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THINKING OUT LOUD

U2’s Bono Exposes Ed Sheeran’s Fear of Getting ‘Political’

Bono revealed what happened when Sheeran collaborated with the band on its EP, “Days of Ash.”

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

The Edge, Bono, Larry Mullen Jr., and Adam Clayton of U2 pose in a portrait on April 7, 2001, in Los Angeles.
WITH OR WITHOUT YOU

Rock Icon, 64, Reveals Career-Threatening Injury

The legendary musician says his ability to perform live is uncertain because of the rare condition.

Natalie Demaree

Dolly Parton and U2.
SWAN SONG

First U2 Album in 9 Years Features Dolly Parton’s Last Song

The band celebrates its 50th anniversary with 24 songs released in a calendar year, one with the late Dolly Parton’s last-ever vocal recording.

Reagin von Lehe

Bono recited reworked lyrics of U2's "Beautiful Day" in honor of the late musician Glen Hansard at Hansard's funeral on Tuesday.
ANGELIC PRESENCE

U2 Rewrite Iconic Song After Musician’s Shocking Death

Bono and the Edge reworked a classic in honor of their friend.

Dana Herrnstadt

Stevie Wonder and Obamas
STAR STUDDED

A-Listers Humiliate Trump by Showing Up to His Foe’s Event

Obama’s star-studded event comes as Trump’s has struggled to get even washed-up artists to perform.

Annabella Rosciglione

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‘AMERICAN OBITUARY’

U2 Drops Surprise Song to Honor ICE Victim

Bono sings a tribute to the “American mother of three” on the band’s surprise Ash Wednesday EP drop.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

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BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 21: U2 singer and frontman Bono  speaks on stage at the "The Fabelmans" (Die Fabelmans) premiere  & Honorary Golden Bear and homage for Steven Spielberg during the 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Berlinale Palast on February 21, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
MARK MY WORDS

U2 Frontman Shares a Grave Warning at Cannes

“Nationalism is not what we need,” the singer said as he discussed the premiere of his Apple TV+ documentary.

Emell Derra Adolphus

Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Bram van den Berg of U2
SONG FOR SOMEONE

Bono Leads Crowd in Chanting Navalny’s Name at U2 Show

“Putin would never, ever say his name,” the frontman said. “So I thought tonight, the free people, from here, people who believe in freedom must say his name.”

AJ McDougall

Bono performing in a Ukrainian subway station in 2022.
‘STARS OF DAVID’

U2 and Bono Change Lyrics in Tribute to Israel Massacre

“In the light of what’s happened in Israel and Gaza, a song about non-violence seems somewhat ridiculous, even laughable,” Bono told the crowd.

Noah Kirsch

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‘STAND BY UKRAINE’

Watch U2’s Bono and the Edge Perform in Kyiv Subway Station

The singer and guitarist invited Antytila—a Ukrainian pop-rock act currently serving on the front lines—to join them for part of the acoustic set.

AJ McDougall

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LONG LIVE THE ROCK BIOPIC

U2 Is Getting a Scripted Netflix Show From J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams is reportedly developing a show about the legendary rockers for Netflix, with Bono and the band’s involvement.

Jordan Julian

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