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Bono's Near-miss In Plane
Bono cheated death yesterday (12.11.14) when a door fell off the private jet he was travelling in.The U2 frontman was on board a Learjet 60 D-CGEO with four friends flying from Dublin, Ireland to Berlin,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 November 2014
Taylor Hawkins: U2'S Album Is Like 'A Fart'
Taylor Hawkins has compared U2's new album to ''a fart''.The Foo Fighters drummer has slammed the 'With or Without You' rockers for having their 13th album 'Songs of Innocence' automatically downloaded onto people's phones, even...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 November 2014
Bono Retracts Apology Over 'Songs Of Innocence' Giveaway
Three weeks ago Bono apologised for the free iTunes giveaway of U2’s album. But now, he’s rescinded on that apology – backtracked on the backtrack, if you will – saying that the rollout of Songs...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 08 November 2014
U2 Set For Weeklong Residency On Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show'
In the midst of Metallica being booked to perform for five straight nights on the last week of 'The Late Late Show With Craig Fuerguson,' it seems another late night talk show has caught the...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 November 2014
Queen Release New Song For Aids Campaign
Queen have released a new song featuring Freddie Mercury to raise money in the fight against AIDS.The Coca-Cola Company have teamed up with (RED) for a new campaign, 'Share the Sound of An AIDS Free...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 November 2014
Iggy Pop Says New U2 Album Is A 'Veiled Advert'
Iggy Pop says U2's latest album, 'Songs of Innocence', is a ''veiled advert''.The Stooges vocalist says that although the album was made available to Apple's iTunes customers free of charge, it would be inaccurate to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 October 2014
U2 Didn't Profit From Download
U2 ''didn't earn much'' from their new album.The Irish rockers gave away 'Songs of Innocence' to iTunes users because they felt their fans ''deserved'' to have the record for free, and admit even Apple were...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 October 2014
Bono Reveals Why He Always Wears Sunglasses: "I Have Glaucoma"
Bono explained why he wears sunglasses seemingly all the time whilst appearing on a British talk show.Bono spotted in London on Thursday (16th Oct.).Read More: Bono Apologies Over Unwanted Downloads Of U2's New Album.The U2...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 October 2014
Bono's Vocal 'Gift' From Dad
Bono claims his voice improved after his father died.The U2 frontman believes he was given a ''gift'' by his late dad Bob Hewson - who lost his battle with cancer in 2001 - after he...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 October 2014
Bono Apologises Over Unwanted Downloads Of U2'S New Album
U2 frontman Bono has issued an apology to iTunes users over the release of their recent album Songs of Innocence. Users of the software had a free copy of the new album automatically downloaded to...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 16 October 2014
Neil Young Recalls The Time Bono Tried To Give Him Song Writing ‘Advice’.
You might have felt angry last month when Bono gave you his new album without asking if you'd wanted it first. But imagine how Neil Young felt when the U2 frontman offered him some unsolicited...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 15 October 2014
Bono 'Despised' Catholics And Protestants Growing Up
Bono ''despised'' Catholics and Protestants while he was growing up in Ireland.The U2 frontman has admitted that he hated the religious groups that dominated and divided country during the 1970s.Talking to The Sun newspaper, Bono...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 October 2014
Bono Writes Song For Mother
Bono wrote a love song for his mother on U2's latest album. The 54-year-old singer paid tribute to his mum Iris on the band's 13th studio album, 'Songs of Innocence', and admits the autobiographical theme...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 October 2014
Lars Ulrich Inspired By U2 Album Download
Metallica's Lars Ulrich has praised U2 for giving away their album on iTunes.The drummer has come out in favour of U2's controversial decision to make their new album, 'Songs Of Innocence', an automatic and free...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 October 2014
U2 '70 Per Cent' Done With 14th Album
U2 have completed ''70 per cent'' of their 14th studio album. The Irish rockers recently released their 13th LP, 'Songs of Innocence', but bassist Adam Clayton has revealed the group are nearly ready to go...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 September 2014
Bono Announces U2 Tour Plans For Next Year And Defends ‘Songs Of Innocence’ Itunes Launch
Despite the backlash over their ‘free’ album Songs of Innocence, U2 frontman Bono has confirmed the band plans to embark on a world tour next year.Generous music makers U2Speaking to Absolute Radio the 54 year...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 30 September 2014
George Clooney And Amal Alamuddin's Wedding Venue Switch
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin were forced to switch their wedding venue.The couple - who are due to formally tie the knot on Monday (29.09.14) after a weekend of celebrations - reportedly had their hearts...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 September 2014
Bono Scared To Google His Name
Bono is ''afraid'' of Googling himself.The U2 frontman hates looking himself up on the internet but in the wake of criticism of his group's new album 'Songs of Innocence' - which was given away free...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 September 2014
Want To Know How To Remove U2'S 'Songs Of Innocence' From Itunes?
Apple has launched a tool to help iTunes users remove U2's new album Songs of Innocence, which was made available as a free download following a product launch event in California on Tuesday (September 9).U2...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 16 September 2014
U2 Unleashes Its New Album For Free. For Some.
It was announced today that Irish superband U2’s latest studio album, Songs of Innocence, will be released through Island Records on October 13. However, for U2.com subscribers that simply cannot wait that long, and for...
By Charlotte Court in Music / Festivals on 10 September 2014
U2'S 'Iphone' Album 'Songs Of Innocence' Is "Kind Of Mindblowing"
Ok, so the stamp of approval in the headline comes from Bono himself, though take nothing away from U2 and their deal to release Songs of Innocence - their first album in 5 years -...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 September 2014
Rich Musician Paul Mccartney
Sir Paul McCartney, U2, Sir Elton John, and Simon Cowell are among the wealthiest people in music.The Beatles legend has scored fourth place in The Sunday Times' annual Rich List's Musician's list with a staggering...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 May 2014
Adam Clayton Was 'Out Of Control' Before Rehab
Adam Clayton credits Eric Clapton for his decision to seek treatment in rehab.The U2 rocker, who has struggled with depression since he was a teenager, admits that his addiction to alcohol took a serious toll...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 May 2014
Bono Has Family Prayers In Bed
Bono and his family hold impromptu prayer sessions in their bed.The U2 singer gathers with wife Ali Hewson and their children Jordan, 24, Eve, 21, Elijah, 14, and John, 12, to ask for help for...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 April 2014
Coldplay To Release Another Album Next Year
Coldplay are planning to release another album next year. The 'Paradise' hitmakers, whose new record 'Ghost Stories' will be released next month and is a departure from their usual sound, are reportedly planning a more...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 April 2014
U2 Postpone New Album And Tour Until 2015
U2 fans have received some bad news news!The Irish rock band have had to cancel plans of releasing a new album and embarking on a new tour due to not being able to find enough...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 10 March 2014
Oscar Producers Zadan And Meron Tease Some Of This Year's Biggest Moments
Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron made a controversial hit out of the Oscars last year, but they might be on thin ice this time. Getting Seth McFarlane to host anything is a risky...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 February 2014
Bono Wants Interactive Albums
Bono plans for U2's albums to be ''interactive''.The 'One' rocker is concerned about the decline in record sales over the years but thinks the key to revitalising the format is to make artwork important again...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 February 2014
U2 Defy "Irrelevance" With 'Invisible' Exposure At Super Bowl
U2 gained maximum visibility at last Sunday's Super Bowl where the rockers debuted new single 'Invisible' to raise money for the charitable Red campaign in association with Bank of America. The track, which appeared on...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 04 February 2014
Bono: 'U2 Are Becoming Irrelevant'
Bono thinks U2 are becoming irrelevant. The 'Invisible' rocker admitted that it has become harder for his band to remain significant in the music industry as they grow older, because the personal experiences they depict...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 February 2014
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