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Bob Geldof Accused Of Breaking A Fan's Nose

Bob Geldof Rocker Bob Geldof has been accused of attacking a fan mid-concert, leaving the man with a broken nose. The former Boomtown Rats' former backing singer Zara H. Phillips claims the singer defended her after she was once abused by an admirer.

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Michael Hutchence's Sister Blasts Bob Geldof

INXSThe sister of rocker Michael Hutchence has blasted the late INXS star's love rival, Bob Geldof, in a fiery Christmas internet message. Tina Hutchence takes aim at Geldof's plans to legally adopt her niece Tiger Lily -

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Bob Geldof Hits Out At 'Satan' Tag

Bob GeldofBob Geldof has hit out at the mother of late rocker Michael Hutchence, after she branded him "Satan" for keeping his former wife Paula Yates' daughter Tiger Lily away from her maternal grandmother.

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Michael Hutchence's Mother: 'Geldof Is Satan'

Michael HutchenceThe mother of late rocker Michael Hutchence has branded Bob Geldof "Satan" for his treatment of his former wife Paula Yates' daughter Tiger Lily. Patricia Glisser insists the musician-turned-campaigner has severed all ties with her family since becoming the legal guardian of the 11-year-old - who was fathered by Hutchence - and refuses to let her visit her Australian relatives.

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Bob Geldof Is An Avid Karaoke Singer

Bob GeldofBob Geldof's daughter Peaches has compared her father's musical abilities to a karaoke singer.

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Bob Geldof Slammed By Crash Victim For His Reckless Driving

Bob GeldofRocker Bob Geldof has been blasted for reckless driving by the victim of his bike crash on Thursday, who insists he "didn't stand a chance" in the accident. The former Boomtown Rats front man was doing a U-turn in a busy London street when motorcyclist Andrew Quinn collided with his vehicle. The clash sent the 39-year-old biker flying into the air and he was taken to hospital with minor knee and groin injuries.

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Bob Geldof's Had Affair With British TV Star

Bob GeldofSir Bob Geldof's saintly image has been tarnished after British TV star Claire King claimed she had a secret affair with the anti-poverty campaigner - while he was married to his late ex-wife, Paula Yates. The 43-year-old television favourite has detailed the romance in her new autobiography Confessions Of A Bad Girl,

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Sir Bob Geldof Wins 'Freedom Of The City' of Dublin

Bob Geldof Sir Bob Geldof has been given the 'Freedom Of The City' of Dublin. The former Boomtown Rats frontman-turned-activist was presented with the honor - which gives him the right to graze sheep in the city's central park - on Sunday. Accepting the award, he said: "It is raining and it's cold, but it is a beautiful day."

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Paul Weller Lashes Out At Bob Geldof, Sting & Freddie Mercury

Paul WellerVeteran rocker Paul Weller has lashed out at past winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Brit Awards - just two weeks before he receives the prestigious honour. The Jam star - who has already launched a scathing attack on singer/songwriter James Blunt - questions the merit of previously presenting the award to Sir Bob Geldof, because the former Boomtown Rat achieved international fame for his charity work.

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Music Snippets: All Saints Reunited, Bay City Roller Goes to Court & More

All Saints* British girl group All Saints have confirmed rumors they are reuniting after a four-year hiatus. The four singers have signed up with Parlophone and are planning a comeback album and live dates later this year. All Saints, who formed in 1996, have had several number one hits in the UK including "Never Ever," "Pure Shores," and "Black Coffee."

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