U2 frontman to write column for New York Times
'Spider-Man' musical is costing $40 million
Cher CDs also had to be destroyed
Nearly $400 has been pledged so far
Japanese university honours U2 frontman
Stars rumoured to perform at Nelson's 90th
Snoop Dogg, Fergie also set to perform
Michael Stipe, Moby, Q-Tip and more will attend
Puppet could perform for Ireland
Windows boss also tries to help out Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton