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ContactMusic — British bands Mumford Sons and Coldplay are to headline the first Secret Policemans Ball charity concert in New York The music and comedy festival which launched in Britain in the mid-1970s to raise funds for Amnesty International has boasted a stell... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — at least 1 of these 3 will be at Radio City in March Billboard reports:"The Secret Policeman's Ball is letting America in on the party: The British-based music and comedy festival is coming to New York in March. Coldplay, Jon... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Somewhat out of character for a Mancunian, Noel Gallagher is praying for rain. He's about to play the Big Day Out on the Gold Coast and figures that a sudden downpour, of which there have been several during the day, will send thousands of punters to... more info

The Independent — Legal action against illegal file-sharers has helped to bring an 8 per cent rise in global digital-music revenues, but an industry report claims stars should stop boycotting streaming services such as Spotify. more info

Guardian Music — It's not easy to be optimistic about the future while trying to implore governments to do more about piracyThe timing of this week's IFPI digital music report 2012 put an interesting spin on its content. After immense pressure from digital technology... more info

Topix — London, Jan 20: Singer Rihanna's dream of performing a duet with Coldplay is set to become a reality in the Grammys. more info

Topix — In this Sept. 24, 2011 photo, Rihanna performs during the Rock in Rio music festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. more info

USA Today Music — Kelly Clarkson has been working lots of covers into her Stronger Tour sets. Plus, news on Siobhan Magnus, Kris Allen, Casey James and more. more info

MTV.co.uk News — Professor Green has revealed that Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is acting as his mentor.According to The Sun, Martin has reached out to Pro after hearing about his dad's suicide, and has told the... more info