Bono, Elvis’ ‘junk food bond’

September 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Jay-Z wants to team with U2 singer Bono and Jack White for a record. The hip-hop artist is pals with Bono, and hopes that their friendship can be turned into a professional relationship as well.

July 28th, 2009 LONDON - Eva Green has revealed that she was bullied into doing the role of Bond girl Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale. The actress said it was her agent's push that led her to accept the role opposite Daniel Craig in the 2007 spy movie.

July 27th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Denzel Washington has revealed that he had fun gaining weight for his new film 'The Taking of Pelham 123' because he could feast on whatever junk food he desired. "Getting there was such fun.

July 26th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington was delighted when movie bosses ordered him to fatten up for his latest movie role in "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" because he thoroughly enjoyed stuffing himself with junk food. The actor who appears in the movie alongside John Travolta, plays an overweight character and the slim star had to gain a staggering 40 pounds (18 Kg), reports imdb.com.

July 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American media personality Tyra Banks is said to have taken up a very strict dieting plan, so strict that she has even banned others around her from eating. Banks, 35, looked about thirty pounds lighter at the BET Awards show a few weeks ago, all thanks to her new diet.

July 21st, 2009 LONDON - U2 frontman Bono has revealed that US President Barack Obama had praised him for evading a hug from former president George W. Bush. During an appearance on Jonathan Ross' BBC talk show over the weekend, Bono said that after giving the keynote address at the 2006 National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.

July 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Superstar U2 singer Bono has revealed how he once dodged an embrace from then U.S. President George W.

July 14th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears has gained 14 pounds in just one month following a break in her world tour and is now under pressure to lose it. "She was in tears saying they're calling her fat again.

June 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.

June 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - Mariah Carey is having a great time in the recording studio - because she gets to pig out on her favourite junk food. The singer returned to the spotlight last year (08) and thrilled fans by showing off a new slimline figure.

May 26th, 2009 LONDON - Young boys are forming closer ties with TV characters such as Bob the Builder than with their own parents, an expert has warned. According to leading child expert Sue Palmer, marketers are exploiting children's trait of becoming attached to a favourite toy or story character by creating a whole industry around it of DVDs, books and toys.

May 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.

May 7th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Will Smith, who is the latest to add his name to the list of stars who want to be the first black James Bond, said he will be the best choice for producers. Rapper Diddy and actor Jamie Foxx have both put their names forward as a possible replacement for current Bond, Daniel Craig, reported contactmusic.com.

May 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.

May 6th, 2009 LONDON - A poem praising Elvis Presley, written by U2 frontman Bono, is all set to hit airwaves on May 13. Bono, 48, who is a big Elvis fan, had written the poem in the mid-1990s, and recorded it for a radio producer.