The Frustrated Rockstars discuss mixing politics and rock like Bono from U2 and Wayne Coyne from the Flaming Lips with Eric Von Haessler from The Regular Guys Show. Opening Act: Google and record labels partner to make it easier to download music. Enjoy Red Brick Beer!The Frustrated Rockstars discuss mixing politics and rock like Bono from U2 and Wayne... more
Amanti degli U2 preparate la sveglia: domenica mattina alle 5.30 su YouTube potrete guardare in diretta dalla California il concerto della band irlandese.Amanti degli U2 preparate la sveglia: domenica mattina alle 5.30 su YouTube potrete... more
Companies like EDUN, which launched in Spring 2005, have been pioneers in the emerging eco-fashion industry. The clothing line was created by Ali Hewson and Bono and founded on the premise of trade as a means of building sustainable communities in developing countries to help foster economic growth rather than provide charity.
EDUN uses organic cotton wherever possible: 61% of the Fall/Winter 2008 collection and 50% of the Spring/Summer 2008 collection is organic. EDUN sources its organic fabrics from Peru, India, Turkey and Uganda. Not only are EDUN products made in a socially and environmentally conscious way, they are also super stylish!Companies like EDUN, which launched in Spring 2005, have been pioneers in the emerging... more
The Gandhi Tour and the World March for Peace and Nonviolence are celebrating the 140 Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
The World March will begin in New Zealand on October 2, 2009, the anniversary of Gandhis birth, declared the International Day of Nonviolence by the United Nations. It will conclude in the Andes Mountains (Punta de Vacas, Aconcagua, Argentina) on January 2, 2010.
The "first-ever symbolic march" that will have participants from all around the world traveling through 100 countries across five continents to call for "an end to all wars and the use of arms to resolve conflicts." www.theworldmarch.org www.gandhitour.comThe Gandhi Tour and the World March for Peace and Nonviolence are celebrating the 140... more
U2 frontman (and bromance pal of Tony Blair and Nelson Mandela) Bono made an unexpected appearance today via video link at the Conservative party conference.
After an intro by William Hague, His Irishness used the opportunity to encourage the Tories to stay committed to international development.
Bono also showed up via video last week to introduce Gordon Brown before his keynote speech in Brighton. Whilst he steered clear of making any party political endorsement today, ex-PR man David Cameron will still be chuffed to have the association at least of such a major aid campaigner and pop icon.
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In other Conservative Conference news, David Cameron's declared he was "ready to be tested" and claimed the Tories will "put Britain back on her feet". He also revealed he considered quitting politics for good after the death of his son Ivan and paid credit to his wife for her support.
Forget global warming! In this send up of the group's shameless 2004 pimp-omercial for the Apple iPod, we reveal how filthy rich pop stars with private airliners and venture capital funds pose a greater threat to our civilization than a few sunburned polar bears. As the hooded Irish icon and his ilk raise hundreds of thousands to fight hunger and waste millions advertisiing it, the line between religious charity and the corporate bottom line is blurred. Armed with vanity and delusions of sanctity, Bono and the lads at Elevation Partners take Gordon Gekko's credo to the next level: "Fear is transitory. Greed is permanent!"Forget global warming! In this send up of the group's shameless 2004 pimp-omercial for... more
U2 kicked off their latest tour earlier this summer at Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium. For the show’s encore, Bono, in place of his usual black leather jacket, wore a black leather jacket with 240 lasers attached. The jacket, created by London designer Moritz Waldemeyer, featured the designer’s latest wearable effects concept.U2 kicked off their latest tour earlier this summer at Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium.... more
Chris Martin muses on Bernie Madoff, pop music and culture, the CIA, Sarah Palin and Barack Obama at Cafe Diem's Comedy Night in Richmond, VA September 7, 2009.Chris Martin muses on Bernie Madoff, pop music and culture, the CIA, Sarah Palin and... more
U2's music is in churches, but Chris Brown isn't in jail? Something seems a little off here. Get the week's music news plus my jackass opinions in this edition of the Week in Music in Pictures and submit a comment to help name my new kitten!U2's music is in churches, but Chris Brown isn't in jail? Something seems a little off... more
Aging Irish rockers, U2, are about to unveil their bastardised stage version of Spider-Man.
Bono helpfully explains that Peter Parker ISN'T Kurt Cobain. Perish the thought!Aging Irish rockers, U2, are about to unveil their bastardised stage version of... more
You'd think that any rock star would relish a chance to get a public embrace from the President of the United States, even if they didn't agree on everything.
But not Bono.
On a BBC program last night, the superstar U2 singer recalled how he he stiffed President Bush out of the photo op in 2006 at the National Prayer Breakfast.
The former President was on the stage with Bush when "Dubya" tried to hug Bono.
"There were all kinds of people in the audience," Bono recalled on Jonathan Ross' talk show.
Bono admitted he didn't feel like being the recipient of a hug from a man with whom he had so many political disagreements.
As the affectionate President neared, Bono tried to "dodge the hug" by jumping behind a podium.
The sidestep worked, and just about nobody in the audience knew it happened — though it was all captured on camera.
But — there was one sharp-eyed Senator in the bipartisan crowd who saw it all.
"When I was sitting down I was beside Sen. Obama, the star said the future President whispered to him, 'Nice work with the hug dodge.'"
Bono admitted he passed on the embrace because he didn't get along with Bush, and told the former President of his strong stance against war — although he did praise him for tripling U.S. aid to developing countries.You'd think that any rock star would relish a chance to get a public embrace from the... more
Alcuni passi di una lettera scritta da Bono Vox, frontman degli U2, all'Italia, - qualche giorno prima di esibirsi allo stadio San Siro di Milano, il 6 e 7 Luglio - pubblicata da La Stampa. La trovate per intero nel link sopra!
"Ero innamorato dell’Italia ancor prima di conoscerne l’esistenza. L’ho capito al nostro arrivo in questo Paese.
Eravamo italiani che non sapevano vestirsi bene. Il nostro era un temperamento latino: furiosi di fronte a un’ingiustizia, amanti della vita, del buon cibo, del bere, dell’amicizia e della famiglia. Anche noi avevamo un rapporto insolito con il concetto di religione. A volte insofferenti del suo conservatorismo, ma spesso sostenuti dai suoi valori fondamentali di fede, speranza e amore. Eravamo stupiti davanti all’ingegno italiano, da Leonardo Da Vinci a Marconi, dai film di Fellini al futurismo, dalla Ferrari e la Fiat ad Armani e Diesel.
Alzarmi presto al mattino per scoprire i fantasmi e le vestigia di Torino e poi vedere allestire le vetrine dei negozi a Milano... a Roma, non cercare di capire perché Keats avesse scelto come epitaffio: «Qui giace colui le cui parole furono scritte sull’acqua». Fare visita anche alla tomba di Shelley e osservare il suo epitaffio: «Cogli l’attimo». Ed è proprio questa l’energia italiana: cogliere l’attimo.
Il Papa si prova i miei occhiali mentre parliamo della cancellazione del debito... Poi il 2001. Tra i densi gas lacrimogeni, nelle strade turbolente del G8 a Genova, a marciare con Jovanotti per la cancellazione del debito e per ottenere maggiori risorse per i Paesi più poveri. Avanti veloce, arriviamo al presente: in Africa 34 milioni di bambini in più vanno a scuola perché la gente del mondo intero è scesa in strada. In Africa 3 milioni di persone vengono curate con farmaci salvavita da quando l’anno scorso, a Genova, è stato creato il Fondo globale per la lotta all’Aids, alla tubercolosi e alla malaria.
Mentre mi preparo al privilegio di esibirmi allo stadio di San Siro questa settimana, di nuovo la lirica invade la mia mente. Ricordi di Pavarotti... il microfono ai piedi del suo letto a Modena. Lui che prende tempo e si decide a cantare Miss Sarajevo insieme a me solo dopo aver mangiato, dormito e, dall’espressione sul suo viso, baciato appassionatamente Nicoletta! La sua voce tonante, che sputa fuoco come un vulcano in eruzione. Un vulcano che ha aperto uno squarcio nel cielo e nel mio cuore, e nel cuore di chiunque l’abbia mai sentito cantare. Grande talento interpretativo... e anche seduttore, artista, amante, marito, padre, amico, bambino e uomo.
Sempre un paradosso. Come il suo Paese."Alcuni passi di una lettera scritta da Bono Vox, frontman degli U2, all'Italia, -... more
Bono has called Radiohead’s pay-what-you-want experiment for In Rainbows “courageous and imaginative in trying to figure out some new relationship with their audience,” the U2 frontman says in a letter to be printed in the NME. Bono has called Radiohead’s pay-what-you-want experiment for In Rainbows... more
Chastity Bono, daughter of Cher and the late Sonny Bono, is undergoing gender reassignment surgery, his publicist confirmed to ABCNews.com.
"Yes, it's true -- Chaz, after many years of consideration, has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity," Howard Bragman said. "He is proud of his decision and grateful for the support and respect that has already been shown by his loved ones. It is Chaz's hope that his choice to transition will open the hearts and minds of the public regarding this issue, just as his 'coming out' did nearly 20 years ago.
"We ask that the media respect Chaz's privacy during this long process as he will not be doing any interviews at this time," Bragman added.
Bono, an LGBT civil rights advocate, journalist, author and musician, began the process of changing his gender earlier this year, following his 40th birthday. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has already voiced its support of him.
"Chaz Bono's decision to live his life authentically represents an important step forward, both for him personally and for all who are committed to advancing discussions about fairness and equality for transgender people," GLAAD president Neil G. Giuliano said in a statement to reporters. "Coming out as transgender is an extremely personal decision and one that is never made lightly."
Bono revealed to his parents that he was a lesbian at age 18 and wrote about the experience in his 1998 memoir, "Family Outing."
In 2002, Bono wrote "The End of Innocence," a second memoir about coming out, his music career, and his partner's death from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.Chastity Bono, daughter of Cher and the late Sonny Bono, is undergoing gender... more
A complaint from musicFIRST Coalition filed with the FCC says a major artist was told radio stations wouldn't play his/her songs after complaining that musicians should make royalties for spins. Many are speculating the artist in question is Bono.
"In April, Bono issued a statement on behalf of pay for musicians, saying, "It's only fair that when radio makes money by playing a recording artist's music . . . the recording artist should be compensated just as songwriters are already." ... Other artists involved with musicFIRST include Don Henley, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera and Wyclef Jean."
Bono, though an admittedly good songwriter when he puts his mind to it, is an idiot. Let's look at the facts. He wears sunglasses *all* the time, even indoors. He comes out with nonsense quotes like "I really believe we've moved out of the realm of Karma into one of Grace." And then there's that whole Mephisto character.
Still not convinced that the man who wrote songs as good as "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "One" is a berk? Just read this bizarre poem he recently wrote about Elvis and you'll agree with me.
I'm finding it too hard to pick a favourite line. "elvis called God every morning then left the phone off the hook," "elvis grew sideburns as a protest against tom jones' hairy chest," and "elvis had a monkey named scatter before anyone," are all gems of lines that are so ridiculous they're actually brilliant.
U2ool.Bono, though an admittedly good songwriter when he puts his mind to it, is an idiot.... more
With just Chicago left, the stakes have been raised. This event is attracting an incredible amount of publicity for the plight of these child soldiers. The crescendo in this final city will be loudest by attracting the attention of one of the most powerful media or mogul figures below, and we are confident that this story can and will reach their ears.
What can you do? Tweet these individuals. Create YouTube videos asking them to become a part of the end of this campaign and this war. We need our collective voice to be the loudest its been.
What you shouldn’t do — Phone calls and emails to these people as well as to media outlets in Chicago are not effective at this point. Also, be encouraging in our communication to these people — inspire them to become involved by telling your story and why you’re involved, don’t try to guilt them into showing up.
With that, here’s our final mogul list. These are individuals who can truly affect foreign policy:
1. President Obama
2. Oprah
3. Michelle Obama
4. Senator Durbin (IL)
5. Bono
6. Don Cheadle
7. Vice-President Joe BidenWith just Chicago left, the stakes have been raised. This event is attracting an... more
The votes are tallied, and the results are in from our first round of layoffs, and Bono is getting fired. I’ve compiled the bugger-off letter from your comments, and I have to say, it’s a mighty fine letter.
We're now taking nominations for the next band to be put on the chopping block. Who has one too many members than we can support in these trying times?The votes are tallied, and the results are in from our first round of layoffs, and... more
Did Jackie Chan really release an album? What happened to Pharrell's pants? And what's that in Britney's hands? Get your week's worth of music news in pictures and captions.
Plus submit your own caption for picture of the week. We'd call it a caption contest, but our legal department won't let us, because all you win is the smug sense of self satisfaction for making a funny in our comment section, but do it!Did Jackie Chan really release an album? What happened to Pharrell's pants? And what's... more
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