With the 40th anniversary remix featuring nothing from 1989’s version, let’s take a deep dive into the big-selling charity single that no one remembers

Bob Geldof is defending 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' and the charity work Band Aid has accomplished after facing criticism from Ed Sheeran and Fuse ODG. 'This little pop song has kept millions of people alive,

Band Aid 40 branded 'horrific' by listeners as Bob Geldof breaks down in tears over 'work of art' charity song - Listeners said the charity single doesn’t have ‘a patch on the original’ after it aired

In 1984, the Boomtown Rats’ Bob Geldof and Ultravox’s Midge Ure wrote a catchy, well-intentioned, deeply problematic Christmas song about the need to help other people during the holiday season. A massive group of primarily young British stars — including Bono,

Sir Bob Geldof has spoken out after Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas was criticised over outdated and ‘damaging’ stereotypes. The new Band Aid 40 remix has been unveiled and it’s not exactly getting people in the festive spirit for a variety of reasons.

The 40th anniversary remake of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? has premiered on UK radio, amid renewed discussion about the song's portrayal of Africa. The new "ultimate mix" blends vocals from several versions of the charity single that have been recorded over the years,