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U2, Eminem and Paul McCartney for Mandela tribute?

Sir Paul McCartney and Bono

Sir Paul McCartney and Bono

Stars rumoured to perform at Nelson's 90th

U2, Eminem and Paul McCartney have reportedly been approached to play at a concert celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday on June 27 in London’s Hyde Park.

Hollywood actor Will Smith will host the event alongside wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

Queen, Annie Lennox, Razorlight and Keane have all been confirmed for the bash.

Tickets for the event will be sold via a Glastonbury-style registration system, reports today’s (March 7) Sun.

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Matt_Libertine 

Mar 8, 2008

freeeeeeeeeeee nelson mandela

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