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Here’s a few Bono sightings that have come up in the news (and I can’t recall seeing them mentioned)… 1) Bono was spotted at Madonna’s concert in Nice on August 26. Other celebs at the gig included Elton John and David Furnish. 2) Bono was also spotted partying with Kelly Row... (original story)

New U2 album provisionally slated for February 2009

Following on from Bono's comments that 2009 will be their year, it's confirmed: there will definitely be no new U2 album this year. A band insider confirmed to Hot Press that February 2009 is now the likely launch date for the band's long-awaited follow-up to How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. That n... (original story)

Next U2 Album Pushed to Early 2009

Jonathan Cohen, Billboard Initially expected this fall as a fourth-quarter blockbuster, U2's next album has been pushed to early 2009 while the band continues to write and record material. "I thought a while back we might have the album wrapped by now, but why come up above ground now if there's mo... (original story)

Scattered Thoughts: 2009 (Optimism!)

U2’s new album is almost ready and it’s going to be full of slice of the moon Edge awesomeness straight from the richest songwriting vein that EVER existed. That’s what this U2.com article full of Bono quotes says. (Plus, 50 or 60 new songs have been written.) And when Bono says ... (original story)

@U2 QOM August 2008: Happy birthday to Edge!

And in honor of our favorite guitarist, what's your favorite musical moment (in a song or a live show) from The Edge? (Each month, @U2 puts a spotlight on U2 fans with our "Question of the Month." We pose a question to our readers and invite answers of 200 words or less. If you're interested i... (original story)

Next U2 Album Pushed to Early 2009

Initially expected this fall as a fourth-quarter blockbuster, U2's next album has been pushed to early 2009 while the band continues to write and record material. "I thought a while back we might have the album wrapped by now, but why come up above ground now if there's more priceless stuff to be fo... (original story)

U2's new album set for Spring 2009 release

U2.com reveals the new album won't see the light of day until next year. The band has decided to continue working on the 50 to 60 new songs they've written. Bono: ‘I’m always the one who underestimates how easy it is to simply 'put out the songs now', if it was just up to me they’d be out alr... (original story)

Footnotes

Casting has been announced for the Broadway production of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.” (original story)

ONE Special Visitor

First Lady Laura Bush spoke to the Colorado and Idaho delegations today at Brit’s Restaurant before the day’s start at the Republican National Convention. During her remarks, she mentioned that later in the day she would be participating in a ONE Campaign event: Later today I’m go... (original story)

The Edge to present Peter Gabriel with Ambassador of Conscience Award

Peter Gabriel is the recipient of the Amnesty International 'Ambassador of Conscience Award’ 2008, Art for Amnesty has announced. The award will be presented to him by The Edge at a the Hard Rock Cafe in London, on September 10th, 2008. The Ambassador of Conscience Award recognises exceptional in... (original story)

In the Studio: U2

Title: TBC | Expected: TBC Tom Doyle, Q magazine As if to spotlight the pace with which U2 are close to completing their as-yet-untitled 12th album, Q's phone call to Edge is delayed by half an hour while he lays down an acoustic guitar overdub at the quartet's Dublin studio on a new song called "... (original story)

In the Studio: U2

Title: TBC | Expected: TBC As if to spotlight the pace with which U2 are close to completing their as-yet-untitled 12th album, Q's phone call to Edge is delayed by half an hour while he lays down an acoustic guitar overdub at the quartet's Dublin studio on a new song called "Get On Your Boots." "Th... (original story)

The Edge: 'It's totally frantic'

Q magazine talks to - a very busy - The Edge about U2's new album. The guitarist sheds some light on the album's sound and confirms some of the song titles that have floated around the web for some time. "'We wanted to give it some variety. There is some dark, heavy stuff but there are also some li... (original story)

Column: off the record..., vol. 8-322

It looks like we have hit the calm before the storm with U2 news. As the band deals with the finishing touches of the new album, there's not a lot of information to be passed on. This should be a happy time, right? It's a time when we wait in excited anticipation to hear where years o... (original story)

In Rapper's $150 Million Deal, New Model for Ailing Business

Superstar rapper Jay-Z is on verge of closing deal with concert promoter Live Nation for roughly $150 million, rivaling biggest music contracts ever awarded; plans to leave longtime record label Def Jam as part of agreement; his last album was released to lukewarm reviews; Live Nation deal includes ... (original story)



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