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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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December 19th, 2010

Oprah Winfrey is now relaxing in picturesque Fiji, following a frenzied week with fans in Australia.

After she and her audience visited some of Australia’s major attractions, including the Outback and the Great Barrier Reef – and taped shows at Sydney’s famed Opera House, Winfrey is spending this week (and Christmas) on the South Pacific island nation with longtime boyfriend Stedman Graham.

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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 27th, 2010

“When Madonna has an idea, it’s nothing but the biggest and the best for Madge!” gushes Perez Hilton.

And when Hilton has news, it’s nothing but the wrongest for Perezcious!

Let’s see what he’s botching this time!

“[Madonna] is currently following the footsteps of Bob Geldof by planning a Live Aid type charity concert to benefit Malawi, which will be shown on TV around the world,” the blogger announces.

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July 13th, 2010

It’s been a long year for Bono and the rest of U2.

After having emergency back surgery in May, Bono’s condition forced the band to postpone its “360 Degree” North American tour.

But today brings good news for fans on this side of the Atlantic.

The band’s manager, Paul McGuinness, says “The band wants to get back to where they belong, surrounded by their audience,” and has officially planned the rescheduled dates.

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May 21st, 2010

U2 frontman Bono hurt his back and underwent emergency surgery in Germany.

While preparing for the North American leg of the band’s “360 Degree” world tour, the singer sustained an injury that required an immediate operation in a Munich hospital, where he’ll spend a few days.

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February 26th, 2010

“U2′s Bono makes diva demands while dining with the Edge at New York’s Butter restaurant,” reads the headline of a New York Daily News piece today. It then states, “Diva alert: U2 front man Bono dined with bandmate Edge at Butter… and another person dining there says he had more than a few demands.” Was he really a demanding diva?

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January 23rd, 2010

The all-star “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon raised a record-setting $57 million — and that figure is still rising. And there are several ways you can help that number climb.

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