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Taylor Swift named music's top earner of 2011

Music Gossip

12 Mar 2012

Taylor Swift was the world's highest earning music star on 2011, making $35.7 million. The 'Mine' hitmaker grossed $88 million in the US - which amounted to a personal fortune of $29.8 million - from her 'Speak Now' Tour as well as touring across…

U2's effortless albums

Music Gossip

5 Jan 2012

U2 make their records in a way so that they sound "like they didn't try too hard". The 'Vertigo' band work meticulously in the studio, but always aim for their albums to sound effortless and full of energy, according to long time producer, Steve…

U2 named highest grossing touring act

Music Gossip

22 Dec 2011

U2 had the highest-earning tour of 2011. The 'Sweetest Thing' rockers grossed more than $293 million at 44 concerts, watched by almost three million people, as their record-breaking 360 Degree tour concluded with a string of dates in North America…

Bono annoyed by own voice

Music Gossip

1 Dec 2011

Bono's voice "annoys" him. The U2 frontman can't bring himself to listen to his group's earlier hits because he thinks he sounds "like a girl" when he sings on them. He told TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres: "I do try to avoid it. If I hear our…

U2 hated living with Bono

Music Gossip

30 Oct 2011

Bono "drove mad" his U2 bandmates when they lived together. Three of the 'One' hitmakers - the singer, Larry Mullen Jr. And Adam Clayton - shared a house in Los Angeles in 1987 and while they had fun in the US the rest of the group admit it was "very…

U2 not capable of 'meaningful' album

Music Gossip

26 Oct 2011

Bono doesn't think U2 are capable of creating a "meaningful" new album. The lead singer of the 'Even Better Than The Real Thing' rockers - who are set to re-release their 1991 album 'Achtung Baby' - admitted they are currently working on three…

Florence Welch got music lessons from Bono

Music Gossip

24 Oct 2011

U2 frontman Bono gave Florence Welch advice on how to perform in high heels. The Florence and the Machine singer revealed the diminutive Irishman was happy to help her when she supported the band on their US tour earlier this year and even advised…

Kasabian blast U2 fans

Music Gossip

27 Sep 2011

Kasabian have blasted U2 fans, calling them "cardboard cut-outs". The band's singer, Tom Meighan, claims their support slots during the 'Elevation' rockers' 360 Degree tour in Italy and Germany last year were their "worst ever" shows, and blasted…

Beyonce batting U2 for UK Festival Awards crown

Music Gossip

16 Sep 2011

Beyonce, U2, Foo Fighters and Muse are battling it out to be named Headliner of the Year at the UK Festival Awards. All acts who headlined festivals in the UK in 2011 are in the running for the awards - including Linkin Park, Pulp The Eagles and…

Bono worried about U2's legacy

Music Gossip

13 Sep 2011

Bono worries U2 will be remembered as a "very good" band rather than a "great" one. The 'Even Better Than The Real Thing' rockers are unveiling a new documentary, 'From The Sky Down', which focuses on their struggles to cope after poor reviews for…

Lady Gaga and Usher sign up for charity performance

Music Gossip

13 Sep 2011

Lady Gaga, members of U2 and Usher will all perform at a charity fundraiser set up by Bill Clinton. The former US president is holding a party at the Hollywood Bowl in California to raise money for his non-profit William J. Clinton Foundation, while…

Snow Patrol taken under U2's 'wings'

Music Gossip

27 Jul 2011

Snow Patrol feel very fortunate to have been taken under the "wings" of U2. The 'Chasing Cars' group have been supporting the Irish rockers on their '360 Degree' tour - which ends on Saturday (30.07.11) - and feel it has been a great learning curve…

U2 to sell off tour claws

Music Gossip

29 Jun 2011

U2 are to sell off the stage 'claws' used on their '360 Tour'. The Irish rock band created incredible 29,000-square-foot steel 'claws' which formed the structure of the set and allowed for 360 degree views for fans. The run of shows - which have…

Glastonbury boss always wanted U2

Music Gossip

24 Jun 2011

Glastonbury organisers have been trying to book U2 for 32 years. The Irish rockers headline the world-famous festival tonight (24.06.11) - a year after they pulled out when frontman Bono suffered a back injury - and the event's founder Michael Eavis…

Beyonce Knowles' long Glastonbury rehearsals

Music Gossip

23 Jun 2011

Beyonce Knowles is rehearsing for 210 hours every day ahead of her Glastonbury show. The 'Halo' hitmaker headlines the world-famous music event in Somerset, South West England, on Sunday (26.06.11) and is determined to give the best show she can, so…

U2 fronted by 'Robo-Bono'

Music Gossip

22 Jun 2011

U2 will be fronted by "Robo-Bono" at the Glastonbury festival. The legendary rockers will headline the world-famous music event in Somerset, South West England on Friday (24.06.11), a year after they pulled out of playing after the frontman underwent…

U2 World's Highest Paid Musicians

Music Gossip

17 Jun 2011

U2 have been named the World's Highest Paid Musicians. The 'With or Without You' topped the poll by Forbes magazine - which counted down the highest grossing acts of the last 12 months - earning a phenomenal $195 million on their 360 degree world…

U2 'gutted' they can't release new material

Music Gossip

8 Jun 2011

U2 are "gutted" they won't have a new album finished before next year. The 'With or Without You' group had originally planned to release new material by the end of their 360 Degree tour this July, but their commitments have made it impossible to…

Elbow fans U2

Music Gossip

2 May 2011

U2 are looking forward to seeing Elbow perform at Glastonbury. The legendary 'With or Without You' rockers are headlining the British festival on June 24 and are hoping to get the chance to see one of their favourite bands play. Bassist Adam…

U2 plan 'Glastonbury on steroids'

Music Gossip

28 Apr 2011

U2 want to put on a "Glastonbury on steroids" performance at this year's festival. The 'Elevation' group are headlining the festival this year for the first time ever - after having to pull out of its 40th anniversary in 2010 - and bassist Adam…

U2 as big as they could 'ever get'

Music Gossip

12 Apr 2011

U2 are "at the absolute limit" with their 360 Degree tour, and are "as big" as they could "ever get". The 'Vertigo' rockers were declared to have the highest grossing tour ever - beating a record set by The Rolling Stones - last week, having made…

U2 overworked 'Get on Your Boots'

Music Gossip

12 Apr 2011

U2 admit they can overwork their songs in the studio. The Irish group's bass player, Adam Clayton, claims their 2009 single 'Get on Your Boots' "confused people" because it was so deeply layered, and since they stripped it down for their present 360…

U2's sci-fi sound

Music Gossip

7 Apr 2011

U2's next album will be "sci-fi". The 'With or Without You' group, fronted by singer Bono, worked with Lady Gaga producer RedOne on tracks for their next record, resulting in a "futuristic" sound. RedOne said: "Bono described the album as…

Nick Hamm's rock'n'roll comedy Killing Bono fails to hit its targets

Ben Barnes, Martin McCann and Pete Postlethwaite star in U2-envy film

18 Mar 2011

(15) 113min Killing Bono – it’s probably a thought more than a few have entertained over the years. Whether Neil McCormick ever did is another matter. Author of the exuberant rock memoir I Was Bono’s Doppelgänger, aspiring musician McCormick grew up…

U2 confirmed as Glastonbury headliners

Music Gossip

24 Feb 2011

U2 have confirmed they will headline this year's Glastonbury festival. Guitarist The Edge revealed the Irish group will top the main stage on the Friday night of the iconic event in June, a year after they were forced to pull out due to a back…

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…