Posts tagged Bono
U2 Admit They've 'Been on the Verge of Irrelevance for 20 Years'
A reflective and melancholy Bono confessed today that watching 'From the Sky Down' has forced him to confront some harsh truths about his band’s continued artistic relevance. ... Read More »
Bono Allegedly Suffers Heart Scare, U2 Rep and Julian Lennon Deny...
Bono reportedly met with doctors in the South of France last week after suffering chest pains. He wasn't admitted overnight and is said to be doing fine. ... Read More »
Bono's Facebook Investment Worth Nearly $1 Billion
It’s no secret that Bono probably has a fortune that would make Scrooge McDuck molt out of envy. But now, as the Guardian reports, the U2 frontman’s wealth has rocketed even higher -- thanks to Facebook. ... Read More »
Bono Sunglasses Included in Bumper 'Achtung Baby' U2 Reissue
U2 fans will be able to pick up a pair of Bono-themed replica sunglasses as the band prepare to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album 'Achtung Baby.' ... Read More »
U2 Perform With Rapper K'naan to Call Attention to Somalia Famine
Somalia-born Canadian-based hip-hop artist K'naan went to Minneapolis to speak with Bono but ended up onstage with U2 the evening of July 23 at TCF Bank Stadium. ... Read More »
U2 Perform 'Happy Birthday' for Nelson Mandela in Philadelphia
Jeff Fusco Always in the mood for a grand gesture, U2 recorded a one-off performance of 'Happy ... Read More »
The Edge Defends U2's Tax Practices in Angry Letter to Baltimore Sun
The Edge has sent an angry letter to the Baltimore Sun rebuffing tax evasion allegations made against Bono and the rest of U2. ... Read More »
U2 Bring Blind Fan Onstage to Perform for His Wife -- Video
Currently on the 'largest tour ever,' Bono, Edge and crew stopped through Nashville last Saturday (July 2) and gave one fan the surprise of his life. ... Read More »
Foster the People Frontman Has Hand in 'Spider-Man' Musical Song With...
When U2's Bono and the Edge were seeking a verse writer for one of the songs in their Spider-Man musical, 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,' the powers that be called upon Foster the People's frontman. ... Read More »
U2 to Reissue 'Achtung Baby' and 'Zooropa' in a 'Super-Duper Box Set'
Marking the near 20th anniversary of 1991's 'Achtung Baby,' U2 are gearing up to reissue the iconic album alongside '93's 'Zooropa' in one big box set. ... Read More »
Bono, Chris Martin, Slash and More Pay Tribute to Clarence Clemons
Stars of the music world have come out in force to pay tribute to the late Clarence Clemons. T ... Read More »
U2 Explore Alternate Careers, Toast Manager's Birthday in Anaheim
U2 paid tribute to their longtime manager Paul McGuinness at a concert at Anaheim's Angels Stadium. ... Read More »
Bono and the Edge Praise Julie Taymor, Injured Actor at 'Spider-Man'...
U2's Bono and the Edge discuss the problems and success of the 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' musical at New York's 92nd Street Y. ... Read More »
Bono Picked Up Hitchhiking in Vancouver by Edmonton Oilers' Gilbert...
Bono has a hitchhiking adventure while in Vancouver this week and rewards his rescuers, the Edmonton Oilers' Gilbert Brule and his girlfriend, with a tickets to a U2 concert. ... Read More »
'Spider-Man' Musical Star Reeve Carney Braves U2 Auditions and Flying...
'Spider-Man' musical star Reeve Carney talks about auditioning for U2's Bono and the Edge, the effect the show has had on his band, Carney, and how he deals with nerves while hanging 70 feet in the air. ... Read More »
U2 'Songs of Ascent' Album Stalled, Jay-Z Blames Himself
Wonder why we're still waiting on U2’s long-promised studio album, ‘Songs of Ascent,’ well, rapper Jay-Z says it might have something to do with him. ... Read More »
