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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"">For Immediate Release</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif""> </span></u></b><u><o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><u><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif"">Duran Duran Return To North America This Fall For Headlining Tour<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D"><img width="370" height="249" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CC5134.FA154930" alt="cid:image002.jpg@01CC512B.638584C0"></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">(Photo Credit: Stephanie Pistel)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif"">“…the unexpected breakout band of the year…” -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>Paper</i></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif"">“…a reminder of their immeasurable influence.” (live review) -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i><a href="http://Spin.com">Spin.com</a></i></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif"">“Duran Duran played an impressively solid set that was musically crisp, playfully loose and stocked with a stellar set list. They
have provided 30 years of memories, and clearly, the band isn’t ready to stop creating them.” (live review) -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>Atlanta Journal Constitution</i></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif"">“After three decades together, Duran Duran still causes hysteria…” (live review) -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>OC
Register</i></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif"">August 2, 2011 – New York, NY<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></i><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif"">–<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Duran
Duran<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b>are thrilled to announce their North American Fall tour, set to kick off<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>September 23<sup>rd</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b>in Everett,
WA at the Comcast Arena. After a brief run of intimate album release shows this past Spring, the band will return to this side of the pond for eagerly anticipated live dates behind their critically acclaimed 13<sup>th</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>studio
album<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>ALL YOU NEED IS NOW</i></b>, produced by<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Mark Ronson</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and out on<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>S-Curve
Records</b>. With performances from coast to coast that will include the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Nokia Theater in LA</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Tower Theatre in Philadelphia</b>,
the band will play their biggest hits and the incredible new songs that have inspired many to declare that Duran Duran are truly having a big moment<span class="apple-converted-space"><i> </i></span>in 2011.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif"">With a brand new production that the band members have designed specifically for the North American run, these shows follow Duran Duran’s brilliantly reviewed live shows earlier in the year.
American alternative pop-rockers<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Neon Trees</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>will join the band as special guests on select dates.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif"">Back in the UK, the Duran Duran rumor mill was recently running on high until the band confirmed that indeed they had reunited supermodels<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Naomi
Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Eva Herzigova, Helena Christensen</b>, and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Yasmin Le Bon</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for their<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>“Girl Panic !”</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>video,
which superstar director<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>JonasAkerlund</b> recently shot in London in collaboration with Harper’s Bazaar and Swarovski Elements. Look out for the video coming this Fall.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif"">One of the most celebrated albums of the band’s storied three-decade career, the nine-track digital-only version of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>ALL YOU NEED IS NOW<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></i></b>hit<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>#1
on the iTunes Albums Charts in 15 countries<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b>before the release of the 14-track LP earlier this year. Around the album’s release, Duran Duran – who have sold more than 80 million albums throughout their career
– graced the cover of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>Paper Magazine</i></b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and were all over America’s television screens with performances on<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Ellen DeGeneres Show</i></b>(twice!),<span class="apple-converted-space"><b><i> </i></b></span><b><i>Jimmy Kimmel Live</i></b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>Late
Night with Jimmy Fallon.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></i></b>They also played a very special one-night-only show for the<span class="apple-converted-space"><b><i> </i></b></span><b>American Express: Unstaged series,</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>streamed
live and directed by iconic filmmaker<b>David Lynch.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b>But there’s nothing quite like experiencing a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Duran Duran</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>show
for yourself, so now’s the time to grab your tickets and enjoy!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">Duran Duran North American Tour Dates:</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">* Denotes dates where Neon Trees open</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">September 23<sup>rd</sup> Everett, WA @ Comcast Arena *</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">September 24<sup>th</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> <span class="apple-tab-span"> </span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Portland, OR @
Theater of the Clouds<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>at The Rose Garden *</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">September 26<sup>th</sup> Saratoga, CA @ Mountain Winery </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">September 27<sup>th</sup> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Los Angeles, CA@ Nokia Theater LA LIVE *</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">September 30<sup>th</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint *</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 1<sup>st</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> Valley Center, CA @Harrah's Rincon Pavilion *</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 4<sup>th</sup> Broomfield, CO @ 1st Bank Center *</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 6<sup>th</sup> Grand Prairie, TX @ Verizon Theatre *</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 7<sup>th</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> Baton Rouge, LA (watch<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://DuranDuran.com">DuranDuran.com</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for
venue update)*</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 8<sup>th</sup> Mobile, AL @ Bayfest</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 10<sup>th </sup>Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall *</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 12<sup>th</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> Hollywood, FL (watch<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://DuranDuran.com">DuranDuran.com</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for
venue update)*</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 13<sup>th</sup> St. Augustine, FL @<span class="apple-converted-space"> St. Augustine Amphitheater *</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 14<sup>th</sup> Atlanta, GA @ Chastain Park Amphitheater * </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 16<sup>th</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> Washington, DC @ DAR Constitution Hall *</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 17<sup>th</sup> Philadelphia, PA @ Tower Theatre</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 19<sup>th</sup> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Cleveland, OH @ Playhouse Square Theatre*</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 21<sup>st</sup> Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theater *</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 22<sup>nd</sup> Windsor, ON @ The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 23<sup>rd</sup> Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre *</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 25<sup>th</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> New York, NY (watch<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://DuranDuran.com">DuranDuran.com</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for
venue update)*</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 27<sup>th</sup> Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre *</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 28<sup>th</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> Boston, MA (watch<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://DuranDuran.com">DuranDuran.com</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for
venue update)*</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">October 29<sup>th</sup> Atlantic City, NJ @ Borgata </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black"><a href="http://www.duranduran.com/" title="http://www.duranduran.com/">www.duranduran.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">For more on<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Duran Duran</b>, please contact Press Here:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black">212.246.2640</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:black"><a href="mailto:Linda@pressherepublicity.com" title="mailto:Linda@pressherepublicity.com">Linda@pressherepublicity.com</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>/<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:Gina@pressherepublicity.com" title="mailto:Gina@pressherepublicity.com">Gina@pressherepublicity.com</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>/<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:Carla@pressherepublicity.com" title="mailto:Carla@pressherepublicity.com">Carla@pressherepublicity.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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