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= Music Is Life   =


 * Dafne Troyce **
 * January 31, 2011 **
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http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/why-coachella-sold-out-in-less-than-a-week-20110127

====This article is about the Music Festival Coachella in Indio California. The lineup for the music festival was released and a few days later tickets went on sale January 21, 2011. This year, the festival sold out faster than ever, selling out in less than a week! Headliners include Kanye West, Arcade Fire, and Kings of Leon, of course there are so many more artists performing. The prices of tickets for the three day festival usually start around $300, but now that they are sold out, people are re-selling them for over $600, and the VIP passes are being sold for over $2000! ====

====Music is everywhere nowadays. And if you ask any music lover, they'll tell you that "Music Makes The World Go Round." Films and television shows incorporate music into their work because it adds to what the viewer sees on screen. It helps him or her feel something or understand an event a little more clearer. In the case of the hit TV show Glee, musical artists across all genres fight, and fight hard to get their music featured on the musical-arts loving show...well all except one...Kings of Leon. The Kings of Leon were asked if their music could be featured/performed on the show, they "gracefully" declined. This show reaches millions of people each week with hopes of spreading musical joy across the nation. Why would anyone not want to be apart of a movement like that? And in the long run, who really benefits from their decision? Kings of Leon for not wanting to "sellout" or Ryan Murphy and the Glee family? Since there are many music artists clamoring to be featured on the show. Read for further information>>> Glee vs. Kings of Leon ﻿ ====
 * Abimbola Beverly Adanritaylor **
 * January 31, 2011 **


 * Amanda Garcia **
 * February 2, 2011 **



Image Page Source: [|We Are The World 2010] ====Lady Gaga. Who doesn’t know this fierce superstar and all that she represents? Inspired by glam rock artists, such as David Bowie and Queen, and many prominent pop artists of our time, 24-year-old Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta has made a name for herself by standing up for gay rights, dressing in outlandish costumes, and writing hit after hit. She has become an influential phenomenon over the past three years, and has inspired fans around the world to take pride in who they are, and to disregard the negative labels given to them based on gender, race or sexuality. To have a pop artist such as Lady Gaga help the world population feel exultant and alive shows how powerful music can be on a global level to those who need the encouragement that life will turn out okay. ====

February 2, 2011
[] The Superbowl is an American tradition that revolves around the game, the commericals and the anticipated halftime show. It's been said that since the Janet Jackson incident the halftime show has been performed with "safe choices" to avoid such incidents again. In the last five years the Rolling Stones, Prince, Tom Petty, Bruce Pringsteen and The Who have been these such "safe choices." This year they're finally shaking it up and bringing The Black Eyed Peas to the stage captivating that young audience once again. However, in appealing to this younger audience, there is a feel that older fans won't be as impressed as they have been in past years. Overall, there is high hopes for this Sunday to captivate a wide range of an audience and bring back the excitement of the half time show that once was.

Feb 2, 2011


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==== Katy Perry, David Gutta, and The Gorillaz, just to name a few, have acquired a new band member. On Tuesday Citigroup announced that they bought 100% of EMI’s share capital. EMI is the fourth largest recording label in the music industry. The Label was struggling to repay debts they were loaned back in 2007. Citigroup says that it doesn’t plan on controlling EMI in the long run, but they are in no hurry to sell the company either. Until then, Citigroup’s band mates can take their money and run with it. ====

= **Patrick Muniga** =

**February 3, 2011**


When we think all of the dust has settled with the Michael Jackson saga, another curve-ball is thrown. With much uncertainty surrounding the death of the pop icon, it was learned today that Jackson's mother will be granted permission to sue AEG, a concert promotion company, over the wrongful death of her son. You may ask how a concert promoter can be sued for wrongful death, and evidently it was because AEG hired Dr. Conrad Murphy, who was responsible for all of the medical decisions that in-turn resulted in Jackson's passing. For many fans seeking closure this fiasco, this comes as a double-edged sword; the Jackson family can receive vindication, or possibly uncover less than glamorous facts about the last days of this troubled icon's life. I think I can speak for the public and hope this situation gets resolved as soon as possible.

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