MTV and VH1 to broadcast Live 8 gigs

MTV and VH1 will broadcast eight hours of the Live 8 concerts on July 2, the networks have revealed.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2005 - 19:00

MTV and VH1 will broadcast eight hours of the Live 8 concerts on July 2, the networks have revealed.

The performances, featuring artists such as U2, Coldplay, Madonna, Dave and Jay-Z among many others, are being held in eight cities to raise awareness of poverty in Africa.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Africa Person: Madonna Person: Dave Person: Jay-Z Event: 8 Event: Live Aid Organisation: MTV Organisation: VH1 Organisation: U2 Organisation: Coldplay

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