• Bono, whose real name is Paul David Hewson, is the lead singer of the Irish rock band U2.

  Bono and U2 guitarist The Edge are writing the music and lyrics for Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark, the Broadway debut of the Marvel comics superhero, Spider-Man'. The show is scheduled to open on February 18, 2010 at the Hilton Theatre, and will be directed by Julie Taymor.msn music: Bono, the Edge to Write Score for Broadway 'Spider-Man' (February 24, 2009)

  Recently, Bono called Coldplay's Chris Martin a "wanker" and "cretin" during a radio interview with the BBC's Radio 1. The show's host, Jo Whiley, immediately demanded Bono apologize for his comments. He reportedly told Whiley, "I'm a reformed character, I don't do that any more". Later in the program Bono did eventually apologize and said he was only joking.Daily Mail: Bono apologises after insult of Coldplay's Chris Martin (March 2, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Birth name: Paul David Hewson
  2. Born: May 10, 1960
  3. Origin: Dublin, Ireland
  4. Member of the band U2
  5. Years active: 1976 — present
  6. Named one of Time Magazine's 2005 "Persons of the Year" along with Bill and Melinda Gates
  7. Received an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2006
  8. Nominated for the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize
  9. The only person to have been nominated for an Academy Award, Golden Globe, Grammy, and Nobel Peace Prize
  10. Writes a column for The New York TimesGuardian.co.uk: Bono to become New York Times columnist (October 24, 2008)

• The New York Times

  On January 9, 2009, Bono made his debut as an Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times with a reflective piece about the legacy of Frank Sinatra and his impact on popular music.New York Times: Notes From the Chairman (January 9, 2009) Bono is reportedly working for the paper for freeRadar: NYT's Unforgettable Hire: Bono (October 23, 2008)

• Charities

  Bono is highly involved in various philanthropic and humanitarian efforts. He established the organization DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa), helped put together 2005's Live 8 concerts, is the co-founder and spokesman for The One Campaign and has traveled the world to consult with various world leaders.

• Quotes

  • "We can be the generation that no longer accepts that an accident of latitude determines whether a child lives or dies. But will we be that generation?"Google Books: The End of Poverty

  • "I believe there's a force of love and logic in the world, a force of love and logic behind the universe."California Psychics: Band Astrology: U2

  • "Sing the melody line you hear in your own head. Remember, you don't owe anybody any explanations."University of Pennsylvania Almanac: Because We Can, We Must (May 19, 2004)

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