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Serkis Wants To Play Bono
LORD OF THE RINGS star ANDY SERKIS has one acting ambition left to fulfil - he wants to play U2 frontman BONO in a biopic of the Irish rocker's life.Serkis recently delved into the music...
By WENN on 29 January 2010
Eno: 'Bono Is Hated In Britain'
Legendary producer BRIAN ENO is convinced U2 frontman BONO is "hated" in Britain, because the public can't stand seeing a pop star meddle in international affairs.The Irish rocker is well known for his humanitarian work...
By WENN on 19 January 2010
Jay-z And Bono Team Up To Record Haiti Song
Hip-hop star JAY-Z and U2 rocker BONO have teamed up to record a song about Haiti to raise money for relief efforts in the earthquake-ravaged country.The unlikely duo came together after producer Swizz Beatz approached...
By WENN on 19 January 2010
Bono Cried Over Cohen
Bono cried when he went to a Leonard Cohen show.The U2 frontman found himself in tears when he watched the 75-year-old folk singer in Monte Carlo because he was amazed by his talent.Bono, 49, said:...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 January 2010
Timberlake Named Top Charity Earner
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE has beaten tireless campaigners BONO and MADONNA to top a new list of celebrity philanthropists.The SexyBack singer's continued work for the Shriners Hospital for Children has an annual impact of more than $9...
By WENN on 18 December 2009
Gaga Teams Up With Bono To Fight Aids
LADY GAGA has joined forces with BONO to help combat AIDS - she's designed her own set of headphones to raise funds for his RED campaign.The U2 frontman launched the charity product range in 2006,...
By WENN on 02 December 2009
'Overpaid' Bono
Bono thinks he is "overpaid".The U2 rocker - who is worth an estimated £400 million - says he devotes so much of his time to charitable projects because he believes he has more money than...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 December 2009
Bono Praises Obama In Newspaper Article
Rocker BONO has saluted U.S. leader BARACK OBAMA after his shock Nobel Prize win with an opinion piece in the New York Times.The U2 star applauded the President for his efforts to "rebrand America" in...
By WENN on 20 October 2009
U2 Want Rock Band Game
U2 want to release a 'Rock Band' video game like their idols The Beatles.Bass player Adam Clayton has revealed he and his bandmates - singer Bono, guitarist The Edge and drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. -...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 October 2009
Jay-z's Bono Plan
Jay-Z wants to duet with Bono.The rap star is a friend of the U2 singer and says he would love to turn their personal relationship into a professional one.He said: "Bono would be a great...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 September 2009
U2 Mutated Spider-man For The Stage
U2 rockers THE EDGE and BONO are set to infuriate comic book fans with their new SPIDER-MAN musical - they have completely reworked the traditional superhero story in the upcoming stage show.Frontman Bono predicts theatregoers...
By WENN on 20 August 2009
'Unimportant' Edge
The Edge thinks it "doesn't matter" if he plays well.The U2 guitarist claims the band have put on an "amazing" show every night of their current '360 Degrees' tour, regardless of how well he is...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 August 2009
U2 Move In Mysterious Ways
U2 are successful because of their "mysterious" relationships.Guitarist The Edge believes the band - also consisting of frontman Bono, bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. - have survived almost 30 years in the...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 August 2009
Bono Is 'Annoying'
Bono admits he is "annoying".The U2 singer - a keen political activist and charity campaigner - knows he makes it easy for people to dislike him but insists having an "ego" is an essential part...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 August 2009
Hindu Leaders Urge Bono To Address Roma Issue
Leading Hindus are urging U2 frontman BONO to focus his humanitarian efforts on the Roma apartheid in Europe in the hopes his support could end the suffering of displaced Indians.Religious leaders insist the alarming treatment...
By WENN on 13 July 2009
Gallagher Slams Bono And Martin
OASIS rocker NOEL GALLAGHER has blasted U2 frontman BONO and COLDPLAY's CHRIS MARTIN - for turning their gigs into a guilt trip for fans.The Wonderwall hitmaker insists concert-goers don't want to hear about killer diseases...
By WENN on 06 July 2009
Hayek Joins Bono For Wedding Sing-a-long
SALMA HAYEK celebrated her Italian nuptials to FRANCOIS-HENRI PINAULT by joining actor pals CHARLIZE THERON and WOODY HARRELSON for a special collaboration with rocker BONO at her weekend (25Apr09) wedding reception. The Frida star renewed her...
By WENN on 27 April 2009
Bono's Newspaper Ode To Sinatra
Rocker-turned-journalist BONO has dedicated his new U.S. newspaper column to his hero and mentor FRANK SINATRA. The U2 frontman has joined forces with the New York Times to provide occasional opinion pieces for the publication....
By WENN on 13 January 2009
Bono Awarded Nobel 'Man Of Peace' Prize
Irish rocker BONO has been awarded the annual Nobel Man of Peace prize for his efforts to combat poverty, debt and disease in Africa. Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoe hosted the award ceremony in the city...
By WENN on 13 December 2008
Bono's Spiderman Musical 'To Be Broadway's Most Expensive Production'
The Spiderman musical is set to be the most expensive in Broadway's history, according to reports.U2 frontman BONO and his bandmate THE EDGE are both involved in writing the score for the production, which is...
By Contributor on 10 October 2008
Snoop Dogg Plans Rock Collaborations
Rapper SNOOP DOGG is eager to collaborate with rock icons BONO and SIR MICK JAGGER - because his hip-hop peers no longer inspire him. The Beautiful star - real name Calvin Broadus - admits his...
By WENN on 10 January 2008
Bono Denies Clapping Incident
Rocker BONO has dismissed reports he silenced an audience in Glasgow, Scotland, recently to demonstrate the plight of poverty in Africa by clapping his hands. The U2 singer was alleged to have told the crowd...
By WENN on 27 December 2007
Tucker More Famous Than Bono In Africa
Comedian CHRIS TUCKER was left amazed during a visit to Ethiopia with rocker BONO - because he was recognised more than the U2 superstar. Tucker and Bono visited Africa together in 2002 as part of...
By WENN on 11 July 2007
Salma Hayek Engaged And Pregnant
Mexican beauty Salma Hayek is engaged and expecting their first baby, the Academy Award-nominated actress has revealed.The Ugly Betty actress and producer announced her engagement to the billionaire businessman through her publicist over the weekend.Francois-Henri...
By Contributor on 12 March 2007
Hudson And Whitaker Triumph At Image Awards
FOREST WHITAKER and JENNIFER HUDSON picked up acting prizes at the NAACP Image Awards on Friday (02MAR07), just six days after their Oscar wins. Whitaker was named Best Actor for his performance as Ugandan dictator...
By WENN on 03 March 2007
Gallagher Slams Politically Conscious Stars
Outspoken OASIS leader NOEL GALLAGHER has blasted politically conscious rock stars THOM YORKE and BONO, insisting fans have no interest in their preaching and only want to hear their hit songs. The WONDERWALL rocker insists...
By WENN on 08 February 2007
Bono Is A 'Modern Beethoven'
Rocker BONO is a modern day 'reincarnation' of classical composer LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, according to the editor of music magazine Gramophone. The latest issue of the British publication gives Beethoven a modern make-over, so he...
By WENN on 22 November 2006
U2 Arrive In Australia To Resume Tour
Irish supergroup U2 arrived in Australia yesterday (31OCT06) to complete the postponed leg of their VERTIGO tour. BONO, THE EDGE, ADAM CLAYTON and LARRY MULLEN JR flew into Sydney from their Dublin base before heading...
By WENN in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 November 2006
Winehouse Heckles Bono
English jazz singer AMY WINEHOUSE heckled U2 frontman BONO when the Irish superstar accepted a trophy at the Q Music Awards yesterday (30OCT06). The STRONGER THAN ME hitmaker, 23, was unimpressed when the supergroup were...
By WENN on 31 October 2006
Wolfmother Dominates Australia's Aria Awards
Progressive rock band WOLFMOTHER picked up three top awards for their self-titled debut album at the Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards on Sunday night (29OCT06) in Sydney. Former POWDERFINGER frontman BERNARD FANNING also celebrated...
By WENN on 30 October 2006
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