Bob Geldof insults Russell Brand at awards show in resurfaced clip
The Irish singer insulted Brand at an awards ceremony back in 2006. Footage has been reshared online of the moment Bob Geldof insulted Russell Brand at an awards show. On Saturday, Channel 4 and the Times released a joint investigation into Brand, in which the comedian was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. Brand denies […]
2 years ago
Irish music legends attend Sinéad O’Connor’s funeral in Bray
Fans said goodbye outside the singer’s old home. A host of Irish music legends were among the thousands of mourners today as the country said goodbye to Sinéad O’Connor. A huge crowd lined the streets of Bray seafront as the legendary singer’s cortege passed through on the way to the private funeral service. In attendance […]
2 years ago
Bob Geldof received text messages ‘of despair’ from Sinéad O’Connor prior to her passing
By Jody Coffey The Boomtown Rats singer praised Sinéad’s bravery. Bob Geldof has revealed that he received text messages “of despair” from Sinéad O’Connor prior to her passing. During a performance at the Cavan Calling festival, the Boomtown Rats frontman paid tribute to the late Nothing Compares 2 U singer who was found “unresponsive” in her […]
2 years ago
Bob Geldof leaves This Morning viewers fuming after repeatedly misgendering Sam Smith
‘Painful watch.’ Bob Geldof has been criticised by some This Morning viewers after he repeatedly misgendered Sam Smith during an appearance on the programme. The Boomtown Rats singer, 71, infuriated viewers as he continued to refer to the non-binary singer as ‘he’. Viewers were then angered even more by hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield […]
3 years ago
The Late Late Show to honour Bob Geldof on this week’s special episode
An impressive line-up for music lovers. This week’s episode of The Late Late Show will honour rock star and philanthropist Bob Geldof ahead of his 70th birthday next week. The show will chronicle Geldof’s life achievements from his career as lead singer of Irish rockers The Boomtown Rats to his charity fundraising work with Band […]
4 years ago
“We’re in very dangerous times” – Bob Geldof on Brexit and the rise of nationalism across the world
“I’m not a remainer; I’m a stopper. Stop this madness.” Bob Geldof was one of Ryan Tubridy’s guests on Friday night’s edition of The Late Late Show, and the Boomtown Rats leader was in typically spirited form. Having offered fresh fighting words for Aung San Suu Kyi when recalling last November’s Freedom of Dublin controversy, Geldof […]
8 years ago