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In November of 2008 Coldplay made a visit to Philips Arena on 11/5 and 11/11 as a part of their Viva La Vida tour in support of their latest album. Both shows where sold out, were you there? What was your favorite song that was played?

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Who watched the American Music Awards last night? Philips Arena staff did, and we are so pleased to congratulate the winning artists that have played in our building over the past ten years. This years AMA's boasted 7 artists that have played Philips Arena including the following artists:
The Black Eyed Peas
Rascal Flatts
Taylor Swift
Green Day
Keith Urban
Beyonce
Jay-Z

Click here to see our favorite performance of the night by Janet Jackson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6YCkV-6ag8

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This time last year, Philips Arena hosted WWE ECW and RAW filling the arena with tons of wrestling fans to see favorites like John Cena and Triple H. WWE will be at Philips Arena in the near future for a pay-per view event, Royal Rumble on January 31st at 7:30. Tickets are on sale now, click here to purchase. http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E004283E40A9C60?artistid=807358&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=27

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On November 11, 2004 Jay-Z and friends, including Snoop Dogg, Ja Rule, Busta Rhymes and Mary J. Blige, rampaged Philips Arena during a stop in Atlanta for the Best of Both Worlds tour.

Five years later, Jay-Z is headed back to Atlanta with the BP3 tour scheduled for February 27th, 2010. Tickets for this show go on sale this Saturday, November 14th at 10:00 AM. Use this link to purchase tickets and see Jay-Z and special guest Young Jeezy at Philips Arena together. http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E004365F75EB3FB?artistid=781009&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=3

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On November 1, 2007 Stevie Wonder graced Philips Arena with a medley of his greatest hits. This tour was his first in over 10 years and was inspired by the recent passing of his mother. Singing hits such as Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours and Superstition Stevie Wonder amazed the crowds at Philips Arena.