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U2 Plans Deluxe Reissues of 'Achtung Baby' and 'Zooropa'

Jeff Giles — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:15:15 +0000

Believe it or not, it’s been 20 years since U2 released its landmark album ‘Achtung Baby’ — and the band is preparing to celebrate with a newly expanded version.

The band isn’t stopping its vault-purging there, either – Rolling Stone reports that there are also plans for a deluxe edition of U2′s ‘Achtung’ follow-up, ‘Zooropa,’ all part of a wider campaign that will see the songs repackaged in a number of formats.

Top Ten Louisiana Songs

Debbie Ray — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:37:26 +0000

After falling in love with Lelia Broussard's song, "Louisiana" I got to thinking about some of the other songs for and about our great state. Now, I admit, I'm a little sentimental sometimes, especially at times like this when we face yet another potential disaster just weeks before hurricane season begins, so bear with me on a couple of these... I have included some favorites that tug on my heart every time I hear them. Here they are:

U2, Bieber, Bon Jovi For Japan

Steve Wiley — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:04:14 +0000

(By: Mark Metcalfe Getty Images Entertainment )
JUSTIN BIEBER and U2 will appear on a new charity album to benefit Japan's earthquake and tsunami victims. Universal Music hopes to have it out by the end of the week so it'll be a digital-only release. The full lineup of artists...

New Kids On The Block Brave The Cajundome

CJ — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:35:59 +0000

Got Your Tickets To The NKOTB/Backstreet Boys In The Cajundome?

The tough economy hasn’t helped the already-suffering music industry, and a lot of acts are being forced to face the music. When it comes to touring, many artists and bands are skipping huge stadium tours in favor of slightly smaller venues, since the cost is lower and it’s easier to guarantee a full house.

Epic Super Bowl Performances

Debbie Ray — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:03:58 +0000

For its first couple decades of existence, the Super Bowl halftime show featured marching bands or Up With People-type musical medleys. Unfortunately, but the only folks who really got excited about those performances were the families of the performers. Over the last 20 years, the Super Bowl halftime stage has become home to top hits [...]