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| | U2, McCartney, Coldplay Top Live 8 Lineup - May 31, 2005 - E! Online News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) |
 | | On Tuesday, Geldof unveiled a Live Aid sequel, dubbed Live 8, that aims to be bigger than the original and will feature a who's-who of the top music acts in the world, including Paul McCartney, U2, Coldplay, Madonna, Brian Wilson and Dave Matthews Band, participating in a series of mega-concerts. |
 | | Geldof says Live 8 should exceed its predecessor in terms of viewership--it will be beamed worldwide to more than 2 billion people over various cable and satellite channels. |
 | | Live 8 organizers hope the massive turnout will help pressure G8 leaders to take immediate action to forgive Third World debt and establish programs to eradicate poverty and injustice in developing countries. |
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