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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
Bono Causes Controversy In South Africa
U2 frontman BONO has sparked anger in South Africa after allegedly speaking out in favour of an anti-apartheid song which is said to promote violence against the country's white community.The Irish rockers have taken their...
By WENN on 14 February 2011
Beyonce 'Pumped' To Headline Glastonbury
Beyonce Knowles says she's "pumped" to be headlining this year's Glastonbury music festival.The 'Crazy In Love' singer will perform on the Pyramid Stage as the closing act of the world famous event in Somerset, South...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 February 2011
The Libertines To Play Glastonbury
The Libertines are to reunite at the Glastonbury Festival this summer.The British indie band - fronted by Carl Barat and Pete Doherty - reformed to play the 2010 Reading and Leeds Festivals for their first...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 February 2011
The Edge Dealt Another Blow In His Bid To Develop Land In Malibu
U2 star THE EDGE has been accused of attempting to skirt environmental regulations in a bid to develop land he bought overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California.The guitarist has been fighting plans to turn...
By WENN on 10 February 2011
Spider-man Musical Producers Dismiss Early Reviews
Producers behind Broadway's SPIDER-MAN musical have urged theatre fans to ignore scathing early reviews of the troubled show and reserve judgment until the play officially opens next month (Mar11).Director Julie Taymor's Spider-Man: Turn Off the...
By WENN on 09 February 2011
Meat Loaf Not A Fan Of Judge Tyler
Meat Loaf is disappointed with Steven Tyler for becoming a judge on 'American Idol'. The 63-year-old musician has recently accepted an offer to appear on reality TV show 'Celebrity Apprentice' with Donald Trump but despite...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 February 2011
Beyonce Joining Coldplay At Glastonbury?
R&B superstar BEYONCE is set to join COLDPLAY and U2 as a headliner at U.K. music festival Glastonbury, according to an online report.Chris Martin's band were confirmed on Monday (07Feb11) as one of the big...
By WENN on 08 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
Kay Rants About 'Nonsense' Modern Music
JAMIROQUAI frontman JAY KAY has hit out at the current crop of chart-toppers, insisting all modern bands sound "manufactured" and virtually identical.The singer admits he no longer enjoys listening to the radio because he can't...
By WENN on 07 February 2011
Thieves Blamed For Power Problems At U2 Stadium
Authorities in South Africa have launched an investigation after power cables went missing near a stadium which will hold a U2 concert next week (13Feb11).Jacques Grobbelaar, the manager of the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, has...
By WENN on 06 February 2011
Black Eyed Peas, Usher And Slash For Super Bowl?
Black Eyed Peas will be joined by Usher and Slash for their Super Bowl half-time show. The 'I Gotta A Feeling' hitmakers are confirmed to perform during the interval at the NFL showpiece game in...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 February 2011
Arena Boss Promises Not To Leave U2 Fans In The Dark
Bosses at South Africa's World Cup stadium are racing to fix the venue's lighting problems in time for U2's gig there later this month (Feb11), after thieves stole the arena's power cables.The Irish rockers are...
By WENN on 04 February 2011
U2 To Return In May?
U2 will reportedly release their new album in May. The Irish group have been recording their 13th album - which has the working title 'Songs of Ascent' - with producer and musician Danger Mouse and...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 February 2011
Carney To Support U2 On Tour
U2 are taking Broadway's SPIDER-MAN and his band on tour with them this summer (11).The group's frontman Bono and guitarist The Edge scored the music for the ambitious New York stage show, and it seems...
By WENN on 01 February 2011
The Edge's Housing Dispute Heats Up
A dispute over U2 rocker THE EDGE's plans to build a number of new houses in his Malibu, California neighbourhood has stepped up - chiefs at the California Coastal Commission have called for the request...
By WENN on 01 February 2011
Mullen Loses Seven-year-old Civil Suit Battle
U2 star LARRY MULLEN has reportedly lost a seven-year-old civil battle with a South American promoter.Website Spinner.com reports the drummer and two others have been ordered to pay $480,000 (£320,000) in damages after claiming Brazilian...
By WENN on 26 January 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
David Guetta 'Honoured' To Work With U2
David Guetta is looking forward to the "challenge" of producing U2. The French DJ confirmed he has been approached by the Irish rockers about making tracks together, and wants to take part in their next...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 January 2011
U2 Star Clayton A Secret Dad
U2 star ADAM CLAYTON has become a first-time dad, according to reports.The rocker, 50, and his unnamed French girlfriend secretly welcomed the tot into the world almost a year ago, according to the Irish Independent...
By WENN on 19 January 2011
Adam Clayton Became A Father Last Year
U2's Adam Clayton secretly became a father early last year. The bassist - who was previously engaged to supermodel Naomi Campbell and later split from Susie Smith, his girlfriend of 10 years, months before they...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 January 2011
Spider-man Opening Delayed Again
The producers of Broadway's troubled SPIDER-MAN musical have postponed their opening night for a third time - in order to perfect the show's new ending.Bosses behind Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark announced on Thursday (13Jan11)...
By WENN on 14 January 2011
Bono's Stake In Facebook Quadruples In Value
BONO's decision to invest in Facebook.com has paid off - the U2 frontman's share in the social networking site is now worth $728 million (£485 million).The rocker purchased 1.5 per cent of the company for...
By WENN on 14 January 2011
Jean: 'Fugees Are Not Meant To Be'
WYCLEF JEAN is adamant he has no plans to revive THE FUGEES since making amends with former bandmate PRAS MICHEL - insisting a reunion is "not meant to be".The rappers - and singer Lauryn Hill...
By WENN on 13 January 2011
Spider-man Musical Spins Its Web On Broadway Box Office
The cast of the troubled SPIDER-MAN musical are starting the new year with good news - the production has been named Broadway's best-selling show.Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, which features music by U2 stars Bono...
By WENN on 11 January 2011
Drake Set For Florence Collaboration?
Drake is set to collaborate with Florence and the Machine. The 'Forever' rapper was joined onstage by flamed haired singer Florence Welch when he played in London on Saturday night (08.01.11), fuelling rumours they will...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 January 2011
Dunst Desperate To See Spider-man Musical
SPIDER-MAN star KIRSTEN DUNST has given her backing to the troubled musical about the webslinging superhero, insisting she's desperate to see the Broadway show.Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, which features music by U2 stars Bono...
By WENN on 06 January 2011
Review Of The Year
It's been an incredible year in the world of showbiz, with the usual headline-grabbing antics, scandal, sleaze, celebrity births, star weddings, and bitter break-ups. Here, WENN takes a look back at the first six months...
By WENN on 31 December 2010
Bono's Daughter Dating Actor Lafferty?
BONO's teenage daughter EVE HEWSON is dating ONE TREE HILL hunk JAMES LAFFERTY, according to a U.S. report.Actress Hewson, 19, and Lafferty, 25, were spotted getting close as they watched the Leopardstown Horse Races with...
By WENN on 30 December 2010
Bon Jovi Score Top-selling 2010 Tour
Rockers BON JOVI are ending 2010 on a high after scoring the year's (10) top-selling tour.The band sold a massive $201 million (£134 million) worth of tickets worldwide for The Circle Tour, topping a list...
By WENN on 29 December 2010
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