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Surprise Prince concerts at landmark Parisian venue
At a Paris fashion show last week, pop icon Prince liked the Grand Palais venue so much he decided to hold two surprise last-minute concerts there this weekend. For his legions of Parisian fans, it was a rare treat.
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Noel Gallagher walks out of Oasis over brotherly strife
Lead guitarist Noel Gallagher says he has quit British rock band Oasis because he can no longer work with his brother Liam. The brothers fought backstage just before a scheduled concert in Paris, which they cancelled.
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Aerosmith cancels remainder of US tour
Rock group Aerosmoith will be cutting short its US tour, to give lead singer Steven Tyler time to recover from injuries he sustained last week after falling from the stage during a concert in South Dakota.
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40 years on, what is the legacy of Woodstock?
To those who were there on August 15-18, 1969, Woodstock was more than a music festival. It was the promise of a beautiful new era. "Woodstock Nation", they called themselves. Forty years later, what's left?
ENVIRONMENT
Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono call for 'meat-free Mondays'
Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono, John Lennon's widow, have appealed to Britons to reduce their meat consumption. According to the former Beatle, going vegetarian just one day a week helps to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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Maximo Park back on stage with a third album
The five British boys from Maximo Park released their third album ‘Quicken the Heart' in May. FRANCE 24 interviewed Paul Smith, singer of the alternative rock band, before the intimate gig at the Trabendo in Paris.
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Johnny: a very French affair
Is Johnny Hallyday a purely French phenomenon?
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World crisis hits rock stars too
The world's financial crisis has hit the pockets of some of the wealthiest rock legends, according to the annual Sunday Times Rich List. Elton John and Paul McCartney respectively lost 63 and 60 millions due to falling property and share values.
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Music producer Phil Spector guilty of murder
A Los Angeles court has found music producer Phil Spector guilty of second degree murder in the shooting death of an actress at his mansion in 2003.
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France mourns music star Bashung
French singer Alain Bashung was put to rest on Friday at Paris' Père Lachaise cemetery as hundreds gathered to bid the pop icon goodbye. The star died aged 61 after losing a battle against cancer last Saturday.
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