Bono, Elvis' 'junk food bond'October 2nd, 2009 LONDON - U2 frontman Bono believes he is similar to Elvis Presley because he shares a love for junk food with the King of Rock 'n' Roll. The 49-year-old rocker confessed that he couldn't resist the urge to break into McDonald's and feast on double pattie, three-bun, cheese-laden Big Mac, after a recent gig in Chicago.
Bono comes to rescue of ill-fated Spider-Man musicalSeptember 3rd, 2009 LONDON - U2 frontman Bono has reportedly made arrangements to help finance the Spider-Man musical which could have been scrapped due to financial problems. Apparently, the Irish rocker has convinced his wealthy friends to invest in the show.
Jay-z Wants To Work With WhiteSeptember 2nd, 2009 Hip-hop superstar JAY-Z is planning an unusual collaboration - he wants to work with WHITE STRIPES rocker JACK WHITE. The rapper is set to release his latest album Blueprint 3 on 11 September (09) and the record is bursting with star turns from his music industry pals, including Rihanna and Kanye West.
Did they beat it? Thousands of Mexicans mass for record-breaking try on 'Thriller' danceAugust 30th, 2009 Did Mexico beat it? Fans go for 'Thriller' recordMEXICO CITY — They say they beat it. Thousands of Mexicans claimed they broke the record for most people dancing to "Thriller" simultaneously in one place on Saturday, which would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday.
Country singer Jack Ingram sets Guinness World Record for consecutive radio interviews: 215August 26th, 2009 Jack Ingram sets record for radio interviews: 215NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country singer Jack Ingram is talked out.
Jack Tweed 'faces eviction over hosting wild drunken orgies'August 10th, 2009 LONDON - Jade Goody's widower Jack Tweed reportedly faces eviction after cops busted another drunken sex bash at his rented three-storey home. The 22-year-old, who lost his reality TV star wife to cervical cancer this year, was said to have been read the riot act by the police, who received a report of drug-dealing in the Repton Park, Essex pad.
Taylor Swift wants to sing duet with Jack WhiteJuly 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Taylor Swift has expressed her interest in collaborating with rocker Jack White on her next album. The 'Love Story' hitmaker has said that she dreams of teaming up with the rocker on her next album because she a big fan of his talents.
Obama once congratulated Bono on dodging an embrace from BushJuly 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Superstar U2 singer Bono has revealed how he once dodged an embrace from then U.S. President George W.
Kate Moss wants to join boyfriend's bandJuly 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - If sources are to be believed, supermodel Kate Moss will is keen to join her beau Jamie Hince's band The Kills and is set to audition for him later this week. Jamie is currently looking for a new singer to perform with after 30-year-old rocker Alison Mosshart left the duo to focus on her other musical project The Dead Weather - which also includes White Stripes guitarist Jack White.
Cher urging Chastity to turn down sex change TV documentary offersJuly 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Legendary singer Cher is asking her daughter Chastity Bono not to film her sex change surgery for reality TV. Bono, now known as Chaz, announced he was gay in 1995.
Chastity Bono, daughter of Sonny and Cher, announces sex change to become a manJune 12th, 2009 Chastity Bono announces sex changeLOS ANGELES — Chastity Bono is having a sex change to become a man. A spokesman for Bono, born a girl to Sonny and Cher, says he "has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity" and began the sex-change process earlier this year.
Jack Tweed, widower of Jade Goody, celebrates. Reason? He got out from JailJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - Late reality TV star Jade Goody's widower Jack Tweed, 21, celebrated his release from jail by throwing a glitzy party. He set up the nightclub bash with his friends.
Amy Winehouse, Duffy in contention for next Bond theme songMay 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse may have to battle it out with Duffy to land the opportunity of recording next James Bond flick's theme song. After losing the opportunity to make music for last Bond flick 'Quantum of Solace' to Alicia Keys and Jack white, Winehouse is again in the race to record for the forthcoming Bond flick.
Honor the King: BBC to broadcast Bono's unusual tribute poem to Elvis PresleyMay 6th, 2009 BBC to broadcast Bono's tribute poem to ElvisLONDON — The poetry doesn't rise to a Shakespearean level, but the sentiments in Bono's tribute to Elvis Presley seem heartfelt. In an unusual performance, the U2 frontman — a pal of presidents — reads an original poem honoring America's original rocker as part of the BBC's poetry season.
White Stripes drummer Meg White engaged to Jackson Smith, with wedding planned this yearMay 5th, 2009 White Stripes drummer Meg White to wed this yearDETROIT — A publicist for The White Stripes says drummer Meg White is engaged to musician Jackson Smith, the son of punk singer Patti Smith and late MC5 guitarist Fred "Sonic" Smith. Publicist Chloe Walsh says the couple will wed this year, but couldn't confirm other details.