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Banned in Britain: Bono, George Clooney, Colin Farrell & Their F-Bomb Dropping Friends
The United Kingdom has had its share of issues with famous folks and their creative output.
But ban Bono's famine-awareness ad?!
The PSA recently produced by his One organization, featuring the U2 frontman, George Clooney, Colin Farrell, Jessica Alba, Kristin Davis, Ewan McGregor and many more dropping bleeped profanities, only to lash out with the real F-word: "Famine."
So, what? Too many F-bombs for British sensibilities? Actually...no.
Watch Bono, Clooney, Alba and Even a Jonas Brother Drop Some Serious F-Bombs
No, not that one. Though this is just as effective a way to get their point across.
Today, ONE.org released a star-studded (and how!) PSA to bring attention to the drought-induced famine (that's the f-word) happening in Somalia. And if you think showing a video of celebrities getting bleeped out is attention-grabbing or offensive—well, that's sort of the point.
"I've been known to drop the occasional expletive, but the most offensive F-word to me is not the one that goes f--k," Bono said. "It's f----e—the famine."
In addition to Bono, the PSA, titled "The F Word: Famine is the Real Obscenity," features effin' appearances by George Clooney, Jessica Alba, Clive Owen, Colin Farrell, Annie Lennox, Ewan McGregor, Rob Lowe, Justin Long, Joe Jonas, Christy Turlington, Evan Rachel Wood, Kristin Davis and more mouthing off in the name of charity.
The stars are asking people to sign their petition imploring Congress to fully fund the Feed the Future program to help put an end to the tragedy.
Lady Gaga, Usher and Bono to Hit the Stage in Honor of Bill Clinton
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It's good to be the king president! Or more specifically, former president Bill Clinton, who has already managed to nab a number of big names to take part in an upcoming benefit show next month.
Lady Gaga, Usher, U2's Bono and The Edge, as well as other as-yet-unannounced famous faces will be on hand at the Hollywood Bowl in L.A. on Oct. 15 for "A Decade of Difference: A Concert Celebrating 10 Years of the William J. Clinton Foundation."
As the event's title suggests, the shindig will honor the 42nd commander in chief and the organization he founded after leaving office. The William J. Clinton Foundation has focused on everything from lowering the cost of HIV/AIDS treatment to combating climate change to increasing access to education.
The concert will be shown live on Yahoo!
Bono Goes to Hospital—but Not Because of Chest Pains!
Given all the problems plaguing his Broadway show Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, reports of Bono being hospitalized due to heart palpitations didn't sound too terribly surprising.
Fortunately, though, a rep for the U2 frontman insists all those rumors are false.
UPDATE!
Five Worst Concert Diggers (Not Counting Kanye West)
We understand. We have trouble walking and chewing gum. Can't imaging how difficult it is singing, prancing and striking poses all in front of thousands of screaming fans—thousands of videophone-equipped fans with YouTube accounts.
Seeing Kanye West take a tumble in Norway this week reminded us of this tally of topples (also brought back when Shania Twain went boom this past June at the CMT Awards).
So with apologies to Scott Weiland, Alicia Keys, Madonna and Lady Gaga, here's our list of the greatest tumbles to ever grace YouTube...
Caught! Bono's Wild Boys' Night Out!
Party in the city where the heat is on!
Bono is seriously taking the Will Smith "Miami" lyrics to heart.
We hear the 51-year-old rocker hit Wall nightclub in Miami last week after U2's show at Sun Life Stadium, and the dude was gettin' after it.
So how did the married father of four let loose after his onstage gig?
EXCLUSIVE!
Joe Jonas Goes Solo: I Got Advice From Bono!
It's not every day that Joe Jonas gets to chat with Bono.
So when the 21-year-old pop star met the U2 frontman, he made sure to take full advantage of the rare moment...
Is Justin Bieber Richer Than Bono? What About Lady Gaga?
Now don't get us wrong, we're totally not bitter, but some of these tweens are making a crazy amount of dough!
Look at Justin Bieber! That guy is loaded! And with a fan base like his, it doesn't seem like his career is going anywhere but up. (Plus, have you heard Never Say Never? It's gold.)
But does Biebs rack in more cash than some of the other musical greats like Lady Gaga or Bono?
The number-crunchers over at Forbes just came out with a list of the 25 Highest Paid Musicians in the World, and you might be surprised at who topped the list...
Five Best (and Five Worst) Things About Retooled Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
After a record-breaking six months of previews during which this $70 million tuner suffered repeated delays, major technical snafus, dangerous falls that injured several castmembers and early reviews so bad Spidey went into hiding as producers plotted a revamp, the curtain for Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark finally went up on Tuesday.
So how is everyone's friendly neighborhood webslinger after the recent makeover? After attending last weekend's performance for the press, we've come up with the five best—and worst—things about Spider-Man 2.0
Warning: Spoilers ahead!
U2's Bono: Rock Star and...Hot Hollywood Hitchhiker!
Next time you see a hitchhiker on the side of the road, you may want to stop. It could be Bono!
While in Vancouver for a concert earlier this week, the U2 rocker and his assistant got stranded in a downpour during a leisurely walk and were forced to bum a ride from a stranger.
The lucky passerby? NHL star Gilbert Brule, who was driving by with his girlfriend, Kelsey Nichols.
According to a source, Bono thankfully hopped into the hockey player's truck before giving both Brule and Nichols autographed passes to his Wednesday night Vancouver show.
During the concert, Bono announced to fans, "I like ice hockey because people who play ice hockey are the kind of people who pick up hitchhikers."
But that's not all the celeb sightings we have for you. Read on for who Jake Gyllenhaal was spotted on a movie date with...







