Taylor Swift Plots First Headlining Tour
As expected, Taylor Swift will embark on her first headlining tour this spring, beginning April 23 in Evansville, Ind. The 52-city trek will feature “multiple costume changes” and a stage with a “fairy-tale castle,” according to Swift’s publicist.

AEG Live CEO Refutes Exit Speculation
AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips refutes media speculation that he might be leaving his post to focus more on artist management.

McCartney, Killers, Cure Anchor Coachella Lineup
Paul McCartney, the Killers and the Cure lead the bill for the tenth Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, to be held April 17-19 at Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif. Also confirmed are My Bloody Valentine, Amy Winehouse, Morrissey, Leonard Cohen and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

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