Madonna was an established star by the time Live Aid took place. She'd already gone No. 1 in the U.S. with "Like a Virgin" and "Crazy For You," and she had hits with "Lucky Star," "Into the Groove," ...

Elton John, Madonna, Freddie Mercury, George Michael and dozens more performed in the Live Aid concerts on July 13, 1985. Here's a look back.

Queen's iconic 1985 Live Aid set is widely considered one of the greatest performances in music history. But was it truly the ...

Live Aid, a dual-venue concert held on July 13, 1985, raised over $125 million for famine relief in Ethiopia. The event, featuring major artists like Queen, U2, and Madonna, inspired global awareness ...

On July 13, 1985, the world’s biggest music stars gathered for Live Aid, a massive benefit concert to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. In a new original series, CNN and BBC go behind the ...

To celebrate his graduation from Wantagh High School, Eric Biener, now of Huntington Station, decided to go on an adventure with a group of his friends in the summer of 1985. "I was in the backyard of ...

The Live Aid Musical has extended its run at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre through February 7, 2026. The hit West End show celebrates the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, with 10% of ticket sales donated ...

Rock Legend, 75, Recalls Kicking Madonna Out of His Camp 40 Years Ago at Live Aid originally appeared on Parade. "Backstage there was this tent with (Bob) Dylan and Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, and ...