Bob Geldof
Irish singer-songwriter and political activist (born 1951)
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society 2025-07-07 10:58
Bob Geldof defends Live Aid against 'white saviour' criticism - Bob Geldof has publicly rejected the term 'white saviour' used in critiques of his charity work.
- He described his journey to Africa as driven by media pressures rather than personal ambition.
- Geldof argues for a focus on humanitarian needs over racial labels in crisis response.
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entertainment 2024-11-27 12:52
Ricky Gervais mocks Bob Geldof's looks on The One Show - Ricky Gervais made a joke about Bob Geldof's looks during an episode of The One Show.
- Bob Geldof later commented on criticisms of the new Band Aid charity single and his ongoing discussions with Ed Sheeran.
- The incident garnered a mix of laughter and disapproval from the audience, highlighting different opinions on humor and charity.
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military conflicts 2024-11-27 00:00
Bono and others unite for Ethiopian famine relief 40 years ago - In 1984, Bob Geldof gathered leading music stars to record a charity single for Ethiopian famine relief.
- The all-star recording session on November 25 included artists like Sting, Bono, and George Michael.
- The song 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' raised millions and marked a significant moment in music history.
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entertainment 2024-11-26 16:37
Bob Geldof defends critics of Band Aid 40 charity single release - Bob Geldof defended the Band Aid 40 charity single release on BBC Radio 2, emphasizing its artistic significance.
- Artist Ed Sheeran voiced his changed perspective on the charity narrative associated with the single.
- Geldof concluded by telling critics to stop their complaints.
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society 2024-11-26 14:33
Ed Sheeran regrets involvement in controversial charity song - Ed Sheeran has apologized for his participation in the controversial charity song 'Do They Know It's Christmas'.
- Fuse ODG critiques the song for its themes of colonialism and urges for African-led solutions.
- Many in Africa believe the song promotes harmful stereotypes and advocate for music that celebrates their strengths.
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politics 2024-06-20 02:59
Sir Bob Geldof urges fans to support Conservative cabinet minister endorsed for election - Sir Bob Geldof has publicly endorsed Conservative cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell for the upcoming elections.
- He urges his fans to support Mitchell, referring to him as 'a decent person'.
- This endorsement could potentially influence the election outcome in Sutton Coldfield constituency.
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miscellaneous 2024-03-19 09:18
In the latest CBB rant, Louis Walsh called Sir Bob Geldof a "full of s**t" You've reached the end
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