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U2 and Jay-Z Rock Berlin

Igniting the crowd, U2 was in Berlin for a free mini-concert on Thursday in front of the Brandenburg Gate, playing singles and even a duet with Jay-Z while the show was covered from a public view by a nearly 6 ½ foot high metal barrier.

Bono said hello to the crowd with German words “Berlin, Du bist wunderbar!” (Berlin, you are wonderful!) and the band played a 30-minute, six-song set that featured “Sunday, Bloody Sunday,” “One Love” and “Beautiful Day.”

Penelope Cruz Celebrates Hayek Wedding in Venice

It was most certainly an affair to remember, and Penelope Cruz was excited to see her gal pal Salma Hayek’s Venetian wedding to French billionaire Francios-Henri Pinault over the weekend.

The “Vanilla Sky” cutie was joined by her partner Javier Bardem and iconic rock star Bono and his wife Alison Hewson as she headed to the swanky reception at the Teatro La Fenice Opera House.

Bono Honored as “Man of Peace”

Cheered on by a well-attended audience, U2 singer Bono was honored with the Prix de L’édition 2008 during the 9th Nobel Peace Prize Summit held at Hotel de Ville in Paris, France on Friday (December 12).

With actress Penelope Cruz and France’s first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy looking on, the Irish-born singer was bestowed the “Man of Peace” prize for his efforts in tackling African debt, disease and poverty.

2008 MTV Europe Music Awards Rock Liverpool

It’s one of the biggest nights in the International music industry, and earlier this evening musicians from all over the world converged on the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England for the 2008 MTV Europe Awards.

Taking care of the hosting duties was none other than Katy Perry.  And the “I Kissed a Girl” songstress had plenty of sass and costume changes (a total of 12) to fill the 2-hour time allotment.

Brad Pitt: Chillin with Bono and DeNiro

Summertime is the perfect setting for outdoor barbecues and get togethers.  And when you’re Brad Pitt, the guest list is more like a who’s who of celebrities.

On Tuesday, the Fight Club stud was spotted hanging with U2 singer Bono at his mansion in Eze, France, along with Robert De Niro and family.