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Motley Crue Announce North American Arena Tour

Motley Crue are set to embark on a massive North American arena tour early next year. The tour will take the band to several major... more

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Annuals Announce 2009 North American Tour

Annuals have mapped out their first North American tour of 2009. The band will kick off their jaunt on January 22 in Chicago, IL.... more

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Get $1 off your coffee, November in Peet's - Ferry bldg. SF

For the month of November, the Peet's Coffee & Tea /location at the Ferry building - San Francisco is offering $1 off... more

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Come in Piece: Art Show

Come in Piece Art Show: A Celebration of Ol'Skool Graff, Music & Dance Presented by Tatu of the XMen Crew Art being... more

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Black Kids Announce Short US Tour

Black Kids have announced a handful of US show set for early next month. The short four day jaunt will kick off December 6 in... more

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Rock Out With Katy Perry, Soulja Boy, Will.I.Am and Akon at Youtube Live on November 22!

YouTube(TM), the leading online video community for people to discover, watch, and share originally created videos, has added to the talent lineup of YouTube Live, the company's first official live community celebration. The in-person audience of thousands will experience some of the site's renowned musicians, bedroom vloggers, side-splitting comedians and world-class athletes at Herbst Pavillion in Fort Mason on November 22. The event will also be streamed live on YouTube at the same time, enabling millions from around the globe to partake in the festivities. To sign up for a chance to get tickets or to tune in on the day of the event, visit http://youtube.com/live .

YouTube Live will honor the most groundbreaking, creative, and buzzworthy videos and individuals from the site's early days through today. Previously announced participants include internet born stars Soulja Boy Tell 'Em and Esmee Denters, Grammy Award winners' Will.I.Am and Akon, and Discovery Channels' MythBuster stars Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman. New acts scheduled to join this lineup include known performers such as:

-- Katy Perry -- Music's top rising star, Katy's song "I Kissed a Girl" reached #1 in the US as well as in 20 countries across the globe. A hit in its own right, the song became a YouTube sensation by spawning hundreds of parody videos created by users around the world. Her popularity shows no signs of slowing, as the song she'll be performing, "Hot N Cold," quickly climbed into the top 5 on Billboard.

-- Fred -- Since bursting onto the scene less than a year ago, the hyperkinetic Fred Figglehorn, with anger management issues and all, has racked up viewers and subscribers in record fashion. In his first six months the hilarious videos skewering childhood's biggest fears have amassed more than 135 million video views and 625,000 subscribers, making Fred the all-time number one most subscribed channel in YouTube history.

-- Jon M. Chu and The League of Extraordinary Dancers -- No YouTube event would be complete without a dance-off, and "Step Up 2 The Streets" director Jon M. Chu has been front and center for some of YouTube's most celebrated dance videos, including the biggest online dance battle in YouTube history between the Miley Cyrus/ Mandy Jiroux Cru and his ACDC. He's bringing his unique choreographic style to the event by introducing his most ambitious project yet: The League of Extraordinary Dancers.

-- Joe Satriani -- YouTube is a haven for aspiring guitar aficionados hoping to glean techniques from the masters. Few can rival Satriani's skill, but millions continue to try as videos of the guitar legend rank among the site's most popular and most commented.

-- Bo Burnham -- One of YouTube's most talented young performers, Bo's original songs are as funny as they are catchy. In addition to more than 20 million views, the 18-year-old comedian has released a best-selling EP, taped an upcoming HBO comedy special, and signed a deal to write a feature-length movie musical for producer Judd Apatow.

-- MC Hammer -- A pioneer in combining dance and hip-hop, three-time Grammy Award winner MC Hammer remains a powerful influence in music, as evidenced by the hundreds of YouTube videos in which users attempt to emulate his unique dance skills.

-- The Spinto Band -- Independent music is alive and well on YouTube, as evidenced by the ongoing success of this Wilmington, Delaware rock act. Their wistful harmonies and creative videos have generated some great response, with fans uploading their own versions alongside the band's official entries.

-- Katers 17 -- Among the most popular UK YouTube personalities and recently signed to a contract for Starburst, Katers 17 represents the truly global nature of YouTube, bringing her Anglo style and unique Britishisms to her homespun videos.YouTube(TM), the leading online video community for people to discover, watch, and share originally created videos, has added to... more