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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On MLK Day, Kelly Clarkson paid homage to Martin Luther King Jr. with a cover of  one of U2‘s biggest hits: “Pride (In the Name of Love).” “Pride (In the Name of Love)”  On Monday’s edition of The Kelly Clarkson Show, she performed U2’s “Pride (In the Name of Love).” The cover featured The Edge’s […]

Nearly a decade after U2 busked in the New York City subways, Green Day is following suit. Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dimt, and Tré Cool played a six-song set for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in attendance. A special commute On January 16, Green Day played in the subway beneath Rockefeller Center. They showed […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

During U2’s return to the Sphere this weekend, Bono paid tribute to the late Shane MacGowan. A Rainy Night in Vegas What began as a snippet became a full performance of the Pogues’ “A Rainy Night in Soho” during U2’s December 1 performance. As the band concluded its performance of “All I Want Is You,” […]

Six years ago, U2 released Songs of Experience, a sequel to 2014’s Songs of Innocence (yes, the free iTunes album). While bold, Songs of Experience is a masterpiece. Nothing will likely reach the heights of Achtung Baby or The Joshua Tree, but Songs of Experience comes close. Songs of Innocence was about Bono’s childhood. It’s […]

While U2 won’t bring their Sphere show on the road, Adam Clayton teased a new album and tour. Bono, The Edge, and (hopefully) Larry Mullen Jr. have big plans soon. New album and tour in 2025? During an episode of Ciara Lawrence’s Pink Sparkle podcast, Clayton spoke about the future. “We realize that fans all […]

Adam Clayton doesn’t want Europe fans to get their hopes up for shows anytime soon. U2 is at the Sphere, and unfortunately, there’s only one in the world at the moment. Only “One” Sphere Speaking to Ciara Lawrence on the Pink Sparkle podcast, Clayton seemed pessimistic that U2 will play in Europe soon. “I think […]

Sphere has found its next artist after U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere wraps up. Phish Sphere bound Rock band Phish will play four dates at the Sphere in April 2024, the venue announced. In their X post, Sphere promised that each of Phish’s shows “will feature completely unique setlists and visuals, making every show […]

U2’s residency at the Sphere has been a resounding fiscal success. Achtung, y’all Billboard is reporting that U2’s first slew of 17 shows at the Sphere have grossed $109.8 million. That means that they sold 281,000 tickets across these shows. This is the fastest-grossing residency in Billboard’s Boxscore history. The show will go on, with […]

As U2 is on their brief break from shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Bono has made a huge decision. Finding what he’s looking for in Hollywood The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Bono is an investor in a giant new project in the Hollywood Hills. This home, which is being designed by […]

While the Sphere seeks their next act, a new name has been thrown into the running. U2 opened the high-tech venue, and former Beatles star Paul McCartney could play there too. “Get Back” to the Sphere The New York Post reported that Beyoncé was being eyed as the Sphere’s next artist. Some other potential names […]

The Sphere was handed off to F1 by U2 for their event in Las Vegas. As the Thanksgiving break looms, it seems appropriate to look back at U2’s albums and rank them (yes, this list will include Songs of Surrender). U2’s albums ranking Pop (1997) Sorry, Pop loyalists — the album doesn’t do much for […]

Bono is back at it once again teasing U2‘s next album amid their Sphere residency. “We have to give them a reason to be interested” Speaking to Mojo, Bono seemed pessimistic about U2’s future. He’s aware that a band from the 80s is hardly the talk of the town (though their high-tech Sphere shows do […]

While U2 is still doing its Sphere residency, the high-tech venue may have found its next act. Beyoncé is being eyed with a bonkers contract twist. “Crazy in Love” with Sphere? The New York Post is reporting that James Dolan is trying to secure Beyoncé for a Sphere residency. However, if Dolan hopes to land […]

Harry Styles sported a new look as he attended U2’s Sphere show with Taylor Russell. Showing up in Style TMZ broke the images of Styles and Russell at the U2 gig. Sources added that they were with friends and even took part in a dance circle toward the end of the show. Notably, Styles was […]

U2 has been selling out shows at the MSG Sphere. But the high-tech venue got a disappointing revenue update after its first-quarter opening. Sphere-d out The Las Vegas Sun is reporting that the Sphere has lost $98.4 million in losses. Sphere Entertainment Co.  announced this on their morning earnings call. Granted, this first fiscal quarter […]

For those who thought U2’s Sphere setlists were stagnant, Bono, The Edge, and Adam Clayton made a huge War change. “How long must we sing this song?”  To their credit, U2 has varied their snippets during the Sphere shows. They’ve shouted out Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, and the Rolling Stones (among more) during these shows […]