2025 LEGENDARY INFLUENCE AWARD INDUCTEE: BONO The Alternative Music Hall of Fame is proud to announce legendary musician, activist, and humanitarian Paul ‘Bono’ Hewson into our 2025 Sophomore Induction Class. The Legendary Influence Award honors the people that have left an indelible mark in alternative music and the subgenres that make up the genre. Bono’s influence and activism are inseparable from his musical career—he’s one of the clearest examples of a rock star who translated cultural powe

Behind the legendary spotlight of Cher lies a family story that continues to draw attention. In 2026, the contrast between her two children, Elijah Blue Allman and Chaz Bono, feels sharper than ever. Elijah Blue has long walked a darker, more rebellious path—marked by music, personal struggles, and a life largely away from Hollywood’s polished image. Chaz Bono, on the other hand, has embraced a public-facing journey defined by activism, self-discovery, and mainstream media presence. While both h