Eminem asked to headline Live Aid-style gig
Eminem has reportedly been asked to headline a Live Aid-style concert in Washington DC, according to The Sun, tied to Make Poverty History.…
Bob Geldof
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Geldof denies plans for Live Aid II
Bob Geldof has denied plans for a second Live Aid concert, though the Live Aid Trust confirmed events around the G8 summit will mark the original concert's twentieth anniversary.…
Bob Geldof criticism sparks student protest in Uganda
Hundreds of pro-government students marched in Kampala after Bob Geldof criticised President Museveni's bid for a third term, with protests targeting the British High Commission.…
Former Radio 1 dance boss Matt Priest joins Ten Alps
Former Radio 1 dance music executive producer Matt Priest has joined Bob Geldof's media company Ten Alps to oversee its events division.…
The Streets added to Brits performer line-up
The Streets have been added to the performers at this year's BRIT Awards, joining a line-up including Scissor Sisters, Keane and Bob Geldof.…
Bosses want Geldof / Bono duet
Producers of the Brits are reportedly hoping Bob Geldof and Bono will perform a duet as the climax of next month's awards show, according to the Mirror.…
Scottish millionaire to match Band Aid sales proceeds
Scottish millionaire Tom Hunter has pledged over £6 million to the Band Aid foundation by matching proceeds from the single and Live Aid DVD pound for pound.…
Band Aid 20 in circulation
Band Aid 20's new 'Do They Know It's Christmas' got its first radio play, with debate over who sings the 'thank God it's them' line and a bookmaker's Christmas number one bet.…
British music stars gather to re-record Band Aid 20 for Darfur
Britain's music business recorded a new version of Do They Know It's Christmas? to raise funds for the Darfur famine crisis, with the CD in stores by 29 November.…
British government to hand back Live Aid tax
The government will donate VAT raised on the Live Aid DVD and the new Band Aid single to the Band Aid charities, worth an estimated £4 million.…
Geldof vetoes Madonna on Band Aid
Bob Geldof has reportedly banned Madonna from Band Aid III because she is American, with Midge Ure quoted as saying they do not need her.…
Geldof to get contribution award at Brits
Bob Geldof will receive the Outstanding Contribution To Music award at next year's Brit Awards, recognising his work with Band Aid, Live Aid and his music career.…