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Microsoft chairman Bill Gates traveled to Davos, Switzerland today to announce that his foundation would give $306 million to use green technology and farming techniques to boost millions out of hunger and poverty.

He received a standing ovation and lots of praise from Bono, who is always present at the World Economic Forum. Gates is stepping down as Microsoft chair later this year and will focus more on philanthropy. Gates said the foundation set up by him and his wife, Melinda...

Gwen Stefani and Alicia Keys were the big performers last night at the 2007 4th annual Black Ball for "Keep a Child Alive" which was held at the Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC.

The event was held last night as a benefit concert to honor Bono for his work in the AIDS movement.

KEEP A CHILD ALIVE is an urgent response to the AIDS pandemic ravaging Africa. With more than 25 million already dead, the disease continues, wiping out whole societies, threatening economic infrastructure...

Our idol Bono was named an honorary knight of the British Empire at a Dublin ceremony on Thursday.

Since he is not a British citizen, he cannot becalled Sir. "You have permission to call me anything you want – except sir, all right? Lord of lords, your demigodness, that'll do," he joked at the ceremony.

Bono's exact new title is 'Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire' (KBE), as bestowed upon him by British Ambassador to Ireland David...
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The One campaign has released their TV spot which is generating a lot of buzz featuring George Clooney, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts and Don Cheadle. The public service announcement shows the A-listers patiently waiting their turn at a voting booth. The queue also includes New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady, Toby Keith and Alfre Woodard.

The stars aren’t promoting a political party or a candidate, the ad is an effort...

My two idols Irish rocker Bono and talk show queen Oprah Winfrey walked down Chicago's 'Magnificent Mile' yesterday for a shopping spree to promote Bono’s new Red product line of clothing, accessories and gadgets, including a special-edition iPod, that will raise money to fight AIDS in Africa.

Dozens of items will go on sale in the coming weeks by Gap Inc., Apple Computer Inc., Motorola Inc., Converse Inc. and Emporio Armani. Portions of the product sales will go to...



U2 frontman Bono has topped a survey of the most influential pop stars of the last 25 years, commissioned to mark music channel MTV's quarter-centenary.

Michael Jackson and Madonna come second and third in the poll, celebrated in an artwork that places the top 15 stars on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

More than 4,000 people took part in the Rock Royalty survey.



Forbes Magazine just released their top 100 Most Powerful Celebrities...here are the top 5. Check out the full list here

#1 Tom Cruise: $67 Million
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#2 Rolling Stones: $90 Million
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#3 Oprah: $225 Million
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#4 U2: $110 Million
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#5 Tiger Woods: $90 Million...



As promised, I have posted the picture I took with Bono while on my Hollyscoop promotional trip to Monaco. Sorry for the delay, it took me forever to get a hold of this picture. As you can tell, in the picture my face is in complete shock. I couldn't believe that Bono kissed my hand, after I told him that I was apart of the One campaign. I haven’t washed my hand ever since, just kidding. I have to admit, that...
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