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Music Lineup for Inaugural Opening Event Released
The lineup for the Opening Celebration for the 56th Presidential Inaugural was announced today on the Presidential Inaugural Committee blog and it is a great one: “Musical performers scheduled for the event include Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellencamp, Usher Raymond IV, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, will.i.am, and Stevie Wonder. Among those reading historical passages will be Jamie Foxx, Martin Luther King III, Queen Latifah and Denzel Washington.” The event will be televised on HBO on Sunday, January 18 (7:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT).
Al Gore and Bono Speak at the World Economic Forum
Al Gore and Bono discuss climate change and poverty at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week.
Bono to Make an Appearance on American Idol
Just received an e-mail with the following news: We are excited to announce that Bono will be making an appearance Wednesday night (April 25, 2007) on behalf of ONE urging the millions of Americans watching the show to join us in the fight against extreme poverty. Bono will meet with the Idol contestants to talk [...]
ONE Representative Bono Meets With Presidential Candidates
ONE is planning to have 4 million (US) members by the 2008 presidential elections. That alone says alot. But it sure is nice to have a ‘front man’ like Bono taking our message directly to the people who can act on it. If he can win over Jessie Helms, he can surely make a strong [...]
Bono’s Acceptance Speech at NAACP Image Awards
This is a very powerful speech. He received a standing ovation at the end. Selected quotes from the speech: “True religion will not let us fall asleep in the comfort of our freedom.” “Love thy neighbor is not a piece of advice, it is a command.” “God has a special place for the poor. God [...]
