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Bono's Private Jet Loses Its Tailgate Mid-flight
Rock star Bono survived a brush with aircraft danger after his private plane lost its tailgate as it was coming in to land in the German capital airport. The Irish U2 frontman, 54, was travelling...
By Charlotte Court in Music / Festivals on 13 November 2014
Bono's Near-miss In Plane
Bono cheated death yesterday (12.11.14) when a door fell off the private jet he was travelling in.The U2 frontman was on board a Learjet 60 D-CGEO with four friends flying from Dublin, Ireland to Berlin,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 November 2014
Bono Involved In Mid-air Drama On Flight To Berlin
U2 star Bono was involved in a mid-air drama on a flight from Dublin, Ireland to Berlin, Germany on Wednesday (12Nov14), when the rear door of a private jet he was a passenger on fell...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 13 November 2014
Bob Geldof Unveils Band Aid 30 For Ebola Relief
Adele, Sam Smith, One Direction and original Band Aid star Bono have signed up for Bob Geldof's new charity single to fund the fight against Ebola.The Live Aid founder has put together a new line-up...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 November 2014
Bono Retracts Apology Over 'Songs Of Innocence' Giveaway
Three weeks ago Bono apologised for the free iTunes giveaway of U2’s album. But now, he’s rescinded on that apology – backtracked on the backtrack, if you will – saying that the rollout of Songs...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 08 November 2014
One Direction Confirmed For Band Aid 30
One Direction have been announced for Band Aid 30.The 'Steal My Girl' hitmakers will perform charity single 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' alongside several other as-yet unnamed acts to raise money for the Ebola crisis,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 November 2014
U2 Set For Weeklong Residency On Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show'
In the midst of Metallica being booked to perform for five straight nights on the last week of 'The Late Late Show With Craig Fuerguson,' it seems another late night talk show has caught the...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 November 2014
Queen Release New Song For Aids Campaign
Queen have released a new song featuring Freddie Mercury to raise money in the fight against AIDS.The Coca-Cola Company have teamed up with (RED) for a new campaign, 'Share the Sound of An AIDS Free...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 November 2014
Bono Reveals Reason Behind Tinted Signature Sunglasses: "I've Had Glaucoma For The Last 20 Years"
U2 are one of the world's biggest bands for a reason, they manage to stay relevant and change with the times as each decade passes, but one thing that has managed to stay the same...
By Nick Hill in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 October 2014
U2 Didn't Profit From Download
U2 ''didn't earn much'' from their new album.The Irish rockers gave away 'Songs of Innocence' to iTunes users because they felt their fans ''deserved'' to have the record for free, and admit even Apple were...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 October 2014
Bono Has Glaucoma
Bono has had glaucoma for the last 20 years.The U2 frontman is often seen sporting a pair of sunglasses when he appears in front of photographers, but the 54-year-old singer says he does this in...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 October 2014
Bono Reveals Why He Always Wears Sunglasses: "I Have Glaucoma"
Bono explained why he wears sunglasses seemingly all the time whilst appearing on a British talk show.Bono spotted in London on Thursday (16th Oct.).Read More: Bono Apologies Over Unwanted Downloads Of U2's New Album.The U2...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 October 2014
Bono's Vocal 'Gift' From Dad
Bono claims his voice improved after his father died.The U2 frontman believes he was given a ''gift'' by his late dad Bob Hewson - who lost his battle with cancer in 2001 - after he...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 October 2014
Bono Apologises Over Unwanted Downloads Of U2'S New Album
U2 frontman Bono has issued an apology to iTunes users over the release of their recent album Songs of Innocence. Users of the software had a free copy of the new album automatically downloaded to...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 16 October 2014
Neil Young Recalls The Time Bono Tried To Give Him Song Writing ‘Advice’.
You might have felt angry last month when Bono gave you his new album without asking if you'd wanted it first. But imagine how Neil Young felt when the U2 frontman offered him some unsolicited...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 15 October 2014
Bono 'Despised' Catholics And Protestants Growing Up
Bono ''despised'' Catholics and Protestants while he was growing up in Ireland.The U2 frontman has admitted that he hated the religious groups that dominated and divided country during the 1970s.Talking to The Sun newspaper, Bono...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 October 2014
Bono Writes Song For Mother
Bono wrote a love song for his mother on U2's latest album. The 54-year-old singer paid tribute to his mum Iris on the band's 13th studio album, 'Songs of Innocence', and admits the autobiographical theme...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 October 2014
Bono Announces U2 Tour Plans For Next Year And Defends ‘Songs Of Innocence’ Itunes Launch
Despite the backlash over their ‘free’ album Songs of Innocence, U2 frontman Bono has confirmed the band plans to embark on a world tour next year.Generous music makers U2Speaking to Absolute Radio the 54 year...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 30 September 2014
Bono: 'U2 Are Not Advocating Free Music'
Bono has dismissed accusations U2's recent album giveaway is undercutting other artists by encouraging free music downloads.The Beautiful Day hitmakers caused widespread controversy this month (Sep14) when their latest record, Songs of Innocence, was automatically...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 September 2014
George Clooney And Amal Alamuddin's Wedding Venue Switch
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin were forced to switch their wedding venue.The couple - who are due to formally tie the knot on Monday (29.09.14) after a weekend of celebrations - reportedly had their hearts...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 September 2014
Bono Scared To Google His Name
Bono is ''afraid'' of Googling himself.The U2 frontman hates looking himself up on the internet but in the wake of criticism of his group's new album 'Songs of Innocence' - which was given away free...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 September 2014
Liam Neeson And Bono Have Been Working On Movie For Six Years
Liam Neeson has revealed that he and Irish musician Bono have been working on a movie idea for six years. The actor and U2 singer who have been friends for many year are developing a...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 September 2014
Bono Struggled To Write U2'S 'Personal' New Album
Bono struggled to write U2's 'personal' new album.The Irish rocker and his band mates, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr - who released their new record 'Songs of Innocence' for free to all...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2014
Bono's Personal Lyrics Prompt Former Neighbours To Recall Living Next Door To The Rock Star
Bono's personal lyrics about his upbringing in new U2 song Cedarwood Road has prompted the rocker's former Dublin neighbours to offer up memories of what it was like living on the same street as a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 September 2014
U2 Unleashes Its New Album For Free. For Some.
It was announced today that Irish superband U2’s latest studio album, Songs of Innocence, will be released through Island Records on October 13. However, for U2.com subscribers that simply cannot wait that long, and for...
By Charlotte Court in Music / Festivals on 10 September 2014
U2'S 'Iphone' Album 'Songs Of Innocence' Is "Kind Of Mindblowing"
Ok, so the stamp of approval in the headline comes from Bono himself, though take nothing away from U2 and their deal to release Songs of Innocence - their first album in 5 years -...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 September 2014
The Latest Als Ice Bucket Challengers: Chris Martin, Stella Mccartney And Kate Moss
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been surfing the celebrity world for some time now with famous faces all over the world taking the plunge in order to draw attention to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)...
By Charlotte Court in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 August 2014
U2 To Release New Album Later This Year
U2 will release their new album later this year.The four-piece rock band - made up of lead singer Bono, guitarist The Edge, bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. - are said to be...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 July 2014
Bono Celebrates 54th Birthday With Star-studded Bash
Stars including Pharrell Williams and Jared Leto turned out to celebrate rock legend Bono's 54th birthday on Saturday (10May14).The U2 frontman gathered his friends and family at his manager Guy Oseary's sprawling mansion in Los...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 May 2014
George Clooney Celebrates Engagement With Celebrity Pals
George Clooney celebrated his engagement to Amal Alamuddin by partying with Bono and Cindy Crawford on Sunday (11May14).The Hollywood actor popped the question to British lawyer Alamuddin last month (Apr14) and the couple reportedly marked...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 May 2014
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