Latest Bono News - Page 8
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
Chris Martin Working On U2 Album?
Chris Martin is rumoured to be helping U2 with their new album.The Coldplay frontman reportedly joined the Irish rockers - Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. - at Electric Lady Studios in...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 June 2013
Bono And Denzel Washington Attends Daughters' Graduation
Bono and Denzel Washington brought some superstar glamour to graduation day in New York on Wednesday (22May13) as the celebrated their daughters' academic achievements.The pair was in attendance at Yankee Stadium for the New York...
By WENN on 23 May 2013
Bono And Olivia Wilde Join Matt Damon's Water Campaign
U2 rocker Bono, actress Olivia Wilde and tycoon Richard Branson have become the latest stars to sign up for Matt Damon's bizarre bathroom strike in aid of a water charity.The Bourne Identity star launched his...
By WENN on 22 May 2013
Bono Turns Down Honorary Degree
Bono turned down an honorary degree.The U2 frontman's 21-year-old daughter Eve Hewson will graduate from New York University (NYU) next week and while the institution hoped to have her famous dad involved in the graduation...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 May 2013
Kristen Stewart Avoids Run-in With Liberty Ross
Kristen Stewart narrowly avoided Liberty Ross at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.The 23-year-old actress was left red-faced when she and boyfriend Robert Pattinson showed up to watch hip-hop act Jurassic 5 at the...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 April 2013
Mick Jagger To Call Bono For Glastonbury Advice
Sir Mick Jagger is planning to call U2 frontman Bono to ask his advice ahead of The Rolling Stones' headline performance at Britain's Glastonbury festival in June (13).The Irish rockers famously axed a slot at...
By WENN on 03 April 2013
Elton John Raises Over $6 Million For Charity
Sir Elton John has raised over $6 million for charity.The 'Rocket Man' singer's charity, The Elton John Aids Foundation, received numerous donations from celebrity guests at his 21st Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party to raise...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 March 2013
Paul Mccartney Watches Stella's Show
Sir Paul McCartney was in the front row as he watched daughter Stella McCartney's Paris Fashion Week show.The designer was showcasing her autumn/winter 13 collection in the French capital this morning (04.03.13) which was once...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 March 2013
Sir Elton John Shows Off Son At Oscars After-party
Sir Elton John brought his son Zachary to his Oscars party - but wouldn't let him stay too late. The 'Rocket Man' singer and his husband David Furnish showed off their adorable two year old...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 February 2013
Bono's Wife Injured In Fall
Bono's wife has been airlifted to hospital. Ali Hewson was vacationing with the U2 singer in Costa Rica when she reportedly fell from a quad bike on the beach and broke her ribs. It has...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 February 2013
Bono's Wife In Quad Biking Accident
Bono's wife was airlifted to hospital in Costa Rica last weekend (16-17Feb13) after a quad bike accident.The U2 star and his partner Ali Hewson have been on vacation in the country, but the couple's trip...
By WENN on 22 February 2013
Bruce Willis Buys $8 Million Nyc Home
Bruce Willis has purchased a new $8 million home in New York.The 57-year-old actor - who has daughters Mabel, 10 months, with wife Emma Heming-Willis and Rumer, 24, Scout, 21, and Tallulah, 19, with ex-wife...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 February 2013
Good Genes Or Good Ops: Which Male Celebrities Don't Show Their Age?
We've all had that moment; looking at photos of our favourite celebs and then jumping out of our seats screaming, 'He's HOW old?!' Well, we've been doing a lot of that here at ContactMusic. Some...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 February 2013
Bono
