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Report: Senior women at risk for hungerupdated: Fri May 18 2012 08:22:00

A new report finds millions of seniors, a majority of them women, are going hungry. CNN's Barbara Starr reports.

Prince Harry honored, salutes wounded war vets at D.C. dinnerupdated: Tue May 08 2012 05:37:00

A Washington think tank celebrated Prince Harry on Monday night for his humanitarian efforts, with the British royal deflecting the praise by offering his own salute to wounded war veterans.

Bringing the world together through songupdated: Tue Mar 20 2012 07:22:00

The "Playing for Change" foundation has millions of followers and more than 150 musicians from 25 countries.

Occupy protester: We're not going awayupdated: Wed Feb 22 2012 12:10:00

Sara Shaw with Occupy DC talks about a noon deadline for protesters to vacate two parks on Monday.

Desert festival an oasis for sounds of the Saharaupdated: Thu Feb 02 2012 06:34:00

You might associate music festivals with muddy fields and heaving crowds, but Mali's "Festival au Desert" is a world away from all that.

Music lovers gather for desert festivalupdated: Thu Feb 02 2012 06:34:00

Music lovers from around the world gathered in the desert outside Timbuktu, Mali, for a truly unique festival.

Where in the world ... ?updated: Mon Jan 23 2012 16:45:00

[Updated 4:45 p.m. Monday, January 23] The photo above shows a couple of Swiss soldiers shoveling snow in Davos, Switzerland.

Foster the People on inspiration, odd jobs and meeting Bonoupdated: Tue Jan 10 2012 16:45:00

Foster the People has done what many bands strive to do: make commercial indie-sounding pop, which is kind of an oxymoron, like "jumbo shrimp" or "daily special."

Foster the People up for pair of Grammysupdated: Tue Jan 10 2012 16:45:00

Foster the People cap a breakout year with two Grammy nods and open dialogue about teen violence with "Pumped Up Kicks."

How charitable are today's celebrities?updated: Sat Dec 17 2011 07:26:00

Celebrities are no strangers to charity work: Bono created his ONE campaign to fight global poverty, Angelina Jolie travels the world as a United Nations good will ambassador, and the recently named "Sexiest Man Alive" Bradley Cooper reportedly donated thousands of dollars worth of winter clothing to homeless people in Philadelphia, where he's filming his latest movie.

Tim Tebow reveals his pop culture favoritesupdated: Thu Dec 15 2011 10:53:00

Tim Tebow has quickly become a superstar in the world of football. But who are the stars that he likes to watch?

Help moms in life or death AIDS fight updated: Thu Dec 01 2011 12:31:00

Eight years ago, I suffered a life-threatening complication after delivering my daughter. I was fortunate to have access to health care providers who managed the situation. The experience set me on a path to ensure that geography alone no longer determines whether or not childbirth is deadly for women and infants.

U2 documentary shows band's early struggles with 'Achtung Baby'updated: Tue Sep 13 2011 09:35:00

"Making Achtung Baby is the reason we're here now," Bono says early on in Davis Guggenheim's new U2 documentary, "From The Sky Down," which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday night.

Glastonbury tax activists target 'hypocritical' U2updated: Fri Jun 24 2011 18:03:00

U2 frontman Bono is usually lauded as one of the world's most vocal anti-poverty campaigners but at Glastonbury Festival on Friday he instead found himself the target of criticism at his band's alleged efforts to avoid paying millions of euros in taxes.

2009: U2 performs on London rooftopupdated: Fri Jun 24 2011 18:03:00

In 2009, rockers U2 performed on a rooftop in London to mark the launch of their album, "No Line on the Horizon".

Can 'Spider-Man' musical make money?updated: Wed Jun 15 2011 16:57:00

CNN's Maggie Lake talks to the man charged with turning the much maligned Broadway production around.

'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' reboot escapes the train-wreckupdated: Wed Jun 15 2011 16:57:00

The first iteration of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," which started previews last November, became a national punchline thanks to its constant cast injuries, budget problems and an incoherent plot.

Will Broadway's 'Spider-Man' break through its tangled web?updated: Tue Jun 14 2011 12:14:00

If "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" can rise above devastating reviews and headline-grabbing injuries, much of the credit will go to director Philip William McKinley.

10 things you didn't know about Bill Gatesupdated: Mon Jun 13 2011 08:35:00

In one of his most candid interviews ever, Microsoft founder Bill Gates (the world's second-richest man) revealed personal details never heard before, along with a little tidbit that he was probably supposed to keep secret.

Bono hitches ride with NHL playerupdated: Mon Jun 06 2011 11:58:00

U2 frontman Bono hitches a ride with NHL player Gilbert Brule. Affiliate CTV reports.

U2 frontman Bono hitches a ride with NHL player, honors team at gigupdated: Mon Jun 06 2011 11:58:00

When Bono wrote the song "Walk On," he probably wasn't foreshadowing wandering the streets of Canada at the mercy of a passers-by.

The 10 greatest Bob Dylan songsupdated: Tue May 24 2011 13:49:00

The next issue of Rolling Stone -- on stands and in the digital archive on May 13th -- celebrates Bob Dylan's 70th birthday (happening on May 24th) by ranking his 70 greatest songs.

Artists pay tribute to their favorite Bob Dylan songsupdated: Mon May 23 2011 11:08:00

"Like a Rolling Stone" (Highway 61 Revisited, 1965) By Bono

People.com: Bono's Daughter Eve Hewson Makes Her Debut in Cannesupdated: Sat May 21 2011 21:28:00

The actress hits the red carpet to promote her new film, This Must Be the Place

U2 will headline Glastonbury festivalupdated: Fri Feb 25 2011 10:45:00

U2 have been announced as the headliner for the first night of the 2011 Glastonbury festival, one of the world's largest outdoor music events.

Opening of Spider-Man musical delayed until Marchupdated: Fri Jan 14 2011 06:18:00

The opening of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark" has been postponed for the fifth time, making the new opening night March 15, its producers said.

'Spider-Man' swings into actionupdated: Fri Jan 14 2011 06:18:00

In December, theatergoers coming out of the "Spider-Man" musical have mixed reactions to the high-flying experience.

Stunt performers concerned over safetyupdated: Fri Jan 07 2011 17:50:00

CNN's Susan Candiotti talks to aerial dancers about safety in the wake of cast member injuries in "Spider-Man."

Injured 'Spider-Man' actor to attend Friday showupdated: Fri Jan 07 2011 17:50:00

A Broadway actor who fell more than 20 feet during an aerial stunt in the musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," will attend Friday's 8 p.m. performance as a spectator, according to show spokesman Sam Corbett.

'Spider-Man' actor leaves rehab after fallupdated: Thu Jan 06 2011 20:26:00

A Broadway actor who fell more than 20 feet during an aerial stunt in the musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," has been released from a rehabilitation center in New York, a show spokesman said.

'Spider-Man' announces replacement for actress who suffers concussionupdated: Tue Jan 04 2011 23:49:00

The troubled musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" announced a replacement early Tuesday for Natalie Mendoza, who played villainous Arachne but officially dropped out after suffering a concussion during a performance last month.

'Spider-Man' musical to open with new safety measuresupdated: Sun Dec 26 2010 07:34:00

State lawmakers and safety advocates met with crew and cast members of the troubled Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," which will resume its performances Thursday night.

'Spider-Man' musical cancels Wednesday show to test safety measuresupdated: Thu Dec 23 2010 15:35:00

The troubled Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" has canceled its Wednesday performance to give the company more time to rehearse new safety measures following an incident in which a performer fell at least 20 feet during a show, a spokesman said.

'Spider-Man' musical to resume after performer's accidentupdated: Thu Dec 23 2010 13:24:00

Performances of the troubled Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" are scheduled to resume Thursday evening after a performer was injured during a show, a spokesman said.

People.com: Does Broadway's Spider-Man Need Superman?updated: Wed Dec 22 2010 18:09:00

Concerns mount as a fourth actor is injured while performing, and Wednesday night's performance is canceled

'Spider-Man' fall caused by human error, union saysupdated: Wed Dec 22 2010 12:10:00

The fall that seriously injured an actor in the stage musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" was caused by human error, an actors' union said Wednesday.

Safety changes made after fall during 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark'updated: Tue Dec 21 2010 20:48:00

The stage musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" will have new safety protocols when it reopens Wednesday night, following an accident in which a performer fell and suffered serious injuries during a preview, officials said.

'Spider-Man' theater already eyeing replacementsupdated: Wed Dec 01 2010 18:24:00

After years of financial and technical problems, the $65 million "Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark" -- featuring music by Bono and The Edge -- finally had its first public preview Sunday -- and by most accounts, it was a dud. And now the Foxwoods Theater, which is hosting the show, may be in the market for a new musical, according to The New York Times.

Bono 'Cautious Joy' over Suu Kyiupdated: Sun Nov 14 2010 07:45:00

Bono, U2's lead singer, celebrates the release of Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar but makes a plea for more action.

Bono cheers release of Suu Kyi, 'Mandela of our moment'updated: Sun Nov 14 2010 07:45:00

While Myanmar's military rulers ordered Aung San Suu Kyi detained for two decades, legendary rock band U2 gave her a voice -- in the form of the hit song "Walk On" -- on the world stage.

'I'm very happy to see you all again,' Suu Kyi says after releaseupdated: Sat Nov 13 2010 19:14:00

Myanmar's ruling military junta freed democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest Saturday to a throng of joyous supporters who rushed toward her house once the gates were opened.

Fate of Myanmar's Suu Kyi unknownupdated: Sat Nov 13 2010 19:14:00

Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize winner and political dissident in Myanmar, may be freed after years of house arrest.

The TED Prize-winning street artist shooting the worldupdated: Fri Oct 29 2010 21:31:00

Armed with a camera and an eight-foot brush, French photographer JR strides across the rubble of an old Shanghai neighborhood.

Guerrilla artist shooting the worldupdated: Fri Oct 29 2010 21:31:00

Paris' boulevards and Shanghai's streets have been the canvas for "JR", the French TED Prize-winning street artist.

Bono storms backupdated: Fri Aug 20 2010 10:00:00

Two days after U2 opened their European summer tour, on August 6 at Olympic Stadium in Turin, Italy, the band's singer, Bono, sat in his home near Nice, France -- his back to the early-afternoon sun and Mediterranean sea breezes pouring through the open windows -- and spoke excitedly and gratefully of his life over the previous few months: the moment he felt something go very wrong in his back, while in training for a North American tour; his emergency operation on May 21 in Munich for a herniated disk in his spine; the six weeks he spent in a hospital bed; and his entrance on stage in Turin, to the furious-guitar strains of "Return of the Sting Ray Guitar," one of the many new songs U2 have been writing and recording in recent months.

The Call's Been dies of heart attackupdated: Fri Aug 20 2010 01:11:00

Michael Been of the 1980s alt-rock band The Call -- and father of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's Robert Been -- died Thursday. He was 60.

Real names of 23 fictional charactersupdated: Sun Jun 13 2010 08:38:00

You know the characters, but you might not know their full names. Store these away for future trivia nights.

10 taboos for summer office attireupdated: Fri Jun 11 2010 09:29:00

When you discuss fashion, you have to acknowledge that no strict rules apply to everyone.

People.com: QUOTED: The Edge Jokes, 'Bono Promised Me His Car After Surgery'updated: Wed May 26 2010 16:28:00

The U2 frontman is healing after having surgery on his back

U2's Bono released from hospital; U.S. tour delayedupdated: Tue May 25 2010 13:34:00

U2 lead singer Bono has been discharged from a German hospital where he was treated for a back injury, concert promoter Live Nation said Tuesday.

People.com: Bono Has Emergency Back Surgeryupdated: Fri May 21 2010 18:48:00

The U2 singer was injured during tour-preparation training

Tour prep sends Bono to surgeryupdated: Fri May 21 2010 14:37:00

Bono has roadies to do his heavy lifting, but the U2 lead singer somehow suffered a serious back injury while preparing for his upcoming U.S. tour, according to the rock band's website.

YouTube 'brings sexy back' to charity workupdated: Thu Feb 11 2010 16:47:00

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank needed a way to tell the world about its work. Shawn Ahmed wanted to continue the video storytelling he'd begun on behalf of the poor in Bangladesh.

Food crusader to reveal secret wishupdated: Wed Feb 10 2010 14:04:00

Moments after marine explorer Sylvia Earle finished her passionate plea to preserve vast stretches of the world's oceans at last year's TED conference, a foundation executive walked up to her and pledged a million dollars for the cause.

People.com: Zing! Justin Timberlake Goes for Laughs During Globes Jobupdated: Tue Dec 15 2009 14:55:00

He jokes through the nominations; plus he reveals what he'll personally deliver on in 2010

Walk in AIDS patients' shoesupdated: Tue Dec 01 2009 08:20:00

Among the many blessings I've encountered in several years in the music business is the ability to use my voice to raise awareness for issues and to help others.

SI.com: Andy Staples: Tebow does not deserve this year's Heismanupdated: Sun Nov 29 2009 01:59:00

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- For his final game in The Swamp, Tim Tebow chose two verses from the book of Hebrews to highlight on his eye black. The first verse said this:

Jackson guitarist Orianthi taking spotlightupdated: Mon Oct 26 2009 14:21:00

She looks like Rock 'n' Roll Barbie -- cascading blonde locks, cute little upturned nose, a cherry red electric guitar she calls "Pepper." Then she rips into the solo from "Beat It."

People.com: Five Things to Know About Singer Cailtin Crosbyupdated: Thu Jun 25 2009 06:55:00

She dates Chuck's Zachary Levi and grew up in Hollywood, for starters

People.com: Salma Hayek's Wedding Reception an All-Star Song Festupdated: Mon Apr 27 2009 15:39:00

Charlize Theron and Penélope Cruz join Bono to belt out "Stand By Me"

New York names street 'U2 Way'updated: Tue Mar 03 2009 16:30:00

U2 fans braved the frigid cold serenading each other with old hits as they waited hours for the band to show up Tuesday. They were not disappointed.

U2 looks to a new 'Horizon'updated: Mon Mar 02 2009 10:31:00

Getting an exclusive broadcast interview with all four members of U2 was the easy part. Getting an advance copy of their new CD required a bit more strategizing.

U2 on their new albumupdated: Mon Mar 02 2009 10:31:00

CNN speaks with all four members of U2 about their new album -- and each other. Denise Quan has the story.

Fortune: The most wanted man on the planetupdated: Fri Feb 06 2009 19:44:00

Where in the world is Tom Freston? A lot of people have been asking that question ever since the day in September 2006 when Freston fell off the face of the media world.

People.com: Dierks Bentley Presents Baby's First Picture!updated: Thu Feb 05 2009 14:29:00

The country star says he's having "a great time" being a dad to daughter Evalyn Day

People.com: Beyoncé, Springsteen Among Inauguration Concert Headlinersupdated: Tue Jan 13 2009 13:27:00

Garth Brooks, Jamie Foxx and Stevie Wonder will also perform at Sunday's all-star event

Supreme Court to hear case about indecent speech on TVupdated: Fri Oct 31 2008 19:09:00

An audience of millions watched Cher drop a verbal bomb when she uttered the f-word on an awards show. Bono said it, too, a year later, and Nicole Richie uttered it and s--t in the same sentence.

People.com: T.I. Tells Fans to Turn Off the PlayStation and Get Politicalupdated: Thu Oct 09 2008 18:52:00

The rapper uses a stint as guest editor of King magazine to get serious about voting

Bono on politicsupdated: Fri Sep 26 2008 10:36:00

Grammy award winning U2 front man Bono talks about his organization and politics with CNN's John Roberts.

Bono praises McCain, Obama and Americansupdated: Fri Sep 26 2008 10:36:00

Global activist and U2 frontman Bono attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York to push world leaders to join his ONE campaign in fighting disease, poverty, and hunger. He talked to CNN's John Roberts on "American Morning" about recent successes and what's next.

People.com: Madonna's Pre-Show Ritual: A Massage, Facial and Free Weights!updated: Wed Aug 27 2008 13:59:00

As the Sticky and Sweet tour rolls into Nice, Madonna settles into life on the road

People.com: Madonna Kicks Off World Tour in Knee-High Bootsupdated: Mon Aug 25 2008 11:25:00

The Material Mom opens her flashy Sticky & Sweet outing in Wales

People.com: George Clooney Vacations with Cindy Crawford - & Familyupdated: Thu Aug 07 2008 12:06:00

The star cruises the Mediterranean, baby-sits and even helps with the cooking

Time.com: Making Capitalism More Creativeupdated: Thu Jul 31 2008 19:00:00

Billions of people have not been able to benefit from the miracle of the free market. Here's how corporations can change that

People.com: Chris Kattan Marries Modelupdated: Mon Jun 30 2008 08:24:00

The former SNL star ties the knot in Yosemite with model Sunshine Tutt

Money Magazine: If you knew Suze Orman...updated: Thu Jun 19 2008 16:06:00

To spend time in public with Suze Orman is to see how famished Americans are for financial advice they trust - and how much they trust Suze. In the 150-foot walk from Money's offices to the elevator, Orman leaves a wake of FedEx couriers, passers-by and office workers thanking her for helping them right their money lives. "You'd have thought Bono was here," marvels one editor.

People.com: Orlando Steps Out with Miranda Kerrupdated: Mon Jun 09 2008 17:44:00

"Life is great," Bloom says with his girlfriend by his side

Fortune: America's hottest investorupdated: Tue May 27 2008 06:02:00

The best mutual fund manager around - a.k.a. Ken Heebner of Capital Growth Management - looks restless. He is sitting in a conference room at Goldman Sachs's Boston office, listening to a young analyst pontificate about all the trends he thinks will sweep the markets in coming years. Oil demand outpacing supply. The rapid growth of agriculture. The increased sway of sovereign wealth funds. And on and on.

People.com: Brad Pitt Helps Bono Celebrate 48th Birthday in Monacoupdated: Mon May 12 2008 09:44:00

The star joins Prince Albert and U2's The Edge for the rocker's big day

Bill Gates' new project: Farmingupdated: Fri Jan 25 2008 12:47:00

Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates announced a new direction Friday as he pledged $306 million in grants to develop farming in poor countries, leading the charge for corporate responsibility at a major meeting of business chiefs.

People.com: QUOTED: Bono Confesses His Eco-Sins to Al Goreupdated: Fri Jan 25 2008 09:02:00

"I am not just a noise polluter, I am a noise-polluting, diesel-soaking, gulfstream-flying rock star."

The Bono-ization of activismupdated: Fri Oct 12 2007 11:00:00

Naomi Klein's 2000 book "No Logo" galvanized a generation to resist the lure of brands and corporatization.

CNNMoney: Eco-Fashion: Green is the new blackupdated: Fri Sep 15 2006 09:38:00

Bye bye Birkenstocks.

Live Aid 1985: A day of magic updated: Fri Jul 01 2005 05:34:00

"The sun was shining ... so were the people, and so were the bands," U2's Bono said after coming off stage, one of the undoubted major stars of "The Global Jukebox," Live Aid 1985.

showbuzzupdated: Mon Jun 20 2005 15:29:00

For years, Bob Geldof balked at recreating the 1985 Live Aid event because he thought he couldn't top himself.

Fortune: Book Reviewupdated: Mon Dec 13 2004 00:01:00

Esteemed tech investor Roger McNamee has some advice for your kids: Study Chinese.

Five questions with U2's Bonoupdated: Tue Jul 27 2004 21:39:00

When not working on his day job -- lead singer of Irish rock band U2 -- Bono uses his celebrity status to fight for human rights, Third World debt relief and AIDS funding.

Fortune: Killing Time In Dublinupdated: Mon Jun 12 2000 00:01:00

An Hour: Old meets new at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (Royal Hospital, Military Road, Kilmainham, 353-1-612-9900). On a sylvan hill, the former Royal Hospital, built in 1684 and modeled after Le...

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