Musician and political activist Bob Geldof has heard the criticisms. That Band Aid allegedly perpetuates stereotypes. The “white savior” controversy. The pop stars who no longer want to be associated ...

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 ...

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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 ...

What has the passage of time felt like with this -- 40 years? 40 minutes? 400 years? Geldof: Great question. Because I’m asked about it every day for 40 years, I’m not sure if what I’m saying actually ...

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 ...

"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 ...