GQ honors: U2 were named Band of the Year
At the last night gala held at Britain's Covent Garden's Royal Opera House in London, GQ honored U2 as Band of the Year. The other lucky musicians who received the GQ once-in-a-year prize included Tinie Tempah and Hugh Laurie. Tinie was recognized for his achievement as a solo artist, while "House" was handed Lifetime Achievement Award.
Since completing their 360 Degrees Tour, frontman Bono says he has been relaxing in his native Ireland.
Pop legends Duran Duran were given the Lifetime Achievement prize, while Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richards was named Writer of the Year for his memoir Life.
This year GQ's International Man of the Year was named actor Bradley Cooper and also, the Dutch supermodel Lara Stone was named Woman of the Year, becoming the only female to be feted that night.
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