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

SONG FOR SOMEONE

“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 | Published Feb 18, 2024

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

‘STAND BY UKRAINE’

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 | Published May 08, 2022

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

LONG LIVE THE ROCK BIOPIC

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

Jordan Julian | Published Mar 18, 2022

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Pelosi Says She’ll Honor Ukraine—With a Bono Poetry Reading

BEAUTIFUL DAY

She said Thursday she’ll be reading a poem by Bono at the Friends of Ireland luncheon.

Anna Venarchik | Published Mar 17, 2022

Bono: I Switch the Radio Station When I Hear U2 Songs

WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR

The singer also said he dislikes the band’s name and the sound of his own voice.

Blake Montgomery | Published Jan 18, 2022

Bono, Bob Geldof Call Out Aung San Suu Kyi on Genocide

SPEAKING OUT

She was once the world’s most celebrated political prisoner, a beacon of moral authority in a troubled region. But now Aung San Suu Kyi’s rock-star supporters are turning on her.

Tom Sykes | Published Nov 13, 2017

Bono: Send Amy Schumer to Fight ISIS

COMEDIC WEAPON

So the airstrikes and social media trolling haven’t stopped extremists in the Middle East. Why not try comedy? That’s what the U2 frontman told a group of senators Tuesday.

Asawin Suebsaeng | Published Apr 12, 2016

Bono Is Sorry For Giving You Free Music

Megalomania

The U2 front man—along with the rest of his Irish rock act—came under fire for imposing their new album on many iTunes users. Now, the sunglasses-loving singer is sorry.

Tom Sykes | Published Oct 15, 2014

Can Bono Save the GOP?

In God’s Country

The U2 frontman wants to save the world. Why shouldn’t he save Republicans, too?

James Poulos | Published Mar 15, 2014

U2 Reminds You They Exist

Relevence

Ten years ago, Bono said U2 was ‘reapplying for the job of the best band in the world.’ It would appear that application is pending once again.

Howard Wolfson | Published Feb 09, 2014

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