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August 23, 2008 at 9:07PM

"Just Stand Up," an all-star song to benefit cancer research, will be released on Sept. 2 and performed on a three-network TV special on Sept. 5 by Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Carrie Underwood, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Fergie, Leona Lewis and others. ... Bloc Party released "Intimacy" digitally on Thursday with three days' notice; the physical disc will be out Oct. 28. ... Billy Bob Thornton's concert on Saturday has been moved from the Minnesota Zoo to the Pantages Theatre. ... Nelly performs Oct. 8 at the Myth. ... Pink's "Funhouse" opens Oct. 28. ... Head's "Save Me From Myself," the first solo CD by the former Korn guitarist, is due Sept. 9.

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