Band Aid’s Bob Geldof Defends 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' After Ed Sheeran Says His 'Personal Stance' on Song Has Changed

Band Aid’s Bob Geldoff; Ed Sheeran.Photo:Jens Kalaene/picture alliance via Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty Jens Kalaene/picture alliance via Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty Bob Geldofis standing his ground on “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” As the Irish musician and activist, 73, prepares to release a 40th-anniversary edition of the holiday charity song — and faces criticism fromEd Sheeran— he is not only defending the track’s legacy but also revealing that he has no plans of stopping his charity work.

Barack Obama Jokes About Kamala Harris' Tan Suit on the 10-Year Anniversary of 'Suitgate'

Former President Barack Obama in Aug. 2014, Vice President Kamala Harris Aug. 2024.Photo:getty (2) getty (2) Barack Obamais celebrating an unconventional 10-year anniversary. Back on Aug. 28, 2014, Obama sparked an unexpected debate about thetan suit that he wore during a press conferenceat the White House about combating ISIS in Syria. “How it started. How it’s going. Ten years later, and it’s still a good look! IWillVote.com,” Obama wrote in the Instagram caption.

Barack Obama Makes Viral Hand Gesture While Slamming Donald Trump's 'Weird' Obsession with 'Crowd Sizes'

Former PresidentBarack Obamatook a series of swipes atDonald Trumpduring his pointed speech at theDemocratic National Convention, blowing up the internet with one now-viral jab at the Republican presidential nominee’s “weird obsession with crowd sizes.” Taking the podium on Tuesday, Aug. 20, Obama, 63, did not mince words when talking about Vice PresidentKamala Harris' opponent, criticizing Trump for everything from his politics to the former president’s frequent complaints. “Here is a 78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped whining about his problems since he rode down his golden escalator nine years ago,” Obamasaid.

Barack Obama Praises Joe Biden at the DNC amid Reports of Tension Between Them: 'We Became Brothers'

Former President Barack Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20, 2024.Photo:Al Drago/getty Al Drago/getty Former PresidentBarack Obamapaid a heartfelt tribute to current PresidentJoe Bidenat the Democratic National Convention amid reports that the two have been on rocky terms in recent weeks. On Tuesday, Aug. 20, Obama, 63, told the crowd in Chicago about his appreciation for Biden, 81, who heeded growing calls to abandon his reelection bid in July.

Barack Obama Reacts to Oldest Daughter Malia Dropping Her Last Name

Barack Obamais opening up about his daughterMalia Obama’s decision to drop the family name in her professional life. “I was all like, ‘You do know they’ll know who you are,' " Barack said of his reaction to the name change onThe Pivot Podcaston Thursday, Oct. 29. “And she’s all like, ‘You know what? I want them to watch it that first time and not in any way have that association.' So I think our daughters go out of their way to not try to leverage that.