U2

U2 to return in May?

Music Gossip

1 Feb 2011

U2 will reportedly release their new album in May. The Irish group have been recording their 13th album - which has the working title 'Songs of Ascent' - with producer and musician Danger Mouse and although they have not confirmed a release date…

Bono hopeful for Spider Man musical

Music Gossip

24 Nov 2010

Bono says his 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' musical is "a great American story" but admits is has been costly to realise. The much delayed production - backed by the U2 singer and the band's guitarist, The Edge - opens in New York on Sunday…

U2 call in Danger Mouse

Music Gossip

21 Oct 2010

U2 are working with producer Danger Mouse on their next album. The Irish group are presently recording their 13th album - which has the working title 'Songs Of Ascent' - with the producer and musician, who is also one half of the groups Gnarls…

U2 drop Glastonbury hints

Music Gossip

5 Oct 2010

U2 have hinted they will headline next year's Glastonbury festival. The Irish rockers - who were forced to pull out of their first-ever appearance at the famous UK music event after frontman Bono injured his back - alerted fans on to the fact tickets…

U2 loud for Spain

Music Gossip

26 Aug 2010

U2 have been fined for practicing too loud in Spain. The 'Get On Your Boots' rockers reportedly breached noise levels, during rehearsals for their present 360 Degree world tour, angering locals and incurring a fine of 18,000 Euros. A statement…

U2 to lose £100million

Music Gossip

17 Jun 2010

Bono could cost U2 £100million. The lead singer of U2 has been told by doctors to rest for two months following emergency back surgery and will now miss out on the start of the group's US leg of their 360 Degree tour. Bono was said to be…

Bono feared permanent injury

Music Gossip

28 May 2010

Bono feared he would spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair after injuring his back. The frontman - who suffered a slipped disc while preparing for the group's upcoming 'U2360' tour - put off seeking treatment for the ailment for so long he…

U2 pull out of Glastonbury

Music Gossip

25 May 2010

U2 have pulled out of performing at the Glastonbury Festival. Lead singer Bono underwent a spinal operation last week following an accident while preparing for the upcoming 'U2360' tour, and the band have been forced to cancel their first appearance…

Dizzee Rascal to replace U2 at Glastonbury?

Music Gossip

24 May 2010

Dizzee Rascal is being lined up to replace U2 at this year's Glastonbury festival. The 'Bonkers' rapper has been asked by the British music event's organiser Michael Eavis to fill in for the Irish band after frontman Bono had emergency back surgery…

U2 - In the Name of Love

9 Aug 2009

After 30 years at the top, U2 remain an unstoppable force of live performance, global success and critical relevancy. Ahead of their Glasgow date, we ask some prominent figures in music to describe their relationship with the band and explain their…

Top 5 things to do this week

6 Aug 2009

We go behind the scenes of the first collaborative exhibition by Baldvin Ringsted and Hrafnhildur Halldórsdóttir and explore the theme of improvisation versus skill that informs their work. Intermedia Gallery, CCA, Glasgow, Tue 18 Aug–Sun 6 Sep.

Stadium rock in Scotland 2009

11 Jun 2009

Mark Robertson gets out his giant foam finger and keeps his fingers crossed that his topless torso turns up on the big screens as we look at just what this summer’s massive outdoor shows have to offer.

U2 - No Line on the Horizon

5 Mar 2009

ROCK It’s only that guy in the coma, buried deep in that underground bunker, with his earplugs in that doesn’t know enough to have an opinion on U2. And today, it’s more likely that your opinion of the band is informed as much from your opinion of Bono…

U2's Live Nation fortune

Celebrity Gossip

21 Oct 2008

U2 could earn more than £500 million after signing a new contract. The Irish rock band have made a deal with promoters Live Nation, which will entitle them to 1.56 million shares in the company worth around £10 million. The 12-year deal - which…

Chris Martin's U2 motivation

Celebrity Gossip

9 Jun 2008

Chris Martin compares Coldplay to U2. The Coldplay frontman, whose new album 'Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends' is released this week, looks to the Irish rockers as a measure of success. He said: "U2 once said they were reapplying for the…

U23D

14 Feb 2008

DOCUMENTARY/MUSIC (U) 84min The distributors of U23D may have missed a marketing trick by handing out bog standard 3D glasses for this film instead of ones in the style of the classic Bono wraparound. Indeed, despite the 3D visuals, there is nothing…

U2 recording sessions ‘going great’

31 Aug 2007

U2’s new album is practically ‘making itself’ according to the Irish group’s producer Daniel Lanois. The band have drafted in Brian Eno and Lanois to help write and produce their latest musical offering, with the latter planning to use shots of…