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Rolling Stones added to 12.12.12 concert; Leonardo DiCaprio, Kristen Stewart, more to present

The “12-12-12” benefit for victims of Hurricane Sandy is shaping up to be the largest musical event in history, reaching nearly 2 billion people through television, radio and the Internet, the Madison Square Garden concert's producers said Friday.

Wednesday night's show gained even more star power, as the Rolling Stones joined the already massive lineup that includes Billy Joel, Paul McCartney,...

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Eric Clapton, Chris Martin added to 12.12.12 benefit

Band: Coldplay Tour reason: To promote “Mylo Xyloto”

Photo credit: Fox

Eric Clapton and Coldplay's Chris Martin have signed onto the massive 12.12.12 benefit at Madison Square Garden to benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund's efforts to help victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Clapton and Martin join Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Bon Jovi, Alicia Keys, Kanye West and others for the benefit next Thursday. Tickets for the show, which...

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