While Bono double fists it in Turkey, enjoying a night out with his U2 band mates, he's thinking ____________?

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Whoops! Noise complaint!

U2 was fined by the city of Barcelona this week for playing "too long and too loudly" during their 360º concert rehearsals last year. Apparently, the band went two hours over schedule with their playing and offended the delicate nature of the citizens living nearby.

Uh-huh. A bit late, don't you think? Where was the complaint when the noise was going on?

Regardless, U2 paid up to the sound of $22,000 and promised never to disrupt the peace and civility of Barcelona again. It should be noted that the concert took place at a soccer stadium, which as we all well know is the sanctuary for those who wish to be tranquil and demure.

Ugh! Stoopid!

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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Bono met in Medvedev’s Black Sea resort on Tuesday to discuss music (Medvedev is a huge rock n’ roll fan) and charity.

"You are doing important things, because taking care of people is not only a job for politicians," said Medvedev

The duo also discussed problems in Africa, specifically the desperate measures being taken to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and bring the population out of destitute, wide-spread poverty.

Bono wasn’t shy to suggest things to the President, and told Medvedev that spending 40 cents per day could eliminate the transfer of HIV from mother to child by 2015.

Medvedev obviously has a lot of respect for the singer. "The charity work that you and your colleagues do has brought you respect all over the world," said the President.

U2 will be playing a concert in Russia as a part of their “360” world tour.

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Yes, and we think it is a good idea!

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Bono announced that the band is working on a "club-sounding" album.

He didn't elaborate past that, explaining that the band is also working on releasing a new rock album, while they gear up for their tour and he and The Edge finish up scoring the the Spider-Man musical.

Still, we'd love to hear a little U2 thrown in with our GaGalicious jams and Brit-Brit mega hits at the club!

Work it boys! Work it!

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As we had predicted….

Artist/producer Swizz Beatz made Alicia Keys an honest woman by marrying her in Corsica, France over the weekend.

The couple walked down the aisle in front of VIP guests such as Bono and Queen Latifah.

5-month pregnant Alicia wore a flowing white gown with a headband, while Swizz wore a white tuxedo and bow tie.

The couple's baby is due in November.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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When Madonna has an idea, it's nothing but the biggest and the best for Madge!

The pop icon is currently following the footsteps of Bob Geldof by planning a Live Aid type charity concert to benefit Malawi, which will be shown on TV around the world.

She has already called several of her celeb friends, including Bono, to perform at the Walk Out of Poverty concert in September.

A source at her Raising Malawi charity has confirmed that plans are well underway so that Madonna "make(s) this the biggest fund-raiser the world has ever seen. (She) is throwing everything into it. She knows the bigger the event the more money will be raised."

We know that if Madonna is planning it, it will be amazing! We can't wait to see who else she lines up for the concert!

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Considering they pulled in over $130 million in the last year, it's not surprising that U2 is the biggest selling band in the world.

According to Forbes, AC/DC was in second place with $114 million, followed by Beyonce Knowles ($87 million), Bruce Springsteen ($70 million) and Britney Spears ($64 million).

Rounding out the Top 10 is Jay-Z with $63 million, Lady GaGa ($62 million), Madonna ($58 million), Kenny Chesney ($50 million) and the Black Eyed Peas and Coldplay with $48 million each.

Congrats, guys!

It hasn't been a very good summer for concert tours. (Good luck to you, JoBros!)

But expect U2 to bring it like they always do, as they have just released the dates for their rescheduled North American tour!

Yes, as promised, now that Bono is all fixed from his back injury, the boys are ready to rock in a city near you. Such professionals.

All 16 of the shows slated for June and July that were canceled have now been moved to next spring and summer. Ticket holders for the postponed dates should just hang on to their stub as the venues will be the same.

Way to go, U2 organizers! Now, if only RiRi's people could get it together!

Check below to see the new scheduled dates.

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Wowsa! And even with all the privacy controversy, he's dumping his $$$$$ in there.

Bono and execs at his business Elevation Partners have invested another £80 million into Facebook, bringing the total to £140 million. The company was able to buy shares from insiders on the secondary market.

It doesn't seem like a good idea to us, but despite his philanthropic efforts, Bono is known for being a terrible investor. He was named Worst Investor in America by Wall Street Journal after putting in £312.5 million into debt-riddled cellphone maker Palm Inc.

Hope this one goes as planned.

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