MERGED ----> Bono On American Idol

[LostAtMoon]

my daughter said she heard Madonna & Bono are supposed to perform together on the season finale.

I have to see it to believe it.

 

[Lila64]

I'd be happy in his cottage with the creek - too much to ask? I'll even have hubby whip up a meal or something

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

He's not going to be there. I'll bet on it.

better pay up.. !! you can send the money to my paypal account..

 

[Lila64]

well martha?

 

[U2Girl1978]

I can't wait to miss this.

 

[JCOSTER]

BONO IS HOSTING AMERICAN IDOL!!!!

SAID MY SON!

 

[Tiger Edge]

He's not hosting. Just appearing.

I hope everyone tunes into Henry Rollins on Thursday!

 

[MandyMarie]

They said Bono was coaching the singers tomorrow night. The listing only says they will be singing songs about hope and compassion. If Bono is coaching, I wonder if he'll perform Wednesday?

 

[MandyMarie]

They said tonight (on the AI commercial) that Bono will be coaching the singers tomorrow night. The show is listed as they will be singing songs about hope and compassion. Didn't hear if Bono will be performing at all, but I'm assuming he will if he's gonna coach.

 

[Bono's Betty]

 

[david]

He's not hosting. Just appearing.

I hope everyone tunes into Henry Rollins on Thursday!

Rollins has gone on record to say that he hates Bono but admires what he does for Africa.

 

[silvrlvr]

They said tonight (on the AI commercial) that Bono will be coaching the singers tomorrow night. The show is listed as they will be singing songs about hope and compassion. Didn't hear if Bono will be performing at all, but I'm assuming he will if he's gonna coach.

The Web site says they are singing "life anthem" songs. (Which will include "I'm Every Woman" from someone, dollars to donuts.)

No mention anywhere on the site of Bono, either coaching, chatting with or otherwise tutoring the Idols.

 

[Bono's Betty]

No mention anywhere on the site of Bono, either coaching, chatting with or otherwise tutoring the Idols.

When I read that ^ I saw TORTURING!!

 

[*browneyedgirl*]

I just saw the commercial too that said Bono will be coaching the contestants, don't the coaches usually sing too? I haven't seen all the shows this year.

 

[JCOSTER]

The Web site says they are singing "life anthem" songs. (Which will include "I'm Every Woman" from someone, dollars to donuts.)

No mention anywhere on the site of Bono, either coaching, chatting with or otherwise tutoring the Idols.

I bet Lakisha will sing I'm every woman.

The big question is will Phil tackle a U2 song?

 

[martha]

I'll pay up after he shows up!

 

[rileybug]

I'll skip it then. I'll only watch that rigged crapfest if Bono is singing.

 

[Ralphie]

I just saw the commercial too that said Bono will be coaching the contestants, don't the coaches usually sing too? I haven't seen all the shows this year.

Even if he doesn't sing, I think watching Bono coaching the singers will be interesting! Don't the coaches sometimes act as 'guest judge' as well?

 

[sue4u2]

Never thought I would be getting things ready to record something off American Idol". I'm intrigued, to say the least.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

well, according to U2.com and One.org there is nothing stating that he was going to perform. Just chatting with the contestants about ONE campaign and make poverty history. I didn't see anything about coaching either..

 

[RavenBlue]

Should be interesting and quite a thrill for the contestants as well.

 

[Jamila]

Since all this info has finally come out, I can finally reveal a little Bono info that I overheard last week.


In the (RED) thread, I mentioned that I had the rare opportunity to spend a few hours last Weds with Bobby Shriver from (RED) while he was in my city.


He had actually asked for me to accompany him around to several GAP stores in my city to give him a more grassroots appraisal of how well (RED) is selling and how things could be improved to sell more.


While we were travelling, I heard many conversations that he had with some very important people (whose names I won't reveal). In one conversation it was revealed that Bono would be coming to the U.S. yesterday (Monday).


I felt that I shouldn't share that info until this popped into the press (I do keep people's confidentialities) but B is in the U.S. right now, so let's hope that we'll get some more meet and greet stories from people as the week progresses.


I've never watched an "Idol" before but I'll be tuned into this program this week.

Blessings.

 

[Lila64]

Even if he doesn't sing, I think watching Bono coaching the singers will be interesting! Don't the coaches sometimes act as 'guest judge' as well?

Nope, not that I can recall.

I'm guessing he would have coached the Idols today (Monday) at the latest, especially for filming this and for the "coaching" to be of any use to the contestant. I just wonder how long beyond today he will be in town.

 

[BonoFox1]

OK THIS IS KILLING ME!!!!!!


If Bono is in town than!!!

 

[Miringeltje]

The IDOL contestants also will perform "American Prayer," a song written by Bono and Dave Stewart about the AIDS emergency in Africa

 

[Miringeltje]

The IDOL contestants also will perform "American Prayer," a song written by Bono and Dave Stewart about the AIDS emergency in Africa

 

[Lila64]

OK THIS IS KILLING ME!!!!!!


If Bono is in town than!!!

What are you trying to say? Stop being so vague

 

[BonoFox1]

What are you trying to say? Stop being so vague

PM!!

 

[last unicorn]

As far as I see there is no real news about how exactly Bono will be involved in this whole event. Performing or not performing, coaching or not coaching, speaking or not speaking, singing or not singing - and if singing: with whom, live or pre-recorded.
This is exciting and I have a feeling it will be quite surprising.

 

[fear_nothing]

And I'm gonna have to work Tues and Wed nights.

Someone's gonna record it right?