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Adam Clayton Was 'Out Of Control' Before Rehab
Adam Clayton credits Eric Clapton for his decision to seek treatment in rehab.The U2 rocker, who has struggled with depression since he was a teenager, admits that his addiction to alcohol took a serious toll...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 May 2014
Paul Simon Unveils Seamus Heaney Airport Honour
Veteran musician Paul Simon has teamed up with U2 rockers Bono and The Edge to help fund a special memorial to late poet Seamus Heaney at Ireland's Dublin Airport.Simon was the guest of honour on...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 April 2014
Bono Has Family Prayers In Bed
Bono and his family hold impromptu prayer sessions in their bed.The U2 singer gathers with wife Ali Hewson and their children Jordan, 24, Eve, 21, Elijah, 14, and John, 12, to ask for help for...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 April 2014
Bono Takes Own Bed On Tour
Bono takes his own bed on tour with him.The U2 rocker has played hundreds of shows worldwide with his band, but as he suffers from back problems he decided on his last tour to have...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 March 2014
Bono To Write About His Dad In New Essay Collection
U2 star Bono has written a new essay about his father to help raise funds for the hospice where the rocker's dad spent the last weeks of his life in 2001.The rocker's piece will be...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 February 2014
Bono Wants Interactive Albums
Bono plans for U2's albums to be ''interactive''.The 'One' rocker is concerned about the decline in record sales over the years but thinks the key to revitalising the format is to make artwork important again...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 February 2014
U2 Defy "Irrelevance" With 'Invisible' Exposure At Super Bowl
U2 gained maximum visibility at last Sunday's Super Bowl where the rockers debuted new single 'Invisible' to raise money for the charitable Red campaign in association with Bank of America. The track, which appeared on...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 04 February 2014
Bono: 'U2 Are Becoming Irrelevant'
Bono thinks U2 are becoming irrelevant. The 'Invisible' rocker admitted that it has become harder for his band to remain significant in the music industry as they grow older, because the personal experiences they depict...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 February 2014
U2 To Launch New Free Track 'Invisible' During Super Bowl Next Weekend
U2 are gearing up to debut new song 'Invisible' at next weekend's Super Bowl, which will lead into the Irish rock band's 13th studio album. The track will appear on a commercial played during the...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 24 January 2014
Forbes Names Steven Spielberg As Most Influential Celebrity Of The Year
Steven Spielberg, who has won practically every filmmaking award in existence throughout his career, adds another honor to the list this week. Spielberg has been named as the most influential celebrity of 2014 in Forbes'...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 January 2014
Bono Warned To "Watch Your Back" After Amy Poehler Kiss At Golden Globes
Amy Poehler was awarded the Best Actress in a Television Series (Comedy) award at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards for her role as Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation this weekend. It was a thoroughly...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 January 2014
Bono Busks For Christmas
U2 rocker Bono hit the streets of Dublin, Ireland on Christmas Eve (24Dec13) to fulfil his annual tradition of busking for charity.The Irish star has been teaming up with The Frames singer/guitarist Glen Hansard to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 December 2013
Stars Turn Out For Nelson Mandela Memorial
Stars including Charlize Theron, Bono and Naomi Campbell braved the pouring rain to attend a memorial service for Nelson Mandela on Tuesday (10Dec13).The Oscar-winning actress and the U2 frontman joined the supermodel and thousands of...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 December 2013
Chris Martin And Bono Duet At Auction
Chris Martin and Bono performed on piano together to help raise money for charity. The Coldplay singer and U2 frontman performed 'PerfectDay' and 'Beautiful Day' before the Parlor grand piano sold at auction for $1.9...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 November 2013
Bono Recruits Top Designers Jonathan Ive And Marc Newson For Charity Auction
U2 rocker Bono has teamed up with acclaimed designers Sir Jonathan Ive and Marc Newson to curate a unique collection of innovative masterpieces to auction off for charity.Ive, who created the iPod for Apple, and...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 November 2013
After Three Years Of "Meh" 'Spider-man: Turn Off The Dark' Musical Is Off Broadway
Whoever thought doing a Spider-Man musical was a good idea shouldn’t be allowed to write things down, because it wasn’t, and after a huge waste of time, money and effort, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 November 2013
'Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark' Coming To An End On Broadway & Moving To Las Vegas
Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark was a relatively popular stage show throughout its two year run on Broadway, yet despite regular ticket sales and generally positive reviews, the Spiderman musical struggled to meet its huge...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 November 2013
Lauren Anderson & Bono Pen Rolling Stone Essays About Lou Reed
Lou Reed's widow Laurie Anderson and Bono have penned tribute essays about the late rocker for the new issue of Rolling Stone magazine.The former Velvet Underground frontman, who lost his battle with liver disease at...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 November 2013
Bono Sends Sober Nile Rodgers Boozy Welcome Package
U2 star Bono welcomed funk legend Nile Rodgers to Ireland this week (begs21Oct13) by sending him a crate of booze - even though the Chic icon has been sober for almost 20 years.The Irish rocker...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 October 2013
Bono's Booze Gift To Nile Rodgers
Bono gave Nile Rodgers a crate of alcohol to welcome him to Dublin. 'Good Times' hitmaker Nile was in the U2 singer's home city to perform with his legendary funk group Chic, and was surprised...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 October 2013
U2 To Release New Album Next Year
U2 will release their new album early next year. The 'Elevation' band's bass player, Adam Clayton, says they are nearing the end of recording sessions for the follow up to 2009's 'No Line On the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 October 2013
Bono Chased By Angry Anarchists In Germany
Irish rocker Bono feared for his life when he was chased down a street by a group of angry anarchists in Germany.The U2 frontman, who has long campaigned on political issues and global problems, was...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 September 2013
Bono's Ethical Clothing Line Records Huge Losses
Rocker Bono and his wife Ali Hewson's ethical clothing range has been dealt a blow after recording losses of $7.8 million (£5.2 million).Figures filed with Ireland's Companies Office show that Edun Apparel Ltd made huge...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 August 2013
Spider-spider Man Musical Performer Hospitalised After Onstage Injury
A performer in Bono's rock musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark was left seriously injured on Thursday (15Aug13) following an onstage accident.Dancer Daniel Curry's leg became hooked in a stage trap door as the elaborate...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 August 2013
Eve Hewson Cast In Steven Soderbergh's New Tv Drama
Bono's actress daughter Eve Hewson is heading to the small screen after landing a role in Steven Soderbergh's upcoming Tv series The Knick.The This Must Be The Place star, 22, has been cast alongside Clive...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 August 2013
Bono Goes To The Ball As Royal Guest
Rocker Bono rubbed shoulders with royalty at the weekend (27Jul13) - the U2 star and his wife joined Prince Albert Of Monaco and his new bride, Princess Charlene, at the annual Love Ball.Bono and his...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 July 2013
Bono: 'I Would Love To Be Mick Jagger's Roadie For A Day'
Rocker Bono has an odd crush on Mick Jagger, revealing he loves the Rolling Stones star's wrinkles.The U2 frontman admits he is a big fan of the Start Me Up veteran, who turns 70 at...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 July 2013
Bono: Mick Jagger's Wrinkles Are 'Beautiful'
Bono thinks Sir Mick Jagger's wrinkles are ''beautiful''.The U2 frontman admits he is slightly envious of the Rolling Stones rocker's deep facial lines and thinks they make the 69-year-old star more refined in his old...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 July 2013
Bono Lands Top French Honour
U2 frontman Bono is to be feted with France's highest honour in recognition of his lengthy career.The With or Without You hitmaker will be made a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters (Ordre...
By WENN on 16 July 2013
Bono Enjoys Special Lunch With Obama Family
Irish rocker and philanthropist Bono enjoyed a very special lunch date this week (begs17Jun13) after inviting U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama to join him for lunch at his favourite local pub.The U2 frontman and his...
By WENN on 18 June 2013
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