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Obama Praised Bono for Dodging Hug From George W. Bush

You’d think that any rock star would relish a chance to get a public embrace from the President of the United States, even if they didn’t agree on everything. But not Bono.

On a BBC program last night (see the clip below), the superstar U2 singer recalled how he he stiffed President Bush out of the photo op in 2006 at the National Prayer Breakfast. The former President was on the stage with Bush when “Dubya” tried to hug Bono.

“There were all kinds of people in the audience,” Bono recalled on Jonathan Ross’ talk show.

Bono admitted he didn’t feel like being the recipient of a hug from a man with whom he had so many political disagreements. As the affectionate President neared, Bono tried to “dodge the hug” by jumping behind a podium. Watch:

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July 19th, 2009

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Bono Still Hasn’t Found What He’s Looking For

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April 8th, 2009

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Why Did U2 Ditch Apple?

“I’m very excited about this,” Bono told Mr. Cross about the RIM deal. “Research In Motion is going to give us what Apple wouldn’t — access to their labs and their people so we can do something really spectacular.”

Mr. Cross couldn’t believe his ears. Was RIM working on a special U2 application that would help the band interact with fans as part of its “U2 360″ tour?

“You’re not far off,” Bono said, before slipping away into the crowd.

- from here

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April 7th, 2009

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Sir Bono calls Chris Martin a ‘wanker’ & a ‘cretin’

The U2 star launched into a foul-mouthed rant against Coldplay frontman Chris Martin during a live radio broadcast yesterday. Chatting to Radio 1 DJ Jo Wiley, the Irishman labelled Martin, 31, a “wanker” and a “cretin” – less than two minutes into the interview. – from Mirror

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March 3rd, 2009

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Spider-Man, the Musical?!

dancing20spiderman“Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark” will open on Broadway on February 18, 2010 with music and lyrics written by U2’s Bono and The Edge.

The show is inspired by more than 40 years of Marvel Spider-Man comic books, but spins a new take on the tale of Peter Parker, who finds himself endowed with astonishing powers after he is bitten by a genetically altered spider.

“Spider-Man’s battles will hurtle the audience through an original story both recognizable and unexpected — yielding new characters as well as familiar faces — until a final surprising confrontation casts a startling new light on this hero’s journey,” producers said in a statement.

The show, which will begin preview performances on January 16, 2010, will be directed by Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor, best known for Disney’s successful “The Lion King” on Broadway.

Bono and The Edge, one half of U2, will make their Broadway debut by creating new music and lyrics for the “Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark.” Casting for the show is yet to be announced.

- from Reuters

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February 25th, 2009

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New U2!

U2 – Get On Your Boots

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February 6th, 2009

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U2 Reveal New Album Cover Art, Tracklisting

U2 have unveiled the album cover for their forthcoming album ‘No Line on the Horizon‘.The 11-track album, which was produced by Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, and Steve Lillywhite, is due out March 3.

The first single off the new album, ‘Get On Your Boots‘, was released yesterday (January 19). – from Rockonthestreets

‘No Line on the Horizon‘ tracklisting:

01 No Line on the Horizon
02 Magnificent
03 Moment of Surrender
04 Unknown Caller
05 I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight
06 Get on Your Boots
07 Stand Up Comedy
08 Fez – Being Born
09 White as Snow
10 Breathe
11 Cedars of Lebanon

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January 20th, 2009

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Entertainment Buzz: BSG, Keanu, Office, Bono, Lohan, Beyonce

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Here’s your lunch entertainment buzz… Get your cup of coffee and… Oh wait, there’s really only ONE STORY — BSG IS FINALLY FRAKING BACK! Yes, the first Battlestar Galactica in over a year is here — as the road to the finale unfolds. Looking for a sneak preview? Click here!

Oh yeah, and then there’s this stuff…

* Looking for his next franchise, Keanu Reeves to star in anime fan fav Bebop. (Variety)

* As previously reported, Watchmen is set for March 6th, after a big pay day with F*cking Fox. (Buzz)

* You’re invited, right? Bono, Bruce, Beyonce to play Obama’s inaugural concert. (Reuters)

* File this under ‘vanity project,’ but Casey Affleck is directing a documentary tracking the musical career of Joaquin Phoenix. Right… (THR)

* Herbie the Love Bug Hack and Kinda Lesbian Lindsay Lohan envies Scarlett Johansson’s boobs career. (People)

* Boy George is going to jail. Again. For 15 months. I guess that’s what happens when you handcuff and kidnap gay prostitutes. (BBC)

* Everyone is talking WAY too much about ‘Notorious’ – the Biggie Smalls Story (AKA Notorious B.I.G.). I loved listening to NRP this morning, trying to act hip, reporting on the movie…

* A Non-James Bond movie with Daniel Craig, ‘Defiance’, directed by Edward Zwick, is getting fairly flat reviews. (RT)

* On the Buzz Newsroom YouTube channel, catch the HD Trailer for X-Men Origins: Wolverine. (YouTube)

* Not a surprise, as NBC is “the biggest loser” — but they decided to renew The Office and 30 Rock. Duh. (THR)

* Meanwhile, in Kansas, some dumbass kid had been watching too much ‘Christmas Story’ and decided to reenact sticking his tongue to a frozen pole:

Lastly, no one should go see Paul Blart: Mall Cop. Kevin James, your 15 minutes are official done.

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January 16th, 2009

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