Top 20 Concert Tours
Top 20 Concert Tours The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week’s ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers. Oscar organizers choose MTV awards veteran Hamish Hamilton to direct March 7 show
Oscars choose MTV awards veteran to direct show Colombian mayor cancels Calle 13 concert over lead singer’s T-shirt ’slur’ against presidentBOGOTA — The mayor of a Colombian provincial capital says he’s canceling a January concert by the Puerto Rican band Calle 13 over a T-shirt worn by its lead singer. Power boats, Nixon and Jimmy Buffett: Miami Marine Stadium an unlikely cultural touchstoneMIAMI — What does the Miami Marine Stadium have in common with such famous landmarks as Machu Picchu and the Old City of Jerusalem? Puerto Rico mayor cancels Calle 13 concert after singer insulted island’s governorSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rican officials said Saturday they have canceled a concert featuring Grammy-winning band Calle 13 after the group’s lead singer insulted the governor and other Latin American politicians during an MTV awards show. Gloria Estefan lets laid-off government workers in Puerto Rico hear the conga beat for freeSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Thousands of laid-off government employees in Puerto Rico will be doing the conga for free, thanks to Gloria Estefan. Pope Benedict XVI to attend concert to mark 70th anniversary of WWII startVATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI will attend a concert marking the 70th anniversary of the start of World War II being performed by young musicians from around the globe. Leonard Cohen wows Israeli fans, angers Palestinian critics at sold-out Israeli concertRAMAT GAN, Israel — Leonard Cohen wowed an adoring audience Thursday night, crooning his iconic ballads at his first show in Israel in 30 years and ignoring a political storm over his appearance. Cubans in the tens of thousands flock to Revolution Plaza for controversial ‘peace concert’HAVANA — Hundreds of thousands of Cubans flocked to sprawling Revolution Plaza on Sunday for an open-air “peace concert” headlined by Colombian rocker Juanes, an event criticized by some Cuban-Americans who say the performers were lending support to the island’s communist government simply by showing up. Obama says Juanes Havana concert doesn’t hurt, but carries no US stamp of approvalWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says cultural diplomacy with Cuba can be helpful to a point. Southern Decadence is New Orleans end-of-summer fling; ‘Gay Mardi Gras’ eyes fair weatherNEW ORLEANS — Jonathan Bray, one of the organizers of Southern Decadence, a celebration that has become known as the gay Mardi Gras, spent his time this week getting ready for the big party and watching weather reports. Pop icon Madonna wrapping up world tour with 2 concerts in IsraelTEL AVIV, Israel — Madonna brought her mix of provocative music and spirituality to the Holy Land with a concert Tuesday in front of 50,000 fans who had endured a 16-year wait since the pop icon’s last gig in Israel. Jay-Z remembers DJ AM pushing to recover from plane crash to appear at rapper’s showNEW YORK — After DJ AM survived a plane crash last year that killed four people, the last thing Jay-Z had in mind was having the disc jockey play at his concert. Ali the Irishman: Fans cheer boxing icon as he finds Irish roots in great-granddad’s hometownDUBLIN — Muhammad Ali made a sentimental journey Tuesday to discover his Irish roots, and met distant relatives during celebrations at the local town hall and a nearby castle. Pop icon Madonna wraps up world tour with 2 concerts in IsraelTEL AVIV, Israel — Madonna was bringing her mix of provocative music and spirituality to the Holy Land with a concert Tuesday in front of 50,000 fans who have endured a 16-year wait since the pop icon’s last gig in Israel. Colombian singer Juanes still plans to peform at peace concert in Cuba this SeptemberNEW YORK — Juanes is sorry about the huge outrage surrounding his upcoming peace concert in Cuba, but says that his intentions are truly genuine. Michael Jackson memorabilia tour approved despite mother’s objections; London is first stopLOS ANGELES — A judge on Friday firmly approved a deal between Michael Jackson’s estate and a concert promoter to exhibit his memorabilia, praising the arrangement that the singer’s mother had fought in court over her concerns that it could harm his legacy and wasn’t competitively bid. Exhibitor says London will be first stop for exhibition of Jackson memorabiliaLOS ANGELES — The president of the company planning an exhibit of Michael Jackson’s memorabilia says the show’s first stop will be London’s O2 Arena. Michael Jackson memorabilia tour approved despite mother’s objectionsLOS ANGELES — A judge on Friday firmly approved a deal between Michael Jackson’s estate and a concert promoter to exhibit the King of Pop’s memorabilia, praising the arrangement that the singer’s mother had fought in court over her concerns that it could harm the singer’s legacy and wasn’t competitively bid. Judge says drug bust means no jam band concerts for Pa. ‘music church’PITTSBURGH — A federal judge says a southwestern Pennsylvania church that claims “jam band” concerts are its services cannot hold four planned concerts this summer. Dallas: Built on big oil money, but cheap eats and affordable sightseeing can be hadDALLAS —In a city that hangs its hat on big money, a flashy skyline and well-heeled locals, a visit on the cheap might seem unlikely. But residents know that it doesn’t take a trust fund to have a good time here. For starters, sit down to a plate of cheap tacos and start people-watching. AP News in Brief at 5:58 a.m. EDT
Sam Cooke’s music, business acumen take center state at Mississippi music festivalJACKSON, Miss. — More than 40 years after his tragic, violent death, Sam Cooke is still known as the legendary soul and gospel singer who penned “A Change is Gonna Come,” which found a new audience with the election of America’s first black president. Michael Jackson’s wishes preserved after lengthy hearing, but not without a little dramaLOS ANGELES — The wishes Michael Jackson expressed in his will began to come into reality Monday during a lengthy court hearing, with his mother placed firmly in charge of rearing his children and the two men he designated still at the reins of his financial empire. Leonard Cohen show to benefit Israel, Palestinian peace groups sells out in less than a dayJERUSALEM — Tickets for a Leonard Cohen concert to benefit Palestinian and Israeli peace groups sold out in less than a day, an Israeli ticket agent said Sunday. Madonna visits victims of accident that killed 2 and injured 8 building French concert stageMARSEILLES, France — Madonna has visited some of the eight workers who were injured in an accident in which two more were killed while assembling a music stage for the singer in the French port of Marseilles. Madonna to visit victims that killed 2 and injured 8 while building French concert stageMARSEILLES, France — Madonna is expected to visit some of the eight workers who were injured in an accident in which two workers were killed while assembling a music stage for the singer in the French port of Marseilles. Paris Hilton trial over film promotion lawsuit rooted in $300 million Ponzi schemeMIAMI — In an odd intersection of showbiz and securities fraud, proving a claim that Paris Hilton was a lousy pitchwoman would benefit investors jilted by a Ponzi scheme she had no part in. Michael Jackson’s dermatologist says he never gave star powerful sedatives to useLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s dermatologist said he had sedated the pop star in the past for painful medical procedures but had never given him dangerous sedatives like Propofol to use. Michael Jackson’s Doctor: He danced in my office 3 days before his death
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