The Latest Breaking News from Bob Geldof

Ricky Gervais leaves Bob Geldof unimpressed after cracking joke about Band Aid star on One Show

BBC series’s host Angellica Bell placed her head in her hands after Gervais made the quip

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

Bob Geldof says he will chat to Ed Sheeran after his criticism of Band Aid 40 charity single

The singer-songwriter said he didn’t give permission for his vocals to be used on the latest iteration of the classic song

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

Shane MacGowan's widow felt 'suicidal' after his death

Victoria Mary Clarke has revealed she contemplated suicide after losing the singer last year.

BANG Premier · Nov 26, 2024

Band Aid stars hit out at Ed Sheeran over vocal permission complaint on charity single

Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley and the song’s producer, Trevor Horn, defended the intentions behind the charity single

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Live Aid promoter dismisses ‘woke do-gooders’ questioning Band Aid after Ed Sheeran statement

Harvey Goldsmith’s comments come after Sheeran said he had changed his stance on the charity single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

Band Aid 40 branded 'horrific' by listeners as Bob Geldof breaks down in tears over 'work of art' charity song

Listeners said the charity single doesn’t have ‘a patch on the original’ after it aired on BBC Radio 2 Monday morning - but others have leapt to defence of song

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Bob Geldolf praises Liam Payne as he's left in tears sharing Band Aid 40 first listen

Geldof released a new version of the charity song to mark the 40th anniversary of Band Aid fhat features the late One Direction star

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Bob Geldof defends Band Aid 40

Bob Geldof has brushed off Ed Sheeran's criticism of the new Band Aid 40 release and pledged to continue to help the poorest people in Africa.

BANG Premier · Nov 25, 2024

Bob Geldof defends Band Aid single: This pop song has kept millions alive

Ed Sheeran said last week that they did not ask for permission to re-use his vocals from when he sang on Band Aid 30 in 2014.

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2024

Bob Geldof responds to Ed Sheeran statement on Band Aid song ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’

Sheeran said his perspective on the song had changed after listening to fellow musician Fuse ODG

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024