This Is War solidified itself as a headline-making album for 30 Seconds to Mars prior to its release with the much-publicized million lawsuit and reconciliation with Virgin Records. Then came the “Faces of Mars” campaign, which set a marketing precedent that made fans a part of musical history. Through the operation, 30STM invited both the Echelon and common folk to summits in eight countries and online, where they recorded verses for the album. As if that werent enough of an undertaking, photos of friends, followers and other notable figures were collected and released on 2000 different This Is War album covers. Logistical nightmare? Perhaps. A genius way to bring fans into the pulse of this monstrous movement? Indeed. Having embarked on their first tour in the three years, band members Jared Leto (vocals/guitar), Tomo Milicevic (lead guitar) and Shannon Leto (drums) just conquered the European leg, which included a sold-out Wembley Arena . Fueled by #1 single, Kings and Queens and new release This Is War, the multi-platinum sellers are killing it in America. Planet Verges Joelle and Nicole were lucky enough to steal a few minutes with the guys pre-show at the Wellmont Theatre in New Jersey. Rather than focus on what everyone already knows, PV talked to 30STM about what didnt make the front page but is equally important, like that other planet (it was Earth Day!) and the bands mission to bring awareness to saving it thru ABeautifulLie.Org. Plus, we call Tomo out on … Video Rating: 4 / 5
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Continuing his series of special shows from Mumbai Riz Khan meets one of the true superstars of Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan. Born to Muslim parents in New Delhi, Khan gained an honours degree in economics and began a masters in mass communication. But acting was always in his blood and his star kept steadily rising to the point where he is today argubly the most famous actor in the Indian film industry. Known as King Khan or SRK to his legions of adoring fans he is a master of action and in a career spanning two decades has produced more than 60 films – a prolific record even by Bollywood standards. His work has brought him huge box office success, critical acclaim and a string of awards. But he tells Riz the about toll such success can take and what is next on his agenda
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