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November 28, 2001

December is U2 Month Exclusively on DIRECTV

11.28.01 - FT.com

PR Newswire

Sold-Out U2 Elevation Tour 2001, Plus Additional U2 Programming to be Broadcast Free of Charge

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV Inc., the nation's leading digital TV service provider, will premiere an exclusive U2 television event in December free of charge to its more than 10.3 million residential and commercial customers. DIRECTV will roll out this commercial-free U2 broadcast as part of its DIRECTV(R) FREEVIEW(R) event series to customers beginning Saturday, December 1, and continuing throughout the month.

This original four-hour U2 event will include a concert film of the band's sold-out Elevation Tour 2001, recorded live in Boston this past June. Other than the limited exhibition on DIRECTV, this long-format version is only available on U2's new DVD. In addition, DIRECTV will premiere more than two hours of additional U2 programming including never-before-seen archived interview footage and music videos.

DIRECTV is also aligning with both VH1 and Best Buy to promote the launch of U2's new DVD release featuring the concert film, "Elevation 2001 -- U2 Live From Boston." Through in-store promotions, as well as national print and outdoor marketing, Best Buy will drive demand for the new release and promote U2's television broadcast on VH1 and DIRECTV. VH1 aired a shorter version of the concert film and conducted a radio contest to promote the availability of U2's DVD at Best Buy and the U2 broadcast on VH1 and DIRECTV. DIRECTV will continue the promotion throughout December with extensive print and on-air promotions. While all three companies have worked together in the past, this is the first time they have aggregated their resources to deliver a national promotion designed to generate heightened awareness and demand for U2.

"DIRECTV is proud to be associated with U2, one of the hottest rock bands in history. We know that our more than 10.3 million subscribers will appreciate the chance to see and hear this exclusive compilation of incredible U2 performances all month long," said Michael Thornton, senior vice president, Programming Acquisitions. "The DIRECTV(R) FREEVIEW(R) event series is indicative of our mission to bring the highest level of quality programming to our customers and to deliver exclusive features not available on any other multi-channel service. This collaboration between DIRECTV, VH1 and Best Buy has enabled all three companies to deliver one dynamic platform where musicians can reach millions of fans throughout the United States. We look forward to working with our partners to bring more events and promotions like this to fruition."

Premiering on Saturday, December 1 at 6:00 AM (ET), "U2 Month" will air on DIRECTV channel 103, 24 hours a day through December 31. DIRECTV customers who tune in to the programming block can expect to see U2 perform hits from their illustrious career. Additional footage includes "U2 Legends" produced by VH1; The making of "All I Want Is You," never before seen in the U.S.; "The Sweetest Thing" video; "Bullet the Blue Sky" filmed during the Rock the Vote election campaign; the Trabantland and Lovetown documentaries, and the "Lemon," "Please," "One," and "Beautiful Day" music videos.

DIRECTV began airing its DIRECTV(R) FREEVIEW(R) event series in November 1999 with a concert from progressive rock group YES. Since then, DIRECTV customers have been treated to performance events from artists as diverse as Sting, Paul McCartney, Barry Manilow, David Gray, Neil Young, Journey, Randy Travis, the Go-Go's, Psychedelic Furs, Wynonna Judd and Sugar Ray.

DIRECTV is the nation's leading digital satellite television service provider with 10.3 million customers. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation. FREEVIEW is a registered trademark of Hughes Electronics Corporation and is used with permission. HUGHES is the world's leading provider of digital television entertainment, broadband services, satellite-based private business networks, and global video and data broadcasting. The earnings of HUGHES, a unit of General Motors Corporation, are used to calculate the earnings per share attributable to the General Motors Class H common stock (NYSE: GMH). Visit DIRECTV on the World Wide Web at DIRECTV.com .

For further information, please contact Bob Marsocci of DIRECTV Inc., +1-310-726-4656.

Posted by Jonathan at 04:14 AM | Comments (0)

November 19, 2001

VH1 Special U2: Elevation Live 2001

11.19.01 - VH1.com

VH1 Concert Event Immediately Preceded By "U2: Legends" At 7:30 P.M. And Special Concert Pre-Show At 8:30 P.M.

NEW YORK, NY, November 15, 2001 - Viewers will get front-row tickets when VH1 presents "U2: Elevation Live 2001," premiering on Friday, November 23 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT). "U2: Elevation Live 2001" captures the band live on stage at the Fleet Center in Boston this summer, one of 101 sold-out tour dates on their current "U2 Elevation Tour 2001" of North America and Europe, which was hailed by David Browne at Entertainment Weekly as "a staggering confirmation that this is rock's greatest arena band, ever."

The 90-minute VH1 special "U2: Elevation Live 2001" features Bono, The Edge, Adam and Larry performing a mix of their hits as well as songs from their latest album, "All That You Can't Leave Behind," including "Beautiful Day," "Stuck in a Moment," "Kite," "I'm Not Comin' Down," "New York," "I Will Follow," "Desire," "Wide Awake," "Where The Streets Have No Name" and "With or Without You" and "Walk On."

Highlighting VH1's Thanksgiving "Stuffed" Weekend, "U2: Elevation Live 2001" will be immediately preceded by "U2: Legends" at 7:30 p.m., and a special half-hour U2 concert pre-show beginning at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

The band's first tour since the highly successful "PopMart" (the top-grossing tour of 1997), and their first arena tour since 1992, "U2 Elevation Tour 2001" kicked off on March 24 in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale and has continued with more than 101 sold-out dates in North America and Europe. The tour began its second North American leg in Notre Dame, IN, on October 10, and winds up in Miami on December 2.

Released on October 31, 2000, "All That You Can't Leave Behind" debuted at #1 on the charts in 32 countries and has since sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. The song "Beautiful Day" received three Grammy Awards, including "Song of the Year," "Record of the Year" and "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group." In addition, U2 is tied with Dave Matthews Band for the most nominations at the upcoming "My VH1 Music Awards '01," airing live on December 2 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on VH1. U2 is up for "My Favorite Group," "Hottest Live Show" and "Coolest Fan Website," and music fans can log on to VH1.com to vote for the winners right up until the moment before each category is announced.

U2 fans can also go to http://www.vh1.com/fanclubs/main/1022.jhtml to check out the U2 Fan Club to find out the latest news on the band, the best U2 web links, hear audio clips, see video clips, CD reviews, message boards, cool photos and much more.

Posted by Jonathan at 04:17 AM | Comments (0)

November 07, 2001

U2 On Tour: Eight More Shows Added To Sold-Out Elevation Tour!

11.7.01 - CC.com

Fans just can't get enough of U2! Due to overwhelming demand, eight cities have been added to U2's Elevation Tour 2001! At the conclusion of this year, U2 will have played over 101 sold-out shows worldwide! Here's the scoop on the final eight:

11/20/01 - Sacramento, CA, Arco Arena (On Sale 11/10/01)
11/23/01 - Phoenix, AZ, America West Arena (On Sale 11/10/01)
11/25/01 - Dallas, TX, Reunion Arena (On Sale 11/10/01)
11/27/01 - Kansas City, MO, Kemper Arena (On Sale 11/10/01)
11/28/01 - St. Louis, MO, Savvis Center (On Sale 11/10/01)
11/30/01 - Atlanta, GA, Philips Arena (On Sale 11/10/01)
12/01/01 - Tampa, FL, Ice Palace (On Sale 11/17/01)
12/02/01 - Miami, FL, American Airlines Arena (On Sale 11/17/01)

Those of you paying attention have already noted that most of these shows go on sale this Saturday (with the exception of Tampa and Miami)! Keep in mind that every other show on this leg of the Elevation tour sold-out almost immediately, so you've got to make plans to join us now!

Tickets are $45.00, $85.00 and gold circle tickets are $130.00. General Admission floor tickets are $45.00. Tickets are limited to four (4) tickets per person, including two (2) General Admission floor tickets.

Posted by Jonathan at 04:20 AM | Comments (0)

November 03, 2001

U2, Gwen Stefani Dominate My VH1 Music Awards Nominees

11.3.01 - CDNow Allstar News

Nov 2, 2001, 1:45 pm PT

The fans have spoken, and they've nominated U2 in six of this year's My VH1 Music Awards, and No Doubt singer gone solo siren Gwen Stefani in five.

As previously announced, the awards will be held Dec. 2 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and air on VH1 that night at 9 p.m. ET/PT (allstar, Oct. 2).

U2 is up for My Favorite Group, Must Have Album (All That You Can't Leave Behind), My Favorite Video ("Beautiful Day"), Damn I Wish I Wrote That Song ("Beautiful Day"), Hottest Live Show, and Coolest Fan Web site (U2 Station).

Stefani nabbed noms for My Favorite Female, Navel Academy, My Favorite Video with Moby for "Southside," and There's No I in Team (Best Collaboration) for "Southside" and for her duet with Eve on "Let Me Blow Ya Mind."

Other multiple nominees include videos by Staind and Alicia Keys with four apiece; Destiny's Child, Enrique Iglesias, Train, and the ladies of "Lady Marmalade" with three; and Elton John and Lenny Kravitz with two, among others.

Meanwhile, the first batch of performers has been announced as well. Mick Jagger, Creed, Sting, Nelly Furtado, Lenny Kravitz, Destiny's Child, and No Doubt will perform, while a host and other presenters and performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

My VH1 Music Awards finalists:

My Favorite Male

1. Lenny Kravitz
2. Moby
3. Sting
4. Enrique Iglesias
5. Elton John

My Favorite Female

1. Gwen Stefani
2. Alicia Keys
3. Aaliyah
4. Madonna
5. Janet Jackson

My Favorite Group

1. Bon Jovi
2. Dave Matthews Band
3. U2
4. Staind
5. Destiny's Child

Best Actor In A Video

1. Christopher Walken (Fatboy Slim, "Weapon of Choice")
2. Ben Stiller (P. Diddy, "Bad Boy For Life")
3. Robert Downey Jr. (Elton John, "I Want Love")
4. The Monkey (Weezer, "Island in the Sun")
5. Jennifer Love Hewitt (Enrique Iglesias, "Hero")

Must Have Album

1. Alicia Keys, Songs in A Minor
2. U2, All That You Can't Leave Behind
3. Dave Matthews Band, Everyday
4. Matchbox Twenty, Mad Season
5. The Beatles, 1

My Favorite Video

1. Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink, "Lady Marmelade"
2. Dave Matthews Band, "I Did It"
3. U2, "Beautiful Day"
4. Fatboy Slim, "Weapon Of Choice"
5. Moby & Gwen Stefani, "Southside"

Damn I Wish I Wrote That

1. Dave Matthews Band, "The Space Between"
2. Alicia Keys, "Fallin'"
3. U2, "Beautiful Day"
4. Train, "Drops of Jupiter"
5. Staind, "It's Been A While"

Welcome To The Big Time

1. Alicia Keys
2. Staind
3. Lifehouse
4. Nelly Furtado
5. Train

There's No I In Team (Best Collaboration)

1. Eve & Gwen Stefani, "Let Me Blow Ya Mind"
2. Moby & Gwen Stefani, "Southside"
3. Various Artists, "What's Going On"
4. Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink, "Lady Marmalade"
5. Eminem & Dido, "Stan"

Hottest Live Show

1. Bon Jovi
2. Dave Matthews Band
3. U2
4. Madonna
5. Janet Jackson

Best Kept Secret

1. Gorillaz
2. Coldplay
3. Craig David
4. Five for Fighting
5. Nikka Costa

Your Song Kicked Ass But Was Played Too Damn Much

1. Lifehouse, "Hanging By A Moment"
2. Staind, "It's Been A While"
3. Destiny's Child, "Survivor"
4. Train, "Drops Of Jupiter (Tell Me)"
5. Shaggy, "It Wasn't Me"

Is It Hot In Here, Or Is It Just My Video

1. Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink, "Lady Marmalade"
2. Britney Spears, "Don't Want To Be The Last To Know"
3. Lenny Kravitz, "Again"
4. Enrique Iglesias "Hero"
5. Jennifer Lopez, "Love Don't Cost A Thing"

Navel Academy

1. Gwen Stefani
2. Britney Spears
3. Mark McGrath
4. Destiny's Child
5. Jennifer Lopez

Coolest Fan Website

1. Bon Jovi (Operation Bon Jovi)
2. Dave Matthews Band (nancies.org)
3. U2 (U2 Station)
4. Backstreet Boys (Backstreet.net)
5. No Doubt (nodoubt-fan.com)

Big In Japan (International Award)

1. The Corrs
2. Craig David
3. Robbie Williams
4. Coldplay
5. Stereophonics

Posted by Jonathan at 04:22 AM | Comments (0)

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