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At U2‘s final Sphere show, they played a cover of “Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House. This wasn’t a new development, but they went about covering it in a unique way that harkened back to their “ZooTV” tour days. Neil Finn of Crowded House joined the band via prerecorded vocals. It was already reported […]

Rumors swirled recently that U2‘s drummer and founder, Larry Mullen Jr., would return for the final Sphere shows. Bram van den Berg has been filling in for the drummer while Mullen recovered from health issues. But did he return? It’s complicated. He did pop up at the band’s penultimate show on March 1, but not […]

Ahead of their final two shows at the Sphere, U2 members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and honorary member Bram van den Berg, shocked fans. They met up with fans at the Venetian Resort and the Zoo Station exhibit. The band made their way to the Venetian on February 29. A group of lucky fans […]

When it was announced Larry Mullen Jr. would miss U2‘s Sphere shows, it was a big blow. Krezip drummer Bram van den Berg had to fill in. However, the absence meant that the stage setup at the Las Vegas venue could be reimagined. In an interview with ClutchPoints, Ric Lipson of Stufish, U2’s stage designer, […]

U2‘s Sphere shows have been played without drummer Larry Mullen Jr. Bono, The Edge, and Adam Clayton are all present, but they are joined by Krezip drummer Bram van den Berg. And he’s done a phenomenal job filling in for Mullen. Van den Berg holds his own amongst the legends and adds his flare to […]

15 years ago, U2 released No Line on the Horizon. In the canon of the band, the album is like the forgotten child. It came between How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb and Songs of Innocence. The latter introduced a Bono-centric era for the band that continues to this day. But in between those was […]

During U2’s Sphere shows, they break up their Achtung Baby album with a four-song acoustic set. Their latest album, Songs of Surrender, played a big part in that part of the setlist. Traditionally, these acoustic songs include the likes of “All I Want Is You”; “Desire”; and “Love Rescue Me.” U2 has even broken out […]

Kiss the Future is the new documentary chronicling U2‘s “PopMart” tour show in Sarajevo. It’s a powerful look back at one of U2’s pivotal moments. Bill Carter organized the show after doing broadcasts from Sarajevo during the band’s “ZooTV” tour. Nenad Cicin-Sain directed Kiss the Future with the help of Artists Equity’s Matt Damon and […]

From code-breaking ceilings to the Nevada desert, U2‘s Sphere shows have it all. One of the oddest set pieces is during “Tryin’ to Throw Your Arms Around the World.” Bono is seen trancing around the stage with a giant white balloon. “Tryin’ to Throw Your Arms Around the World” is the ninth track off of […]

Kiss the Future director Nenad Cicin-Sain had a tall task when pitching his documentary film. He pitched it to the members of U2, who met him for lunch at Adam Clayton‘s house. The director ultimately made the film and remembers quite well what Bono‘s reaction was. The documentary chronicles U2’s “PopMart” tour stop in Sarajevo. […]

Crowded House singer Neil Finn has broken his silence on U2‘s cover of “Don’t Dream It’s Over.” The song has been played at eight of the band’s 2024 Sphere shows. Neil Finn’s reaction to U2 cover Thanks to Neil McCormick, who ghostwrote U2 by U2 for the band, we know Finn’s reaction to the cover. […]

During a recent concert at the Sphere, U2’s Bono gave a tribute to Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, who recently passed away. Bono gave an impassioned speech about freedom for Ukraine and spoke against Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Variety reports. Nothing is confirmed yet, but it’s thought that Putin is responsible for Navalny’s death in prison. […]

U2 hasn’t released a greatest hits album since 2006’s U218 Singles. Previously, they had released ones for the eighties and nineties. However, they haven’t done one since. It is a bit surprising, as we’re well past both the 2000-2010 and 2010-2020 eras. In my world, if the band should release one, they will combine the […]

Bono joked about the high ticket prices of U2‘s Sphere shows during a recent show. In a video captured by @u2gigs on X, Bono is heard joking about the ticket prices. Judging by the background, it appears that this came after “Beautiful Day,” the final song of the show. His bandmates Adam Clayton and The […]

Eve Hewson, daughter of U2 singer Bono, watched and bopped to her dad’s show at the Sphere. Like father, like daughter In a new Instagram post, Hewson posted a handful of photos from the Sphere. “It’s giving aura,” her caption read with a bevy of emojis.     View this post on Instagram   A […]

In 2002, the world needed needed something positive. Not even a half-year after the events of 9/11 and the World Trade Center attack, Super Bowl XXXVI was played. U2 headlined the Halftime Show, and it’s still the greatest of all time. A brief three-song set was all that was needed to get America’s attention. U2’s […]

After their Sphere show on January 31, U2‘s Bono and The Edge hit up a tiki bar on the Las Vegas strip. A tiki bar celebration The Las Vegas Review Journal reported that Bono and The Edge went to The Golden Tiki at Chinatown on Spring Mountain Road on Wednesday night. They got the the […]

A fan at the Sphere took “Your Song Saved My Life” a bit too seriously during last night’s U2 show. Bono had to save a fan in the crowd during a performance of “All I Want Is You.” “Your Song Saved My Life” During last night’s performance of “All I Want Is You,” Bono asks […]

Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII going down at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Sports Illustrated has unveiled its latest cover. Filled with the top NFL  and other pop culture icons, U2’s Bono is seen on the cover as his Sphere residency continues. He is seen interacting with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Jalen Hurts. Bono makes Sports […]

After U2’s holiday break from Sphere shows, the band has made a surprise setlist change. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Bram van den Berg covered a Crowded House hit in honor of Neil, Tim, and Mary Finn. “Don’t Dream It’s Over” During U2’s last two Sphere shows, the band played Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream […]

Just in time for their return to the Sphere, U2 has re-released Achtung Baby. This time, the album is available in Dolby Atmos on digital platforms. Artist re-releases are nothing new. Generally, they feel like cash grabs postured as a must-have addition to fans’ collections. Taylor Swift, legal issues aside, is the worst offender. Do […]

As U2 returns to the Sphere after their holiday break tonight, what do fans need to know? What is U2:UV?  U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere is the band’s first concert residency. They are celebrating their 1991 album, Achtung Baby, by playing it in full for the very first time. The shows feature the Sphere […]

U2 may be one of the biggest rock bands ever, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t bent the knee, so to speak, and paid homage to other artists. These include covers of Lou Reed classics, the Rolling Stones, Beatles, and David Bowie, as well as a Christmas classic. This list will include some of U2’s […]

The final track of U2‘s The Unforgettable Fire is a memorable one. As a whole, the album was a change of pace after War’s hard-hitting political nature. Staying political, Bono paid tribute to the late Martin Luther King Jr. several times on the album. In fact, it closes with a song called “MLK.” Perhaps more […]

U2 fans know the tale of the band “Dream it all up again” speech from 1989. But without Bono’s now-iconic speech, the Sphere residency would have never happened. Now, of course, there are other factors at play. Who’s to say that the MSG group wouldn’t have made a Sphere in 2023 regardless? But on the […]

If you visit Ireland, you should hope that U2‘s Bono is your tour guide. That’s at least according to what George Clooney had to say on the matter. The Oscar winner recently took his kids to Ireland and they were shown around by the rock icon. A great travel guide Speaking to Ian Dempsey for […]

U2 has not played a show at the Sphere since December 16, 2023. Are they still doing their U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere residency? What is U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere? U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere is the Irish rock band’s first concert residency. They are the inaugural act at the new […]

During U2’s break from their Sphere residency, the band has gotten a huge Billboard update. Their latest single, “Atomic City,” found its way back on the charts. “Showman prays his heartache will chart” Recently, U2’s “Atomic City” has been making its reemergence on charts. Ob Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay, “Atomic City” hit the tenth […]

U2 is a little bit over the halfway point of their Las Vegas residency at the Sphere. 25 shows down, 15 to go. These shows are monumental for the group. Not only is it their first-ever concert residency, the band is commemorating their 1991 album, Achtung Baby. U2 is playing the album in full for […]

Lead singer of Irish folk band Clannad, Moya Brennan, has high praise for another Irish lead singer. Brennan recently praised U2 frontman Bono for his assistance in the studio. Mutual respect between U2 and Clannad Talking to BBC Radio, Brennan spoke about U2’s influence on Clannad. They shared a mutual respect and Bono assisted her […]

Ahead of U2’s Sphere residency, I wrote a list of 28 songs I wanted to hear at the venue during the setlist. Not all of them happened, but as Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Bram van den Berg enjoy their holiday break from the Sphere shows, I wanted to see how many I got […]

If you attend a U2 show at the Sphere, you may notice that Larry Mullen Jr. is not there. Instead, Bram van den Berg is sitting behind Bono, The Edge, and Adam Clayton. Here’s why. Who is Larry Mullen Jr.?  Back in 1976, Mullen began the band that would become U2. In high school, he […]

U2 received high praise for their cover of the iconic Christmas song, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” Darlene Love was the original artist to sing it and called their cover the best. “If there was a way, I’d hold back this tear” People broke an exclusive sneak peek of Love’s upcoming appearance on The View’s […]

During last night’s U2 show at the Sphere, Bono ribbed the crowd. “It all breaks down like an Irish pub in the end” It all happened at the tail-end of “Angel of Harlem.” During the titular refrains that end the song, the crowd must have lost rhythm or something. “It all breaks down like an […]

Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, the failed Broadway show with music from U2’s Bono and The Edge, could have its story adapted. The 2023 Black List indicates that a screenplay about the failed production could be made. Boy Falls From Sky According to the 2023 Black List, a script titled Boy Falls From Sky from […]

Bono of U2 has landed a huge award win for the audiobook edition of his memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story. Another award win At the 2023 Voice Arts Awards, Bono took home a win for Audiobook Narration and his voiceover performance. Congratulations to PRH Audio's 2023 Voice Arts Awards winners🎉⁣⁣Join us in congratulating the […]

Dua Lipa attended the twentieth show of U2’s Las Vegas residency at the Sphere. She took to social media to thank the band for the incredible show. A “quick trip to Vegas” In a social media post, Dua Lipa thanked U2 for an “insanely surreal night.” “Quick trip to Vegas!!!” her post began. “Thank you […]

During last night’s show at the Sphere, U2 lead singer Bono paid homage to Elton John. He sang snippets of his songs and his collaboration with Dua Lipa, “Cold Heart.” A snippet-heavy night at the Sphere In what was a snippet-heavy night ranging from U2’s own “Landlady” to the Beatles’ “Drive My Car” and the […]

Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Bram van den Berg have made a big decision. U2 has announced four “final” dates of their Las Vegas residency at the Sphere. “40” Fittingly, U2 will close out their Sphere residency in Las Vegas with 40 shows. On December 4, the band announced their “final” four shows on […]