Bono has some top-notch understudies: Bruce Springsteen and Chris Martin of Coldplay acted as the U2 frontman, who is recovering from a bike accident, at a concert Monday night honoring World AIDS Day.
Springsteen performed “Where the Streets Have No Name” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” alongside U2’s Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen in Times Square in front of few hundred fans, who stood in the rain.
Aside from highlighting the fight against AIDS, the night’s other theme was supporting an injured Bono. Springsteen said he hoped the 54-year-old was recovering in Dublin, and Martin told the crowd after performing: “Sending my love to Bono.”
A bike accident in Central Park last month left Bono with multiple injuries, including a facial fracture involving his left eye socket, a fractured left shoulder blade and a fractured left elbow. He underwent a five-hour surgery.
The concert, billed “U2 Minus 1 – Live in New York Tonight,” also featured a pregnant Carrie Underwood and Kanye West, who was energetic when he performed hits including “Jesus Walks,” “Power” and “Stronger.”
Cosby resigns from university board
Under fire from at least 20 women who have accused him of sexual assault, Bill Cosby on Monday resigned from Temple University’s board of trustees, a seat he has held for 32 years.
The decision came amid mounting pressure from some corners for the Philadelphia university to cut ties with its beloved benefactor and longtime public face, including a change.org petition with more than 1,000 signatures.
“I have always been proud of my association with Temple University,” Cosby said in a statement, released by the university. “I have always wanted to do what would be in the best interests of the university and its students. As a result, I have tendered my resignation from the Temple University Board of Trustees.”
The decision followed high-level discussion by university leaders over the last couple days. Over the last couple weeks, several members of the board of trustees had spoken in support of the 77-year-old comedian and actor, who graduated from Temple.
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