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History in the Singing: 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' & 19 Other Songs Based On Historic Events

To mark the anniversary of Bloody Sunday we looked at U2's "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and 19 other historically significant songs. ... Read More »

U2 Donated $6.67 Million From 2009 Gigs to Irish Music Education

U2 have donated more than $6.5 million towards music education programs in Ireland. ... Read More »

U2's Bono Gets New Joshua Tree Spider Species Named After Him

A newly found species of spider has been named after U2's Bono. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: January 13 - 19 -- David Crosby Sperm Donations, Pete Townshend Child Porn & More

This week in music history we look back at Pete Townshend's kiddie porn accusation and Jimmy Buffett's gunfight. ... Read More »

U2's Bono, Glen Hansard & Friends Went Caroling in Dublin (VIDEO)

U2's Bono joined Glen Hansard and Sinead O'Connor for some Christmas Eve caroling in the streets in Ireland. ... Read More »

Dirty South Tour Gallery: DJ Gives Exclusive Look at NYC Performance

Dirty South gives Spinner a behind-the-scenes look at his recent NYC performance. ... Read More »

On Second Thought: 20 Hit Songs Originally Written for Other Artists

20 hit songs that were intended for other artists but wound up with their makers, including Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Neil Young and more. ... Read More »

Halloween Birthdays: U2, Beastie Boys, Smiths Members & Vanilla Ice Celebrate Spooktacularly

It's sort of spooky how many big name musicians have Halloween birthdays. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: October 21 - 27 -- Elliott Smith Dies, Kid Rock's Fists Fly, Electric Ladyland Arrives

This week in music history Elliott Smith died and Jimi Hendrix' 'Electric Ladyland' arrived. ... Read More »

U2 Bassist Adam Clayton's Ex-Aide Gets Seven Years in Prison for Embezzlement

Former household aide to U2 bassist Adam Clayton has received a seven-year prison sentence after an Irish jury unanimously found her guilty of embezzling more than €2.8 million from the musician. ... Read More »

Bono 'Not a Billionaire' After Facebook IPO, Still Trails Paul McCartney on Money List

Bono denies that the Facebook IPO made him a billionaire. He also says he hasn't surpassed Paul McCartney as the world's richest rocker. ... Read More »

Bono to Become World's Richest Musician After Facebook IPO

Larry Marano, Getty Images Bono, that guy from U2, is set to become the world's richest ... Read More »

U2's Adam Clayton in Court: Former Housekeeper May Have Stole Over $6 Million From Him

U2 bassist Adam Clayton was in court recently to face his old housekeeper with accusations she stole millions from him. ... Read More »

Bono Impersonator Interviewed by Conservative Reporter Over U2's Taxes

Reporter Jason Mattera interviewed a Bono impersonator thinking him to be the real thing. ... Read More »

Books on Tape: The Top 10 Collabs Between Authors and Musicians

Musicians and authors can be the ultimate power team so we've come up with a list of the top collaborations. Check it out. ... Read More »

U2 Bassist Adam Clayton Suing Bank of Ireland Over Misappropriated Millions

U2 bassist Adam Clayton is suing the Bank of Ireland Private Banking and an accounting firm for 4.8 million British Pounds, claiming his former personal assistant misappropriated the funds. ... Read More »