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BONO is doing his version of the Queen’s televised Christmas Day speech – on St Patrick’s Day.

The U2 frontman will broadcast a message to his homeland with Irish president MICHAEL D HIGGINS next Sunday – in an address called The President’s Call.

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By PATRICK COUNIHAN

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Bono’s wife Ali Hewson has been airlifted to hospital after a quad bike accident on holiday in Costa Rica.

The U2 star’s spouse suffered broken ribs when she fell from a quad bike on a beach according to the Irish Independent.

Reports say the celebrity couple have been on holiday in the Central American country for the past 10 days.

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Here’s a little quizzzzzzzer for you:
What’s $8 million dollars to Bruce Willis? NOTHING!

What’s buying a rock legend’s NYC apartment? EVERYTHING!
LOLz!

It’s true! Bruce just purchased Adam Clayton’s NYC apartment for a cool $8 million — even though the U2 bassist had it listed for $8.695 last October. So, not only did he get a FAB rock and roll pad, he got a discount! Sweet!

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The Nothing Compares 2 U hitmaker is a vocal advocate of a full investigation into allegations widespread child abuse was covered up by church officials, and she is frustrated other stars have not also spoken out about the scandal.
She has singled out U2 frontman Bono for criticism, accusing him of thanking God for his good fortune but failing to join a “pitched battle” to defend His honour.

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