If you're like the other 4 billion people who did not get to see the eight hours of Live 8 concerts aired on July 2nd, don't sweat. MTV is bringing it to the world again. And this time it's commercial-free. Tune your tv and TiVos to MTV and VH1, today.

You'll get 10 hours of music from two stations including selections from U2, Pink Floyd, Kanye West, Green Day, Jay-Z and Paul McCartney.

On VH1

VH1 will air selected performances between 10 am and 3 pm.

The complete VH1 broadcast will include performances by: Paul McCartney & U2, Coldplay, Bon Jovi, Elton John, Will Smith, Annie Lennox, Keane, Dave Matthews Band, Orchestra Baobab, Madonna, Maroon 5, Joss Stone, Velvet Revolver, Sting, Rob Thomas, Mariah Carey, Robbie Williams, the Who, Pink Floyd and Stevie Wonder.

On MTV

MTV will show performances between 3 and 8 pm.

The complete MTV broadcast will include performances by: Paul McCartney & U2, Coldplay, Black Eyed Peas, Destiny's Child, Green Day, Dido & Youssou N'Dour, Kanye West, Alicia Keys, R.E.M., Snoop Dogg, Orchestra Baobab, Madonna, Linkin Park, Linkin Park & Jay-Z, the Killers, Bjork, Good Charlotte, Malaika, Audioslave, Mariah Carey, Robbie Williams, the Who and Pink Floyd.

MTV Networks Music Group President Van Toffler said:

As a result of viewer demand and thanks to the Live 8 organizers and performers, MTV and VH1 will air 10 consecutive hours from one of the most important musical events of our time.

Immediately after the performances on MTV, "Live 8: Next Steps" will be re-aired at 8 p.m. on Saturday. The half-hour special focuses on the issues behind the Live 8 event.

Bob Geldof in Concert, photo credit: Happy Fan Club

Bob Geldof, the primary organizer behind Live 8, was nominated this week for the Nobel Peace Prize.

As a result of his efforts, millions of kids and adults are now aware of extreme poverty in Africa. Yes, he also helped the artists sell a lot more albums. Some of those artists are donating a portion of the profit to Geldof's cause.

And others are looking to get more involved in a way that can permanently help Africans help themselves.

Inspire & Be Inspired.

Here's to healthy, adventuresome, soulful, "listening to the music and hearing the message" living!

~ Jennifer Carolyn King, Rugged Elegance, LLC

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