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The World Darts Championship
Martin âWolfieâ Adams from England wins the world darts championship 2010. His walk on/off music is âHungry Like The Wolf.â
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The Manimal Recordsâ David Bowie Tribute Album
Duran Duran announces they will cover âBoys Keep Swingingâ for the Manimal Recordsâ David Bowie Tribute Album, due out in September 2010. 100% of the net profits will benefit the War Child charity.
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I Love London Event for the Wings of Hope Childrenâs Charity
January 15, 2010
Roger and partner Jake Fonique DJ the I Love London event to aid the Wings of Hope childrenâs charity, at The Dorchester Hotel on Park Lane in London.
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Duran Duran Reviews Tracks with Mark Ronson
January 20, 2010
The band meets in the studio to review the tracks written for the new release; they re-group with Mark Ronson the first week of February for more work.
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âBoys Keep Swingingâ
January 21, 2010
The band finishes all studio recording on âBoys Keep Swingingâ in London on January 21st . The track is mixed by Serban Ghenea.
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Simon Records Vocals on âBeing Followedâ
February 1, 2010
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Simon records vocals on âBefore the Rain"
February 2, 2010
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GSMA Mobile Conference
February 16, 2010
Duran Duran headline the GSMA Mobile Conference in Barcelona. Nick Rhodes is one of the keynote speakers at the conference the next day.
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Nick Records Oscar Picks with Katy
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Red Passion Magazine
Roger is featured on the cover of Italyâs Red Passion magazine, talking about both his work in Duran Duran and as a DJ. He and Jake Fonique DJ at the Red Passion Club in Campobasso, Italy on March 6th.
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The New Roads School Benefit
John is the musical director for the New Roads School benefit featuring Stewart Copeland, John Desmore, Raul Pacheco and more. The school later releases a CD of music from the event to raise more money.
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âFoxâ by The Danimals
The single âFoxâ co-written by John Taylor, is released by The Danimals, the Tooheyâs Extra Dry winning band chosen by Mark Ronson.
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âThe Chauffeurâ in the Greenberg movie
March 26, 2010
Duran Duranâs âThe Chauffeurâ is featured on the Greenberg movie (starring Ben Stiller) soundtrack, released on March 26th.
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Roger and Jake Fonique DJ the 4th Annual FATE Awards in Belfast, Ireland
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Tribute to Malcolm McLaren
John writes a tribute to Malcolm McLaren on Duranduran.com that is later picked up by Billboard magazine.
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Roger and Jake DJ at the Club Subtone in Cheltenham, UK
April 3, 2010
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So Red the Rose Two CD Re-issue
April 12, 2010
Arcadiaâs So Red the Rose two CD re-issue, complete with all the videos filmed for the project, is released by EMI on April 12th/13th.
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John Blogs on DD.com
In mid-April, John takes over the blog section of DD.com and posts a different photo of himself every day for thirty days.
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Simon Records Vocals on âOther Peoples Livesâ
April 20, 2010
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âThe Chauffeur" at Ronnie Scott's
April 21, 2010
Nick and Simon join Mark Ronson at Ronnie Scottâs in London for a performance of Duran Duranâs âThe Chauffeurâ at the Gucci Icon after party.
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Band Members Complete the Lyrics for âRunway Runawayâ and Simon Records Vocal Guide
April 27, 2010
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Nick Participates in the SAVE SIX Campaign to Save BBC Radio 6 Music
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JTâs Vault, Chronicling the Bandâs Early Days, is Launched on Duranduran.com
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Simon Provides Vocals on the Title Track to Mark Ronsonâs New Album, Record Collection
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Re-issue the Albums Duran Duran and Seven and the Ragged Tiger
EMI re-issue the albums Duran Duran and Seven and the Ragged Tiger. The two-disc set includes remixes, live tracks and videos. It is released on March 29th in the UK and Europe and on May 18th in the US. EMI also issues the set in limited edition vinyl.
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Roger and Jake DJ at the Sui Club, Ancona, Italy
May 8, 2010
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Museo de la Moda
Nick loans several vintage outfits to the Museo de la Moda in Santiago, Chile for their 1980s Fashion exhibit that opens in May.
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55th Annual Ivor Novello Awards
May 20, 2010
Simon presents the Best Album Award at the 55th Annual Ivor Novello Awards, honouring the best of English Songwriting on May 20th.
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The Band performs in Russia at the Neon Moscow Charity Event
May 24, 2010
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May 28, 2010
On May 28th and 31st the band members work on the track âSafe (in the heat of the moment)â in the studio.
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âGirl Panic!â
June 1, 2010
The band works on the song âBrain Wrecker,â which later became âPale Blue Planetâ and then finally âGirl Panic!â
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Simon Records the Lead Vocal on âBlame The Machinesâ
June 2, 2010
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Mark Ronsonâs East Village Radio Show
June 3, 2010
Nick guests alongside rapper Wylie, on Mark Ronsonâs East Village Radio show which was being broadcast from London.
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Raisa June Gorbachev Foundation
June 5, 2010
Simon performs 3 songs at the Raisa June Gorbachev Foundation charity event at Hampton Court Palace.
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Duran Duran Records Guitars in the Studio with Dom Brown
June 15, 2010
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Pitti Uomo Fashion Fair Party
June 16, 2010
Roger and Jake DJ the exclusive invite-only party for the Pitti Uomo Fashion Fair Party, near Florence, Italy.
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Nick Attends The Founders Forum
Nick attends The Founders Forum, a conference where leading thinkers from technology and internet-based companies get together to share new ideas.
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Nickâs 50th Birthday Film
June 18, 2021
The band members have a surprise screening of Nickâs 50th birthday film at BAFTA in London of a film they have produced for Johnâs 50th birthday. The movie features many friends, family and colleagues from over the years telling stories about John and wishing him well.
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âTigress Ritualâ
John plays bass on the track âTigress Ritualâ off the upcoming album Man Meat by Swahili Blonde, the new band led by ex-Red Hot Chili Pepper John Frusciante.
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âThe Man Who Stole a Leopard"
Nick and John write the lyric for âThe Man Who Stole a Leopard,” with John recording a rough guide and Nick writing and recording a guide for the newscast that comes at the end of the song.
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Duran Duranâs âGirls on Filmâ is Mashed with Lady Gagaâs âPoker Faceâ for the DJ Hero Videogame
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The Band Records Backing Vocals on âSafe (in the heat of the moment)â
June 29, 2010
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A New Lyric for âBrain Wreckerâ Takes Shape and Song Becomes âPale Blue Planetâ
June 30, 2010
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âBeing Followedâ and âThe Man Who Stole a Leopardâ
July 1, 2010
Dom Brown records guitar parts for âBeing Followedâ, while Simon records vocals on âThe Man Who Stole a Leopardâ and Nick records more synths on âSafe (in the heat of the moment).â
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Duran Duran Behind The Music
July 6, 2010
VH1 films interviews with the band members at Sphere Studios for an update on the Duran Duran Behind The Music. In between the interviews, Nick records more keyboards on âAll You Need is Nowâ and several other tracks.
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âToo Bad Youâre So Beautiful"
July 13, 2010
John and Nick write a lyric called âKing of Nowhere,â which later becomes âToo Bad Youâre So Beautiful,â while Simon and Dom record more vocals and guitars at Eastcote studios.
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British Artist Clunie Reid
July 14, 2010
John and Nick meet celebrated British artist Clunie Reid about the album artwork. Nick also records more synths on âLeave a Light Onâ at Sphere.
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Talking to Girls About Duran Duran: One Young Manâs Quest for True Love and a Cooler Haircut
July 15, 2010
Rob Sheffieldâs Talking to Girls About Duran Duran: One Young Manâs Quest for True Love and a Cooler Haircut is released to great acclaim. Simon reads portions of the book, about Robâs formative years and how Duran Duranâs music played a part in it, on Simonâs Reader. Rob would interview Simon and Nick for Rolling Stone in December.
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The Band Begin Rehearsals for the Lovebox Show
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Duran Duran Returns to Lovebox
July 17, 2010
Duran Duran returns to Lovebox, joining Mark Ronson onstage for performances of âRecord Collectionâ and âPlanet Earthâ
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Metropolis Studios
July 19, 2010
At Metropolis Studios, Simon records final vocals on âOther Peopleâs Livesâ and updates âSafe (in the heat of the moment)â and âPale Blue Planet.â
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Simon Tries Out New Vocals for âKing of Nowhereâ
July 20, 2010
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Scissor Sisterâs Ana Matronic to be Featured on âSafeâ
It is revealed on Duranduran.com that the Scissor Sisterâs Ana Matronic will be a guest vocalist on the song âSafeâ from the bandâs upcoming album.
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Dazed and Confused Magazine
Nick and MNDR sit for a joint interview, talking about music and synthesizers, for Dazed and Confused magazine.
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Simon Flies to France to Record a Duet for Isabelle Adjaniâs Upcoming Album
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The Boat Rio, with Crew-member Simon Le Bon, Wins Class Zero at Cowes Week
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âSound of Plasticâ
August 10, 2010
Nick co-writes and co-produces an additional track for Markâs Record Collection called âSound of Plastic.â The track is recorded on August 1st, and features vocal performances by Rose Elinor Dougall, Spank Rock, Jamie Reynolds & Anthony Rossomando, [which were recorded on August 4th]. It is released as a special limited 12â vinyl edition.
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Nick Records an Interview for Radio Oneâs Annie Nightingale Special
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Roger and Jake DJ at the Country Club, Portorondo, Sardinia
August 16, 2010
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Nick does a Billboard Magazine Interview for a Piece on Mark Ronson
August 19, 2010
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Roger and Jake Fonique DJ in Ibiza at Blue Marlin with legendary DJ Louie Vega
August 21, 2010
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Oldmanâs Brave New World of Wine Book is Released, with Passage Written by Nick Rhodes
September 6, 2010
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David Bowie Tribute Album, We Were So Turned On
September 6, 2010
The David Bowie Tribute Album, We Were So Turned On, is released on September 6th. A Double A-side pink vinyl 7âł featuring Duran Duranâs âBoys Keep Swingingâ and Carla Bruniâs âAbsolute Beginnersâ is released in December. It is a Limited Edition to 2000 pressings: 300 on pink vinyl and 300 on clear vinyl and 1400 on black vinyl.
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The Band Listens to the Tracks
September 15, 2010
The band meets in London on September 15th to listen to all tracks they have recorded so far and make decisions about what is left to complete.
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The Band Works on âMediterraneaâ in the Studio
September 20, 2010
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The Band Updates Rough Mixes of all Tracks
September 23, 2010
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The Band Records Vocals on âRunway Runawayâ and Edits the Track
September 24, 2010
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Notorious and Big Thing 2-CD/DVD & Vinyl Limited Special Edition Sets are Released
September 25, 2010
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HMV Institute in Birmingham and the Hackney Empire
The band members join Mark Ronson & the Business International onstage at two of his UK dates at HMV Institute in Birmingham and the Hackney Empire in London. They perform two songs, âGirls on Filmâ â with Spank Rock performing a rap â and âPlanet Earth,â with Simon and Nick also joining Markâs performance of âRecord Collection.â
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Band Rehearses for Upcoming Show in Paris and Play âBoys Keep Swingingâ for the First Time
September 30, 2010
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The Band Announces the Title of Their 13th Studio Album, All You Need is Now
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All You Need Is Now Artwork
British artist Clunie Reid creates the artwork for the All You Need Is Now album. Rory McCartney and Ashley Heath from Pop magazine do the graphic design.
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Record Collection by Mark Ronson is Released
Duran Duran joins Mark Ronson, MNDR and Spank Rock at an in-store at Swordfish Records in Birmingham for the release of Markâs album, Record Collection. Over 400 people were turned away from the event.
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Fan di Fendi
October 3, 2010
Fendi celebrates Paris fashion week with a private event launching their new womenâs fragrance, Fan di Fendi, with a live performance by Duran Duran.
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The Band Records EPK Interviews at the Studio
October 22, 2010
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Q Award for âInnovation in Sound"
October 25, 2010
Nick Rhodes presents Mark Ronson with a Q Award for âInnovation in Sound.â Nick and Mark DJ the Q Awards after-show party.
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Simon Records Rough Vocals for a New Lyric on âGirl Panic!â
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Today Show Interview
November 2, 2010
Roger, Nick, and Simon film a Today Show interview for a national US broadcast at the Soho Hotel in London.
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âSafe (in the heat of the moment)â
November 3, 2010
Simon re-records the original verse vocal on âSafe (in the heat of the moment)â and Nick adds more synths to âOther Peopleâs Livesâ and âGirl Panic !â
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Photoshoot for All You Need is Now
November 10, 2010
The band does their first promo photoshoot for All You Need is Now with photographer Roger Deckker at the Lemonade Factory in London.
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The Band Has a Live Studio Hook Up with Spike Stent to Tweak All Mixes
November 11, 2010
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âPersonal Jesusâ
November 14, 2010
Nick and Mark Ronson remix the Depeche Mode track âPersonal Jesusâ for an upcoming release.
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Ted Jensen Masters All You Need is NowÂ
The band announces on their site that Ted Jensen is mastering All You Need is Now at Sterling Sound in New York City.
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Simon and John appear on BBC 1âs The One Show
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Simon is Interviewed on Loose Ends on Radio 4
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âAll You Need is Now" is Released on iTunes
Due to demand, Duran Duran releases their single âAll You Need is Nowâ one week early, exclusively on iTunes. The song is a free download in almost all iTunes territories.
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Duran Duran Announces that Kelis will Sing on the Track âThe Man Who Stole a Leopard"
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The Band Starts Rehearsals on November 21st-24th to go over New Songs
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Nick and Simon Guest with Mark Ronson at His Show at Abbey Road
November 25, 2010
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 The Band Films âAll You Need is Nowâ with Director Nick Egan in London
November 26, 2010
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Nick and Simon go into the Studio to Record a Bonus Track, âEarly Summer Nervesâ
November 29, 2010
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The Band has a LâUomo Vogue Shoot at Syon House just outside London
November 30, 2010
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John and Nick do a Photo Shoot and Interview for Love Magazine
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Nick does an Evening Standard Interview and Photo Shoot
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Nina Hossain
Newsreader Nina Hossain is revealed as the reporter at the end of the song âThe Man Who Stole a Leopardâ as well as the guest âSat Navâ vocalist on âBlame the Machines.â An avowed fan of the band for some time, she tells a journalist, âIt was the best thing Iâve ever done apart from having my children!â
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December 9th-14th Nick and Simon do Press in NY; John and Roger do Press in London
December 9, 2010
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Simon on East Village Radio
December 10, 2010
Nick and Simon appear on Mark Ronsonâs East Village Radio show in a storefront in New York City. Kelis calls into the show, and they play several snippets of tracks from the bandâs upcoming record.
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Duran Duran Appears on ITV1âs Loose Women, Performing âAll You Need is Nowâ
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Roger and John Appears on Sky News and Shows Video Clip of âAll You Need is Nowâ
December 15, 2010
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Band does Interviews at Metropolitan Hotel London, Including One with Nina Hossain
December 16, 2010
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Simon and John Sit for an Interview with BBC2âs Something for the Weekend
December 19, 2010
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All You Need is Now Album is Released
December 21, 2010
Duran Duran releases their 13th studio album, All You Need is Now, as an exclusive digital download with iTunes. The nine tracks are instantly well-received, and the album debuts at #1 on the Pop Download Charts in 15 different countries.
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Roger and John Appear on BBC Breakfast to Celebrate the Albumâs Release
December 21, 2010
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Video for âAll You Need is Nowâ is Uploaded to iTunes
The Nick Egan directed video for âAll You Need is Nowâ is uploaded to iTunes, featured on the Yahoo Music page and on Youtubeâs homepage, where they have a tribute to Duran Duran, showcasing all of the bandâs videos.
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Rave Reviews for All You Need is Now
The review in Rolling Stone claims ââŠevery bit the chic Riviera rock of Duranâs 1980s classicsâ, the New York Post chimes, âa return to the brash, shiny rhythms that sold 80 million albums.â and The Huffington Post labels All You Need is Now ââŠundeniably satisfying.â
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The Band Partnerships with Genero TV
Duran Duran announces a partnership with Genero TV where aspiring filmmakers can choose any of the nine tracks from All You Need is Now and create a video for it. The band will be among the judges and will award a $5,000 prize for each winning clip.
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For Mediterranea with Love
December 28, 2010
For Mediterranea with Love is released on December 28th as part of the 12 Days of Christmas promotion on iTunes in Europe. The free EP features the track âMediterranea,â which will be featured on the 2011 physical release of All You Need is Now, plus two live tracks. More than 5 million people download the EP.
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Simon and Nick Appear on The Today Show
Simon and Nick appear on the fourth hour of The Today Show in the US, talking with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb about All You Need is Now.
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The National Lottery Show
December 24, 2010
The band performs on The National Lottery Show on Christmas Eve outside the historic Natural History Museum in London. They perform âAll You Need is Nowâ and âPlanet Earth.â
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The Band Announces They will Perform at the Pre-Superbowl Concert
The band close out 2010 by announcing they will appear at a pre-Superbowl concert, the Pepsi NFL Fan Jam, on February 3rd in Texas with Kid Rock and Jason Derulo