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September 13th, 2011

U2′s Bono and The Edge, Lady Gaga and Usher are set to perform at a massive, live streamed bash for Bill Clinton’s foundation that will feature other “socially responsible” artists in music, film and television.

“A Decade of Difference: A Concert Celebrating 10 Years of the William J. Clinton Foundation” will take place on Saturday, October 15 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

The event will be broadcast exclusively on Yahoo!

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August 21st, 2011

Bono is denying reports that he was rushed to the hospital after experiencing chest pains while vacationing in the south of France.

The U2 frontman went to Princess Grace Memorial Hospital in Monaco for a routine checkup, according to his spokesperson.

“Despite press stories to the contrary Bono has not suffered a recent health scare,” reads the statement.

“Reports of his being rushed to hospital for emergency treatment are untrue,” it adds. “Bono is in good health and enjoying a family holiday in the south of France.”

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June 2nd, 2011

Bono found himself hitchhiking in Vancouver, Canada on Tuesday, and was picked up by none other than Edmonton Oilers center Gilbert Brule.

The hockey pro was driving to a park with his girlfriend Kelsey Nichols when he spotted the U2 frontman on the side of the road, reports the Edmonton Journal.

“I didn’t want to stop, but they waved and [Gilbert] yelled ‘that’s Bono’,” Nichols says. “I didn’t believe him so I kept driving.” So, why was the music legend hitchhiking?

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March 22nd, 2011

Justin Bieber, Rihanna and U2 are among the artists coming together to record an album to raise funds for Japan’s earthquake and tsunami victims.

Universal Music is pushing to have the digital-only album out by the end of this week.

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February 13th, 2011

Bono, who just finished performing his “360 Degree Tour” show in Johannesburg, has caused controversy after telling South Africa’s Sunday Times that songs like “Shoot the Boer,” have their place. The word “Boer” translates to “farmer” and originally referred to the Dutch settlers who came to South Africa in the 18th Century, but is now considered a derogatory term for white people.

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November 26th, 2010

It’s official! The Black Eyed Peas will perform the halftime show at the Super Bowl.

The announcement was made during Thurday’s Dallas Cowboys/New Orleans Saints game.

The Super Bowl will be played on February 6 at Cowboys Stadium.

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August 6th, 2010

U2 resumed what’s expected to be the highest-earning concert tour ever on Friday as frontman Bono returned from a long absence for a concert in Turin, Italy.

He’d undergone emergency back surgery in May.

“This band is like a family. It’s a family business, U2. I am the prodigal son,” Bono told the Olympic stadium crowd. “I would like to thank my brothers for their patience.”

He also thanked fans for an outpouring of well wishes via letters and e-mail.

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July 19th, 2010

U2 is on top again.

From June 2009 to June 2010, the Irish rock group earned an astounding $130 million, according to Forbes. But you won’t believe how much Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Britney Spears pocketed.