Facebook could push Bono past McCartney
Bono could become the richest musician on the planet after Facebook Inc.’s first day of trading, according to numerous reports.
The lead singer of the rock band U2 owns 2.3 percent of Facebook, worth an estimated $1.5 billion based on the company’s IPO, according to various reports on the Web.
The Irish artist, who is listed as the 12th-largest owner of Facebook shares by Forbes, invested $90 million in the startup three years ago through his investment group, Elevation Partners.
Bono could surpass the current richest musician, Paul McCartney. The former Beatle’s fortune is estimated to be $1.05 billion, according to MTV News.
Facebook’s stock was priced at $38 Thursday and opened Friday at $42.05. Since trading began the stock has swung up and down but has generally stayed around $40.
Wiig gets emotional ‘SNL’ sendoff
Kristen Wiig got a musical sendoff on the season finale of “Saturday Night Live” as the popular and versatile cast member made her exit after seven years.
In the show’s final sketch, guest host Mick Jagger played the principal at a high school graduation and brought up Wiig, in cap and gown, as “one particular student who is leaving this summer.”
She danced in turn with Jagger, cast members and executive producer Lorne Michaels to the tune of the Rolling Stones classic “She’s a Rainbow.” Then the ensemble sang another Stones hit, “Ruby Tuesday,” with its line, “still I’m gonna miss you.”
Wiig appeared to be holding back tears.
Though NBC had made no prior announcement of her departure, it comes as no surprise. She starred in and co-wrote the hit comedy “Bridesmaids,” and even before that had notable roles in “Friends With Kids,” “Paul,” “Adventureland” and “Knocked Up,” among other films. She has six more in various stages of development.
Andy Samberg and Jason Sudeikis have also been reported to be leaving “SNL,” though Michaels recently said any decision on cast changes will wait until the summer.
The birthday bunch
Singer Ron Isley (The Isley Brothers) is 71. Guitarist Hilton Valentine (The Animals) is 69. Actor Richard Hatch (“Battlestar Galactica”) is 67. Keyboardist Bill Champlin (Chicago) is 65. Singer Leo Sayer is 64. Comedian-turned- politician Al Franken is 61. Actor Mr. T is 60. Drummer Stan Lynch (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) is 57. Actor Judge Reinhold is 55. Actress Lisa Edelstein (“House”) is 46. Actress Fairuza Balk (“The Waterboy”) is 38. Rapper Havoc (Mobb Deep) is 38. Actress Ashlie Brillault (“Lizzie McGuire”) is 25. Actress Sarah Ramos (“Parenthood”) is 21.