Known for:	Independence Day, Fahrenheit 9/11, Bowling for Columbine
Birth name:	John Michael Stipe
Birthday:	4 January 1960, Decatur, Georgia, USA
Height:	5' 9" (1.75 m)

R.E.M. star MICHAEL STIPE has designed a new polo shirt for Lacoste.His clever creation recreates a live concert photo taken of the audience at an R.E.M. show.He says, "It depicts a crowd at a stadium concert from the perspective of a performer on the stage."Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network (www.wenn.com)
Celebrity chef MARIO BATALI pulled a perfect prank on pal GWYNETH PALTROW when a hitchhiker he picked up on a remote Spanish road turned out to be R.E.M. star MICHAEL STIPE.Batali and Paltrow were shooting scenes for their new Spanish food and travel show Spain… On The Road Again when the masterchef pulled over to
R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe has threatened to leave America if Senator John McCain is elected U.S. President. The singer-- who has recorded a song for McCain's Democratic rival Barack Obama--


R.E.M frontman MICHAEL STIPE has threatened to quit America if Senator JOHN McCAIN is elected U.S. President.The singer - who has recorded a song for McCain’s Democratic rival Barack Obama - will move to the U.K if America picks the Republican candidate at the upcoming November (08) elections.Stipe says, "He served his country and he
R.E.M frontman Michael Stipe has hit out at American president George W. Bush, admitting he "can't stand the guy."


R.E.M frontman MICHAEL STIPE has hit out at American president GEORGE W. BUSH, admitting he "can’t stand the guy".Stipe, who is a staunch supporter of U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama, confesses that the band’s song Man-Sized Wreath was inspired by his hatred for Bush.The track begins with the lyrics: "Turn on the TV and what
R.E.M. frontman MICHAEL STIPE is proud for his legendary band to be known as "geeky", and insists they will never be cool.The rocker has admitted it will never be fashionable for music fans to enjoy his music, but claims their uncool image is their biggest strength.He says, "We are always going to be an imperfect,
AP - Michael Stipe thinks the music video is a "dead medium" — but the R.E.M. singer still wants the band's songs to be accompanied by some kind of visuals.
R.E.M. star MICHAEL STIPE can no longer listen to an entire NIRVANA album because remembering the death of his friend KURT COBAIN is still too painful.The rocker admits to being a huge fan of the Smells Like Teen Spirit hitmakers, and regrets he hasn’t been able to listen to classic albums like Nevermind and In
Legend has it that guitarist Peter Buck was working at Wuxtry Records in Athens, Georgia when Michael Stipe strolled in. They talked about music and bands. The rest is history. Twenty-eight years and fourteen albums later R.E.M. has become the little band that could.


R.E.M., ''Accelerate'' (Warner Bros.) When R.E.M. was at its peak, its music was filled with urgency and energy - something the band lost over the years. After a decade of what singer Michael Stipe calls unfocused studio efforts, R.E.M. picks up the pace on the enjoyable ''Accelerate,'' its first album since 2004.


R.E.M. frontman MICHAEL STIPE has blasted the U.S. government for using the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist atrocities to "their own greedy" advantage.The Losing My Religion star is enraged at the "despicable" acts carried out by President George W. Bush’s administration, insisting this wasn’t the government he was promised as a child.And he’s adamant
R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe has poked fun at his homosexuality by reading out a 'statement' revealing his bandmates Mike Mills and Peter Buck are heterosexual. In the staged press conference video on the group's YouTube webpage, Stipe sits down to read his humorous statement as camera bulbs flash repeatedly around him.


R.E.M. singer MICHAEL STIPE has poked fun at his homosexuality by reading out a ’statement’ revealing his bandmates MIKE MILLS and PETER BUCK are heterosexual.In the staged press conference video on the group’s YouTube webpage, Stipe sits down to read his humourous statement as camera bulbs flash repeatedly around him.The frontman, who first revealed his
Michael Stipe, the lead vocalist for the alternative rock band R.E.M. has revealed he is gay.

In an interview with Spin, he says that he always thought it was obvious as he was open with his friends and family.
R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe made the decision to announce he's gay in order to be a role model for youngsters struggling to cope with their sexuality. The singer revealed his sexual preference in an interview with Time magazine in 2001, when he told the publication he was a "queer artist".


R.E.M. frontman MICHAEL STIPE made the decision to announce he’s gay in order to be a role model for youngsters struggling to cope with their sexuality.The singer revealed his sexual preference in an interview with Time magazine in 2001, when he told the publication he was a "queer artist".And now Stipe believes celebrities should be
R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe is on crutches after injuring his foot in a go-karting accident. The rocker has been left hobbling around New York after getting his limb trapped under a kart.


R.E.M. frontman MICHAEL STIPE is on crutches after injuring his foot in a go-karting accident.The rocker has been left hobbling around New York after getting his limb trapped under a kart.He tells U.S. magazine Interview, "I was go-kart racing and I had a crash. I was pinned for several minutes under another go-kart and it
REM frontman MICHAEL STIPE paid an emotional tribute to tragic HEATH LEDGER before launching into one of the actor’s favourite songs.The band dedicated their track Until The Day Is Done to Ledger in front of a packed crowd at Stubb’s Barbeque during their stint at Austin, Texas’ South By Southwest festival on Wednesday (12Mar08).A visibly

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