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Bono Is A Low-rolling Gambler
Multi-millionaire rock star Bono always demands the "cheapest" table in a casino and sets a $125 (£78) limit on wagers for himself and all his pals.The U2 frontman loves to take his chances at roulette...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 November 2014
Bono And Robin Thicke Named Least Influential People Of The Year
Singers Bono and Robin Thicke have been named two of the Least Influential People of 2014 by America's Gq magazine.Editors at the U.S publication have compiled a list of the 30 stars they believe are...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 November 2014
Three Metal Plates, 18 Screws And Five Hours Of Surgery: Turns Out Bono’S Bike Spill Was More Serious Than We Thought
We now know that U2 frontman Bono’s cycling accident was much more serious than first reported, after Rolling Stone published a list of the singer's painful sounding injuries. The 54 year old was involved in...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 November 2014
Bono Needs 'Intensive Therapy' After Bicycle Accident
Bono is to undergo ''intensive therapy'' after having three metal plates and 18 screws inserted into his elbow. The U2 frontman underwent a five-hour operation on Sunday night (16.11.14) following a bicycle accident in New...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 November 2014
Bob Geldof Kicked Off Live Tv
Bob Geldof was kicked off a TV appearance yesterday (18.11.14) for swearing twice.The former Boomtown Rats frontman was being interviewed live on Sky News when he said ''b******s'' twice in response to questions about tax-dodging...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 November 2014
Bono Requiring Surgery After Bicycle Accident
Bono has been left requiring surgery after being involved in a bicycle collision.The 54-year-old U2 frontman injured his arm in the accident in New York's Central Park, which has forced the 'Beautiful Day' band to...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 18 November 2014
Bono's Injury Puts The Breaks On U2'S "Tonight Show" Residency
U2 frontman Bono has reportedly injured his arm riding his bicycle around Central Park in New York and is set to undergo surgery for the problem. So says U2’s official website. In a message to...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 17 November 2014
Bono Needs Surgery
Bono is to undergo surgery after being involved in a bicycle accident.The 54-year-old U2 frontman has injured his arm in a collision in New York's Central Park, forcing the group to cancel their week-long residency...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 November 2014
Sinead O'connor Slams U2
Sinead O'Connor has compared U2 to terrorists.The 'Nothing Compares 2 U' singer has slammed the band's decision to have their latest album 'Songs of Innocence' automatically uploaded into iTunes subscribers' music libraries, describing it as...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 November 2014
Bono Set For Surgery After Cycling Accident
Irish rocker Bono is set to undergo surgery on his arm after injuring himself in a cycling accident.U2 was slated to kick off a week-long residency on U.S. Tv's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 November 2014
Adele Allegedly "Ignored" Bob Geldof's Band Aid 30 Call But Makes Charitable Donation Instead
Adele allegedly "ignored" Bob Geldof's calls about taking part in the Band Aid 30 charity single.Adele is not taking part in Band Aid 30.Read More: One Direction, Bono, Ed Sheeran: See Stars Arrive For Band...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 November 2014
Bob Geldof Says Band Aid 30 Task Was 'Exhausting And Embarrassing'
Bob Geldof found it ''exhausting and embarrassing'' calling stars for Band Aid 30.The 63-year-old singer has been the guiding force behind the charity single, as he was with the original 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 November 2014
One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Bono: See The Stars Arrive For Band Aid 30 Recording [Pictures]
The Band Aid 30 recording of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ took place in London today, with stars such as One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Bono, Adele and Chris Martin all lining up to take the...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 15 November 2014
Adele Not Among The Line-up For Band Aid 30
Adele isn't among the line-up for Band Aid 30.The London-born songstress was widely expected to be one of the leading names among the array of stars to record the Christmas single, but when the much-anticipated...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 November 2014
New Lyrics For Band Aid Song As Government Waives Tax On Ebola Fundraiser
Stars including Bono and One Direction gathered in London on Saturday (15Nov14) to record a new Band Aid single as it emerged Bob Geldof has re-written the lyrics to Do They Know It's Christmas? for...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 November 2014
Bono Opens Up About Mid-air Scare
Irish rocker Bono has expressed his relief following his mid-air jet drama on Wednesday (12Nov14), confessing it was "a bit scary" when the rear door on his private plane fell off en route to Germany.The...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 November 2014
Door Falls Off Bono's Plane During Mid-flight
U2 frontman Bono was involved in a very scary situation at 8,000 feet on Wednesday (Nov 12th) after the back door of his private jet fell off while he was flying with four friends from...
By Nick Hill in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 November 2014
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
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