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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 U2

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' Discussion

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 Brule

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 Stunts

'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 »

U2 Fans Call Official Fan Club a 'Cannibal' Over Ticket Problems, Sub-Par Exclusives

U2 fan club members take a stand against the band's official fan club. ... Read More »

Bono Creates Anger Over 'Boer Hate Song'

Bono has found himself in hot water in South Africa after apparently endorsing a liberation song that calls for the shooting of white farmers. ... Read More »

U2 Drummer Larry Mullen Jr. Loses Half-Million-Dollar Brazilian Lawsuit

Although nothing has been confirmed by the band, its management or on its site, it appears that U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. has lost a civil suit in a Brazilian court. ... Read More »

Bob Geldof Announced as Keynote Speaker for SXSW 2011

Bob Geldof has been unveiled as this year's Keynote Speaker at Austin's SXSW music festival. ... Read More »

Bono's Facebook Investment Rakes In Millions

It has been revealed that U2's Bono owns 1.5 percent of Mark Zuckerberg’s social network, thanks to a savvy investment by his company, Elevation Partners. ... Read More »

Madonna Gives Christmas Gifts to 'Her' Many Orphans in Malawi

The six orphanages that Madonna funds in Malawi all received presents from their not-so-secret Santa over the holiday weekend. ... Read More »

Silvio Berlusconi Scared of Bono Criticism, Wikileaks Reveals

Mark Metcalfe, Getty Images/Jean-Christophe Verhaegen, AFP/Getty Images Those pesky Wikileaks ... Read More »