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AP - Jerry Leiber, who with longtime partner Mike Stoller wrote "Hound Dog," "Jailhouse Rock," "Yakity Yak" and other hit songs that came to define early rock `n' roll, died Monday. He was 78. [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110823/ap_en_mu/us_obit_jerry_leiber]View the full article[/url]
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RollingStone.com Rock pioneer Jerry Leiber dies USA Today Despite millions and millions of pieces of contrary evidence, Jerry Leiber insisted there was no magic behind his becoming half of the most famous songwriting team in early rock 'n' roll. Jerry Leiber helped compose some of ... RIP Jerry Leiber: half of one of rock's greatest songwriting teamsLos Angeles Times 'Hound Dog' Composer Jerry Leiber Dies at 78Reuters Source: Songwriter Jerry Leiber Dies at 78RollingStone.com 411mania.com -Huffington Post (blog) -ThirdAge all 288 news articles » [url=http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGyjEbEsfamkjdoEB0KREmsW7RAbQ&url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/obit/story/2011-08-22/Rock-pioneer-Jerry-Leiber-dies/50096574/1]View the full article[/url]
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Reuters - A group of 35 Michael Jackson fan clubs have joined forces to lobby for the cancellation of a Michael Jackson tribute concert, saying the October event is "doomed to fail". [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110822/music_nm/us_michaeljackson]View the full article[/url]
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Reuters - Jerry Leiber, who partnered with Mike Stoller to write such iconic rock hits as Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock," died on Monday at age 78, his representatives said. [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110822/music_nm/us_jerryleiber]View the full article[/url]
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TMZ.com Stan Lee Media Conan the Barbarian Was STOLEN From Us! TMZ.com A company founded by comic book god Stan Lee has declared war over the new "Conan the Barbarian" movie -- claiming the rights to the character were stolen from it ... and now it's demanding 100% of the proceeds from the flick. ... Conan the Barbarian reviewPaste Magazine 'Conan the Barbarian' Lawsuit Seeks Character Rights (Exclusive)Hollywood Reporter 'Game of Thrones' and 'Conan': Jason Momoa goes for the throatLos Angeles Times Crave Online -My Fox Boston -First Showing all 93 news articles » [url=http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHZDJJSWSapFiQkuUDnQsiosLbr7A&url=http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/22/conan-the-barbarian-stan-lee-lawsuit-right-bankruptcy/?adid%3Dhero2]View the full article[/url]
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Hollywood Reporter Ryan Gosling Breaks Up NYC Scuffle (Video) Hollywood Reporter The actor plays a reluctant hero in "Drive" but has no hesitation intervening in a street fight in real life. In his upcoming movie Drive, Ryan Gosling plays a man who reluctantly steps in to protect a neighbor from harm. In real life, Gosling also ... Ryan Gosling Stops Fight in NYC Streets, Make Us SwoonE! Online Ryan Gosling breaks up street fight in middle of busy New York intersectionNew York Daily News Ryan Gosling breaks up fightMiamiHerald.com OK! Magazine -msnbc.com -CBS News all 54 news articles » [url=http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG_15Xzy6EXzZNqn31cetho_xW4fg&url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ryan-gosling-breaks-up-nyc-225945]View the full article[/url]
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Eminem may have dropped Recovery last year, but one thing that isn’t ailing is the Detroit superstar’s rap career or earning potential. After scoring big with two RIAA Diamond-certified albums – The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show – and continued high sales for his seventh studio album, the accolades are still piling up high for the 38-year-old Motor City rhyme slinger. Along with the props, however, came a few more greenbacks for the star as evidenced this weekend at an overseas music festival. British newspaper The Sun reported that Slim Shady took home a whopping 2 Million Pounds – roughly $3.3 Million American – over the weekend. for two nights as the headlining act at the annual V Festival which is now in its 16th year. The paper reported that Em received 1 Million pounds per show, an impressive haul for the longtime veteran. Performing a 90-minute set on both nights, Eminem was joined by Barbadian pop songstress Rihanna who too received a hefty paycheck to rock the event on her own set at the tune of 500,000 pounds per night. The Sun further revealed that this year’s V Festival was the most expensive one yet for Virgin with other notable rap acts such as D-12 and Slaughterhouse representing heavily for Shady Records. Wiz Khalifa and Grime rap vet Dizzee Rascal also rocked the music festival at various intervals throughout. Shady may be slim, but his pockets certainly aren’t. Will Eminem continue to play big festival events or will he ever undertake a tour? Tweet to us at @MTVRapFix or leave us a comment below. [url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/08/22/eminem-collects-3-million-dollars-as-v-festival-headliner/]View the full article[/url]
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[img]http://moviesblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/gameofthrones-3.jpg[/img]Those of you planning a cruise around Europe to stalk the "[url="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/tag/game-of-thrones"]Game of Thrones[/url]" set had better add two new locations to your itinerary. HBO announced in a brief statement that the fantasy series will be filming in two new countries that will serve as fresh lands explored in the upcoming second season. Iceland will pass as wilderness north of the Wall, and Croatia will stand in for some of the Southern locations. Production on "Game of Thrones" is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and is also occurring in Malta. It is unclear whether Croatia will double for southern Westeros, or if it will pass as the new land Daenerys explores in her storyline. Check out the rest of today's film news after the jump! [b]Dreamworks Gets Its Own "Harry Potter"?[/b] The latest teen film franchise that might be the "next big thing" was just acquired by Dreamworks, [url="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118041588"][i]Variety[/i][/url] reports. The studio has nabbed the rights to Karen Marie Moning's five-book-long series, "Fever." The books tell the story of MacKayla Lane, who discovers she has the power to enter a fantasy world that is rising up against humanity. The supernatural forces at play include fairies, vampires and "ancient good and evil." [b]"War Games" Remake Lands Screenwriter[/b] Despite the way '80s remakes are bombing at the box office this summer, MGM is still going forward with its "War Games" remake. [url="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/war-games-remake-be-written-225557"][i]The Hollywood Reporter[/i][/url] has learned newcomer Noah Oppenheim has been tasked with writing the remake of the 1983 thriller. "Horrible Bosses" director Seth Gordon is helming the flick. [b]Brian Kirk May Find "Paper Wings"[/b] [url="http://www.slashfilm.com/thor-2-directo-brian-kirk-circling-tom-cruise-project-paper-wings/"]/Film[/url] is reporting that [url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/person/438301/personmain.jhtml"]Brian Kirk[/url] might be coming on board "Paper Wings" because his deal with "Thor 2" hasn't been confirmed yet. The rodeo romance will likely star [url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/person/76079/personmain.jhtml"]Tom Cruise[/url], as well as potentials Will Smith, Anna Kendrick and Reese Witherspoon. Kirk would be replacing "Pursuit of Happyness" director Gabriele Muccino, who was previously attached to the flick. There has been no announcement as to when filming might begin, so there is a chance Kirk could film "Paper Wings" after he wraps "Thor 2." [b]Screenplay Written For "Rambo: Last Stand"[/b] Though it is a long way from being greenlit, [url="http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=31825"][i]Empire[/i][/url] magazine has learned that "Conan the Barbarian" scribe Sean Hood has submitted a screenplay for the final installment of Sylvester Stallone's "Rambo" series, "Rambo: Last Stand." Hood said he met with Stallone a couple of times to develop the movie and that the story received the action star's stamp of approval. "It's more in line with the small-town thriller of 'First Blood,'" Hood explained. [i]Tell us your thoughts on today's Dailies in the comments section below or on [url="http://twitter.com/mtvmoviesblog"]Twitter[/url]![/i] [url=http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/08/22/game-of-thrones-iceland-croatia/]View the full article[/url]
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[img]http://moviesblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/knoxville.jpg[/img]Prepare for your comedic worlds to collide: [url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/person/260496/personmain.jhtml"]Johnny Knoxville[/url] and [url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/person/228861/personmain.jhtml"]Patton Oswalt[/url] are teaming up for an as-yet untitled comedy. [url="http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/johnny-knoxville-and-patton-oswalt-play-squabbling-sibs-for-big-beach-comedy/"]Deadline[/url] has the news that the two funnymen will be starring in a flick to be directed by relative newcomer Todd Rohal. They will play battling brothers who, in an attempt to honor their dying father, take a group of boys on a camping trip...though of course that does not go as planned. The movie also stars Rob Riggle, Maura Tierney and Patrice O'Neal. Check out the rest of today's casting news after the jump! [b]Michael Fassbender Offered "Prisoners"[/b] [url="http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=81213"]ComingSoon[/url] has learned [url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/person/359134/personmain.jhtml"]Michael Fassbender [/url]has been offered the lead in the suspense thriller "Prisoners." For years, Alcon Entertainment had Leonardo DiCaprio attached in the main role, but now that director Denis Villeneuve has come on board, they want the "X-Men: First Class" star at the front of the flick. He'd play Keller Dove, a carpenter whose daughter goes missing and who abducts and tortures the main suspect in the case to try to find the real kidnapper. [b]William Fichtner Boards The "Phantom"[/b] After spending his time dealing with some angry drivers, [url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/person/20551/personmain.jhtml"]William Fichtner[/url] is now headed to the haunted submarine flick, "Phantom." [url="http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=31804"][i]Empire[/i][/url] has learned he's joining heavy lifters Ed Harris, Andy Garcia and Natascha McElhone in the movie. "Phantom" is set on a Soviet sub during the Cold War and follows a Russian captain trying to deal with a rogue KGB unit while supernatural forces try to take over his sub. The film starts shooting in October. [b]Joe Manganiello Joins "Magic Mike"[/b] "True Blood" star [url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/person/273107/filmography.jhtml"]Joe Manganiello[/url] is the latest to join Steven Soderbergh's stripper flick "Magic Mike." Hot on the heels of [url="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/08/18/matthew-mcconaughey-and-matt-bomer-become-strippers-for-magic-mike/"]Matthew McConaughey and Matt Bomer[/url], Manganiello has come on board as one of the movie's strippers. [url="http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/08/18/joe-manganiello-stripper-movie/"][i]Entertainment Weekly[/i][/url] has learned that his character will be named Big Dick Richie. While lead actor Channing Tatum has denied to MTV News that the film is directly based on his own life, the actor did once work as an exotic dancer. [b]Mary-Louise Parker Is "R.I.P.D."[/b] [url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/person/48600/personmain.jhtml"]Mary-Louise Parker[/url] is the latest castmember to sign onto Robert Schwentke's "[url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/297304/moviemain.jhtml"]R.I.P.D.[/url]" [url="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118041576"][i]Variety[/i][/url] is reporting that she has come on board as the head of the R.I.P.D., a role Jodie Foster had previously been interested in. The flick also stars Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges. It is set to hit theaters June 28, 2013. [i]Tell us your thoughts on today's Casting Call in the comments section below or on [url="http://twitter.com/mtvmoviesblog"]Twitter[/url]![/i] [url=http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/08/22/johnny-knoxville/]View the full article[/url]
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[img]http://www.mtv.com/shared/promoimages/movies/h/hanks_tom/hanks_tom_082910/281x211.jpg[/img][i]By Sterling Wong[/i] As ambitious big-budget projects get [url="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/08/15/johnny-depp-lone-ranger/%20"]shut down[/url] or postponed indefinitely, one high-concept movie will finally begin shooting in less than a month’s time...but only with a reduced budget. The [url="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/tag/wachowskis/%20"]Wachowski [/url]brothers and German director [url="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/tag/tom-tykwer/"]Tom Tykwer[/url] start work on [url="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/tag/cloud-atlas/"]"Cloud Atlas,"[/url] the adaptation of David Mitchell’s prodigious novel, in mid-to-late September in Germany after a delay in financing negotiations. The film’s budget had been touted as somewhere around $100 million to $120 million in the past, but producer Stefan Ardnt confirmed to [url="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cloud-atlas-wachowski-brothers-tom-tykwer-225835"]The Hollywood Reporter [/url]that it will be "definitely lower" than that. 'Cloud,' which stars [url="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/tag/tom-hanks"]Tom Hanks[/url], [url="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/tag/halle-berry%20"]Halle Berry[/url] and [url="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/tag/hugo-weaving/"]Hugo Weaving[/url], spans several centuries, from 19th century Australia to a post-apocalyptic Hawaii, and follows six distinct yet ultimately interlocking storylines. The expansiveness of the saga undoubtedly presents the directing trio with the complicated challenge of bringing it all onto the big screen in coherent fashion (and with less than a 14-hour running time). Ardnt is confident the trio has worked out a solution, saying, “"Many have called the novel unfilmable, but Tom [Tykwer] and the Wachowskis have found a way to tell these stories in an amazing, linear and very cinematic way." The Wachowskis and Tykwer have come up with a savvy method to split directing duties: They will shoot this sci-fi epic in parallel with two separate teams. We’re guessing the Wachowskis will be bringing their forward-looking "Matrix" vision to the futuristic parts of the film, while Tykwer will take charge of the period storylines. With the reality of a weak global economy and lofty, big-budget fare like "Cowboys & Aliens" underperforming at the box office, it seems like the way to go forward for high-concept projects is to reign in the spending and go creative, as the Wachowskis and Tykwer will be doing. We'll find out how this project ends up looking next year, as the trio is aiming for a Summer 2012 release. [url=http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/08/22/wachowskis-cloud-atlas/]View the full article[/url]
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As MTV gears up for the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards airing on Sunday, August 28, show opener Lady Gaga, British songbird Adele, Chris Brown, Bruno Mars and down south rap megastar Lil Wayne will undoubtedly thrill fans with their live performances. Ahead of the actual show beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT, the longstanding tradition of the VMA Pre-Show continues on and will feature a first look at one of Hip Hop’s fastest rising stars in Nicki Minaj and her new video “Fly.†After fellow collaborator Rihanna tweeted a teaser pic of the video shoot for “Fly†back in January, fans were anticipating the video although the Sanaa Hamri-directed clip for “Super Bass†dropped ahead of it. Hamri returns again to direct “Fly†which will get a special preview during the VMA Pre-Show – adding on to a big night for Nicki Minaj who has been nominated for three 2011 VMA awards including Best Rap Video for “Super Bass.†Hosted by bubbly actress and singer Selena Gomez, the VMA Pre-Show will begin at 8 p.m. ET/PT where the Emmy Award-winning star will report on the happenings of the VMAs directly from the black carpet and catching up with fellow stars as they approach the venue. MTV News correspondents Sway Calloway, Jim Cantiello and James Montgomery will lend their journalistic expertise to Gomez as the star-studded event unfolds. Joining Gomez is pop band Cobra Starship who will be rocking their dance hit “You Make Me Feel†featuring Sabi. The 28th annual MTV Video Music Awards will air live Sunday, August 28, from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles at 9 p.m. ET/PT, following the Selena Gomez-hosted pre-show at 8. See the list of nominees, revisit last year's highlights and vote for Best New Artist at VMA.MTV.com. [url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/08/22/nicki-minaj-to-debut-fly-with-rihanna-during-vmas-pre-show/]View the full article[/url]
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msnbc.com Daniel Radcliffe's Mystery Girlfriend Revealed The Daily Blabber from iVillage In July, Daniel Radcliffe declared that he was "very much in love" with his girlfriend -- leaving fans to wonder who the lucky lady could be! Many speculated that it was Olive Uniacke, the socialite stepdaughter of a Harry Potter producer, ... Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe: Twilight Star Robert Pattinson "Had to Deal ...E! Online Daniel Radcliffe: `Robert Pattinson has a lot to deal with`Monsters and Critics.com Daniel Radcliffe: 'Robert Pattinson has a harder life than me'Digital Spy msnbc.com -MTV.com -Gather Celebs News Channel all 36 news articles » [url=http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF5XG-01mvg0Olrxq5rX_APfdIHgw&url=http://www.ivillage.com/daniel-radcliffes-mystery-girlfriend-revealed/1-a-374932]View the full article[/url]
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"Ghost" musical to appear on Broadway (Reuters)
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Reuters - The musical adaptation of the hit movie "Ghost," written by former Eurythmics musician Dave Stewart, will open on Broadway in April, 2012, representatives for the musical said on Monday. [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110822/music_nm/us_stage_ghost]View the full article[/url] -
Reuters - He won't be wearing a meat dress nor engaged in a same-sex kiss, but rapper Lil Wayne still hopes to create big media buzz after MTV's Video Music Awards by releasing his new CD minutes after Sunday's TV show. [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110822/music_nm/us_lilwayne]View the full article[/url]
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CTV.ca Kate Winslet Escapes House Fire on Vacation People Magazine Kate Winslet's tropical vacation turned terrifying early Monday morning when a fire broke out at Richard Branson's Caribbean home where she and her family were staying. The actress, 35, her boyfriend, Louis Dowler, and her children Mia ... Kate Winslet escapes fire on Sir Richard Branson's Necker IslandTelegraph.co.uk Kate Winslet escapes fire at Branson's Caribbean homemsnbc.com Winslet escapes Branson home fireBBC News E! Online -The Gossip Girls -The Associated Press all 556 news articles » [url=http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFJfOEFDBVdL8cVlQl3Ja7MCi9mQA&url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20521868,00.html]View the full article[/url]
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Ology 'Dark Knight Rises' On Set: Best Pittsburgh Sneak Peeks! MTV.com As production on the 2012 Batman flick wraps in the Steel City, we detail the five coolest looks to hit the Net. By Eric Ditzian (@ericditzian) In late May, to mark the start of "Dark Knight Rises" production in Pittsburgh, we got our first look at the ... Anne Hathaway Struggles to Maintain Purr-fect Body for Catwoman RoleEcorazzi The Dark Knight Rises (2012): Anne Hathaway Rides The Batpod (Video)Cosmic Book News - Video Games The Dark Knight Rises Has Left PittsburghCinema Blend Houston Chronicle -Ology -Bizjournals.com all 128 news articles » [url=http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGqcoVvkBjyEHdOLbd7tX7tAKxkvg&url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1669438/dark-knight-rises-photos-on-set.jhtml]View the full article[/url]
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[img]http://www.mtv.com/shared/promoimages/movies/h/help_the/review_roundup/281x211.jpg[/img][url="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1669419/the-help-box-office.jhtml"][b]FROM MTV MOVIES:[/b][/url] Librarians, booksellers and English teachers, rejoice: Moviegoers overwhelmingly chose [url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/461429/moviemain.jhtml"]"The Help,"[/url] adapted from the best-selling novel, over all of the remakes, sequels and reboots in theaters this past weekend. "The Help" dropped just 21 percent in its second weekend of release, taking in $20.5 million (for a 12-day $71.8 million total) to become the #1 movie in America, according to studio estimates. The heavily promoted [url="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1669347/fright-night-reviews.jhtml"]"Fright Night"[/url] remake, the "Conan" reboot and the latest "Spy Kids" all flopped. Last week's #1 movie, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," was in second place this week with $16.3 million. The well-reviewed sci-fi film's $133.8 million total put it past where Tim Burton's critically maligned "Planet of the Apes" remake was during a similar spot in its 2001 theatrical run. [url="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1669419/the-help-box-office.jhtml"][b]Read the full story at MTV Movies![/b][/url] [url=http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/08/22/emma-stone-box-office/]View the full article[/url]
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Globe and Mail Rick Ross, Lil Wayne Dominate Midyear Mixtape Roundup MTV.com Young Jeezy makes a bold return, while upstarts like Machine Gun Kelly make our must-watch list, in Mixtape Daily. By Rob Markman The mixtape is what sets rappers apart from artists in other musical genres. Before gearing up for a major album release, ... Lil Wayne Suffers "Gnarly Gash" and Nine Stitches After Skateboarding AccidentE! Online Rapper Lil Wayne gashes head in accident at St. Louis-area skateboard parkWashington Post Lil Wayne hurt in St. Louis skateboard accidentBlack Hills Pioneer Bloomington Pantagraph -BeatCrave.com -DrJays.com Live all 517 news articles » [url=http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHLUIA5PNlNk3qSlfR-Zxd2AlAhog&url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1669432/rick-ross-lil-wayne-mixtape-daily-midseason-roundup.jhtml]View the full article[/url]
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USA Today (blog) U2's Bono Taken to Hospital, Denies Heart Scare Rumors Hollywood Reporter A spokeswoman for the singer says it was a "routine" visit and that he's "in good health and enjoying a family holiday in the south of France." LONDON - U2 frontman Bono has denied rumors that he was rushed to hospital in Monaco after a heart scare ... U2 star Bono denies reports of heart scare during French vacationNew York Post No Health Scare for Bono, Says RepBillboard Bono denies reports of 'recent health scare'USA Today (blog) Irish Independent -PopCrush -Gather Celebs News Channel all 152 news articles » [url=http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE0boxME_s3Nu1mFaa3E8Y_F2z8BQ&url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/u2s-bono-taken-hospital-denies-225852]View the full article[/url]