Bono to write op-ed column for New York Times
U2's Bono, famous musician, hob-nobber and philanthropist, has been invited by The New York Times to pen a column for the publication's Op-Ed page.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsU2 album bumped to 2009
U2: digging for diamonds in a coal mine? Not really. The band is actually recording in the South of France, an album that was expected to be released by now, but Bono says their efforts have been fruitful…or gem-ful. On U2’s website, the frontman forged the mining metaphor, saying that “it gets a bit dark down here but…why come above ground now when there’s more priceless stuff to be found?" ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsNew U2 album peeks over the Horizon in November
Chances are, if you're reading this story, you're a U2 fan. Not merely because a news item with the phrase "New U2 album" in its headline tends to attract followers of Bono and Co., but also because U2 is a quintessential Paste band. Just look at that poll on the lefthand side of your screen (scroll down a bit...to the bottom of the page). That poll was supposed to be about Brian Eno, but those sneaky Irish gentlemen up and stole the whole show! At the time of this writing, The Joshua Tree is straight up annihilating its Eno-affiliated competition... read more
Found in: Music, NewsU2 unveils tracklists for reissues
The wait is over! Well, almost. As previously reported, The Edge has overseen the re-mastering of U2's first three albums (Boy [1980], October [1981] and War [1983]), which are slated for release on July 22. As that date inches closer, Bono and the boys have whetted our appetites with details about the reissues' tracklistings, which offer a healthy serving of bonus material.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWhat is the best live act touring today?
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Found in: Music, NewsU2 to re-master and release Boy, October, War
U2 guitarist The Edge is overseeing the re-master and release of the band’s first three albums by Universal Records. The reissues are scheduled to hit stores July 22. U2’s first three albums (Boy (1980), October (1981), War (1983)) have all been restored from the original audio tapes, and expanded with new liner notes, previously unseen photos and full lyrics. Each title will be released as a standard single disc, a deluxe double version including a disc of B-sides, live tracks and rarities, and as an LP pressed on 180 gm virgin vinyl. The Dublin rockers began reissuing their early albums... read more
Found in: Music, NewsU2 signs 12-year deal with Live Nation
U2 has signed a 12-year deal with concert promoter Live Nation, cementing a partnership that began in the late '90s. The new agreement gives Live Nation global rights to the band’s merchandising, touring, digital and branding areas, the company’s president and CEO Michael Rapino announced this morning. The deal does not include any recording or publishing rights, which fall under the band’s contract with Universal Music Group. The deal with U2 comes less than six months after Live Nation announced a watershed all-inclusive agreement with Madonna. The artist was rumored to have left Warner Music Group after the label refused... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBono to headline second annual American Idol charity event
Last year, Idol Gives Back raised about $76 million for charities, both U.S. and international. Now, the Emmy-award winning program is back for a second year. Bono will be endorsing the event, as will John Legend, Annie Lennox and Snoop Dogg. Last year proceeds went toward providing education, clean water and medical care to children in Africa. Some proceeds also contributed to health care and literacy programs for underprivileged kids here in the U.S. The show will be broadcast from both American Idol’s home stage and the Kodak Theatre. Also in attendance will be Peyton and Eli Manning, Miley Cyrus,... read more
Found in: Music, NewsU2 back in the studio with Eno, Lanois
The globe-trotting members of U2 have finally returned to their home turf and are back in the studio, Billboard.com reports. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. are working on a new album in a Dublin, Ireland studio with longtime collaborators Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. The band, Eno and Lanois met several times over the past year in France and Morocco, and have already produced a plethora of new material – maybe even enough for two albums, Lanois told Billboard. U2’s last album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, was released in 2004, but the band has... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAfrican artists assemble to celebrate U2 on compilation
U2 has been trying to throw its arms around the world ever since the band blew up into unprecedented rock superstars. The group has especially focused its efforts on the plight of developing African nations, from debt relief to AIDS to pervasive famine. "You can throw pennies at the problem, but at a certain point I felt God wasn’t looking for alms," Bono told Paste in an article for our "Can Rock Save the World?" issue. "He was looking for action. You can’t fix every problem, but the ones you can fix, you have to.” That sense of obligation has... read more
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