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Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide.
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Carlo Chatrian to step down as artistic director of the Berlin film festival

Carlo Chatrian to step down as artistic director of the Berlin film festival

BERLIN (AP) — The artistic director of the Berlin International Film Festival, Carlo Chatrian, said on Saturday that he will step down next year after Germany's culture minister announced a new management structure for the event.
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Japan's synthesized singing sensation Hatsune Miku turns 16

Japan's synthesized singing sensation Hatsune Miku turns 16

CHIBA, Japan (AP) — Hatsune Miku has always been 16 years old and worn long aqua ponytails. She is Japan's most famous Vocaloid — a computer-synthesized singing voice software that, in her case, comes with a virtual avatar.
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Officials can't interfere with local Tennessee Pride festival under anti-drag law, judge rules

Officials can't interfere with local Tennessee Pride festival under anti-drag law, judge rules

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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Accomplished stage actor, pioneering theatre director Marti Maraden dies at 78

Accomplished stage actor, pioneering theatre director Marti Maraden dies at 78

TORONTO — Stage actor Marti Maraden, who helped break down barriers for women as an early theatre director in Canada, has died at age 78. Mirvish Productions says Maraden faced a sudden illness while visiting her family in Sweden.
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After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the US

After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the US

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
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Denis LePage, co-founder of Montreal disco powerhouse duo Lime, dies at 74

Denis LePage, co-founder of Montreal disco powerhouse duo Lime, dies at 74

TORONTO — Disco producer Denis LePage had a knack for drawing revellers to the dance floor, and in the heart of Montreal’s pumping 1980s nightlife, the musician's hitmaking skills were unmistakable.
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Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires , through a new fund they announced Thursday.
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A federal judge strikes down a Texas law requiring age verification to view pornographic websites

A federal judge strikes down a Texas law requiring age verification to view pornographic websites

A federal judge has struck down a Texas law requiring age verification and health warnings to view pornographic websites and blocked the state attorney general's office from enforcing it. In a ruling Thursday, U.S.
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AP Election Brief | What to expect in Utah's special congressional primary

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Utah's special congressional primary

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Republicans will compete in a special primary election in Utah next week for their party’s nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart, the six-term GOP lawmaker who will step down on Sept. 15 .
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