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U2 asks fans to support Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi
Associated Press - July 3, 2009 11:26 PM PDT
AP - As U2 kicks off its world tour, the Irish rockers are turning a spotlight on Myanmar's jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. more »
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Advocacy group says Italy has failed in Africa aid
Associated Press - June 11, 2009 5:27 AM PDT
AP - Italy has failed to meet its commitments to reduce poverty in Africa and has lost credibility in its relationship with the region, an aid group backed by Bono and Bob Geldof warned Thursday. more »
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African singer criticized by Muslims plays in NYC
Associated Press - June 6, 2009 8:55 PM PDT
AP - An African music star who ignited worldwide controversy among fellow Muslims with one of his albums was in the city Saturday to perform at an arts festival aimed at spreading a deeper understanding of Islam. more »
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Lawsuit filed over Sonny & Cher payments
Associated Press - June 3, 2009 2:51 PM PDT
AP - Cher has sued Universal Music Group, claiming the company owes her and Sonny Bono's heirs more than $5 million. more »
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On The Download: Jill Sobule
Access Hollywood - May 28, 2009 1:59 PM PDT
By Breanna Hughes
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- I've been a fan of Jill Sobule for quite some time. She's always flown just under the radar in the music industry, but she has always been a well-respected songwriter and her true fans have stuck with her from the beginning. After all, she IS the girl who "Kissed A Girl" when Katy Perry was still merely in grade school.
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The Obamas, Zac Efron & Bono Named Time's 'Most Influential People In The World'
Access Hollywood - April 30, 2009 4:37 AM PDT
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Time magazine has released its list of "The Most Influential People In The World," and among the 100 making the cut are more obvious choices like President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama and the surprising like indie hip-hop star, M.I.A.
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Stars Join Salma Hayek In Venice For Second Wedding
Access Hollywood - April 25, 2009 12:38 PM PDT
VENICE, Italy -- Her first wedding to billionaire fiance Francois-Henri Pinault was an intimate affair, but for Salma Hayek's second ceremony on Saturday, the couple went a more lavish route, People reported.
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ROLL CALL: Mariah Carey Voted 'Least Green' Celeb
Access Hollywood - April 22, 2009 1:56 PM PDT
By Jesse Spero
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans
Happy Earth Day!
Mariah Carey A Little Green About Living Green: Oh Mimi, we understand that you need to be in tiptop shape, but flying your personal trainer in from St. Barts did not sit well with the readers of GreenDaily.com - and you've been voted "least green!" "People saw that as an extravagance rather than a necessity and the consequences for the planet probably don't justify it," Jonathon Morgan, editor-in-chief of the eco-conscious Web site told the New York Post's Page Six. But fear not, it's not all bad news when it comes to Hollywood being green, the Web site also polled its readers about who was best at living the green life with Leonardo DiCaprio, Oprah Winfrey, Bono, Ed Begley Jr., Brad Pitt and Prince Charles getting high marks for their earth conscious choices.
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Musical Spidey Senses Tingling? - 'Spider-Man' Musical Announces Open Casting Call
Access Hollywood - April 2, 2009 1:11 PM PDT
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Do you think you have the acting - and singing -- chops to play Peter Parker or Mary Jane on Broadway?
"Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark," the musical based on the web-slinging super hero, is holding open casting calls in Orlando, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago and Austin.
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What Were They Thinking?!
Yahoo! - February 19, 2009 5:21 PM PSTYour weekly roundup of celebrity slip-ups, fashion flubs, and hair dont's. (14 photos) view photos »
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