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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

When U2 returned from their holiday break during their Sphere residency, a notable change was Adam Clayton‘s mustache. The new look took the fandom by storm. Even Bram van den Berg joined in on the craze. Adam Clayton mustache flash mob Before the February 18 Sphere show, some of U2’s fans wanted to pay homage […]

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. […]

U2 shocked fans by dusting off a deep cut at the Sphere. They played a song from All That You Can’t Leave Behind, “Peace on Earth.” Bono asks for “Peace on Earth” During the acoustic set of their Sphere show on February 18, Bono spoke about the Israel-Palestine conflict. His passionate speech including asking fans […]

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 […]

Like Elvis Presley, U2 has made their way to Las Vegas. They are currently playing their first concert residency ever at the Sphere. The wife of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Priscilla Presley, was in attendance of the February 15 show. Bono even took a moment to acknowledge the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. […]

U2 will provide a release for Record Store Day this year. The band, who will be fresh off of their Sphere residency in Las Vegas, is putting out a live single of “Atomic City.” The new 10″ single will commemorate their Sphere residency. On Side A will be a live rendition of “Atomic City” with […]

Anne Hathaway recently took on the Sphere to see U2. It’s clear that the Oscar winner is a fan of the band. In a video captured by @saturnxway on X, Hathaway is seen with her son, Jonathan, dancing to U2’s “With or Without You” during a Sphere show. The song is in its final crescendo […]

Right after Super Bowl 58, which took place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, Beyoncé dropped two new singles, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” These are in support of her forthcoming album, Renaissance Act II. Perhaps it’s just a coincidence, but what if this is the start of a new Las Vegas era […]

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 […]

David Spade, Adam Sandler, and Jason Kelce recently enjoyed a night on the town in Las Vegas. They celebrated Chris Rock’s birthday while attending U2‘s Sphere show. A star-studded birthday In a new Instagram post, Spade showed off Rock’s birthday show at the Sphere. The third picture in showed Kelce, Sandler, and Spade enjoying the […]

U2‘s Sphere residency is a major first for the band. It’s the first time they have played a concert residency in their lengthy career. However, the shows have now broken a venue record with their latest show, kicking Madison Square Garden out of the picture. Madison Square Garden out, Sphere in With the February 7 […]

The MSG Sphere in Las Vegas has been home to U2 since September. It will also host Phish and Dead and Company pretty soon. In a shocking viral video, a content creator can be seen scaling it. Scaling the Sphere The content creator, Maison Des Champs, posted a video to his Facebook from atop the […]

At last night’s U2 show at the Sphere, the band paid tribute to Chris Rock, who was in attendance. Bono, The Edge, and Adam Clayton broke out a deep cut from their A Celebration single. “Trash, Trampoline and the Party Girl”  During the acoustic turntable set, U2 began with two staples of their Sphere residency, […]

When U2 was announced as a performer at the Grammys, it was exciting for fans of the band. They would be broadcasting a performance of their latest single, “Atomic City,” from the Sphere — what could go wrong? While not horrendous, the performance left some to be desired (no pun intended). Their performance at the […]

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 […]

U2 paid homage to the Clash, one of their biggest inspirations, at the Sphere last night. It came during a performance of “Two Hearts Beat As One” as Bono led a snippet of “Rock the Casbah.” “Rock the Casbah” at Sphere In the middle of U2’s performance of “Two Hearts Beat As One,” Bono introduced […]

The Sphere may have found its next act after U2 and Phish are done with the Las Vegas venue. Dead and Company seem to be Vegas-bound. Dead and Company reviving their live performances?  On January 31, the Sphere’s social media team posted a video teasing their next announcement. “In 2023, Dead and Company played their […]

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 […]

U2 came out swinging after their holiday break at the Sphere. In addition to their Crowded House cover, the band played one of their biggest hits in a surprising move. U2’s “Sweetest [Thing]” setlist change At the January 26 show, U2 played “Sweetest Thing” as a part of their acoustic set. The acoustic set began […]

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 […]

U2 has been added to the Grammys’ lineup. They will perform from the Sphere in Las Vegas. U2 at the Grammys once again The Grammys announced on January 26 that U2 will perform at this year’s ceremony from the Sphere.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by CBS (@cbstv) The […]

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 is once again remastering Achtung Baby, this time in Dolby Atmos. Additionally, the new remaster comes with a Sphere tie-in twist. Another remaster U2.com subscribers were emailed today about the new remaster. A listening party will be held at 4pm on Thursday, January 25, at the Zoo TV Cinema. This is the first chance fans […]

Ahead of their return to the Sphere, U2 released a drone video of a performance of “Atomic City.” “Front row in Las Vegas” In a new video shared to their social media accounts, U2 is seen performing “Atomic City” during their Sphere show. Drone footage swoops in from the nosebleeds and gets up close and […]

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 […]

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 […]

There wasn’t a better band to open the Sphere than U2. They opened the new high-tech Las Vegas venue on September 29 and have played 25 shows. But with only 15 shows left to go, it’s time to be looking at who’s next. My pitch? Ed Sheeran. Now, before you stop reading, think about it. […]

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 […]

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 […]

The December 15 U2 show at the Sphere was special. Not only did the band play “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” for the first time since 1987, one of their biggest hits made its tour debut. “City of Blinding Lights” In the first slot of their turntable set during their Sphere show, which is usually […]

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 […]

Right after Darlene Love praised U2’s cover of “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” the band surprised their audience at recent Sphere show. In the holiday spirit During a performance of “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” U2 began transitioning to a performance of “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” This was the first time […]

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 […]

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 […]