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In Pictures: SXSW in Austin, TX

The Interactive portion of the South by Southwest Music Conference, aka SXSW, ended yesterday (3/15), and turned out to be a fine segue into the Music fest. Throngs of industry professionals, fans and artists are already in the streets of Austin, TX. March 16, 2011 - The Interactive portion of the South by Southwest Music Conference, aka SXSW, ended yesterday (3/15), and turned out to be a fine segue into the Music fest. Throngs of industry professionals, fans and artists are already in the streets of Austin, TX.

Bono, Geldolf Urge France To Honor Africa Commitment

June 19, 2008 - Bono and Bob Geldolf are challenging French President Nicolas Sarkozy to increase aid to Africa, saying the country has failed to live up to commitments it made at a 2005 summit of leading industrialized countries, according to a Reuters report.

Bob Geldof unveils five Live 8 shows

May 31, 2005 - Bob Geldof, co-founder of 1985's Live Aid benefit, has announced plans for Live 8, five simultaneous concerts set for July 2 that aim to spotlight the issues of global poverty and debt.

U2, Madonna, Elton John, Sting and Paul McCartney are among the artists set to perform at the event's flagship show at London's Hyde Park, while the U.S. show, at Philadelphia's Museum of Art, will feature 50 Cent, Dave Matthews Band, Bon Jovi, Stevie Wonder and host Will Smith, among others.

Live Aid co-founders planning another major charity show

May 26, 2005 - Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, co-founders the 1985 Live Aid charity concert, have confirmed that they are planning a long-rumored benefit concert to fight poverty in Africa.