The Dispatch

UPDATE – U2’s Bono and The Edge give private concert in Kyiv Subway

KYIV (Reuters) - Irish rock group U2's frontman Bono and his bandmate The Edge performed a 40-minute concert in a metro station in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Sunday…

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The Edge: U2 needed to ‘double down’ on Achtung Baby

The Edge says U2 felt the need to "double down" on 'Achtung Baby'. The 60-year-old bassist has reflected on the band's mentality going into their iconic 1991 album, and compared…

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Where the Streets Have No Name …. Valletta

The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) is once more collaborating with the Valletta Cultural Agency (VCA) with the support of Bank of Valletta (BOV) on multiple audiovisual music productions - acting…

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Let your love be known – U2’s Bono new song for doctors, nurses and carers on CoVid19 front line

U2’s Bono has shared a new song called “Let Your Love Be Known”, dedicated to “the doctors, nurses, [and] carers on the front line,” and was inspired by the crisis in…

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Bono’s son, Elijah Hewson, speaks about the blessing and challenges of being child of a rock superstar

U2 singer Bono’s son has said being the child of a rock superstar is both a blessing and a curse as he launches his own band. Elijah Hewson, 20, who…

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Photo Story: U2 performs in Seoul

A handout photo made available by Live Nation Korea shows Irish rock band U2 performing during its first South Korean concert at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, 08…

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Photo Story: U2 perform at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane

Irish rock band U2 perform at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. The Joshua Tree Tour 2019 will see U2 return to New Zealand and Australia for the first time since…

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U2 turns 43

U2 formed in Dublin on this day in 1976, when none of the members were very good musicians. However, they got better as they got older. They were more popular…

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U2 might follow Queen and Elton John and have their film

U2 could follow in the footsteps of Queen and Elton John as the latest pop icons to get the big screen treatment, according to bassist Adam Clayton. The recent box…

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U2’s Joshua Tree was released on this day in 1987

The Joshua Tree is the fifth studio album by Irish rock band U2. It was produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, and was released on 9 March 1987 on Island…

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U2 to release ‘The Europa EP’ to celebrate Record Store Day

The Irish Independent reported that U2 have just announced they will release The Europa EP to celebrate Record Store Day 2019. Record Store Day takes place on April 13 and…

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On this day, in 1983, U2 released their album “War”

War is the third studio album by Irish rock band U2. It was produced by Steve Lillywhite, and was released on 28 February 1983 on Island Records. The album is regarded as U2's first overtly political…

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U2’s Bono and The Edge hold annual charity busking session for homeless (Updated with Video)

Bono has joined The Edge at the annual Christmas Eve charity busking session outside the Gaiety theatre in Dublin, performing along with a host of other famous Irish musicians in…

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Bono’s voice soothes crying child during concert for homeless in Paris

Chef Massimo Bottura has posted a heartwarming video of Irish rockers U2 paying a surprise visit to his Paris soup kitchen and serenading homeless diners and volunteers with a private concert. During an acoustic rendition…

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Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, A powerful earthquake hit Japan, the two Koreas agreed for a summit later on this month, while Donald Trump's experience at the White House remains an issue for…

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Bono reassures fans that the show will go on

Thousands of fans were disappointed Saturday night when, in Berlin, the Irish band's concert was suddenly canceled after Bono seemed unable to sing. "It's not right for you. It's useless Bono told…

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Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning The main news around the world report how thousands of years of historical artefacts were destroyed as a huge fire has engulfed Rio's history museum in Brazil. In…

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U2 cancels gig after 4 songs as Bono loses voice

U2 frontman Bono has been forced to cancel a Berlin gig just four songs in to the show after losing his voice. A statement posted on the band's website apologised…

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Bono falls on stage in Chicago

U2's lead singer Bono, fell on stage during a concert in Chicago. The band is currently on the Experience + Innocence Tour at the United Centre in Chicago. The singer slipped on the stage…

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