Bono turned down an honorary degree.

The U2 frontman's 21-year-old daughter Eve Hewson will graduate from New York University (NYU) next week and while the institution hoped to have her famous dad involved in the graduation ceremony he ''politely declined'' the offer, according to the New York Post newspaper.

Kristen Stewart narrowly avoided Liberty Ross at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

The 23-year-old actress was left red-faced when she and boyfriend Robert Pattinson showed up to watch hip-hop act Jurassic 5 at the Californian music festival, only to discover the model - whose husband Rupert Sanders had an affair with Kristen last year - was standing nearby.

Madonna has been criticised by the government of Malawi for allegedly acting like a diva during her recent trip.

The 'Hung Up' hitmaker was reportedly left furious during a visit to the African country last week when she was snubbed by President Joyce Banda and forced to queue with economy class passengers at an airport,

Sir Elton John has raised over $6 million for charity.

The 'Rocket Man' singer's charity, The Elton John Aids Foundation, received numerous donations from celebrity guests at his 21st Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party to raise the incredible amount.

Sir Elton John brought his son Zachary to his Oscars party - but wouldn't let him stay too late.

The 'Rocket Man' singer and his husband David Furnish showed off their adorable two year old to the many celebrity guests who attended his 21st Annual Academy Awards Viewing party held to raise money for his charity, the Elton John AIDS Foundation.