Bob Geldof: Last News

Jared Kushner’s awaited book, “Breaking History: A White House Memoir,” is released this month. It shows some of his memories and experiences while in the White House, as one of Donald Trump’s senior advisors.

Bob Geldof has revealed that he was left starstruck after receiving a surprise phone call from Michael Jackson and Harry Belefonte, inviting him to record a charity single with huge stars including Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder. Boomtown Rats singer Bob shared the story behind Band Aid at an In Conversation Event, celebrating Live Aid and 100 years of the BBC, as part of the BFI and Radio Times TV Festival on May 20, 2022.Speaking at the event, Bob revealed that he could not believe it when he received a phone call from some of the biggest stars of the decade inviting him to the recording of the USA for Africa Charity single We Are The World in 1985, following the success of Band Aid's Do they Know It's Christmas a few months earlier.

Sir Bob Geldof was delighted by a popular Scottish bar and restaurant after popping in for lunch - so much so that he even brought his bandmates back the next day.

The Cure have shared details of a new charity band t-shirt that provides support for Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion of the country.Blue-and-yellow-coloured t-shirts bearing the band’s logo are now available to purchase for £20 here. The hues reflect the colours of the Ukrainian flag.All net proceeds will go to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), a UN agency mandated to aid and protect refugees.

Sir Bob Geldof fronted a star-studded fundraising concert for Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion, repeating his mantra of ‘what’s so funny about peace, love and understanding’ throughout the emotional evening.The Night for Ukraine was held at North London’s Roundhouse on Wednesday, March 9, with the funds raised donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal to raise money and aid for those fleeing Ukraine. The fundraiser is reminiscent of the famous Live Aid benefit concert that the Boomtown Rats singer organised in 1985 in order to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.

Bob Geldof, Chrissie Hynde and more have joined the line-up for the ‘Night For Ukraine’ fundraising concert which is due to take place tomorrow (March 9).The event, which will be held at London’s Roundhouse, will see a number of artists performing to help raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). All money raised will be donated to the DEC to support humanitarian and emergency response work in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.Geldof and Hynde will be joined by the Ukrainian-born Bloom Twins, Ukrainian baritone and Royal Opera House Principal Artist Yuriy Yurchuk and Imelda May.The evening will also feature resident choreographer of The Royal Ballet Wayne McGregor CBE and a host of UK artists, including Jack Garratt, Eckoes and Peter Xan, as well as a special performance by London Community Gospel Choir.Other performers on the bill include Tom Baxter, Joseph Toonga, Nadeem Din Gabisi, Joseph Lawrence and Archive, with more acts set to appear on the night.Tickets for the event are available here.❗️ On Wed 9 Mar 2022, we will be hosting a Night for Ukraine

murdered two adults in a school shooting in 1979 when she was just 16, barricaded herself in her home and only came out when she was bribed with a meal from the fast-food chain.Brenda Spencer, 59, who was just 16 at the time, remains in prison after waiving her right to parole last year. The red-headed shooter had a troubled childhood and at the time of the sick crime was living opposite the Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego, sleeping on a mattress on the floor with her alcoholic father.

Pixie Geldof and her baby daughter were spotted out having mother-daughter bonding time in Mayfair, London. Pixie, 30, gave birth to her first child in August, whom she shares with husband George Barnett. The pair have not publicly announced the name of their five month old daughter.

Channel 4’s lively irreverent, and often shambolic answer to the early morning offerings that ITV and the BBC were launching in the early Nineties.A generation grew up with Chris Evans, Denise van Outen, Johnny Vaughan, Gaby Roslin, Kelly Brook and Zig and Zag.Paula Yates wife of producer Bob Geldof, raised eyebrows with one of her “in bed” interviews with INXS singer Michael Hutchence, with whom she was reportedly having an affair at the time.The show, which launched in September 1992, memorably dispensed with a conventional TV studio.

Hollywood film Spice World: The Movie in 1997.They weren't the only music stars to feature in the film though, with musicians Bob Geldof, Elvis Costello and Elton John even making appearances as themselves.It was a hit with both fans and the box office, making a huge $100million (£74million) following its release.Along with musicians, there were starring roles for huge A-list actors in the film and Daily Star has looked at where some of the cast are now.Alan Cumming OBE played Piers, a documentary film maker following The Spice Girls' every move, and it was Ginger Spice Geri Halliwell herself who asked him to be in the film.

Live Aid legend Bob Geldof urged people not to pay their water bills during a four-letter rant at fat cat utility bosses.The Boomtown Rats star also branded Boris Johnson a "hollow, incompetent oaf" when he spoke at a public meeting near his home in Faversham, Kent.And he also revealed how he wanted to go into space on a Russian rocket to highlight climate change 30 years ago - but the collapse of the Soviet Union wrecked his dream.Geldof blasted Southern Water over a sewage leak scandal during a two-hour discussion on climate change on November 11.

Climate-conscious pupils at a Perthshire school have put their own spin on a renowned Christmas hit in the hope people will listen to their plea to protect the planet.

After Prince Harry announced he and wife Meghan Markle were stepping down as senior royals, Prince William let it be known their brotherly bond was also broken. Speaking through a friend, William said: "I've put my arm around my brother all our lives.

Prince William is the epitome of politeness. But there was a time he was less composed, as Bob Geldof witnessed first hand.

Queen felt that a young Prince William at the time was “getting a little bit out of control”.The royal author wrote: “The dishevelled rock star and human rights activist Bob Geldof did not mince his words when confronted by the young prince’s rudeness at Kensington Palace in the summer of 1985.”Robert said that Bob had come to chat with Charles about the forth-coming Live Aid concert at Wembley, and a three-year-old William was annoyed he didn’t have his father’s full attention.Robert claimed that William asked his dad why he had to chat to Bob, and Charles replied that they had work to do.The royal biographer then claims William said of the singer “he’s all dirty”, to which Bob replied: “Shut up, you horrible little boy.”William wasn’t put

BBC to "wise up" as he called them out for being "namby-pambies" on Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show today. He kicked off the chat telling the presenter that he still wasn't a fan of Mondays, in reference to The Boomtown Rats' hit.The 50-year-old presenter went on to wish him a happy belated birthday after he turned "70 years young" last week.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterSir Bob Geldof is a music legend and best known for being the frontman of Boomtown Rats and being the mastermind behind Live Aid.The Irish singer and songwriter has had an extremely successful career and has been hitting the headlines ever since he found success in the Irish rock band in the late 1970s.Bob got caught up in a whole load of family drama when his ex-wife Paula Yates left him for Australian musician and INX singer Michael Hutchence.In 1997, Michael took his own life reportedly due to struggles over not being able to see Tiger, his daughter he shared with Paula.When presenter Paula Yates got wrapped up with Michael, her life reportedly took a turbulent

Friday’s Late Late Show was a very star-studded affair all in celebration of one man – the legend that is Bob Geldof.

A special edition of The Late Late Show celebrating the 70th birthday of Bob Geldof has been announced.

Bob Geldof may not like Mondays but likely has no issue with Fridays as he is set to take center stage on this week’s The Late Late Show.

London - just weeks after welcoming her first child.  The daughter of Boomtown Rats singer Sir Bob Geldof and the late Paula Yates cradled her baby daughter, whose name is yet to be disclosed, while out with husband George Barnett.