Bob Geldof
United KingdomartistMaleb. 19515.4Global Dominance: 0.02%Bob Geldof, a prominent Irish musician and activist, is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in raising awareness about African issues, and he warned British Prime Minister Tony Blair about the consequences of neglecting aid to African nations.
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Bob Geldof led a group of remain campaigners during a flotilla event on the Thames.
‘Geldof started flicking Vs at Farage’: the story of the Brexit campaign, told by those with a front-row seat | PoliticsUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-23
Bob Geldof headed a rival pro-remain flotilla during the Brexit campaign.
Boats, bankers and borders: five symbols that sum up Brexit a decade on | BrexitUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-20
Everett's relationship with Paula Yates occurred while she was married to Bob Geldof.
‘I felt I could smash my past up through sex’: the ruthlessness and redemption of Rupert Everett | Rupert EverettUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-01
Patrons included Pat Kenny, Bob Geldof and Ulick O’Connor.
Staff at Captain Americas recall the good times at soon-to-close Grafton Street restaurant – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-01
Bob Geldof organized the charity single 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' to raise funds for the famine in Ethiopia.
‘Last Christmas’y la frustración de George Michael
Costa Rica· 2025-12-25
Toni Basil mentioned having dinner with Bob Geldof and David Bowie, indicating her extensive network in the music industry.
The magical life of Toni Basil: how she taught Elvis, enchanted Bowie - and had a smash hit with ‘Mickey’ | Life and styleUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-17
Bob Geldof was the host of the wedding that Manuel Fernandez and Sarah Ferguson attended together.
Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app took £1m taxpayers' moneyUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-06
Sir Bob Geldof introduced a one-off performance from the Live Aid musical Just For One Day.
Prince and Princess of Wales bring glamour to Royal Variety Performance
New Zealand· 2025-11-20
Bob Geldof is the father of Pixie Geldof, who is a celebrity in her own right.
‘You get more attention than you would choose’: how an unusual name can shape your life – for better or worse | Life and styleUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-13
Bob Geldof played the lead role in the film 'The Wall', based on Pink Floyd's album.
estrelas da música que também deixaram sua marca no cinema
Brazil· 2025-11-10
Bob Geldof is mentioned as another notable figure in the Irish creative community that Jarlath Regan interacted with.
I worked my tail off to bring my son home to experience school in Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-02
Bob Geldof is the Live Aid founder who phoned Micheál Martin seeking the party’s nomination.
Catherine Connolly’s election as president has added a new dynamic to Irish politics | Justine McCarthyUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-27
Bob Geldof was mentioned as one of the celebrities who considered running for the presidency.
Candidata de izquierda Connolly ganó las presidenciales en Irlanda
Venezuela· 2025-10-26
Bob Geldof was the one who honored Van Morrison at the event where Ardal O'Hanlon had a memorable experience.
Ardal O’Hanlon: ‘I fell asleep on stage once – I could hear someone doing my material, got annoyed and woke up’ | StageUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-25
Celebrities such as Bob Geldof had expressed interest in running for president but failed to win the necessary political backing.
Leftwinger Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by landslide | IrelandUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-25Bob Geldof was also mentioned as a celebrity who considered a presidential run.
Varžovei pripažinus pralaimėjimą rinkimuose, naująja Airijos prezidente taps Catherine Connolly
Lithuania· 2025-10-25Bob Geldof is a musician and philanthropist who also contemplated a presidential run but ultimately decided against it.
Présidentielle en Irlande : la candidate indépendante de gauche Catherine Connolly donnée gagnante, son unique rivale reconnaît sa défaite
France· 2025-10-25Bob Geldof expressed that he would have won the election had he been chosen as a candidate.
the real winners (and losers) of the presidential election – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
Bob Geldof is a musician and philanthropist who also contemplated a presidential run but ultimately decided against it.
Présidentielle en Irlande : Catherine Connolly, proche de la gauche, donnée favorite pour succéder à Michael HigginsFrance· 2025-10-25Bob Geldof, speaking at the unveiling of a Boomtown Rats plaque, has said that he would have won the presidential election, if he ran.
The president's greatest power has never been used – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-23
Bob Geldof has real international standing and was considered a bold choice for the presidential role.
What on earth was Micheál Martin thinking? Jim Gavin clearly wasn’t ready – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-06
Bob Geldof is an Irish musician.
Efemérides del 5 de octubre: ¿Qué pasó en el mundo un día como hoy? | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-10-05
Bob Geldof returned his award eight years ago in protest over Aung San Suu Kyi's response to the Rohingya crisis.
Barack Obama to be conferred with freedom of Dublin at ceremony on Thursday – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-25
Bob Geldof has said being president of Ireland would be interesting 'up to a point', but that he doesn’t have the time.
Security tight at Leinster House; Independent Ireland requests minute’s silence for Charlie Kirk – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-17
Bob Geldof has said being president of Ireland would be interesting 'up to a point', but that he doesn’t have the time.
Bob Geldof says he ‘wouldn’t have time’ to be president – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-17Bob Geldof is a musician rumored to be considering a run for the presidency of Ireland.
‘I can speak more freely - and go to the gym’: former Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Trump, the ‘snogging scandal’ and his country’s anti-immigrant backlash | Leo VaradkarUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-13
Bob Geldof is considering a run for president and is known for his involvement in Live Aid.
Since everyone we can agree on has already been president, or is dead, I’ve got an idea – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-07
Bob Geldof was linked in the media to a run for the presidency.
After an unsettled week, Joanna Donnelly has an outbreak of sense – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-07
Bob Geldof has been linked with a bid for the presidency after discussions with Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
Conor McGregor has ‘negligible chance’ of securing presidential nomination, Tánaiste says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-05
Bob Geldof is also mentioned as a potential candidate but has not reached out for nominations.
President Geldof, Donnelly or Flatley? Is there still a path to the Áras for an Independent? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-04
