On May 4, U2 played as street performers on a subway platform in New York City. The “concert,” which was performed by the S train at Grand Central Station, included Angel of Harlem, Beautiful Day, and Song for Someone. Their “stage setup” featured an open guitar case presumably for tips, and the band members were […]
Read MoreWhen Bono Met Tony; Tony Fenton last Interview (audio)
Dublin’s Today FM aired the interview between the late Tony Fenton and Bono, which took place last January at the Dublin home Bono. During the interview, Bono admitted that his favorite tour was PopMart and stated that he was interested in writing a book about the psychology of being an artist. Tony and Bono reminisced about their youth in […]
Read MoreU2 set to Appear on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon
According to Stereogum.com The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon has announced that U2 have rescheduled their appearance on the late night show, and will appear next Friday. Although the Stereogum set the date for 4/5 next Friday will be the 8th. The show has just announced that U2 has rescheduled and will appear on Fallon next […]
Read MoreU2 Fans Got a Surprise Tool Record When Buying ‘Songs of Innocence’
There’s simply no way to get U2’s Songs of Innocence without a bit of trouble: The band drew the ire of iTunes users everywhere when listeners found the album forced upon them via the Apple program during September. Now the group has gotten around to releasing a vinyl version of the controversial release and some […]
Read MoreBono on the mend, will be ready for the tour opener
Ali Hewson has been active this week in raising awareness for both the poverty of women around the world and for Chernobyl Children International (CCI). While at the events she was asked how Bono, was doing after his bike spill back in November in New York City. “He’s doing great, he really is. He’s got another […]
Read MoreHumanitarian and global activist Ali Hewson steps out for charity events
Ali Hewson has been active this week in raising awareness for both the poverty of women around the world and for Chernobyl Children International (CCI). On March 7, ONE.org released a letter to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and African Union Commission Chairperson Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who will be leading two different summits regarding the Sustainable […]
Read MoreA final farewell to ‘travelling pastor’ Jack Heaslip
U2 joined around 100 mourners at the funeral of their ‘travelling pastor’ Jack Heaslip, who passed away at the weekend. The group’s frontman Bono was accompanied by his wife Ali Hewson to the service at St Mary’s Church, Howth yesterday afternoon as they paid their respects to their friend. The 71-year-old clergyman passed away at […]
Read MoreU2 The Most Listened To Artist On iOS
According to a study of 2,510 iOS users conducted by independent research firm Kantar, U2 is the most popular band among iTunes users. The results of a survey Kantar conducted in January 2015 indicate that about 23 percent of Apple users listened to at least one song from Songs of Innocence during that month. That […]
Read MoreWillie Nelson to Star in a Bono Produced Movie
Bono is slated to be one of six executive producers for a new movie starring Willie Nelson. He will also be writing an original song for Nelson to sing during the film. The movie, titled Waiting for the Miracle to Come, is written and directed by Lian Lunson and will also star British actress Charlotte […]
Read MoreA New Irish Hospice Foundation book will feature the members of U2
On February 2nd, the Irish Hospice Foundation announced that all four members of U2, along with Paul McGuinness, McGuinness’ son Max, and Gavin Friday, will be contributing to a special book called Sons + Fathers. The book, which will celebrate the relationships between sons and fathers, will be published by Penguin Random House and Hospice […]
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