Live Earth rockers fight global warming

LONDON, England (AP) -- The queen of pop was going green Saturday, as Madonna got set to headline the London stage of Al Gore's global Live Earth extravaganza.

The Material Girl was flaunting her eco-friendly side as part of an eclectic show at the city's newly rebuilt Wembley Stadium that includes the Beastie Boys, the Pussycat Dolls and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

More than 60,000 fans were arriving at the open-air the stadium, as London enjoyed a rare sunny day after an unseasonably chilly month of rain. It is one of nine gigs involving some 150 acts around the world aimed at raising awareness about climate change and backed by Gore, the former U.S. vice president turned green campaigner.

The 24-hour music marathon kicked off in Tokyo, Shanghai and Sydney, Australia, where the show opened with a traditional welcome by a group of white-painted Aboriginal tribal leaders.

The London lineup also includes James Blunt, David Gray, 1980s chart-toppers Duran Duran, The Black Eyed Peas, Foo Fighters, Metallica and spoof metal band Spinal Tap.

Live Earth was to wrap up later Saturday with a New York show -- actually held in nearby in East Rutherford, New Jersey -- featuring The Police, Smashing Pumpkins, Alicia Keys and Bon Jovi.