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Bono Helps Courtney Love Move Into Apartment
Bono wrote a character reference for Courtney Love so she could move into her new apartment.The Hole singer - who moved out of her New York townhouse last month despite winning a long-running legal battle...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 March 2012
Julie Taymor Accuses Bono, The Edge, Of Plotting Against Her
Julie Taymor has claimed that the producers of the ill-fated Spider-Man musical 'fraudulently induced' her to work on the musical whilst they plotted to oust her from the project and U2's Bono and The Edge...
By WENN on 05 March 2012
Julie Taymor Claims There Was 'Conspiring' In Bono's "Spiderman" Musical
Julie Taymor has slammed her former creative partners who were involved in the Bono musical 'Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark'. According to the Los Angeles Times, Julie Taymor has revealed in court papers that she...
By Lew Irwin on 03 March 2012
Julie Taymor Sues Spiderman Bosses For "Hundreds Of Thousands"
Julie Taymor, the former director of the ill-fated Spiderman Broadway show has successfully sued the shows producers for "hundreds of thousands of dollars", says a report on the Bbc News website today (February 17, 2012)....
By WENN on 17 February 2012
Bodyguard Still Upset With Bono Over Fan Fight
A former U2 bodyguard is still awaiting an apology from Bono after the rocker attacked him with a guitar onstage at a gig in Boston, Massachusetts in 2001.David Guyer has detailed his exploits on the...
By WENN on 09 February 2012
Pitt Thanks Bono For Humanitarian Advice
Brad Pitt has credited Bono with giving him humanitarian advice which helped him become the man he is today.In a candid new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the movie star admits he "sought out" the...
By WENN on 27 January 2012
Bono Ignores Kidnap Threats To Perform In Mali
U2 star Bono gave Mali's annual Desert Festival a big boost on Thursday night (12Jan12) by appearing onstage to launch the three-day event.The Timbuktu-based festival is located in a former warzone, close to an al-Qaeda...
By WENN on 17 January 2012
Sean Penn Made Haitian Ambassador
Sean Penn has accepted the job of "ambassador at large" for the Caribbean nation of Haiti. The 'Milk' actor - who has been assisting in the country's relief efforts since it was struck by a...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 January 2012
Alicia Keys Scares Bono At 'Keep A Child Alive' Premiere
Alicia Keys had U2 frontman Bono 'shaking' in his boots when the two superstars met at the premiere of Showtime documentary 'Keep a Child Alive'. Also famous for her humanitarian activities, Alicia Keys has spoken...
By Lew Irwin on 03 December 2011
Back Doctor Warned Bono About Sex Risks
The German doctor who repaired rocker Bono's back last year (10) told the U2 star that his pioneering operation might wreck his performance in the bedroom.Dr. Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt was candid with the singer and humanitarian...
By WENN on 01 December 2011
Bono Annoyed By Own Voice
Bono's voice "annoys" him.The U2 frontman can't bring himself to listen to his group's earlier hits because he thinks he sounds "like a girl" when he sings on them.He told TV talk show host Ellen...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 December 2011
Bono Was Scared Of Alicia Keys
Bono was "terrified" of Alicia Keys when he first met her.The U2 frontman admires the singer's "lioness energy" but was "shaking in his boots" when they first met when they recorded a charity cover of...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 November 2011
Rihanna Throwing Thanksgiving Meal For Crew
Rihanna is hosting a huge Thanksgiving meal for her band and crew in Dublin, Ireland, tonight (24.11.11).The 'We Found Love' singer is in the city for the latest date of her 'Loud Tour' and because...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 November 2011
Another Injury For Spider-man Musical
Bono and The Edge's Spider-man musical has been hit with another cast injury - webslinger Reeve Carney's understudy needed medical attention for a gash to his head after a backstage accident on Wednesday (09Nov11)Matthew James...
By WENN on 11 November 2011
Bono Understands Why He's Unpopular
Bono understands why people hate him.The U2 singer - who is also known for his political campaigning - believes the reasons why he and the band are unpopular are the same things that make them...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 October 2011
Bono Blames 'Wrong Shoes' For Glastonbury Letdown
U2 star Bono has confessed he was left disappointed by the band's prestigious headline set at this year's (11) Glastonbury festival, blaming driving rain and "the wrong shoes" for their subdued performance.The Irish rockers topped...
By WENN on 27 October 2011
Ailing Adele Wins Big At Q Magazine Awards
British singer Adele scooped two awards at Q magazine's music awards in London on Monday (24th October 2011). The 23-year-old, who recently enjoyed monumental success in the UK and U.S. with album '21', was unable...
By WENN on 24 October 2011
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
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