Famed shutterbug Annie Leibovitz photographed U2 frontman Bono and his wife, Ali Hewson –- founders of the ethical fashion line Edun –- for the latest Louis Vuitton Core Values advertising campaign.The ad — which reads “Every Journey Begins in Africa” — features the humanitarian duo arriving in an African grassland. The ad coincides with Paris [...]
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U2 Reschedules North American Dates
July 13th, 2010 |
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RESCHEDULED NORTH AMERICAN RUN BEGINS MAY 21 IN DENVER, COLORADO
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U2 have announced the
rescheduled dates for their postponed U2 360º North American Tour. The tour, previously postponed due to Bono’s
emergency back surgery, begins May 21 at Invesco Field in
Denver, Colorado, and continues on through Salt Lake City, Seattle, Oakland, Miami, Chicago, and other cities. All
2010/2011 dates are available below.
All tickets for the postponed 2010 dates will be valid at the rescheduled 2011 dates. On sale information for the
remaining tickets has not yet been released.
U2 2010/2011 Tour Dates:
08/06 – Turin, IT @ Stadio Olimpico %
08/10 – Frankfurt, DE @ Commerzbank Arena %
08/12 – Hannover, DE @ AWD Stadium %
08/15 – Horsens, DK @ Casa Arena $
08/16 – Horsens, DK @ Casa Arena $
08/20 – Helsinki, FI @ Olympic Stadium @
08/21 – Helsinki, FI @ Olympic Stadium @
08/25 – Moscow, RU @ Luzhniki $
08/30 – Vienna, AT @ Ernst Happel Stadium &
09/03 – Athens, GR @ Olypmic Stadium $
09/06 – Istanbul, TR @ Ataturk Olympic Stadium $
09/11 – Zurich, CH @ Letzigrund Stadium @
09/12 – Zurich, CH @ Letzigrund Stadium @
09/15 – Munich, DE @ Olympic Stadium @
09/18 – Paris, FR @ Stade de France ^
09/22 – Brussels, BE @ Stade Roi Boudoin ^
09/23 – Brussels, BE @ Stade Roi Boudoin ^
09/26 – San Sebastian, ES @ Anoeta Stadium ^
09/29 – Seville, ES @ Olympic Stadium ^
10/02 – Colmbra, PT @ Stadium ^
10/03 – Colmbra, PT @ Stadium ^
10/08 – Rome, IT @ Olympic Stadium ^
05/21 – Denver, CO @ Invesco Field
05/24 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Rice Eccles Stadium
06/01 – Edmonton, AB @ Commonwealth Stadium
06/04 – Seattle, WA @ Qwet Field
06/07 – Oakland, CA @ McAfee Coliseum
06/17 – Anaheim, CA @ Angels Stadium
06/18 – Anaheim, CA @ Angels Stadium
06/26 – E. Lansing, MI @ Spartan Stadium
06/29 – Miami, FL @ Sun Life Stadium
07/05 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field
07/08 – Montreal, QC @ Hippodrome
07/09 – Montreal, QC @ Hippodrome
07/11 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
07/14 – Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field
07/20 – E. Rutherford, NJ @ New Meadowlands Stadium
07/23 – Minneapolis, MN @ TCF Bank Stadium
^ = w/ Interpol
% = w/ Kasabian
$ = w/ Snow Patrol
@ = w/ Razorlight
& = w/ OneRepublic
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Gorillaz Replace U2 at Glastonbury
May 26th, 2010 |
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CARTOON FREAKS INVADE THE MUDDY FIELDS!
In the wake of Bono’s back injury and subsequent Glastonbury cancellation and tour postponement, the organizers at Glastonbury have secured Gorillaz to fill the empty headlining slot. Mos Def and Snoop Dogg, two collaborators from the Gorillaz’s latest album, Plastic Beach, were already scheduled to play the festival, so attendees should likely expect them to pop up in this big stage set.
U2 Postpones US Tour Cancels Glastonbury Performance
May 25th, 2010 |
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Following the news last week that the U2360 Tour Opener in Salt Lake City
would be delayed due to Bono’s back surgery, U2 has announced today that the
entire US tour will be postponed until 2011. The band has also pulled out of the
Glastonbury festival in the U.K. scheduled for June 25th.
From U2.com: Speaking at the LMU University
Hospital in Munich, U2 manager Paul McGuinness has
confirmed the postponement of 16 shows on the U2360° Tour from Salt Lake City on June 3rd,
through to New Jersey’s Meadowlands Stadium on July 19th. Tour Promoters Live Nation are
now rescheduling those dates.
Paul McGuinness said, ‘Our biggest and I believe best tour has been interrupted and we’re
all devastated. For a performer who lives to be on stage, this is more than a blow. He
feels robbed of the chance to do what he does best and feels like he has badly let down
the band and their audience. Which is of course nonsense. His concerns about more than a
million ticket buyers whose plans have been turned upside down, we all share, but the most
important thing right now is that Bono make a full recovery. We’re working as fast as we
can with Live Nation to reschedule these dates.’ Additional details on rescheduled dates
will follow shortly and fans are encouraged to hold on to their tickets.
Bono has now been discharged from Ludwig Maximilians-University (LMU) Hospital in Munich
where he underwent emergency surgery on Friday, following a back injury. In order to fully
recover, he is under doctor’s orders to start a rehabilitation program and to recuperate
for at least eight weeks.
Bono Released From Hospital Following Emergency Back Surgery
May 25th, 2010 |
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U2 frontman Bono has been released from Ludwig Maximilians-University Hospital in Munich after doctors say the rocker experienced temporary paralysis brought on by the onset of a sudden illness. The band has cancelled their headlining slot at Britain’s 40th anniversary Glastonbury Music Festival this weekend after the singer was told to rest for at least [...]
U2: Bono Has Back Surgery U2360° Tour Launch Delayed
May 22nd, 2010 |
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JUNE 3 START IN SALT LAKE CITY POSTPONED
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On U2.com the following message was posted yesterday:
Bono has today undergone emergency back surgery for an injury sustained during tour preparation training. He was admitted to a specialist neuro surgery unit in a Munich hospital, and is under the care of neuro surgeon Prof. Dr. Jorg Tonn and Dr Muller Wohlfahrt. Bono will spend the next few days there, before returning home to recuperate.
Once his condition has been assessed further, a statement will be made regarding the impact on forthcoming tour dates.
This was followed by this message:
Following Bono’s unexpected back surgery earlier today, Live Nation confirmed that the U2 U2360° tour launch previously scheduled for June 3rd in Salt Lake City has been postponed.
U2 fans with tickets to the June 3rd event are encouraged to retain tickets until updated show information can be provided.
Additional tour information will be forthcoming.
Today their manager Paul McGuinness spoke to U2.com about the news of Bono’s back surgery and plans for the tour. Listen his statment here.
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Bono Back Surgery — U2 Frontman Hospitalized In Munich
May 21st, 2010 |
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Bono’s got back trouble. According to his rep, the U2 frontman underwent emergency surgery on his back in a Munich hospital Friday after injuring himself during rehearsals for the next leg of the band’s world tour.“Bono has today undergone emergency back surgery for an injury sustained during tour preparation training,” the spokesperson said. “He [...]
Complete Glastonbury Lineup U2, Muse, Wonder, Keys, Lips, LCD
April 15th, 2010 |
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FESTIVAL HEADLINERS INCLUDE U2, MUSE, AND STEVIE WONDER
The complete lineup for the 40th annual Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts in Pilton, England is now available. The festival will feature headliners U2, Muse, and Stevie Wonder. The historic event will take place Wednesday June 23 through Sunday June 27. As always, the festival completely sold out before any artist announcements were made.
To view the complete lineup, click HERE.
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Bono’s Odd Dining Demands Create Stir At NYC’s Butter
March 1st, 2010 |
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Bono’s a fussy eater. The rock icon and humanitarian is getting a reputation for being a bit of a diva, especially after his dining demands were revealed last week. Bono amazed fellow diners at the popular Manhattan eatery last Tuesday night when he made a string of odd requests to restaurant staff at New York [...]
“Hope for Haiti Now” Telethon Jay-Z, U2, Young Raise $58 Million
January 25th, 2010 |
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“Hope for Haiti Now” Telethon Featuring: Jay-Z, U2, Beyonce, Springsteen
Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Stevie Wonder And More Raise More than $58 million
Last Friday (January 22), the “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon aired on national and cable television, raising over $58 million, a record for a disaster-relief telethon.
Hosted by George Clooney, the night featured a plethora of super stars, including Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Sting, Shakira, Justin Timberlake, Mary J. Blige and many more. Two high points included Neil Young and Dave Matthews performing “Alone And Forsaken” and Jay-Z, Rihanna, Bono and The Edge debuting the brand new song “Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour).”
The entire concert is now available at iTunes for $7.99. All proceeds will benefit Haitian relief funds.
Rihanna, U2 and Jay-Z to release charity singles for Haiti
January 21st, 2010 |
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U2 and Jay-Z are to collaborate on a joint charity single to benefit Haiti, they announced Wednesday, the same day as Rihanna released a cover version of Bob Marley’s Redemption Song with the proceeds going to Haiti aid organisations.
The announcement came as organisers released the list of performers who have pledged to appear on the [...]
New J-LO featuring Pitbull
November 21st, 2009 |
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New J-Lo!
It’s been awhile, but after having babies, focusing on her fashion line and fragrances, J-Lo has finally gone back to giving us music we love!
Here is the video for her new song “Fresh Out The Oven” featuring Pitbull and the video is directed by Jonas Akerlund, who has directed for Madonna, U2, Blink 182, [...]
Video: Jay-Z Joins U2 For “Sunday Bloody Sunday” In Berlin
November 9th, 2009 |
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U2 & Jay-Z Perform “Sunday Bloody Sunday” at MTV Europe Awards
At last night’s MTV Europe Awards, Jay-Z joined U2 for a new look at the classic “Sunday Bloody Sunday.” Performed at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, it was an historic event on several levels. Watch the vid here:
Jay-Z recently announced a major 2010 tour, details here.
U2 Jay-Z Perform Berlin Wall 20th Anniversary Concert MTV EMAs [VIDEO]
November 6th, 2009 |
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U2 and Jay-Z performed “Sunday Bloody Sunday” during a concert in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on Thursday. U2 performed a free concert in collaboration with MTV Europe Music Awards to help the city celebrate 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall.
U2 Rose Bowl Performance YouTube’s Largest Streaming Event Ever
October 30th, 2009 |
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YouTube’s webcast of U2’s live concert from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California last Sunday was watched by nearly 10 million people, the video site’s largest streaming event ever.
The full 2 1/2-hour concert is available on YouTube. The rebroadcast video has been watched by more than 1.1 million viewers.
Chris Maxcy, head of music partnerships at [...]
U2 Berlin Wall Fall 20th Anniversary Concert MTV Europe Awards Nov. 5
October 28th, 2009 |
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U2 will perform a free concert to help the city celebrate 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, MTV announced on Tuesday evening.
The Irish rockers will perform in front of the Brandenburg Gate on Nov. 5 during the network’s Europe Music Awards, hosted by Katy Perry. The band’s performance will beamed via satellite [...]
U2 Rose Bowl Concert YouTube Live Stream
October 20th, 2009 |
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U2 and YouTube have teamed up to broadcast a live stream of the band’s concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, this weekend. Any fan wishing to tune in from the 16 countries supported will be able to do so for free this Sunday, Oct. 25.
This is YouTube’s second attempt at live-streaming concerts. In August, [...]
U2 | 09.12 & 09.13 | Chicago, IL
September 15th, 2009 |
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Images by: Chad Smith
After touring Europe, U2 debuted their massive “360° Tour” tour at Chicago’s Soldier Field over the weekend. Taking the “in the round” idea and going huge with it, this tour features a rotating stage, 360-degree screen, planks that lead into the crowd, a giant claw-like centerpiece and all kinds of lights. Like they say, a picture is worth a thousand words and JamBase was on the scene both Saturday and Sunday night to bring you the story.
U2 :: 09.12.09 (Saturday) :: Soldier Field :: Chicago, IL
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U2 :: 09.12.09 :: Soldier Field :: Chicago, IL
Breathe, No Line On The Horizon, Get On Your Boots, Magnificent, Beautiful Day / Blackbird (snippet), Elevation, I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For / Stand By Me (snippet), Stuck In A Moment You Can’t Get Out Of, Unknown Caller, The Unforgettable Fire, City Of Blinding Lights, Vertigo, I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight, Sunday Bloody Sunday / Oliver’s Army (snippet), Pride (In The Name Of Love), MLK, Walk On / You’ll Never Walk Alone (snippet), Where The Streets Have No Name, One, Bad / Fool To Cry (snippet) / 40 (snippet)
Encore: Ultra Violet (Light My Way), With Or Without You, Moment of Surrender
Continue reading for pics and setlist from Sunday night at Soldier Field…
U2 :: 09.13.09 (Sunday) :: Soldier Field :: Chicago, IL
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U2 :: 09.13.09 :: Soldier Field :: Chicago, IL
Breathe, No Line On The Horizon, Get On Your Boots, Magnificent, Beautiful Day / King Of Pain (snippet) / Blackbird (snippet), I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, Elevation, Your Blue Room, Unknown Caller, Until The End Of The World, Stay (Faraway, So Close!), The Unforgettable Fire, City Of Blinding Lights, Vertigo, I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight / I Want To Take You Higher (snippet), Sunday Bloody Sunday / Rock The Casbah (snippet), MLK, Walk On, One / Amazing Grace (snippet), Where The Streets Have No Name / All You Need Is Love (snippet)
Encore: Ultra Violet (Light My Way), With Or Without You, Moment of Surrender
Comments: Live debut of Your Blue Room, 14 years after it was recorded
Pride is dropped from the set for the first time since 28 August 2001
Setlists courtesy of u2setlists.com. Catch the “360° Tour” now, dates available here.
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Megan Fox & U2 Kick Off “Saturday Night Live†35th Season
September 2nd, 2009 |
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The 35th season of NBC’s Saturday Night Live will start with a bang from a bombshell.
Megan Fox will host and legendary rockers U2 will appear as musical guests when SNL kicks off its new season September 26, SNL comedian Bill Hader has revealed.
Megan will be promoting her new dark comedy, Jennifer’s Body, in theaters [...]
Springsteen, U2 among stars to perform at Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame anniversary shows
July 23rd, 2009 |
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Bruce Springsteen, U2, Metallica and Stevie Wonder are among the music world’s biggest stars who are set to perform at two New York City concerts in celebration of Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame’s 25th anniversary.
The shows, which will be held at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, will be taking place on October 29 [...]