Where was Bono?

 Bono and Ali seen some days ago in New York

The world has celebrated his birthday, but where was the man doing? According to Irish paper The Independent, "Bono celebrated his 50th birthday in New York last night with his number one fan." And who is she? No other than the "sweetest thing": Mrs Ali Hewson.

The newspaper reports that "...Sources say the setting for this most special of meals was Nobu restaurant in Manhattan, part owned by actor Robert De Niro... "

"Traditionally, it's also a few days after his big day that Bono gets around to throwing a party.However, this year it's understood celebrations have been suspended due to the death of broadcaster Gerry Ryan.One friend of the singer said that while plans had been made for a number of Bono's pals to travel over to New York later this week, they were dropped. This was backed up by at least two of the U2 singer's best friends, screenwriter and singer Simon Carmody, and nightclub owner Robbie Fox telling friends they had no plans to travel over.

U2's publicist said Bono would be "taking the next few days off to spend with his family".

The 50-year old has had a hectic week after joining with fellow third world campaigner Bob Geldof to edit a special edition of Toronto's 'Globe and Mail' newspaper on Sunday.

Before leaving the newspaper on Sunday night the U2 star had 'Happy Birthday' sung to him by staff. Bono is at present residing in the US with his family while their family home in Killiney, Dublin, has a major extension built to its rear and roof."