Irish singer-songwriter and rock musician, member of U2
Hear Dolly Parton’s final recording, a heartbreaking duet with Bono: The voice of the late Dolly Parton is back for one last rodeo, in a heartbreaking duet on ...
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Seit 50 Jahren gibt es U2, eine der letzten großen Rockbands der Welt. Hier sprechen Frontmann Bono und Gitarrist The Edge über ihren Erfolg ... Show more
The Irish rock band talks about their new album "Carnaval de Luz," a duet with Dolly Parton, and why Bono prefers to talk about Donald Duck rather than Donald ... Show more
Bono on Trump: "Fascists don't like being laughed at"
Bono on Trump: "Fascists don't like being laughed at"
‘It’s a new world. It’s a little fascistic. And it needs a different response’: U2 on 50 years together – and why Bono can’t work with Trump
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Carneval De Luz: U2's new album is bursting with joie de vivre: Bono and his bandmates have created a powerful album with "Carnaval De Luz ...
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U2: Carnaval de Luz review – Irish rock’s crazy diamonds shine on brighter than ever
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U2 “Carnaval de Luz”: In search of lost hope: On November 13th, "Carnaval de Luz," the new album by the cult band U2, will be released; the first concerts are ...
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Bono Concedes U2’s iTunes Album Mess Went ‘Too Far’: Every few years, Bono must repent from the iTunes disaster that U2 inflicted upon unsuspecting users with ...
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Ahead of U2’s new album, “Carnaval De Luz,” Bono and the Edge, the band’s principal songwriters, sat down with “The Interview ... Show more
50 Years In, What’s the Point of U2? Bono and the Edge Have Answers.
50 Years In, What’s the Point of U2? Bono and the Edge Have Answers.
Bono Wants to Know How Any Good Christian or Jew Could Support Elon Musk’s ‘UnconscionableR ...
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Bono admits U2 went 'too far' with infamous iTunes album stunt: Irish rock group faced backlash when their 2015 album ‘Songs of Innocence’ was added to ...
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The Irish band U2 will only come to Germany once with their "The Greatest Show On Earth World" tour – | specifically to Berlin ... Show more
Bono wants to “invite” Republicans back to U2’s music: U2 is set to release their new album Carnaval De Luz on November 13—and they want everyone to listen to ...
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U2 Share New Song ‘The Greatest Show on Earth,’ Announce 2027 World Tour: U2 take fans to "The Greatest Show on Earth" on the latest single from the ...
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Bono said U2 has little control over concert pricing, but he's fine with wealthier fans paying more for premium tickets 'if they want to' ... Show more
Bono says he has 'no problem' with rich people paying more for U2 tickets
Bono says he has 'no problem' with rich people paying more for U2 tickets
U2 announce major world tour in 2027 - | will they also come to Germany?: The Irish rock legends U2 will embark on another major world tour in 2027 ...
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U2 has announced a 2027 global stadium tour titled “Carnaval De Luz presents: The Greatest Show On Earth.”
The tour kicks off Feb ... Show more
Nigerian lawyer wins IBA award: Nigerian lawyer, Yusuf Nurudeen, has won the International Bar Association’s Pro Bono Award for his work in expanding access to ...
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Bono’s daughter, Jordan Joy Hewson, on music and growing up in Dublin: ‘No one was expecting a record from me’
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Irish singer-songwriter and U2 frontman Bono compared Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to SS chief Heinrich Himmler in an interview with ... Show more
Seán Moncrieff: Bono has failed to give Irish people any of the things we demand of our stars
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Bono has likened U2’s homecoming gigs in Dublin to “winning the world cup”.
U2 joined Brendan O’Connor on RTÉ Radio One, to reflect on the significance of ... Show more
U2 brought Grafton Street to a standstill this evening, performing in front of thousands from the balcony of Bewley’s Cafe ... Show more
U2’s new album Carnaval De Luz features Dolly Parton and Bono duet: Carnaval De Luz is U2’s first album in nine years. It’s nice to have them back
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U2 returns to their roots for surprise rock and roll class: U2 has returned to their roots, surprising students with a rock and roll class at Mount Temple ...
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Ed Sheeran didn’t want to ‘get into politics’ on U2 collab track, Bono says: Sheeran and U2 released ‘Yours Eternally’ earlier this year, which is written from ...
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"...the smart-talking, soft-tissue-challenged detective is back with his take on The Maltese Falcon." Bradley Gibson follows the clues of Pro Bono 2: ... Show more
Pro Bono 2 : Maltese Falcon
Pro Bono 2 : Maltese Falcon
Bono: ‘The new U2 album is called …’ : Story Lines – the home of audio storytelling from The Irish Times
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Bono ‘can’t listen’ to Dolly Parton duet recorded just before her death: The legendary country singer-songwriter will posthumously appear on U2’s forthcoming ...
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The Irish rock band U2 turns 50: The rock band U2 celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. All four musicians have been with the band since its founding ...
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Key FactsU2 Describes “Torn” as Dolly Parton’s Final Recorded Vocal
Sep 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vice.com
- “Carnaval De Luz” is scheduled for November 13, 2026, as U2’s 16th studio album and first new material since 2017.
- The first single, “Street Of Dreams,” arrived July 7 with a Mexico City video; “Silencio” followed on September 24.
- The closing track, “Torn,” was created by U2, Dolly Parton, and Johnny McDaid; a statement called it her final recorded vocal performance.
- Bono told Rolling Stone that Parton got up to sing while ill; producer Garret “Jacknife” Lee confirmed her approval.
When she got ill, she got out of her bed to sing this song. And you can hear that. And I can’t even listen to it now.— Bono, in an interview with Rolling Stone.
OpinionRichard Hogan: I was lost, Bono's act of kindness helped me find my way in life: As U2 mark 50 years, Richard Hogan reveals how the singer and his wife reached ...
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From global stadiums to back-to-school. U2 went full circle today as the Irish superstars marked their 50th anniversary in the place it all began.
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U2 celebrated with €2 commemorative coin marking 50 years of the band: The coin features Adam Clayton, Bono, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr and has already proved ...
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Paid articlePaywall U2 at 50: how they outlasted them all: Fifty years after Bono, the Edge, Larry Mullen Jr and Adam Clayton first rehearsed in a Dublin kitchen ...
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U2, born this day 50 years ago: ‘I was there. I witnessed the first spark’ : Ivan McCormick attended that first rehearsal in Larry Mullen’s kitchen aged 13 ...
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TIL Steven Van Zandt co-wrote Sun City, a song protesting apartheid in South Africa. More than 40 artists participated in its recording, including Bono ...
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U2 to Be Honored as MusiCares’ 2027 Persons of the Year: U2 have been named MusiCares' 2027 Persons of the Year. Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton ...
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Paid articlePaywall U2 Named MusiCares 2027 Persons of the Year: U2 will be honored as MusiCares' 2027 Persons of the Year, the Recording Academy's charitable wing ...
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Bono performed a spoken word version of U2 song ‘Beautiful Day’ at Glen Hansard’s funeral. #glenhansard
Key FactsStars gather in Dublin for Glen Hansard’s funeral
Aug 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- The funeral service at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin began at 1.30pm.
- Hundreds of fans unable to enter watched the service on large screens outside the cathedral, while several people queued for hours and traffic diversions were put in place.
- Those paying their respects included Hozier, Bono, Steve Coogan, Chris O’Dowd, Imelda May, Declan O’Rourke, Jerry Fish, Finbar Furey and Gerry Adams.
- Hansard died last week aged 56 in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin, hours after taking part in a traditional music session at The Wren’s Nest pub.
I was here and then I heard about the funeral and the wake and I thought it was good to come. I really was astonished by the person that he was so I thought it was nice to come here. He was not just a musician and artist but he was a great person and he showed it in all his life.— Stefania Domesi (Italy); quoted at Glen Hansard's funeral in Dublin
Dolly Parton, Bono and Rihanna: celebrities using their fortunes for good: From Dolly Parton’s free-book programme to Bono’s global health campaigning ...
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The weird coalition taking on Flock: Liberals and conservatives are both calling for new legislation to limit how the cameras are used.
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Guggi review: No doubting sincerity of Bono’s feelings for artist friend: Guggi makes for decent company in doc by Ian Thuillier, who also profiled Gavin Friday ...
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The funeral of Glen Hansard concluded with a rendition of Bob Dylan’s ‘Forever Young’ led by Liam Ó Maonlaí.
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OpinionJunge Garde Dresden: Amy MacDonald braves the downpour: Amy MacDonald performed at the Junge Garde Dresden on Friday evening - | despite the rain.
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Key FactsAmy MacDonald performs through rain in Dresden
Aug 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Rain began precisely at 7 p.m., as the audience joined in communal songs after Blair Davie’s support performance.
- MacDonald combined songs from her current album, her first in five years, with earlier hits such as Dream on and This is the life.
- The audience endured more than two hours of cold and wet conditions and increasingly danced to keep going.
- The evening ended with the encore Let’s start a band after We survive, and the guests then went home satisfied.
Either you all hate Bono, or you don't understand my accent.— Amy MacDonald, during the Dresden concert; she jokes about Bono and her accent
Amy Macdonald in Dresden: Scottish singer celebrates with fans in the pouring rain at the Junge Garde
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Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder sings Glen Hansard's The Song of Good Hope with Markéta Irglova at the late Dublin musician's funeral ... Show more
Bono and Bob Geldof remember Glen Hansard: Bono, Bruce Springsteen and Ed Sheeran are among the many stars paying tribute to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard ...
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Key FactsIrish Musician Glen Hansard Dies in Crash
Jul 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
- Irish folk and rock artist Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle accident in Dublin early on July 29, 2026.
- He won an Oscar in 2008 for the song 'Falling Slowly' from the film 'Once', in which he also starred.
- His latest album, 'Don’t Settle – Transmissions East & West', features recently re-recorded songs from sessions in Berlin.
- Hansard’s contribution to Irish culture received recognition from government officials and admirers alike.
Guggi: ‘My teachers wanted me to pump petrol — but from when we were little boys, Bono really believed in my ability as an artist’
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From the archives: Glen Hansard performs Fairytale of New York with Imelda May and others at St Stephen's Green in 2019.
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Stereophonics' Kelly Jones shares touching tribute after death of music legend: Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Ed Sheeran are among other stars who have paid ...
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TVLine Jul 26
Entourage Creator Doug Ellin's Favorite Cameo On The HBO Series Was Art Imitating Life
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Alabama HBCU tapped for new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: The universities will have access to existing programs like the USPTO Patent Pro Bono Program ...
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Obama presidential museum dedicated in Chicago : Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Bono, Marc Anthony, and Common were all slated to perform at the dedication ...
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Key FactsChicago Hosts Grand Opening of Obama Center
Jun 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Barack Obama inaugurated the Presidential Center alongside several past US presidents in Chicago’s South Side.
- The nearly 70-meter concrete structure features a facade quoting Obama’s 2015 speech commemorating civil rights marches.
- Thousands gathered to enjoy performances by artists like Stevie Wonder and Jennifer Hudson under clear skies.
- Besides museum and concert halls, the center includes a public library branch with books chosen by the Obamas.
Oh, what a glorious task we are given, to continually try to improve this great nation of ours.— Barack Obama at the ceremony opening the Obama Presidential Center, 2015, on the 50th anniversary of civil rights marches in Alabama
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Expert opinion: "Clearly that the AfD is unconstitutional": The non-profit organization “Society for Civil Rights” has presented an expert opinion in favor of ...
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Key FactsNGO Report Declares AfD Constitutionally Unlawful
Jun 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- The NGO Gesellschaft für Freiheitsrechte (GFF) finds the AfD violates democratic principles and human dignity.
- An eight-member team completed the report in 13 months, analyzing over 30,000 public documents.
- The SPD and Greens advocate legal steps and a ban due to the AfD’s growing radicalization.
- Party expulsions against extremist members are lacking, while the AfD maintains ties to far-right groups.
When our democracy is threatened, all democrats are obliged to act. Therefore, for the SPD, in addition to political confrontation with the AfD, there must also be a legal step to protect our democracy.— Bärbel Bas, SPD co-chair, in Berlin, advocating legal steps to protect democracy
Victory despite Mbappé's miss: France is the first World Cup semi-finalist: France has secured the first ticket to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
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Key FactsFrance Advances After Defeating Morocco 2-0
Jul 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Kylian Mbappé scored in the 60th minute and assisted Ousmane Dembélé’s goal six minutes later.
- After missing a first-half penalty, Mbappé was substituted due to an ankle injury and iced his ankle on the bench.
- France outshot Morocco 21-4 and held an 8-1 advantage in shots on target throughout the match.
- The semifinal against Spain or Belgium will take place on Tuesday in Dallas.
We are very disappointed. We wanted to go on. When we had ball possession, our transitions were not great and we had to run a little more. Their players were in their comfort zone.— Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi after the World Cup quarterfinal loss to France
Watch live: Obama Presidential Center grand opening ceremony: Festivities begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, with a concert lineup including Bruce Springsteen ...
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Morocco lacks courage - | France easily storms into the World Cup semi-finals: The first semi-finalist of the World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the USA is France - ...
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Experts Say This 1 Thing Is Essential For A Happier, More Fulfilling Life: If you're feeling stuck or always tempted to buy a little treat to brighten your day ...
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U2 to release first studio album of new songs in nine years with new single: The Bono-led group will release the as-yet untitled new album later this year.
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Actress plans to get her driver's license: Penélope wants to cruise: Until now, Penélope Cruz traveled as a passenger princess. Now the actress is ...
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Rory Mitchell (@rorymitchellf1.bsky.social): Antonelli radio: "Yeah, Bono, but I don't understand. You told me yellow, yellow ...
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No driver's license, a Bono car - | and a childhood trauma that never left Penélope Cruz
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Penelope Cruz Set to Conquer Lifelong Phobia and Finally Get Her Driver's License
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Den of Geek Jul 03
Bono. Eddie Vedder. Paul Rudd?
Den of Geek sat down with #PowerBallad director John Carney who explains why it's easy to imagine Rudd as an iconic rock star
Obamas hope presidential center in Chicago will be a ‘beacon of hope’ for democracy
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#BruceSpringsteen , #Bono & #PattiSmith perform 'People Have the Power' at the #TribecaFestival in NYC where Springsteen was honored with the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder to help the Obamas open presidential museum
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Eve Hewson is lighting up the big screen in high-profile projects like ‘Disclosure Day.’ Her parents, U2’s Bono and activist Ali Hewson, couldn’t be prouder ... Show more
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Bad – The Song That Saved My Life review: A U2 anthem linking two extreme trajectories
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