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Casey Kasem, who launched American Top 40, a weekly countdown of America's most popular songs in 1970, tells listeners that today's show is his last.
Allen Klein the controversial rock entrepreneur who handled the financial affairs of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, dies in New York City, USA, aged 77, after a battle with Alzheimer's.
The Foo Fighters play at a private concert for President Barack Obama on The White House lawn in Washington, DC, USA.
The three-day long Essence Music Festival conitnues in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Artists appearing on this, the second day, include Maxwell and Anita Baker.Chris Brown and Mariah Carey are among the guests attending P. Diddy's annual White Party, in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.
The Fray play at The Marcus Amphitheatre, during the 11-day long Summerfest, begins in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Madonna delays the start of the first European date on her Sticky And Sweet tour show at the O2 Arena, London, by half an hour because she feels the air conditioning is not working to her satisfaction.
Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band and Jenny Lewis play in
Battery Park, New York City. (2009).
The pan-European Heavy Metal festival, Sonisphere, plays at Hockenheimring, Germany, with headliners Metallica, supported by Die Toten Hosen, The Prodigy, Anthrax and others.
It is reported that Jay-Z is being sued by his own lawyer in the Manhattan Federal Court, New York City, USA, for failing to pay his fees.When Mastodon play in Hockenheim, Germany, Stephan Michel of Mahr's Brau brewery unveils a limited edition Mastodon Premium Lager that is handed out to the band and their crew at the show.
Rufus Wainwright's first opera, Prima Donna, is presented during an 18-day run at The Palace Theatre, Manchester, England, UK, Europe, during the Manchester International Festival.