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Bono And Baez Turn Out For Jobs Memorial
U2 frontman Bono and folk legend Joan Baez were among those who paid tribute to late Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs at a memorial on Sunday (16Oct11).Jobs, the brains behind the iPhone, iPod and iPad,...
By World Entertainment News Network on 17 October 2011
Lady Gaga's Marilyn Monroe Moment
Lady Gaga had her "first real Marilyn Monroe moment" when she performed at the 10th anniversary of Bill Clinton's foundation last night (15.10.11).The 'Born This Way' hitmaker sported a wavy blonde hairstyle and red lips...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 October 2011
Bono: 'Jobs Invented The 21st Century'
Bono has compared Steve Jobs to rocker Elvis Presley, insisting the late Apple Inc. co-founder "changed music".The computer entrepreneur, who was the brains behind the iPhone, iPod and iPad, passed away on Wednesday (05Oct11) after...
By WENN on 08 October 2011
George Clooney Lends Support To Charity Campaign
George Clooney, Jessica Alba and Ewan McGregor have teamed up to help Bono's charity.The Hollywood stars are among a string of famous faces - which also includes Annie Lennox, Colin Farrell and Bill Nighy -...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 October 2011
Bob Geldof's Star-studded 60th Birthday Party
British rocker Bob Geldof celebrated his 60th birthday in style on Saturday night (01Oct11), by inviting showbiz pals Bono, Anna Friel and Roger Taylor to a fancy dress party at his English mansion.The former Boomtown...
By WENN on 03 October 2011
Lady Gaga And Usher Sign Up For Charity Performance
Lady Gaga, members of U2 and Usher will all perform at a charity fundraiser set up by Bill Clinton. The former US president is holding a party at the Hollywood Bowl in California to raise...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 September 2011
Bono Worried About U2'S Legacy
Bono worries U2 will be remembered as a "very good" band rather than a "great" one. The 'Even Better Than The Real Thing' rockers are unveiling a new documentary, 'From The Sky Down', which focuses...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 September 2011
Bono Visits London's Downing Street
U2 frontman Bono paid a visit to one of Britain's top politicians in London on Wednesday (07Sep11) to discuss his charity.The Irish rocker showed up at The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne's residence at...
By WENN on 08 September 2011
Bono Denies Being Hospitalized With Heart Problems
A story reporting that Bono was rushed to hospital in Monaco after suffering from heart problems is completely fabricated, according to a spokesperson for the singer. Initial speculation suggested the U2 frontman was hospitalized at...
By WENN on 22 August 2011
Bono Hospitalised With Chest Pains
Rocker Bono has been told to take a break following reported heart palpitations and chest pains.The U2 star checked in for tests at the Princess Grace Memorial Hospital in Monaco on Wednesday (17Aug11) during a...
By WENN on 21 August 2011
Bono And K'naan Address African Famine
Rocker Bono and Somalian rapper K'Naan joined forces in Minneapolis over the weekend (23-24Jul11) to "sound the alarm bell" about the drought and famine spreading across Africa.The philanthropic U2 star, founder of the global anti-poverty...
By WENN on 25 July 2011
Bono Felt Sick During Glastonbury Show
U2 frontman Bono was so nervous during the band's headlining slot at Britain's Glastonbury festival on Friday (24Jun11), he feared he would vomit during the show.The band was due to be the star act at...
By WENN on 27 June 2011
Bono's Emotional Thanks To Fans
U2 frontman Bono choked back tears during the band's emotion-charged headline performance at Britain's Glastonbury festival on Friday night (24Jun11).The Beautiful Day hitmakers were forced to cancel their planned performance at the event last year...
By WENN on 25 June 2011
U2 Protesters Plan To Invade Glastonbury Festival Gig
U2 and Bono will face off against a batch of angry protesters when they take the stage at the Glastonbury festival in England on Friday (24Jun11).Activists at anti-capitalist group Art Uncut have accused the group...
By WENN on 24 June 2011
U2 Fronted By 'Robo-bono'
U2 will be fronted by "Robo-Bono" at the Glastonbury festival.The legendary rockers will headline the world-famous music event in Somerset, South West England on Friday (24.06.11), a year after they pulled out of playing after...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 June 2011
Bono Forced To Hitchhike In Canadian Rain
Bono was forced to hitchhike when caught in heavy rain this week.The U2 singer and his assistant were taking a stroll in West Vancouver on Tuesday (31.05.11) but had to flag a passing car to...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 June 2011
Arnold Schwarzenegger Begging Wife
Arnold Schwarzenegger has reportedly begged Maria Shriver to save their marriage.The couple split after 25 years together earlier this month when it emerged Arnold fathered a 13 year old son with the family's former housekeeper,...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 May 2011
Teen Triumphs In Star-studded American Idol Finale
Music superstars Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Bono rocked the American Idol stage on Wednesday (25May11) as teenage singer Scott Mccreery was crowned the series winner.Acts like Judas Priest and Gladys Knight turned out in force...
By WENN on 26 May 2011
Bono: 'We Knew Spider-man Was Bad'
U2 star Bono has stunned the New York theatre world by revealing he agrees with most reviewers who have slammed his much-maligned musical Spider-man: Turn Off The Dark.In his first TV interview since director Julie...
By WENN on 22 May 2011
Bono Asks For New Pixies Songs
Bono begged The Pixies to write some new songs.The band split in 1993 but reunited in 2004 for a series on concerts, and while they have been playing live ever since, their last album studio...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 May 2011
Lee Rocker: 'I Never Thought Support Act U2 Would Make It Big'
Former Stray Cats star Lee Rocker is still amazed by the group's one-time support act U2's success - because he was convinced Bono and his bandmates would never make it big.The Irish rockers opened for...
By WENN on 27 April 2011
Liam Gallagher Swaps Wild Ways For 'Spiritual' Side
Liam Gallagher has "connected" to his spiritual side.The Beady Eye frontman has put his hard living rock star ways behind him ahead of his 40th birthday next year and hinted he is now seeking religious...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 April 2011
U2'S Sci-fi Sound
U2's next album will be "sci-fi".The 'With or Without You' group, fronted by singer Bono, worked with Lady Gaga producer RedOne on tracks for their next record, resulting in a "futuristic" sound.RedOne said: "Bono described...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 April 2011
Ben Barnes Wants Wild Image
Ben Barnes wants to be a reformed hell-raiser - without having to be a party animal.The 30-year-old actor hates his current image and would love to have a reputation for being wild, but hates going...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 April 2011
Julie Taymor Says Spiderman Musical Is Not Quite There
Julie Taymor, the director of the Broadway musical 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark', has admitted that the production is 'not quite there'.Julie Taymor, the acclaimed American theatre director, has spoken of her struggle with 'Spider-Man:...
By WENN on 03 March 2011
Bono Checks Out Spider-man Again
U2 star Bono was in the audience for Tuesday's (01Mar11) preview of Spider-man: Turn Off The Dark to see if the troubled Broadway show is ready for its opening night.The rocker wrote the music and...
By WENN on 02 March 2011
U2 Confirm 2011 Glastonbury Slot
U2 guitarist THE EDGE has confirmed the band will be headlining at this year's (11) Glastonbury festival - a year after they were forced to pull out of a historical performance at the English event...
By WENN on 24 February 2011
Coldplay Confirmed As Glastonbury Headliners
Coldplay have been confirmed as headliners at this year's Glastonbury festival. It has long been rumoured the 'Viva La Vida' group would be one of this year's top acts, but no official statement had been...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 February 2011
Beyonce Knowles To Headline Glastonbury?
Beyonce Knowles and U2 are reportedly set to headline this year's Glastonbury Festival.The 'Halo' singer and the Irish rockers - who were forced to pull out of their headline slot last year because of a...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 February 2011
Bono Asks Guetta To Work With U2
Dance star DAVID GUETTA has landed a superstar collaboration for his next project - rocker BONO wants him to produce some tracks for U2's new album.The French DJ/producer has already established himself as a top...
By WENN on 24 January 2011
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