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Bono Loves Sexy Skivvies

Bono recently revealed that he loves when his wife, Alison Hewson, wears enticing underwear.

Although the U2 singer and Hewson have been married for 27 years, and have four children together, it appears that the fires are still burning.  In fact, it seems that the fire is as hot as it was nearly 30 years ago!

At the Robert F. Kennedy for Justice and Human Rights Ripple of Hope awards on Wednesday (November 18), the singer revealed of his wife, "She wears really, really attractive underwear."

The 49-year-old music icon was being recognized at the event for his work in various charities.  Singer Wyclef Jean was also a guest of honour that evening.

Bono added that he was delighted to receive the honour.  He then dedicated the evening to all of those who have joined him in the One campaign, which encourages leaders of countries around the world to continue their battle against poverty.

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Musique

Bono Teams with Starbucks

The Starbucks chain, which is well known for its coffee, has decided to make a humanitarian move with help from people in the music industry. 

Starbucks has teamed with the RED foundation.  Created by Bono, RED invites companies to create a unique product from which revenues can be donated to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

The coffee chain has decided to make a special CD as part of their RED product this year.  Any Starbucks customer who spends $15 or more will receive a mini CD with four songs recorded by Bono (I Believe in Father Christmas), Dave Matthews Band (You & Me), John Legend (Redemption Song) and Playing for Change, who cover the Beatles song, All You Need Is Love.

The CD is available anywhere in the United States and Canada.  In addition, Starbucks will donate $1 to the fund each time a CD is given to a customer.  More information can be found at the Starbucks Website.

 

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Musique

Financial Problems for Spider-Man Musical

According to the New York Times, production has been suspended on Spider-Man: Turn of the Dark.

The show’s producers announced that financial reasons are behind the decision.  Although the musical is experiencing temporary cash flow problems, activities should be resumed soon, and the show’s opening should not be affected. Tickets will go on sale next month, and performances are expected to begin on February 25, 2010.

The project will feature music from Bono and The Edge of U2.  Evan Rachel Wood will play Mary Jane Watson, and Alan Cumming will play Norman Osborn/Green Goblin.  No other names have been linked to the show.

The musical has a 40-million-dollar budget, making it the most expensive musical in the history of Broadway.

 

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Mode et accessoires

Bono Teams with LVMH

Bono and his wife started the Edun line in 2005, promoting and developing the production of organic cotton shirts and dresses made in poverty stricken countries including India, Peru and Kenya, reports FemaleFirst.
 
LVMH, who owns several brands, including Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Donna Karan, now owns a fraction of the shares of the brand Edun.
 
Bernard Arnault, the CEO of LVMH, stated, "We are proud to contribute to the operational development of Edun and to the improvement of living standards of local communities."
 
Bono added, "With LVMH, we can step up (Edun’s) development, giving greater stability to our suppliers and the local communities they support."
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Oprah Winfrey Get Green

According to a new survey conducted to recognise Earth Day, DiCaprio and Winfrey were named as the celebrities who pay more attention to the environment than any others, reports Starpulse.com.

The poll was put together by GreenDaily.com and Bedo.com.  DiCaprio topped the list of the most green male stars, followed by Bono, Brad Pitt and Ed Begley Jr.

For the women, Winfrey was ranked number one, followed by Angelina Jolie, Hayden Panettiere, Gwyneth Paltrow and Heather Mills.

Singer Mariah Carey was named as the least green female star, and John Travolta had the dishonour for the men.

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Oprah Winfrey Get Green

According to a new survey conducted to recognise Earth Day, DiCaprio and Winfrey were named as the celebrities who pay more attention to the environment than any others, reports Starpulse.com.

The poll was put together by GreenDaily.com and Bedo.com.  DiCaprio topped the list of the most green male stars, followed by Bono, Brad Pitt and Ed Begley Jr.

For the women, Winfrey was ranked number one, followed by Angelina Jolie, Hayden Panettiere, Gwyneth Paltrow and Heather Mills.

Singer Mariah Carey was named as the least green female star, and John Travolta had the dishonour for the men.

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U2 Tour Could Be the Last

The U2 frontman admits that he and his band mates, guitarist The Edge, drummer Larry Mullen Jr. and bassist Adam Clayton, plan to make the most of their next world tour, because it may be the last, reports FemaleFirst.

Bono said, "We want to play for each other as much as we want to play for the crowd this time. You just don’t know how long you are going to be doing this."

Larry Mullen Jr. recently revealed that he’s interested in retiring while U2 is on a high note, after 20 years in the music business.

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Chris Martin Denies Rivalry with U2

The Coldplay singer says that there’s no rivalry between the bands, even though U2 frontman, Bono, has criticised Coldplay, reports FemaleFirst.

Although Bono was quick to apologize for his attack on Martin, his comments were already circulating the media.

Martin said he’s not bothered by Bono’s opinion, explaining, "We never started any rivalry, because we are fully aware that we are a number six band. We are not even number two."

"We are always very thrilled when someone even bothers to compare us, but we are 23 years behind them and they are in a way different league," added Martin about U2.  He also mentioned that U2’s latest album, Line on the Horizon, is brilliant.

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Chris Martin Denies Rivalry with U2

The Coldplay singer says that there’s no rivalry between the bands, even though U2 frontman, Bono, has criticised Coldplay, reports FemaleFirst.

Although Bono was quick to apologize for his attack on Martin, his comments were already circulating the media.

Martin said he’s not bothered by Bono’s opinion, explaining, "We never started any rivalry, because we are fully aware that we are a number six band. We are not even number two."

"We are always very thrilled when someone even bothers to compare us, but we are 23 years behind them and they are in a way different league," added Martin about U2.  He also mentioned that U2’s latest album, Line on the Horizon, is brilliant.

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Musique

Opening Date for the Spider-Man Musical

The project Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, directed by Julie Taymor, and whose musical score was written by Bono and The Edge, will hit Broadway on February 18, 2010, while the pre-premiere is set for January 16, reports Billboard.com.

Although the cast has not yet been picked, Taymor has held auditions with Across the Universe actors, Jim Sturgess and Evan Rachel Wood.

 

Although Sturgess is not likely to play the part of Peter Parker, Wood has publicly stated that the role of Mary Jane Watson was made for her.