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Coachella Beats Recession, Attracts 166,000 For Second-Best Draw in Fest’s History

Photo: Kravitz/FilmMagic Thanks to a star-packed lineup anchored by Paul McCartney, Leonard Cohen and the return of My Bloody Valentine, this year’s Coachella enjoyed its second-best attendance ever, attracting roughly 166,000 concertgoers, Billboard reports. The news is a sigh of relief for the entire festival industry, concerns over how the recession would affect the festival biz [...]

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16:35 on April 22 2009

SNTV - Macca mum on marriage

The Newsroom — Paul McCartney continues to be elusive about rumors of marriage to girlfriend Nancy Shevell. more info

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17:16 on April 22 2009

Newsweek: 7 supposedly 'green' celebrities' eco-gaffes

From Paul McCartney shipping his hybrid car all the way from Japan to Barbra Streisand's demand for more than 100 towels at every concert, here are the ecological misstep... more info

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17:56 on April 22 2009

Coachella Beats Recession, Attracts 166,000 For Second-Best Draw in Fest’s History

Rolling Stone — Photo: Kravitz/FilmMagic Thanks to a star-packed lineup anchored by Paul McCartney, Leonard Cohen and the return of My Bloody Valentine, this year’s Coachella enjoyed i... more info

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