jordan is 39