The incredibly successful iTunes Music Store is nearing its 500 millionth song download. In celebration of reaching this half billlion mark, Apple is running the 500 Millionth Download Promotion, wherein the purchaser of every 100,000th song until the 500 millionth is sold will receive an iPod mini and a 50-song iTMS gift card. What's more, the individual who downloads the 500 millionth song will receive the grand prize of:

• 10 iPods for themself, family, or friends-any models they choose
• a gold 10,000 song iTMS gift card
• 10 50-song gift cards to go with the 10 iPods
• a free trip for the winner and three guests to see Coldplay on tour, complete with backstage passes