Bono 'may be stripped of Bosnian passport': PHOTO
Bono, the U2 frontman, could be stripped of his honorary Bosnian passport presented to him more than 10 years ago, according to reports.

Bono 'may be stripped of Bosnian passport'
Bono could be stripped of his honorary Bosnian passport presented to him more than 10 years ago, according to reports. The U2 frontman, as famous for his humanitarian work as his music, received the honorary passport from late president Alija Izetbegovic in 1997 when the band performed in Sarajevo, in recognition of his work in the country during the war. At the time he likened Bosnia to Northern Ireland, saying: "It's a small country and we have been divided also. We are trying to wrestle our...

Bono in Trouble Over Bosnian Passport: PHOTO
Campaigning rocker Bono is set to lose one of his most prized possessions- the Bosnian government is considering stripping him of a passport he was awarded by a previous administration. Late president Alija Izetbegovic honoured the singer with the document when U2 performed in the capital Sarajevo in 1997, in recognition of the campaign work he did in the country when it was ravaged by war during the1990s. If we establish that a passport was given outside a regular legal procedure, we will...

Bono in trouble over Bosnian passport
Late president Alija Izetbegovic honoured the singer with the document when U2 performed in the capital Sarajevo in 1997, in recognition of the campaign work he did in the country when it was ravaged by war during the 1990s.

Bono - Bono Joked About Suicide If Jones Snubbed His Song
Rocker Bono threatened to slit his wrists if Tom Jones didn't record a new song he wrote for the Welshman. Jones asked the U2 star to come up with a tune for him during ...

U2 will follow David Letterman five nights in row
Does Bono love David Letterman or what? Or maybe Bono just wants to sell CDs.U2 will perform for five consecutive nights on CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman." The dates are March 2-6. The band's latest CD, "No Line on...

Stella McCartney perfume: bid to block launch fails: PHOTO
A High Court bid to block the launch of Stella McCartney's latest perfume, Stellanude - made by a cosmetics company linked to Ali Hewson, the wife of U2 frontman Bono - has failed.

Spider Man the Musical
An official opening date for the Broadway incarnation of a musical ‘Spider Man’ has been announced. ‘Spider Man: Turn Off the Dark’ will officially kick off on February 18, 2010 at Broadway’s Hilton Theatre. Preview performances of the show will begin on January 16, 2010. The production will be directed by Julie Taymor, who also directed the musical adaptation of ‘The Lion King’. All the music for the Broadway production will be done by U2’s Bono and The Edge. Let’s hope that...

Oprah Winfrey says she weighs 200 pounds
CHICAGO - Oprah Winfrey is used to dealing with weighty issues. In the January issue of "O" magazine, she deals with another one _ her own. An Oct. 12, 2006 file photo shows talk show host Oprah Winfrey, right, and Irish rocker Bono, frontman for U2, walking down Chicago's "Magnificent Mile" for a shopping spree to promote his new Red product line. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File) In the magazine, out Tuesday, the talk-show que

Music News: Live review: U2 @ Hampden Park: PHOTO
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U2's Scottish fans anticipate Hampden gig
Excitement reached fever-pitch on Tuesday as U2 rolled into town to play their 360° Tour at Hampden Stadium. This is the band’s only Scottish date on their world tour, which is set to break records as the highest-earning music event of all time. We caught up with some fans who were heading to the concert to hear what they had to see about seeing the legends live. One female fan, who proudly showed off her Bono tattoos, commented: "Bono, he is my hero. He has been my hero for 30...

The Corrs - Corr Weds In Ireland: PHOTO
Former THE CorrS star Andrea Corr has wed her billionaire fiance in a star-studded Irish ceremony. The singer-turned-actress exchanged vows with her longtime partner Brett Desmond on Friday (21Aug09). The 35 year old was joined by her sisters, and The Corrs bandmates, Sharon and Caroline and their elder brother Jim Corr at the ceremony. The couple tied the knot at St Joseph's Church in the Irish village of Miltown Malbay in County Clare. U2 star Bono and his wife Ali Hewson were among the...

Bono's Wife Sues Paul McCartney's Daughter Over "Nude" Word
London, England (CNS) – Bono’s wife is taking Sir Paul McCartney’s daughter to court over the “nude” word. Alison Hewson, wife of the U2 rocker, is suing fashion designer Stella McCartney for using the word “nude” in her new fragrance. As the U.K.’s The Daily Mail reported, Hewson and business partner Bryan Meehan – founders of the organic food chain Fresh and Wild – have qualms over McCartney’s use of “nude” in her...

McCartney : 1
Bataille autour du nom d'un parfum : Ali Hewson, l'épouse de Bono, le chanteur de U2 a déclaré la guerre à la fille de Paul McCartney et veut faire interdire sa nouvelle fragrance Stellanude. Sans succès pour l'instant

Sir Paul Mccartney - Mccartney Allowed To Go Ahead With Perfume Launch: PHOTO
SIR Paul McCartney's daughter STELLA has won the first round in her court battle with the wife of U2 star Bono in a dispute over one of the fashion designer's fragrances. McCartney has been granted the right to launch her new perfume this weekend (begs22Aug09) after Bono's wife Ali Hewson lodged a bid to block its debut in British stores. Hewson is currently suing McCartney for trademark infringement over claims the title of her new scent, STELLANUDE, is similar to her own company Nude Brands...

Stella McCartney to launch new perfume after winning 'NUDE' trademark fight with Mrs Bono: PHOTO
Fashion designer Stella McCartney will launch her new perfume - STELLANUDE - this weekend after winning a court battle with Ali Hewson, wife of U2 frontman Bono.

Stella McCartney wins first court round in -Nude' perfume dispute
LONDON - Stella McCartney has been granted the legal permission to launch her perfume after she was taken to court by U2 star Bono’s wife Ali Hewson over trademark infringement. Hewson claimed that Sir Paul McCartney’s daughter’s use of the word “nude” for her own variety of perfume called ‘Stella Nude’ amounted to copyright infringement, as she owns a company named Nude Brands Ltd. But a judge turned down Hewson’s bid to block the perfume from...

U2 - Bono Bores His Children
U2 rocker Bono fears his teenage children find him embarrassing, after he overheard his eldest daughter call him “boring” during a dinner with superstar couple Beyonce … U2 - Bono Bores His Children From: Contact Music

Sturgess Hopes Spider-man Musical Works Out
14 hours ago | WENN | See recent WENN news » Across The Universe star Jim Sturgess has his fingers crossed for the struggling Spider-man musical - because he was involved in the project at the beginning and insists it will be a great show. The Brit has long been the favourite to play director Julie Taymor 's superhero, opposite his Across The Universe co-star Evan Rachel Wood , but he insists he won't be suiting up to belt out songs composed by U2 's The Edge and Bono - but...

The Edge Believes U2 Is Successful Because Of Their "Mysterious" Relationships
U2 is successful because of their "mysterious" relationships. Guitarist The Edge believes the band - also consisting of frontman Bono, bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. - have survived almost 30 years in the music industry because they can anticipate each other's onstage antics like a rehearsed dance routine. He said: "I'm acutely aware of what Adam, Larry and Bono are doing, whether or not we catch each other's eyes." "It's like some part of dance. There's an element of which is...

Chastity “Chaz” Bono - Transitioning Into A Man
Cher and Sonny Bono’s daughter Chastity Bono is reportedly now in the process of transitioning herself from a woman into a man.

Sturgess keeps his fingers crossed
Director Julie Taymor has always wanted Jim Sturgess to play Spider-Man in her upcoming Broadway musical but the Brit actor insists he won’t be suited to belt out songs by U2’s The Edge and Bono. He would, however, like to see how the musical, which stars his Across The Universe co-star Evan Rachel Wood, turns out. He informs that he was never involved in the musical. He did a workshop to help out, but was never involved in the final production. He really hopes it works out. The show...

'Spider-Man' musical set for February 2010 Broadway opening
NEW YORK - Spider-Man has conquered the movies. Now it's Broadway's turn. "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" will open Feb. 18, 2010, at the Hilton Theatre. Preview performances begin Jan. 16. Producers say the musical, directed by Julie Taymor , will feature a score by Bono and the Edge. Taymor, the creative force behind Disney's long-running " Lion King ," will co-write the book with Glen Berger. The story was inspired by the Marvel comic books hero and will include the story...

BEYONCE, BLIGE TO SING AT OFFICIAL INAUGURAL KICKOFF: Bono, Bruce Springsteen also on the bill for Lincoln Memorial concert.
*Beyonce, Mary J. Blige and Usher will join more than a dozen other music stars for the official kick off of Barack Obama's presidential inaugural festivities at Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial on Jan. 18.             The free event, which is open to the public, will also be broadcast on HBO and include 19 other performers across various musical genres, including Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, will.i.am, Heather Headley, John Legend, Bono, Br

Celebrity Birthdays, February 16
Happy Birthday to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins (1972), Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo (1963), Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor (1961), " Law & Order SVU " actor Ice-T (1958), soul singer James Ingram (1957), " Star Trek TNG " actor LeVar Burton (1957), " Greatest American Hero " actor William Katt (1951), The Empire Strikes Back 's Boba Fett , Jeremy Bullock (1945), singer turned Congressman Sonny Bono (1935; d. 1998), Andrews Sisters lead Patty...