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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 […]

U2 sent their fans home happy at their fortieth and final Sphere show. After playing a fairly regular set, Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Bram van den Berg played “40.” “How long to sing this song?”  Fans likely assumed the set was over after “Beautiful Day.” They began chanting “How long to sing this […]

Just like that, U2 is set to close out their Sphere residency in Las Vegas this weekend. It’s been a fun ride and feels like yesterday I was traveling to Las Vegas for their second show. Before the shows kick off, there were some big question marks — How would Bram van den Berg fit […]

U2 will bid farewell to the Sphere this weekend. They play their final two shows in Las Vegas on March 1 and 2. But they did so in the most appropriate way possible. Thanks to some images via @atu2comSherry on X, we can see U2’s message to Las Vegas. They utilize the same code-breaking visuals […]

U2 took on their most ambitious project to date, their Sphere residency, which is set to conclude this weekend. Bono, The Edge, and Adam Clayton were joined by Bram van den Berg for the shows, who sat in for Larry Mullen Jr. After commencing on September 29, 2023, the final two shows will take place […]

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 […]

Daniel Lanois has produced some amazing albums. But he shouted out U2‘s Achtung Baby and Bob Dylan’s Oh Mercy for different reasons. Speaking to Music Radar, Lanois named Achtung Baby his favorite album he’s produced. The album just won a Choice Music Prize over three decades after it was released. U2 is also celebrating the […]

Even after 30 years, U2‘s Achtung Baby is still racking up awards. At the Choice Music Prize awards, the album won yet another accolade. It was announced that Achtung Baby won RTÉ’s Choice Music Prize for Classic Irish Album. Released in 1991, the album reinvented U2. After the lukewarm response to Rattle and Hum, their […]

Believe it or not, Matt Damon was a key player in the making of the new U2 documentary, Kiss the Future. Speaking to ClutchPoints, the documentary’s director, Nenad Cicin-Sain, brought up Damon’s name on a few occasions. His connection to U2 came via Damon, who goes way back with the band. “I was also working […]

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. […]

U2 has always been known for their political messages, and Kiss the Future puts that front and center. Songs like “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and “Pride (In the Name of Love)” sent strong messages. Bono, the band’s lead singer, has never been afraid to step up for what he believes. The band’s broadcasts to Sarajevo during […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Usher’s dynamic and mesmerizing halftime performance at Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the event’s storied history. With his unparalleled stage presence, captivating choreography, and star-studded lineup of guest performers, Usher delivered a show that will be remembered as one of the most electrifying in Super Bowl halftime history. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

AMC Theaters will distribute Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s documentary Kiss the Future in the US, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The world’s largest movie theater chain announced Jan. 31 that it has signed a deal with Affleck and Damon’s Fifth Season to release the documentary in US cinemas. Before U2 rocked the Las Vegas […]

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 […]