As the epic recording session for “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” began on Nov. 25, 1984, Bob Geldof — the mastermind behind the all-star charity single — realized that one A-lister was MIA: Culture Club frontman Boy George. “I called him [and] I said, ‘Where are you, man?’ ” Geldof, 73, told The Post. “And … Read more
They still hadn’t found what they were looking for. So a desperate U2 made a drastic U-turn on the way to making their last classic album, 2004’s “How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb,” which dropped 20 years ago on Nov. 22, 2004 (Nov. 23 in the US). After months of working on the follow-up to … Read more
If she could turn back time! Only Cher could get away with dropping an f-bomb on live television. The “Believe” singer, 78, intentionally uttered the profanity while discussing her divorce from her late ex-husband Sonny Bono on “Today” Tuesday morning. Cher, who just released her new memoir, talked to Hoda Kotb about how she sought … Read more
Mama said lock you up. That was the mother of all mantras after Cher’s mom, Georgia Holt, discovered that her underage daughter was shacking up with Sonny Bono. The new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee — born Cheryl Sarkisian — was just 16 when she met a then-27-year-old Bono at a coffee shop. … Read more
When Cher was married to Sonny Bono, he gave a whole new meaning to “I Got You Babe.” The legendary diva — whose “Cher: The Memoir” will be released Tuesday — claims that, during the time she and her then-husband had a singing and TV partnership, she was duped out of her fair share of … Read more
Bono rejected an apparent kiss from Sean “Diddy” Combs ten years before the rapper was arrested for alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. A video has resurfaced of Combs, 54, seemingly trying to plant a smooch on Bono, 64, at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards. Combs, Usher and Kate Beckinsale were on stage and presented Bono’s rock … Read more
We’re keeping up with Eve Hewson’s latest revelation. The “Perfect Couple” actress recently shared how her dad, Bono, has supported her career in Hollywood. “He’s such a stage dad,” the 33-year-old said while on Today Monday. “But I’ve called him this before, and he loves it, but he’s the male Kris Jenner. “The Perfect Couple” star … Read more
Bono has opinions about Coldplay. The U2 frontman, 62, said that the music group led by Chris Martin “are not a rock band” during BBC Sounds’ eight-part Music Uncovered: The Genius of Coldplay podcast series. Bono got into the conversation about Coldplay first by praising their 2002 song “Clocks” from their second studio album, “A … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Over the past few months, Las Vegas’ Sphere has gained a bit of a reputation for being a pricey place to catch concerts. However, when the Super Bowl … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. We just found what we were looking for. Around a week ago, ticket prices to see U2 at Las Vegas’ Sphere on Jan. 26-27 started at $737 before … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Ah, the ’90s. Gen X’s heyday was a simpler time. Before we were chronically online or chasing clout, Beanie Babies and “The Macarena” reigned supreme. Life was good … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. It’s a “Beautiful Day” to catch U2 live. Starting Friday, Dec. 1, the 2005 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees will pick their ongoing residency at Las … Read more
U2 honored slain Israeli concert-goers while performing at the Las Vegas Sphere by adding their 1984 hit “Pride (In the Name of Love)” to their set list on Sunday. “In the light of what’s happened in Israel and Gaza, a song about nonviolence seems somewhat ridiculous, even laughable,” said U2 frontman Bono to a silent … Read more
U2 may have finally found what they’ve been looking for. The beloved Irish rock band officially christened Sphere — a 20,000 capacity, $2.2 billion state-of-the-art venue from the Madison Square Garden Company — Friday night in Las Vegas. For months now, it has snatched the world’s attention for its massive exterior that doubles as a … Read more
It’s a long, long way — spiritually if not physically — from Joshua Tree to Las Vegas. But as U2 prepares to launch its first residency in Sin City on Friday night, the Irish icons dropped the new single “Atomic City” — and its video — earlier in the same day. Hey, they didn’t become … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. We finally found what we were looking for. After months of anticipation, U2 is headed to Sin City to kick off their ‘U2/UV Achtung Baby Live at the … Read more
It’s last call for Rosie O’Grady’s, and the famed Midtown saloon is finally dishing on the boldfaced names who’ve drank — and even saved a stranger’s life — there. The beloved watering hole will pour its last pint on July 1, ending its 41-year run in the heart of the Theater District. “Celebrities knew they … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Over the course of their 40-plus year career, U2 has done it all. They’ve been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, won 22 Grammy Awards … Read more
From “Pride (In the Name of Love)” to “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” to “Beautiful Day,” U2 has made a legendary career out of its super earnest and passionate anthems. And their fearless leader Bono doesn’t care if his band’s unforgettable fire comes off as corny. “Brian Eno … said to us, … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. We hate to break the bad news but time machines don’t exist. Nope — not even DeLoreans. As of 2023, we’d argue the closest thing we have is live … Read more