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Bob Geldof plans to 'have a talk' with Ed Sheeran following his criticism of the new Band Aid 40 release as he insists 'this little pop song has saved millions of lives'

The singer, 73, is spearheading a new version of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' - which he co-wrote with Midge Ure in 1984 to raise awareness and funds for famine in Ethiopia.

And now Bob has admitted that he has tried to get in touch with Ed to discuss the issue, but insisted he doesn't harbour a grudge against the singer for his public criticism (pictured with Richard Curtis at the Beatles 64 screening on Thursday evening) Rapper Fuse refused to join the 2014 supergroup - which also included the likes of One Direction, Sam Smith and Ellie Goulding, and original contributor Bono - and accused the song of 'costing the continent trillions' by stifling its 'economic growth, tourism and investment' with its 'dehumanising imagery'. 'While they may generate sympathy and donations, they perpetuate damaging stereotypes that stifle Africa's economic growth, tourism and investment, ultimately costing the continent trillions and destroying its dignity, pride and identity.'

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