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10.06.2021 / 21:31

Live Aid set for comeback to battle Covid as Sir Bob Geldof sparks hope with huge move

Live Aid could return to help combat coronavirus.Sir Bob Geldof has raised hopes of another global gig by trademarking the name 37 years on.For the first time the Band Aid Charitable Trust - set up by Bob before the first gig on July 13 1985 - has applied to protect the use of the term `Live Aid’.The licence covers merchandise such as clothes, jewellery, books, posters, bags and toys.Intriguingly the Trust has also filed to protect its use for live music concerts and streaming.That is certain to bring hope to millions of music fans a new show could happen to help the global fight against Covid-19 – though trustees insisted there are `no plans’.The original historic benefit event – organised by Sir Bob and Midge Ure – was a 16-hour music

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ITV CBB's Louis Walsh reveals medics were rushed in to treat him after medical emergency

Louis Walsh has revealed he was treated by medics in the Celebrity Big Brother house after suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. The 71-year-old revealed that he had to be given medication to calm down as he suffered from insomnia and struggled to sleep.The star told The Sun: “We weren’t allowed to get up and do anything if we woke up in the night so I’d wake at 3, 4 in the morning, and just lie there in the dark, worrying about things.

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A Shane MacGowan and Sinéad O’Connor tribute concert has been announced

Shane MacGowan and Sinéad O’Connor this March.The tribute concert, dubbed ‘Sinéad & Shane at Carnegie Hall’, will take place on March 20, with limited VIP packages already on sale via its website – general admission passes go on sale January 22. The Carnegie Hall concert will see some of MacGowan’s and O’Connor’s musical friends pay homage to their legacy with covers of their songs.A post shared by DROPKICK MURPHYS (@dropkickmurphys)Billed to perform so far are Dropkick Murphys, Cat Power, David Gray, Amanda Palmer, Glen Hansard, Eugene Hütz, Gordon Gano, The Mountain Goats, Bettye Lavette, Julia Cumming, Kat Edmonson and the Resistance Revival Chorus.

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Bob Geldof, Michael Palin and Michael Parkinson will take coronavirus vaccine 'without fear'

A string of celebrities have declared they WILL have the coronavirus vaccine.

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X Factor winner Ben Haenow slams show over welfare as he talks 'low point'

X Factor. The singer was catapulted to fame in 2014 after winning the talent series before going on to score the second biggest single of the year with his debut, Something I Need, just beating Bob Geldof's Band Aid to the top spot.In an exclusive interview with Daily Star Online, Ben, has talked about his time on the show and what he's up to now.Chatting candidly about his appearance on The X Factor and being prepared for international stardom, Ben said: "I don't think anyone can prepare you for what's going to happen."You can't prepare yourself for how that affects an individual.

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Bob Geldof says “there had to be a political agenda” behind Lady Gaga’s ‘One World: Together At Home’ benefit concert

Bob Geldof has said he thinks “there had to be a political agenda” behind Lady Gaga‘s recent benefit concert, ‘One World: Together At Home’.The event, which was organised by Global Citizen and featured an all-star lineup curated and led by the ‘Chromatica’ singer, saw acts including Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, and Billie Eilish, deliver performances of both original and cover songs to help raise money for coronavirus relief.The virtual event raised almost $128 million.

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Sir Bob Geldof once sent 1000 dead rats to US DJs in failed publicity stunt

Sir Bob Geldof has revealed that he once sent 1000 dead rats soaked in formaldehyde to radio DJs in the United States.

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Bob Geldof’s grief over death of daughter Peaches is ‘impossible to define’

Bob Geldof opened up about his grief over the death of his daughter Peaches and revealed it’s ‘impossible to define.’

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Lisa Cannon has landed a new fashion show on Saudi Arabian TV

Lisa Cannon is on the move. The TV host has announced that she’s just picked up a presenting gig in the UAE.

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Bob Geldof says world won't change due to COVID-19

Live Aid organizer and activist Bob Geldof isn’t convinced the world will change for the better following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Huey Lewis insists he's 'lucky guy' despite tragedy which ended singing career

In his own words, Huey Lewis, who penned the smash-hit song The Power of Love, which featured in the classic 1980s movie Back to the Future, reveals his favourite photo...

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Bob Geldof demands people 'get real' over coronavirus as he says he's 'seen so much death'

Sir Bob Geldof has furiously demanded that people "get real" over the coronavirus outbreak and slammed the government for being "inept".

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Rita Ora launches ‘Stop the Spread’ merch as she plays part in coronavirus fight

Global superstar Rita Ora has stepped up to play her part in the battle against coronavirus by launching a line of merchandise.

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Rita Ora and Bob Geldof join forces in fight against coronavirus

Rita Ora and Live Aid founder Sir Bob Geldof have banded together in the fight against Covid-19.

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