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Foo Fighters, Kanye, NIN, STP to headline Virgin fest

By Christina Hansen on 11:55 AM on April 2, 2008

The Foo Fighters, Jack Johnson, Kanye West, Nine Inch Nails and the Stone Temple Pilots will be headlining the 2008 Virgin Mobile Festival, organizers announced last week. The third annual music and arts festival will take place August 9-10 at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md. A complete artist line-up and additional ticket information will be available on the festival’s official site in the coming weeks. The festival originated as the Virgin Festival in the U.K. in 1996, and made its U.S. debut 10 years later. Headliners from past years include the Police, the Killers, the Who, the Red... read more

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Foo Fighters sue Marvel for copyright infringement

By Christina Hansen on 11:59 AM on February 25, 2008

You wouldn’t like the Foo Fighters when they’re mad. The band filed a copyright infringement suit last week against Marvel Comics, accusing the company of using two of its songs in an online trailer without permission. The band’s suit alleges that Marvel used substantial excerpts from the songs “Best of You” and “Free Me” from the 2005 album In Your Honor in a trailer for the new television series Wolverine and the X-Men. Roswell Records Inc., which owns the master recordings to the songs, was named as a co-plaintiff in the suit. Dave Grohl and Co. are seeking unspecified damages,... read more

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WGA reaches compromise with Grammy Awards

By Nikki King on 5:36 PM on January 29, 2008

The 50th Grammy Awards will air Feb. 10, despite the tension as the writers’ strike continues to keep artists and execs at arms. On Jan. 15, Grammy producers made a formal request to the Writers Guild of America Board of Directors for an interim agreement that would contract writers for the awards. Just last week, the WGA announced that it would, in the least, not picket the event. The Recording Company has hence begun to coordinate acts for the show. The lineup includes a gospel segment featuring Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige and the Clark Sisters. The Time will reunite,... read more

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More Foo Fighters U.S. tour dates announced

By Cristina Martin on 2:02 PM on November 28, 2007

For all you followers of the Foo who felt let down by the lack of tour dates that were previously announced for the band’s U.S. trek, here is some good news. Foo Fighters have added more performances on to their North American trek. Originally scheduled for only six dates spanning throughout the months of January and February, the band has joyously tacked on some more shows. The Foo Fighters will now kick off their tour on Jan. 16 in Sunrise, Fla. and will conclude their journey in Minneapolis, Minn. on Feb. 27. Tickets for select shows are on sale now.... read more

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Foo Fighters announce U.S. tour, go green

By Cristina Martin on 11:31 AM on November 16, 2007

Earlier this year, the Foo Fighters re-released their epic 1997 album The Colour and Shape along side their sixth studio album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. In the wake of their old/new recordings Dave Grohl and Co. have been performing for our over seas neighbors. Now, the Fightin' Foo is bringing the show back to the motherland. With U.K. dates wrapping up this weekend, the band has finally announced some U.S. gigs. Foo Fighters will pick up their tour on Jan. 23 in Dallas, Texas. If you’re ready to support the Foo Fighters and want to ensure that you get... read more

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