Tag Archives: Bono

Rock Star’s Global Effort To Help The Poor

By now you are probably familiar with the efforts Irish rocker Bono has made to boost aid to Africa. He’s recruited the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Ashley Judd, Penelope Cruz, Matt Damon, Edward Burns, Christy Turlington, and many other members of Hollywood’s A-list, but it seems that’s not enough for the rock star turned anti-poverty activist. Now Bono is calling on world leaders to lend a hand to people of developing countries. According to news reports, Bono spent a good part of Wednesday urging Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to keep his nation’s pledge to aid Africa and other parts … Continue reading →

Ashley Judd Joins War On AIDS

When you hear the words “AIDS,” “Africa,” and “celebrity,” do you instantly think of Oprah and U2’s Bono. I do. And for good reason. The mega-stars have been heavy hitters in the battle against the disease raising millions of dollars to offer relief to residents living in communities that have been ravaged by the disease. But, now the talk show queen and the Irish rocker can add a new celebrity do-gooder to their list of soldiers: Ashley Judd. Despite having a new film in theaters (“Come Early Morning”) and another on the way (“Bug,” due in early 2007) –it’s Judd’s … Continue reading →

Oprah And Bono Paint The Town Red

There’s nothing like hitting Chicago’s “Magnificent Mile” for a pre-holiday shopping spree. But, imagine running into talk show host Oprah Winfrey and rocker Bono while you’re doing so. That’s exactly what happened to hundreds of Windy City shoppers yesterday. So why would Oprah and the lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band U2 be hitting the stores during one of the city’s coldest fall days on record? It wasn’t to stock up on their winter wardrobes. Rather, the humanitarians were promoting a new line of clothing, accessories and gadgets, including a special-edition iPod, which will raise money to fight AIDS … Continue reading →