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Jackson 'excited' about resuming tour

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- The promoters of U.S. pop star Janet Jackson's tour said she's scheduled to resume performances this weekend after an illness forced her to cancel several gigs.

Madonna returns home after European tour

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Madonna has returned to the United States after her European tour and is set to perform five sold-out shows in the New York area, Live Nation said Thursday.

Jay-Z and Stargate start new label

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and the Norwegian production duo Stargate have announced the formation of StarRoc, a New York-based music label and publishing company.

Il Divo to release 5th album

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Il Divo is finishing up its fifth album and planning a worldwide tour to support it early next year, representatives for the pop-opera group said Tuesday.

Ron White sends pizza to jail

VERO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Officials at Florida's Indian River County Jail said comedian Ron White sent staff six pizzas hours after he was processed and released on drug charges.

Nickelback signs deal with Live Nation

LOS ANGELES, July 8 (UPI) -- The Canadian rock group Nickelback has signed on for an exclusive, long-term global partnership with Live Nation, the company announced Tuesday.

Van Halen tour grosses $93M

LOS ANGELES, June 5 (UPI) -- Van Halen's 2007-2008 North American tour grossed more than $93 million, making it the highest grossing tour in the band's history, Live Nation said.

Singer Janet Jackson set to tour

LOS ANGELES, May 21 (UPI) -- U.S. recording artist Janet Jackson is planning her first North American concert tour in more than seven years, Live Nation confirmed Wednesday.

Several Madonna concerts sold out

LOS ANGELES, May 19 (UPI) -- U.S. pop star Madonna sold out upcoming shows in Paris, New York, Boston and Chicago not long after tickets went on sale, Live Nation said Monday.

Coldplay announces North American tour

LOS ANGELES, May 9 (UPI) -- The British rock group Coldplay is to kick off its "Viva La Vida" North American concert tour in Philadelphia this summer, Live Nation said Friday.