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U2 Manager Paul McGuinness Slams Google Over Its SOPA/PIPA Stance

U2 manager Paul McGuinness wants Google to fall in line with SOPA/PIPA Internet piracy legislation? ... Read More »

U2 Reveal Work on Three New Albums, Doubt R.E.M. Break-Up Permanent

U2 shed some light on their current studio work, including that they are working on three separate albums. ... Read More »

U2 Gross $736 Million on 360 Tour, Setting a New Record

U2's 360 tour holds the title for highest grossing tour of all time, raking in $736,421,586 over the course of it's three-year run. ... Read More »

Days of Our Songs: Tunes to Get You Through the Week, Literally

Spinner has a list of songs for every day of the week, from 'Manic Monday' to 'Bloody Sunday' we have the best picks for each day. ... Read More »

U2's Larry Mullen, Jr. Acts Tough in 'Man on the Train' Movie -- Exclusive Video

U2's Larry Mullen, Jr made his acting debut this year, starring in the film 'Man on the Train.' ... Read More »

The 23 Best 'Simpsons' Musician Cameos

Fox When we heard 'The Simpsons' was on the verge of cancellation, we started reminiscing ... Read More »

Rock Stars' Most Iconic Accessories -- The Hip, Geeky and Downright Strange

We salute some of the most memorable accessories in music history. ... Read More »

U2 TIFF Doc 'From the Sky Down' Reveals 'Achtung Baby' Secrets, But Is It Too Nice?

Spinner reviews the new U2 doc 'From the Sky Down' about the making of 'Achtung Baby' that opened the Toronto International Film Festival. ... Read More »

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'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's 360° Tour the Most Successful Ever

Charles Sykes, AP/PA They've been touring for 26 months, visited 30 countries, played 110 gigs ... Read More »

Pearl Jam and U2 Documentaries Kick Off TIFF Programing

For 2011, TIFF organizers have again hit the jackpot with not one but two world premieres featuring docs from two of the biggest rock bands around: U2 and Pearl Jam. ... 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 »