Bono honoured at Aids fundraiser

U2 frontman Bono has been honoured with an award for his humanitarian work at an Aids charity fundraiser in New York.

Singer Alicia Keys, who co-founded the Keep A Child Alive charity, described Bono as "an amazing man" at the event.

"He is an inspiration and single-handedly made it cool to have something to speak about," she told the Associated Press news agency.

Bono said he was "proud" but would rather be giving an award than receiving one.

"Rock stars always want to do two things. They want to have fun and change the world. If they can do both at the same time, you're okay," he added.

Keys said Bono "works tirelessly at really having a cause and fighting for it".

The Black Ball fundraiser was also attended by stars including Gwen Stefani and Sheryl Crow.

The annual event generates all the charity's operational costs for a year.

The Keep A Child Alive charity provides anti-retro viral medication to children and families in Africa with Aids.

Bono was also awarded with the Liberty Medal for his humanitarian work in Africa last month.

Bono and Keys recorded a version of Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush's Don't Give Up for the charity in 2005.