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Stolen fron The NME

World Peace One is in talks with many of the world's top acts to stage a series of international concerts to bring peace to the world.

The shows, which are scheduled to kick off May 17 could feature performances from U2, Madonna, Led Zeppelin and Justin Timberlake, among others.

The not-for-profit group is attempting to bring peace through a 10-year campaign via concerts, education and government initiatives, reports , ZZ Top, Lionel Richie, Celine Dion, INXS, Velvet Revolver, , and Timbaland, are among the acts in talks with the organisation, according to the group's founder Doug Ivanovich.

The concerts will kick off May 17 with shows in Beijing, Istanbul, Turkey, London, Johannesburg; and Miami, as well as the United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Colombia and India, the report says.

Concert organisers at World Peace One include former executives from Woodstock and Live Earth and the group are currently building relationships with the world's top promoters to make the shows happen.

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	they came from the stars, i saw them	with all that wealth and all those shady connections, they'd be better off investing in a bunch of hit men to take out arms dealers, certain politicians, heads of certain corporations....they should probably start with the head of EMI, eh robbie? hj ;o) Posted by they came from the stars, i saw them on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 11:24 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	This Live 8, World Peace One stuff makes me think of that wave of evangelical preachers who swept the states a while back with their good intentions and grandiose claims.. Jimmy Swaggart and the like... I believe they failed to deliver heaven on earth.. Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 15:28 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	La Paloma, the Queen of Infinity	barf. this just makes me want to start a war. if my kids are forced to sing this new WPO song in school (they way we were forced to sing "We Are the World" i will barf. Posted by La Paloma, the Queen of Infinity on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 15:07 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	piratepods	what would you say if i told you i just got an e-mail asking piratepods to cover it ? first class -- round-trip tickets to beijing, istanbul, turkey, london, johannesburg, miami, emirates, portugal, brazil, puerto rico, colombia, india, and FANTASYLAND Posted by piratepods on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 01:25 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	I would imagine my invite's in the post... Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 01:33 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 15:33 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	Emily	Jesus. I DO remember having to sing that shit in elementary school for some reason. The more sarcastic ones (myself and some other asshole kids) had the temerity to make fun of it and we were yelled at... Posted by Emily on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 17:53 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	You'll regret that when a clone of Michael Jackson is the President of a free, peaceful and prosperous Africa.... Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 17:58 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	La Paloma, the Queen of Infinity	the time has come for caring people to care about people... Posted by La Paloma, the Queen of Infinity on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 17:52 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	Emily	That Ramones video is absolutely hilarious! Posted by Emily on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 17:57 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	SAVE PAUL GIOVANNI!!! Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 17:59 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	WHAT A PILE OF CYNICAL OLD CRAP!!!! GET YOUR PIPES OUT FOR SIR PAUL..... Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 17:56 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	Emily	I have something even worse...does anyone remember Ultravox? Here is their stab at being socially aware: Posted by Emily on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 19:23 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	PUT THAT CIGARETTE OUT IN THAT 'ENCLOSED' SPACE!!! PEOPLE MIGHT DIE!!!! Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 19:31 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	At least this one sounds OK.... Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 19:30 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	Nonstop Everything	praise the lord! our savior is here! thank you bono! you genius! Posted by Nonstop Everything on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 18:44 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	Until I read this piece, I'd never thought about achieving world peace within 10 years... Thanks to World Peace One, I think I might set up a rival organistaion called 'World One Peace' and try and beat them to the goal... Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 18:53 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	Virtual Flower	interesting... Posted by Virtual Flower on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 19:01 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	I'm killing blogs until I can find some good words of my own.. Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 19:07 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	The Cupid Kinkyboots Fan Club	Hey! Another reason to wipe the dust off Faith No More! The world works in mysterious ways... Posted by The Cupid Kinkyboots Fan Club on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 19:24 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	YEAHHH!!!! Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 19:25 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	The Cupid Kinkyboots Fan Club	I just wonder what Bono and Pals are gonna do about all the starving people they left behind twenty years ago. They're still starving. I don't think world peace is much of an issue when you're making soup from leaves. Posted by The Cupid Kinkyboots Fan Club on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 20:30 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	'The poor will always be with you' Jesus Christ Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 20:34 [Remove] [Reply to this]

Wendy

Go Iceland! Were these REALLY classed as "punk"? One just for you PG (Warning to the squeamish..this vid contains real images of war!) PEACE! Wx. Posted by Wendy on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 00:25 [Remove] [Reply to this]