As the Irish musician and activist, 73, prepares to release a 40th-anniversary edition of the holiday charity song — and faces criticism from Ed Sheeran — he is not only defending the track's legacy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bob Geldof was in a French cafe recently when a man came up to him and said, “Thank you for the best day of my life.” “I didn’t ...

Bob Geldof is doubling down on his support of the 40th anniversary re-recording of the classic charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" On Tuesday, Nov. 26 during an appearance on CNN This ...

Bob Geldof has defended his Band Aid charity single against criticism, including Ed Sheeran’s complaint last week that he would not have added his vocals to a new mix had he been asked. This Monday ...

On Nov. 25, Band Aid released the “ultimate remix” of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?,” the rock charity single from 40 years ago that, in addition to whatever good it has done, also broadcasts a ...

Bob Geldof has rejected the idea that he is a “white saviour” due to his charity work in Africa. The Irish musician and activist has found himself described as such since the Eighties, when he first ...

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Sir Bob Geldof has expressed concerns about the price of the new Band Aid 30 single. The singer and philanthropist said that the small cost to download 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' means more copies ...

Sir Bob Geldof has praised the public's response to the newly-revealed Band Aid 30 charity single. The singer and philanthropist announced that 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' had raised its first £1 ...

"I knew the kids from Band Aid would come, so there were all your ‘80s hits," Geldof says. He harangued others, including Queen, the Who and, unsuccessfully, Bruce Springsteen. And despite Goldsmith's ...