Topic: News
Mittwoch, 30. Juni 2004
showbizireland.com: Alicia Keys may have wowed fans across the globe with her initial offering Sons In A Minor but who would have thought that Bono and The Corrs would be amongst the revelers at her Olympia gig... [
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Dienstag, 29. Juni 2004
espn.com: Finally, the question will be answered: What is the biggest pop culture symbol over the past 25 years?
Now we move to the semifinals of the music region with four huge icons battling it out: Michael, Madonna, U2 and Run DMC. Who will survive this region? [ more]
Now we move to the semifinals of the music region with four huge icons battling it out: Michael, Madonna, U2 and Run DMC. Who will survive this region? [
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itv.com: Glastonbury Festival organiser Michael Eavis has strongly hinted that next year's headline act will be U2.
He said: "I booked next year's main act today. They are one of the world's biggest bands and they have a 2 in their name." [ more]
He said: "I booked next year's main act today. They are one of the world's biggest bands and they have a 2 in their name." [
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Freitag, 25. Juni 2004
u2tour.de: Bill Clinton schreibt in seiner Autobiographie "Mein Leben" auch über Bono. Den kompletten Textauszug gibts auf u2tour.de.[ more]
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soulshine.ca: On June 22 Toronto native Matt Dusk released his debut album "Two Shots" with Decca/Universal Music. The title track was written for Frank Sinatra as a birthday present by U2 frontman Bono. The original rat pack member Sinatra died before he had the chance to record the song. But Sinatra would be pleased by Dusk's rendition of the song. Dusk has four previous independent releases. [ more]
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Mittwoch, 23. Juni 2004
106acht.de: Neun Stunden U2 am Stück - Das gab’s noch nie im Radio! 106!8 – It’s only rock ’n pop macht’s möglich: Wir feiern Midsommar mit der langen U2-Nacht mit Nathalie & AC von Samstag 26. Juni 20:00 Uhr – Sonntag 27. Juni 05:00 Uhr. Bei 106!8 rock 'n pop hören Sie in dieser Nacht das U2-Album schlechthin „The Joshua Tree“ komplett am Stück(!), Livetracks des Konzertes vom 28.8.93 in Dublin, dem Abschlusskonzert der Zooropa-Tour im RDS-Stadion, das weltweit im Radio lief, Livetracks der 97er Mexico-Show und diverse U2-Raritäten und –Spezialitäten.
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Montag, 21. Juni 2004
u2.com: Bono on Tutu and Mandela and the new South Africa, in a special edition of Dazed & Confused. D&C: You have been to South Africa on several occasions and witnessed how AIDS affects people's lives, which African stories have left the biggest impression on you...
Bono: Two of the most inspiring stories of the last 50 years to have come out of South Africa, one has been well recorded, that's Nelson Mandela. [
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seattletimes.nwsource.com: It's really no surprise that Irish rocker Bono would come to work where the streets have one name (Sand Hill Road). Yep, the U2 rock legend has become a venture capitalist, joining a new Menlo Park firm put together by old Silicon Valley hands Roger McNamee and John Riccitiello. (Bono's next hit: "Mamas Don't Let Your Rockers Grow Up to be Tech Investors.") No. This move isn't about money. OK, it probably is. [ more]
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Freitag, 18. Juni 2004
news.yahoo.com: Rock 'n' roll ain't what it used to be. U2 frontman Bono has apologized -- for having a cigarette.
The breach of Ireland's new smoking ban was committed last week during a night out with Californian rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The singer, real name Paul Hewson, was spotted lighting up during a late-night bash in the plush Tea Room restaurant of the Clarence Hotel, which he and fellow U2 mates own. [ more]
The breach of Ireland's new smoking ban was committed last week during a night out with Californian rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The singer, real name Paul Hewson, was spotted lighting up during a late-night bash in the plush Tea Room restaurant of the Clarence Hotel, which he and fellow U2 mates own. [
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Dienstag, 15. Juni 2004
bloomberg.com: Bono, the social activist and lead singer for Irish rock bank U2, is joining U.S.-based venture capital company Elevation Partners as a managing director, the Wall Street Journal reported.
The 44-year-old singer, whose real name is Paul Hewson, may play a central role if Elevation invests in the music industry, which has posted declining sales worldwide, the paper said. [ more]
The 44-year-old singer, whose real name is Paul Hewson, may play a central role if Elevation invests in the music industry, which has posted declining sales worldwide, the paper said. [
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