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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

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

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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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KNIFE ATTACK

Police Rush to Stabbing at Hollywood Home Linked to Bono

One person was taken to the hospital.

Harry Thompson

Joe Rogan and Bono
LISTEN UP

Bono Schools Joe Rogan on ‘Evil’ Musk Unleashed on the World

The right-wing podcaster admitted that the Tesla CEO threw the “baby out with the bathwater” by cutting too much, too fast.

Matt Wilstein

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WITH OR WITHOUT YOU

Bono Flames Trump Over Bruce Springsteen Beef

The U2 frontman has never “played a show to support any candidate, from any party,” he said, correcting Trump’s rant against him and Bruce Springsteen.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Beyonce, Donald Trump, Bruce Springsteen photo split
LATE TO THE PARTY

Trump Demands Investigation Into Beyoncé and Springsteen

The Boss has been speaking out against Trump during his “Land of Hope & Dreams” tour.

Janna Brancolini

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

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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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