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Boyle Hires U2'S Financial Guru
Scottish singing sensation SUSAN BOYLE has hired the man credited with making rockers U2 one of music's biggest moneymakers as her manager.The star, who took the world by storm with her extensive vocal range on...
By WENN on 08 June 2009
Dizzee And Eminem Land Fastest-selling No 1s Of 2009
Rappers Dizzee Rascal and Eminem have claimed the fastest-selling number one records of the year in the singles and album charts.Grime star Dizzee has shot to the top of the charts with new single Bonkers,...
By Contributor on 24 May 2009
Eminem A Triple Threat On Late-night U.s. Tv
EMINEM will follow U2, PRINCE and the WHITE STRIPES by staging a residency on late-night TV in America. The rapper will appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on 15 May and the 19 and 22 May (09)...
By WENN on 10 May 2009
Jagger & Stone To Re-team For Charity
SIR MICK JAGGER is set to record a second collaboration with soul singer JOSS STONE for a new charity album. The Rolling Stones legend teamed up with Stone for 2004 track Lonely Without You, which was...
By WENN on 05 May 2009
Hayek Joins Bono For Wedding Sing-a-long
SALMA HAYEK celebrated her Italian nuptials to FRANCOIS-HENRI PINAULT by joining actor pals CHARLIZE THERON and WOODY HARRELSON for a special collaboration with rocker BONO at her weekend (25Apr09) wedding reception. The Frida star renewed her...
By WENN on 27 April 2009
E.u. Votes In Favour Of Rockers' Royalty Rights
The European Union (E.U.) has voted in favour of a scheme which will extend royalty rights for musicians following a high profile campaign by stars including SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY, ROGER DALTREY and U2. Members of the...
By WENN on 24 April 2009
David's Shock At Poll Result
British singer CRAIG DAVID was stunned his album BORN TO DO IT came second to MICHAEL JACKSON's THRILLER in a poll of the greatest ever records - but admits he is "flattered" by the honour. The...
By WENN on 13 April 2009
U2 To Donate Tour Profit To Charity
Irish rockers U2 are planning to donate almost $12 million (£8.3 million) of the profits from the band's upcoming world tour to charity. The One hitmakers are embarking on a mammoth trek, which kicks off in...
By WENN on 31 March 2009
U2 And Lady Gaga Still Reign Over Europe
U2 and singer LADY GAGA are continuing their reign over Europe - both artists remain atop the continent's albums and singles charts respectively. The Irish rockers' disc No Line On The Horizon is number one for...
By WENN on 27 March 2009
Second Number One Single For Lady Gaga
US star Lady GaGa has claimed her second UK number one single with Poker Face, despite the song entering the chart ten weeks ago.The New Yorker's hit climbed from fourth to knock last week's number...
By Contributor on 23 March 2009
Eminem/universal Lawsuit Going To Trial
EMINEM's legal battle with record label Universal over royalties from digital downloads is set to go to trial on Tuesday (24Feb09) - two years after the case was filed in a California court. The Without Me...
By WENN on 24 February 2009
Bono's Newspaper Ode To Sinatra
Rocker-turned-journalist BONO has dedicated his new U.S. newspaper column to his hero and mentor FRANK SINATRA. The U2 frontman has joined forces with the New York Times to provide occasional opinion pieces for the publication....
By WENN on 13 January 2009
Bono Awarded Nobel 'Man Of Peace' Prize
Irish rocker BONO has been awarded the annual Nobel Man of Peace prize for his efforts to combat poverty, debt and disease in Africa. Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoe hosted the award ceremony in the city...
By WENN on 13 December 2008
Lanois Talks U2 Album
Daniel Lanois has been speaking positively about the forthcoming U2 album, claiming it may be their best work yet.The producer - who has worked with them on several of their records – is currently in...
By Contributor on 21 November 2008
Pink Wins Most Addictive Track Gong At Mtv Emas
PINK has picked up the first award of the night at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards - winning the Most Addictive Track gong for her breakup anthem SO WHAT. The show kicked off with...
By WENN on 06 November 2008
Timbaland Honoured By Irish University
Producer TIMBALAND has been chosen to receive an award from Ireland's prestigious Trinity College Dublin. The Apologize hitmaker will be inducted into the school's Philosophical Society as an Honourary Patron. The society's 300-year-old tradition involves...
By WENN on 10 September 2008
Bono Denies Clapping Incident
Rocker BONO has dismissed reports he silenced an audience in Glasgow, Scotland, recently to demonstrate the plight of poverty in Africa by clapping his hands. The U2 singer was alleged to have told the crowd...
By WENN on 27 December 2007
Tucker More Famous Than Bono In Africa
Comedian CHRIS TUCKER was left amazed during a visit to Ethiopia with rocker BONO - because he was recognised more than the U2 superstar. Tucker and Bono visited Africa together in 2002 as part of...
By WENN on 11 July 2007
Dion Wins Clinton Campaign Song Vote
CELINE DION has landed the official song for U.S. Senator HILLARY CLINTON's presidential campaign. Dion's You + I will accompany Democrat Clinton as she travels across America in her bid to become the next U.S....
By WENN on 20 June 2007
Salma Hayek Engaged And Pregnant
Mexican beauty Salma Hayek is engaged and expecting their first baby, the Academy Award-nominated actress has revealed.The Ugly Betty actress and producer announced her engagement to the billionaire businessman through her publicist over the weekend.Francois-Henri...
By Contributor on 12 March 2007
Hudson And Whitaker Triumph At Image Awards
FOREST WHITAKER and JENNIFER HUDSON picked up acting prizes at the NAACP Image Awards on Friday (02MAR07), just six days after their Oscar wins. Whitaker was named Best Actor for his performance as Ugandan dictator...
By WENN on 03 March 2007
Campbell: 'I'm Afraid Of Marriage'
Single supermodel NAOMI CAMPBELL has never married, because she is terrified it would fail and end in divorce. The catwalk queen has dated ROBERT DE NIRO and U2 rocker ADAM CLAYTON, but never settled on...
By WENN on 02 March 2007
Gallagher Slams Politically Conscious Stars
Outspoken OASIS leader NOEL GALLAGHER has blasted politically conscious rock stars THOM YORKE and BONO, insisting fans have no interest in their preaching and only want to hear their hit songs. The WONDERWALL rocker insists...
By WENN on 08 February 2007
Snow Patrol Benefit From New UK Chart Rules
SNOW PATROL are back in the top 10 of the UK singles chart with a song that first charted in July (06) after new rules allowing downloads to be counted were introduced. The band's CHASING...
By WENN on 08 January 2007
Bono Is A 'Modern Beethoven'
Rocker BONO is a modern day 'reincarnation' of classical composer LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, according to the editor of music magazine Gramophone. The latest issue of the British publication gives Beethoven a modern make-over, so he...
By WENN on 22 November 2006
U2 Arrive In Australia To Resume Tour
Irish supergroup U2 arrived in Australia yesterday (31OCT06) to complete the postponed leg of their VERTIGO tour. BONO, THE EDGE, ADAM CLAYTON and LARRY MULLEN JR flew into Sydney from their Dublin base before heading...
By WENN in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 November 2006
Winehouse Heckles Bono
English jazz singer AMY WINEHOUSE heckled U2 frontman BONO when the Irish superstar accepted a trophy at the Q Music Awards yesterday (30OCT06). The STRONGER THAN ME hitmaker, 23, was unimpressed when the supergroup were...
By WENN on 31 October 2006
Wolfmother Dominates Australia's Aria Awards
Progressive rock band WOLFMOTHER picked up three top awards for their self-titled debut album at the Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards on Sunday night (29OCT06) in Sydney. Former POWDERFINGER frontman BERNARD FANNING also celebrated...
By WENN on 30 October 2006
Norton Hits Out At Bono's Tax Dodge
Irish comedian GRAHAM NORTON has criticised U2 frontman BONO for avoiding paying tax in Ireland. Norton is furious the band moved its business empire from Ireland to The Netherlands to avoid paying Irish taxes on...
By WENN on 18 September 2006
Eavis: 'Glastonbury Is Too Big For U2'
Glastonbury Festival organiser MICHAEL EAVIS has hit out at rock giants U2 for refusing to appear at the seminal event. The band are annually linked with the English summer festival, but have never put pen...
By WENN on 17 July 2006
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