In pictures: Backstage at Live Earth

The aim was to raise awareness about climate change. 70,000 turned out at Wembley Stadium to watch the likes of Madonna, The Foo Fighters and Keane on stage. We catch some of the stars behind the scenes.

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James Blunt is surrounded by reporters. He was fifth on the bill: "So far I'm having a wonderful time. I'm in the media corridor and I have a few microphones being thrust down my throat. It's marginally erotic."