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After U2’s blockbuster Las Vegas residency at the Sphere, the legendary rock band has made a donation to UNLV College of Fine Arts. The donation was subtly announced in the College of Fine Arts newsletter (per Las Vegas Review-Journal). The dean of the program, Nancy Uscher, said that the donation will “provide support for access […]

There is a new photo book coming that will commemorate U2’s Sphere residency, which took place from September 29, 2023, to March 2, 2024. The band announced the book, titled V-U2: An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas | A Commemorative Photography Book, on their website on Monday, January 20, 2025. The new photo […]

There is nothing more important than “sound” to U2 guitarist The Edge. He recently appeared on the Sodajerker podcast and discussed why the sonic elements of a song are so crucial. While his bandmates may prioritize the songs, The Edge prioritizes the “sound.” Our current guest, @U2‘s The Edge, explains why the sounds he creates […]

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, U2 singer Bono received a Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden, and his daughter, Eve Hewson, was thrilled. She took to her Instagram Stories to share her support. Hewson was watching the ceremony live on TV and celebrated her father (via Evoke). “Very proud of this man,” said Hewson. […]

It sounds like fans might be able to expect a new song from U2 “very soon,” according to guitarist The Edge. During an appearance on Sodajerker, The Edge talked about U2’s time in the studio working on new songs. He promises that the band is still “inspired” and are “having fun” and are eager to […]

While it’s an animated movie, Sing 2 features one of U2 singer Bono’s most vulnerable performances. Of course, most fans are no strangers to Bono’s vulnerability. Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience were all about the singer. He also wrote a memoir in 2022 titled Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story. In Sing 2, Bono […]

On January 10, 1983, U2 released the lead single from their third studio album, War, titled “New Year’s Day,” one of their signature songs. It has remained one of their most popular songs. According to Setlist.fm, it is their seventh most-played song, with 810 known performances to date. It is right in between other classics […]

A resurfaced video shows U2 members Bono and The Edge perform “Your Blue Room” from their Passengers’ Original Soundtracks 1 album as a tribute to Stephen Hawking. Starmus shared the video on their YouTube page of Bono and The Edge’s performance from 2016. Bono, who donned bleach-blonde hair during the 2015 Innocence + Experience Tour, […]

It sounds like 2026 will be the year U2 finally returns with their next tour, according to drummer Larry Mullen Jr. Additionally, Mullen hopes to be back with Bono, The Edge, and Adam Clayton. Speaking to Times Radio, Mullen discussed his long-awaited return to the stage. He missed the band’s recent concert residency at the […]

On the latest episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL), Gladiator II star Paul Mescal impersonated one of Ireland’s key figures, U2’s lead singer Bono. It happened during a sketch about the red carpet for the new Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown. A BuzzFeed reporter, played by Heidi Gardner, interviews Bob Dylan (James Austin Johnson), […]

Spotify users are finally getting their Wrapped recap for 2024, and top listeners of U2 got a message from Adam Clayton. Videos have surfaced of his message. Clayton thanks fans for listening to their music and made a promise about their future. U2Valencia on X, formerly Twitter, posted the video from Spotify Wrapped on the […]

It sounds like U2’s next tour will not be until 2026-27, according to bassist Adam Clayton. The band has to first finish their next album before thinking about touring. During an interview with Clayton on RTL with Éric Jean-Jan, he talked about what’s coming next (via U2Songs.com). The band is in the midst of recording […]

After the latest Sunday Night Football (SNF) matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams, the NFL used a U2 song for a hype package. The hype package for NFL Network’s Sunday Spotlight uses “All Because of You 2” from the recently released How to Re-Assemble an Atomic Bomb by U2. It starts with […]

Whenever U2 members Bono and The Edge make “sci-fi Irish folk music,” they will collaborate with Brian Eno again. During an interview with BBC, The Edge talked about his ongoing work with U2’s lead singer Bono. They are working on “some crazy kind of sci-fi Irish folk music,” which may or may not be on […]

U2 has released 15 studio albums and countless songs — but for those just getting into the band, where would you start? Throughout their career, which has spanned over four decades, U2 has reinvented themselves several times. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. are never content and are always looking for ways […]

It sounds like U2 guitarist The Edge and singer Bono are working on material that could be on the band’s next album. Speaking with the Toronto Star, The Edge discussed U2’s next steps. While they have done sessions with drummer Larry Mullen Jr. and Adam Clayton, The Edge and Bono have also been working on […]

Recently, there have been a lot of developments regarding U2’s next album, and Adam Clayton has added to that. Clayton revealed to Virgin Radio Italy that drummer Larry Mullen Jr., who is recovering from surgeries, is back in the studio with the band. They are set to do more sessions really soon, which will lead […]

Despite what lead singer Bono says, U2’s next album may not be an “unreasonable guitar record,” according to the band’s guitarist, The Edge. Speaking to Rolling Stone, The Edge talked about U2’s next album. He did promise that it would feature a hefty amount of his signature guitar, but it will not be centered around […]

Recently, legendary guitarist The Edge of U2 has been talking a lot about the band’s post-Sphere tour plans. It sounds like the band has an important step to take before hitting the road again. In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, The Edge spoke about U2’s upcoming live ventures. He did acknowledge that […]

Eve Hewson, daughter of U2 singer Bono, has high praise for her dad. She was interviewed for Byrdie’s latest cover story. In the interview, she talked about her dad. She recalled seeing him work from the time he woke up to when he would fall asleep. As a child, he would come home late from […]

Whenever they do hit the road again, expect U2’s next tour to be “quite different” from their Sphere shows, according to the Edge. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the Edge talked about U2’s next steps. They are currently working on a new album and it sounds like they will tour it when the time […]

The upcoming new U2 album is being worked on, and the Edge seems excited about it. He also spoke about drummer Larry Mullen Jr.’s status and who will produce it. Speaking to Rolling Stone about the 20th anniversary of How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, the Edge discussed Mullen’s health again.  He recently said that […]

Unfortunately, it sounds like U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. is still recovering in his latest health update. Speaking to Deadline about Left Behind, a documentary he contributed songs to, Mullen was asked how the recovery process is going. He is healing from various injuries from drumming for years on end. Luckily, he sounds like he […]

After the tragic death of Quincy Jones, U2 lead singer Bono paid tribute in a social media post. U2’s official social media accounts posted an image of Bono and Jones from years ago. The “With or Without You” singer is doing the OK gesture while Jones points at the camera. “Where he is this evening…. […]

After missing the Sphere residency, U2 fans have been wondering about the health status of Larry Mullen Jr., who is dealing with injuries. During a recent interview, the Edge and Adam Clayton provided a promising update on his health. The Edge and Clayton appeared on Zane Lowe’s Apple Music 1 show (via NME) to promote […]

The best part of U2 celebrating the 20th anniversary of How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb is hearing unreleased songs like the Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark-coded “Happiness.” Songs like the previously-released “Country Mile” and “Picture of You (X+W)” portray an interesting vortex the band was in at the time. They were between their most […]

During their latest stop on their tour in New York City, Inhaler—fronted by Eli Hewson, the son of U2 singer Bono—had Pier 17 moving. Their return to the Big Apple featured a 16-song set of their greatest hits and some new songs. I’ve always lamented that Inhaler is here to save ’80s punk rock. They […]

While the 40-night residency in Las Vegas was a smash hit, U2’s Bono was initially steered away from doing the Sphere residency by Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino. During a panel at the Bloomberg Screentime on Wednesday, October 9, Rapino recalled his conversations with Bono (via TheWrap). He was hesitant to have U2 play shows […]

After seeing U2’s Sphere show, 2024 Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has a recommendation for anyone visiting the Las Vegas venue. While appearing on The Howard Stern Show, Harris raved about the show. She also revealed that going to the Sphere show was a surprise for her husband, Doug Emhoff. However, she recommends going into any […]

The music world, including U2’s Bono, was shaken when Kris Kristofferson died on September 28, 2024. Many have paid tribute to the late singer. Bono took to U2’s Instagram to post an A cappella cover of his song “Help Me Make It Through the Night.” “Kris, may you rest in the peace you offered so […]

With the 20th anniversary coming up of U2’s Grammy-winning How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, the band will issue a new edition of it. U2 announced via their website that a “shadow” version of the album is coming on November 22, 2024. It will feature 10 songs titled How to Re-Assemble an Atomic Bomb. These […]

It is fitting that the Jonas Brothers paid homage to U2 during their recent show in Dublin, Ireland, on their 2024 tour, The World Tour. While performing at 3Arena in Dublin, the Jonas Brothers played “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2 in their cover slot. A video of the performance shows […]

Eve Hewson, daughter of U2 lead singer Bono, thinks her dad is like Kris Jenner. During an appearance on the TODAY Show for her new Netflix series The Perfect Couple, Hewson discussed her dad. She was asked what kind of “stage dad” he is, and she praised him for his enthusiasm. But still, he is […]

After a decade, U2’s Songs of Innocence lives on as Bono’s most personal work. Even 10 years later, Songs of Innocence remains impactful on U2’s current era, for lack of a better term. It is an album about grasping onto the last remnants of adolescence as adults. This message becomes clear from the album cover. […]

It has been quiet on the U2 front since they concluded their Sphere residency, but Bono has reemerged. The “With or Without You” singer performed in public for the first time since the Sphere shows ended on March 2, 2024. During Melissa Maugran’s recent show in Monte Carlo, she brought Bono on stage to perform […]

With the premiere of U2’s Sphere concert film, the venue celebrated it with drones. The Sphere posted a video of the outside of the venue on September 5, 2024. As the visuals from U2’s Sphere concert film are displayed on the screen, drones arise from the top to form the V-U2 and U2:UV logos. We […]

The first audience has seen the immersive U2 Sphere concert film, and it brings fans back to the Las Vegas residency. Clips from the fan screening of V-U2: An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas have hit social media. They preview what the film looks like. Fortunately, it is like the band is there. […]

Do not expect U2 to tour at the same time as Liam and Noel Gallagher’s Oasis reunion in 2025. During an appearance on TalkTV, Steve Lillywhite, a producer known for working with U2, suggested that Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. will wait until after Oasis’ reunion tour to hit the road. […]

To commemorate their ZooTV Tour, U2 released a live EP commemorating their Dublin shows in 1993. It is the perfect encapsulation of the tour. The shows in Dublin have been heavily bootlegged throughout the years. However, the official release is (pardon the pun) “Even Better Than the Real Thing.” As with their recent Dolby Atmos […]