Posted: 26 Feb 2010 11:53 PM PST

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If money makes the world go 'round, then U2's latest tour, dubbed "360 Degrees," proves the saying true. The veteran act leads Billboard's 2010 Money Makers list, earning more than $108 million in 2009.

Bruce Springsteen is second with $57 million and Madonna follows with $47 million. AC/DC and Britney Spears round out the top five with $43 million and $38 million, respectively.

Billboard compiles the list from monies earned through tours, CD and digital sales and publishing royalties.

Madonna topped the list last year; Springsteen came in third.

"Diff'rent Strokes" actor Gary Coleman suffered a seizure Friday on the set of "The Insider" and received immediate treatment from Dr. Drew Pinsky, who happened to be on set.

"The Insider" says on its Web site that Coleman, 42, was transported to a hospital in stable condition.

A publicist for "The Insider" declined to say what the ex-child star was doing on the gossip program.

Coleman walked off "The Insider" this month. He was being interviewed about his arrest in Utah last year on domestic violence charges when he blew up, telling the attorney questioning him to "drown herself in the ocean" before he stormed off the set.

Coleman was hospitalized last month after a seizure. He has had two failed kidney transplants.

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U2 - U2 Crowned Industry's Top Money Makers - Contactmusic.com

Posted: 27 Feb 2010 12:15 AM PST

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Irish superstars U2 have been crowned the music industry's cash kings after raking in more than $108 million (£67.5 million) in 2009.

The band's 360 world tour has boosted their earnings for the past year, placing them atop Billboard magazine's 2010 Money Makers list.

Bruce Springsteen trails in second place with $57 million (£35.63 million), while Queen of Pop Madonna - who topped last year's survey - banked $47 million (£29.38 million).

Aussie rockers AC DC were the fourth biggest earners, followed by Britney Spears at five with $43 million (£26.89 million) and $38 million (£23.75 million) respectively.

Billboard editors compile the annual poll using information including cash earned through tours, music sales and publishing royalties.

The Money Makers title cements U2's status as rock heavyweights - they were also recently named North America's most popular touring act of 2009, with the group's latest trek scoring sales of $123 million (£76.9 million).

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U2 top Billboard’s Money Makers list - Real Bollywood

Posted: 27 Feb 2010 12:08 AM PST

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Washington, Feb 27 – Irish superstars U2 are music industry's top money makers after raking in more than 108 million dollars in 2009.

The band landed at the top of Billboard magazine's 2010 Money Makers list, thanks to their 360 world tour that boosted their earnings for the past year, reports Contactmusic.

Bruce Springsteen came second with 57 million dollars, while Madonna banked 47 million dollars.

AC DC were the fourth biggest earners, followed by Britney Spears at five with 43 million dollars and 38 million dollars respectively.

Billboard editors came up with the list after using information including cash earned through tours, music sales and publishing royalties. (ANI)

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Make My Day - American Reporter

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 09:44 PM PST

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Make My Day
PARIS FOR PREZ
by Erik Deckers
American Reporter Humor Writer
Indianapolis, Indiana

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- It was the snit heard 'round the world. The snarky, scantily-clad video response that got pundits tongues wagging about something other than politics, at least until their wives saw them. Maybe its echo has faded from the news, but it still makes me wake up screaming in the middle of the night.

Paris Hilton says she's running for President.

The vapid blond heiress and star of "The Simple Life," announced her candidacy in a spoof video on FunnyOrDie.com. Hilton said she was running because that "wrinkly white-haired guy" - John McCain, for those of you emerging from under your rocks - used her image in a television spot against his opponent, presumptive President of the United States, Barack Obama.

"Hey America, I'm Paris Hilton, and I'm a celebrity too," she said without a sense of irony or shame. "Only I'm not from the olden days, and I'm not promising change like that other guy. I'm just hot."

Oh man, this is really bad. I've always been a big supporter of third party candidates, but my one litmus test is whether they can even spell "candidate." And that they haven't starred in an Internet sex video/ I swear, if she wins, I'm moving to Canada with Alec Baldwin, unless he chickens out like he did last time. (Big wussy. The guy swore up and down he would move to Canada if George Bush became President, but we're stuck with him and his 17 brothers.) Still, I don't think she's got a real shot, so I'll probably be here for a while.

"But then that wrinkly white-haired guy used me in his campaign ad, which means I guess I'm running for President," she continued. Yeah, right. By that logic, since her boyfriend used her in that sex video, I guess that would make her a slut. . .

Uh, oh. This is worse than I thought! Do they get the NFL in Canada? Can I get the Dish Network to work up there?

"So thanks for the endorsement, white-haired dude, and I want America to know I'm, like, totally ready to lead."

Oh, good, as long as you're totally ready. I mean, we wouldn't want someone who was , like, only concerned about whether certain other world leaders are, like, hot, or whether the White House clashes with her outfits. She'll probably appoint Extreme Makerover's Ty Pennington the Secretary of the Department of the Interior to make sure.

"I'll see you at the White House," she concluded. "Oh, and I might paint it pink."

Looks like I've got a tough decision to make. Do I go for the big city or the small town? I've been to Toronto, and it's a nice city with a strong arts community. But if I lived in a smaller town, I'd be closer to nature and some really good fishing. Dryden, Ontario is gorgeous in the summer.

But even as I pace the floor and gnaw on my fingernails, I have to admit, her energy policy made some sense.

"We can do limited offshore drilling with strict environmental oversight, while creating tax incentives to get Detroit making hybrid and electric cars. That way, offshore drilling carries us until the new technologies kick in, which will create new jobs and energy independence. Energy crisis solved. I'll see you at the debates, bitches."

But then she, like, totally shot herself in the foot when she said she was considering Rihanna, the R&B artist, as her vice presidential nominee.

Come on! Rihanna?! Are you kidding me? Everyone knows she doesn't have the foreign affairs experience needed to re-establish the U.S. as a world leader. Plus, she was born in Barbados, so she's not a natural-born American citizen, which means she can't take on that role.

While some people would say Britney Spears, Hilton's fellow celeb and John McCain commercial target, is the emotional favorite, I think Cameron Diaz is the better choice. She can shore up the Hispanic vote and improve relations with Latin America. Of course, you'll also need Ashton Kutcher to head up the Department of Homeland Security (Hey Iran, you've been punk'd!). And what do you think of Scarlett Johansen as the Secretary of State... ?

Uh, excuse me. I don't know what came over me. If anything, I'm worrying too much about something that will never happen. Hilton is only 27, eight years too young to run for president, which means I don't have to worry about a global disaster for eight more years. But with her sordid past, I doubt she could even be elected dogcatcher of Putnam County.

Besides, I'm hoping Lindsey Lohan will be out of rehab and ready to run for Senate by 2016.