I think that Bono is gaining and losing weight a lot these days.
I can totally relate to that. It's also an age issue. I think it can make him more resilient to stress and it's certainly better to look at than those very thin people with their bones sticking out.
To me, he looks very vital and energetic lately, even better than a year or two years ago, where the stress of touring AND campaigning was clearly starting to show, especially in his face.
I don't mind the couple of pounds more he has now. He has never been slim, his body isn't built this way. But he's far from being "fat". With his lifestyle, I think it's a real problem to eat healthy and on a regular, sensible basis.
He should look after himself, though.
As for the article, I think the "song list" is hilarious!
I don't see it offensive, it's written in a playful, almost lovable way.