Tag: Bono
Why Jay-Z Plans 2 Get Fat?
by Abbey on Aug.29, 2010, under Artist, Entertainment, Husband, Producer, Rapper, Singer, Wife
Jay-Z plans to get fat
The 40-year-old rapper – who ‘retired’ from music in 2003 to take up the position of CEO of Def Jam records before making a comeback –already has a “Marlon Brando retirement plan” in mind for himself and wife Beyonce Knowles in the future.
Explaining he wants to live on a private island, employ a “genius chef”, smoke cigars, drink fine wines and get fat, the ‘99 Problems‘ star said: “That’s what I enjoy. That’s the payback for all the hard work.
“Beyonce will be on the island too. But I don’t think she plan to get as fat as me. I’m gonna be fat.”
The music mogul – real name Shawn Carter – also revealed one of the high points of his career was when U2 frontman Bono invited him and Beyonce to holiday at the ‘One’ hitmaker’s home in St. Tropez, France.
Jay-Z added to Q magazine: “That’s an invite everyone cherishes. Bono is an ambassador for the game. He’s not, ‘I’m Bono. F**k off’. He’s still a musician trying to make the ultimate album.”
Source: BANG Showbiz
Forbes Magazine’s Top Earning Musicians Of 2010: U2-@ $130 Million
by Abbey on Jul.19, 2010, under Artist, Band, Music, Rapper, Singer
U2 have earned $130 million over the last 12 months.
The Irish rockers – who were recently forced to scrap a number of concerts after frontman Bono suffered a back injury – netted the staggering sum between July 2009 and June 2010 thanks to selling over 1.3 million tickets for their epic ‘360’ tour, boosting their earnings further with merchandise sales and strong radio play for their extensive back catalogue.
Although U2 were named the Top Earning Musicians of 2010, according to figures compiled by Forbes magazine, veteran rock group AC/DC came a close second, earning $114 million from a tour which grossed $226 million – $2.3 million per night.
Beyonce Knowles was named the highest earning female of the year, taking third place with a stash of $87 million, thanks to a world tour, sales from her House of Dereon fashion line and endorsement deals.
Beyonce’s husband Jay-Z also featured in the list, taking the sixth spot after raking in $63 million from record sales, a tour and his stakes in the New Jersey Nets basketball team, 40/40 nightclub chain and hit stage show ‘Fela!’.
He was beaten by Bruce Springsteen and Britney Spears, who amassed $70 million and $64 million respectively.
Eccentric singer Lady Gaga was a new addition, featuring at number seven with $62 million earnings, thanks to CD and download sales, her ‘Monster’s Ball’ world tour and endorsement deals, narrowly beating her idol Madonna, who took eighth place with $58 million.
Country star Kenny Chesney landed at number nine after filling his bank with $50 million, while the final spot was tied between Black Eyed Peas, Coldplay and Toby Keith who all earned $48 million.
Forbes magazine’s Top Earning Musicians of 2010:
1. U2 – $130 million
2. AC/DC – $114 million
3. Beyonce Knowles – $87 million
4. Bruce Springsteen – $70 million
5. Britney Spears – $64 million
6. Jay-Z – $63 million
7. Lady Gaga – $62 million
8. Madonna – $58 million
9. Kenny Chesney – $50 million
10 = Black Eyed Peas – $48 million
10= Coldplay – $48 million
10= Toby Keith – $48 million
Source: BANG Showbiz
James Holzier In Charity Campaign
by Alice on Apr.28, 2010, under Actor, Charity
Bono Thinks He Is “overpaid” And Has More Money Than He Deserves
by Alice on Dec.02, 2009, under Artist, Band, Music, Singer
The U2 rocker – who is worth an estimated £400 million – says he devotes so much of his time to charitable projects because he believes he has more money than he deserves to have.
Speaking at the launch of Nike’s Lace Up. Save Lives campaign, which raises money for HIV charity (Red) with Chelsea soccer star Didier Drogba, he said: “These guys are very wealthy. I am very well paid, overpaid and even over-rewarded for what I do. But a lot of these soccer guys are giving something back and they don’t need to do that.”
Meanwhile, Bono admits he and his bandmates are “delighted and humbled” to have been asked to headline next year’s Glastonbury Festival, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
He said: “Everyone in the band is very excited about it. I think it will just be about the music on that day, and that spirit that seems to take over everybody in that sacred ground.
“We’ll certainly be well-rehearsed, we’ll be coming straight from the North American tour.”
U2’s appearance at Glastonbury marks their first festival show in 25 years and it will be the first time the group have performed at the world famous music event.
Source: BANG Showbiz
Speaking at the launch of Nike’s Lace Up. Save Lives campaign, which raises money for HIV charity (Red) with Chelsea soccer star Didier Drogba, he said: “These guys are very wealthy. I am very well paid, overpaid and even over-rewarded for what I do. But a lot of these soccer guys are giving something back and they don’t need to do that.”
Meanwhile, Bono admits he and his bandmates are “delighted and humbled” to have been asked to headline next year’s Glastonbury Festival, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
He said: “Everyone in the band is very excited about it. I think it will just be about the music on that day, and that spirit that seems to take over everybody in that sacred ground.
“We’ll certainly be well-rehearsed, we’ll be coming straight from the North American tour.”
U2’s appearance at Glastonbury marks their first festival show in 25 years and it will be the first time the group have performed at the world famous music event.
P. Diddy Celebrated His 40th Birthday Spending $3 million
by Alice on Nov.23, 2009, under Actor, Dancer, Music, Rapper
The hip-hop star celebrated the landmark day with Jay-Z, Bono, Nelly and Denzel Washington at the Garden of Eden-themed bash held at New York’s Plaza Hotel last Thursday (19.11.09).
P. Diddy – real name Sean Combs – had invited 500 people to celebrate with him and treated them to gallons of champagne and Ciroc vodka – which is his own brand of the spirit – and a silver confetti drop.
There was also a private performance from the American gospel singer Al Green.
P. Diddy – who is one of the richest hip-hop stars with an estimated net worth of $346 million – decorated the venue with a $30,000 orchid display, a black dance floor and a black chandelier.
A source said: “He really pushed the boat out for this one – and then some. It was an amazing party and Diddy was on great form.”
Source: BANG Showbiz
U2 Are To Headline The Glastonbury Festival 40th Anniversary Next Year
by Alice on Nov.23, 2009, under Artist, Band, Music, Singer
The music event’s organiser Michael Eavis has signed up the Irish rockers – Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. – to perform for the first time at the world famous festival which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year.
A source said: “Everyone is over the moon that the deal has been done. Michael really wanted a huge name for the 40th anniversary and the fact U2 have never played Glastonbury in their 32-year career only adds to the mystique.”
The ‘Get On Your Boots’ hitmakers – who will headline the festival on Friday June 25, in Somerset, England – have been in discussions with Michael, 74, for some time.
The source added to Britain’s The Sun newspaper: “Eavis has been asking them for a while now and really stepped up the effort this year. This could be an iconic moment.”
Glastonbury tickets sold out just hours after their release last month, even though no acts had been named.
At the time, Michael promised the festival would be full of the world’s best musicians.
He said: “There will be three or four superstars. The expectations are really high and we’re trying to get the best headliners in the world.”
‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’ singer Andy Williams recently revealed he had also been booked to perform at the world-famous event.
Veteran rockers The Rolling Stones are favourites to headline the final night of the three-day event, while Radiohead and Beyonce Knowles have also been tipped to appear.
Source: BANG Showbiz