The Edge OK after falling off the edge
U2 guitarist The Edge inisists he’s fine after falling off the stage at a concert in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Irish rocker joked about his tumble on the band’s Instagram account, where he posted a photo of his scraped arm with the message: “Didn’t see the edge, I’m ok!!”
The accident happened near the end of the first show of the band’s new world tour, which kicked off Thursday night.
An online video apparently shot by an audience member shows the guitarist sauntering toward the lip of an illuminated walkway, and falling straight down.
The Edge can be seen springing back up immediately with the help of concert staff, and raising his arm to a cheering crowd.
Fleming extends Lyric Opera gig
Famed soprano Renee Fleming will spend another two years working with the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
The opera said Fleming will continue to serve as its creative consultant while she keeps up her performance schedule. Fleming’s original five-year contract with the opera started in 2010. Her work currently includes curating the 2015 premiere of the new opera “Bel Canto.”
Meanwhile, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office said Fleming will perform at his second inauguration next week.
The mayor’s office said Fleming will be joined at the ceremony Monday by lyricist and poet Harold Green of the city’s Englewood neighborhood.
President Barack Obama recently awarded Fleming the National Medal of Arts.
Road clear for Nichols biography
With the consent of Diane Sawyer, a book on the late Mike Nichols is in the works.
Penguin Press announced Friday that it had reached a deal with Mark Harris, author of the acclaimed film histories “Pictures at a Revolution” and “Five Came Back.” The new book will be called “Mike Nichols: A Biography,” and has the support of Sawyer, Nichols’ widow, and other family members, according to Penguin. A release date has not been set.
Nichols, one of the most honored film and stage directors of his time, died last fall at age 83.
The birthday bunch
Actor Pierce Brosnan is 62. Actress Debra Winger is 60. Actress Mare Winningham is 56. Rock musician Krist Novoselic is 50. Singer Janet Jackson is 49. Actress Tracey Gold is 46. Actress Tori Spelling is 42. Actress Megan Fox is 29.