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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.
French police begin investigations to discover why a stage for a Madonna concert at the Velodrome, Marseilles, France, Europe, collapsed, killing two workers.
Plans to make a lifesize replica of Michael Jackson out of butter for the annual Iowa State Fair are scrapped, when the results of a poll reveal that 65% of local people are opposed to the idea.
Famed jazz guitarist Mundell Lowe finally returns home to Laurel, Mississippi, USA, from which he had run away in 1938 in search of fame. In recognition of his lifetime of musical achievement Lowe is given a key to the city by Mayor Melvin Mack.The Latitude Festival begins in Henham Park, Southwold, UK. Artists appearing over the next three days include The Pet Shop Boys, Grace Jones, The Pretenders, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Bat For Lashes, Spritualized, The Gossip, White Lies, Little Boots, 65 Days Of Static and Of Montreal.
Billy Joel and his wife of five years, Katie Lee, confirm that they are to split. In a statement, they announce that they remain "caring friends with admiration and respect for each other."Lily Allen cancels her appearance at tomorrow's Benicassim Festival in Spain, Europe, citing gastroenterisis as the cause of her cancellation.
Kings Of Leon cancel today's Benicassim 2009 Festival headline slot after the festival is closed down due to extreme weather conditions.
Beyonce releases a new single, Sweet Dreams in Germany and France, Europe, as a digital download. On the same day, on her I Am tour, Beyonce plays at The United Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
When Paul McCartney plays at Citi Field, Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York, USA, Billy Joel joins him for a rousing rendition of I Saw Her Standing There. Support band is The Script.
Gordon Waller of 60's UK pop duo Peter and Gordon, dies aged 66 at the William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut, USA.