Bono, Biden, Cyrus celebrate fight against AIDS at concert

NEW YORK (AP) — At an all-star event honoring the nonprofits ONE and (RED), co-founder Bono wanted to make one thing clear: "This is not a charity concert."

[...] the U2 frontman wanted to celebrate the achievements in the fight against AIDS with the help of Miley Cyrus, Vice President Joe Biden, Sting and Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, which was Worlds AIDS Day.

Bono thanked his supporters, spoke about AIDS statistics and rocked onstage with the Edge, performing U2 hits like Every Breaking Wave, ''Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of and Angels of Harlem.

Biden, who appeared with his wife Jill Biden, said Bono impressed him by convincing leaders to assist the advocacy organizations ONE and (RED), including the late Sen. Jesse Helms.

Sting spoke highly of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria's former finance minister, while former President Bill Clinton — who earned rock star applause when he entered the stage — highlighted work done by entrepreneur Mo Ibrahim.

Bill Gates brought his brain power, his insights, his business acumen, his understanding of the role commerce would play in wiping out poverty.

The most emotional moment when "Walking Dead" actress and playwright Danai Gurira performed part of a play she wrote while studying at New York University.