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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 it to their mindset as they...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 November 2021
U2 Give Bono Green Light For Solo Career
U2 would have no problem with Bono going solo.The 'Vertigo' group's bassist Adam Clayton, 61, has insisted he and the rest of the band - also comprising guitarist The Edge and drummer Larry Mullen Jr.,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 July 2021
Naomi Campbell Not Speaking To Skepta?
Naomi Campbell has suggested she's no longer on speaking terms with Skepta.The 50-year-old supermodel was romantically linked with the 37-year-old rapper last year, though they never publicly confirmed their relationship, and while the British beauty...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 June 2020
U2 Fan Stands Out In Crowd Post
U2 posted a picture of their lively Dublin crowd on Saturday night (22.07.17) - but the photo stood out due to one fan. The Irish rockers - made up of Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton,...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 24 July 2017
'Security Breach' Causes U2 To Postpone Stockholm Show
U2 were force to cancel Sunday night’s concert in Stockholm, Sweden, following a security breach at the show’s venue, The Globe. The band who are currently on the European leg of their ‘Innocence and Experience...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 21 September 2015
Naomi Campbell Unveiled As New Face Of Newbridge Silverware
Naomi Campbell is the new face of Newbridge Silverware. The 45-year-old model will be the spokesmodel for the Irish jewellery brand for the next two years and said she loved the ''craftsmanship'' of the designs.She...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 09 September 2015
U2 Auctioning Signed Guitar For Charity
U2 are auctioning off a signed guitar for charity.The 'With or Without You' hitmakers - featuring Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. - have each scrawled their autographs on the instrument, which...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 July 2015
Bono: Grief Inspired My Music
Bono's early music was inspired by ''grief''.The 55-year-old U2 rocker - who's fronted the Irish rock band since 1976 - has revealed he used music to help cope with the emotional turmoil caused by his...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 May 2015
Bono Pays Tribute To Tour Manager
Bono has led tributes to U2's late tour manager, Dennis Sheehan.The 'Ordinary Love' hitmaker and his bandmates - The Edge, Larry Mullen and Adam Clayton - are struggling to come to terms with the death...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 May 2015
Adam Clayton Felt Like Rolling Stone
U2's Adam Clayton felt like a ''Rolling Stone'' when he got his first proper bass guitar.The 'One' rocker can vividly recall asking his father Brian Clayton to purchase his dream instrument during a business trip...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 April 2015
Bono Requiring Surgery After Bicycle Accident
Bono has been left requiring surgery after being involved in a bicycle collision.The 54-year-old U2 frontman injured his arm in the accident in New York's Central Park, which has forced the 'Beautiful Day' band to...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 18 November 2014
Sinead O'connor Slams U2
Sinead O'Connor has compared U2 to terrorists.The 'Nothing Compares 2 U' singer has slammed the band's decision to have their latest album 'Songs of Innocence' automatically uploaded into iTunes subscribers' music libraries, describing it as...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 November 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 Struggled To Write U2'S 'Personal' New Album
Bono struggled to write U2's 'personal' new album.The Irish rocker and his band mates, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr - who released their new record 'Songs of Innocence' for free to all...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2014
U2 To Release New Album Later This Year
U2 will release their new album later this year.The four-piece rock band - made up of lead singer Bono, guitarist The Edge, bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. - are said to be...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 July 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 Takes Own Bed On Tour
Bono takes his own bed on tour with him.The U2 rocker has played hundreds of shows worldwide with his band, but as he suffers from back problems he decided on his last tour to have...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 March 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
U2 To Release New Album Next Year
U2 will release their new album early next year. The 'Elevation' band's bass player, Adam Clayton, says they are nearing the end of recording sessions for the follow up to 2009's 'No Line On the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 October 2013
Bruce Willis Buys $8 Million Nyc Home
Bruce Willis has purchased a new $8 million home in New York.The 57-year-old actor - who has daughters Mabel, 10 months, with wife Emma Heming-Willis and Rumer, 24, Scout, 21, and Tallulah, 19, with ex-wife...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 February 2013
Adam Clayton Sells New York Pad To Bruce Willis
U2 star Adam Clayton has sold his New York home to Bruce Willis.The movie star has spent a reported $8.7 million (£5.4 million) on the three bedroom Central Park West property, which has been on...
By WENN on 14 February 2013
Adam Clayton's Former Aide Found Guilty Of Theft
U2 rocker Adam Clayton's former aide has been convicted on 181 counts of theft after dipping into the musician's savings over a four-year period.Carol Hawkins was accused of misappropriating the bassist's funds from 2004 to...
By WENN on 29 June 2012
Adam Clayton Lost 2.8 Million To Pa
Adam Clayton's former personal assistant allegedly stole 2.8 million Euros from him.The U2 bassist's former aide, Carol Hawkins, has denied taking the huge sum from the 52-year-old rocker in a plot involving 181 cheques over...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 June 2012
Adam Clayton Prepares For Theft Trial In Court
U2 star Adam Clayton is expected to give evidence in his former personal assistant's theft case in Dublin, Ireland on Thursday (07Jun12).Carol Hawkins stands accused of stealing almost $3.8 million (£2.4 million) from the rock...
By WENN on 06 June 2012
Adam Clayton Sues Bankers And Accountants Over Alleged Fund Scandal
U2 star Adam Clayton is suing Bank of Ireland Private Banking officials and a team of top accountants for alleged negligence in an ongoing cash scandal.The bassist claims the bankers and Gaby Smyth Co. bosses...
By WENN on 27 February 2012
Bono Worried About U2'S Legacy
Bono worries U2 will be remembered as a "very good" band rather than a "great" one. The 'Even Better Than The Real Thing' rockers are unveiling a new documentary, 'From The Sky Down', which focuses...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 September 2011
U2 Plan 'Glastonbury On Steroids'
U2 want to put on a "Glastonbury on steroids" performance at this year's festival. The 'Elevation' group are headlining the festival this year for the first time ever - after having to pull out of...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 April 2011
U2'S Sci-fi Sound
U2's next album will be "sci-fi".The 'With or Without You' group, fronted by singer Bono, worked with Lady Gaga producer RedOne on tracks for their next record, resulting in a "futuristic" sound.RedOne said: "Bono described...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 April 2011
Bob Geldof Blasts Christmas Single
Bob Geldof has blasted charity single 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' as one of the "worst songs ever".The former Boomtown Rats singer and charity campaigner co-wrote the festive staple - which was recorded by a...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 November 2010
U2 To Lose £100million
Bono could cost U2 £100million.The lead singer of U2 has been told by doctors to rest for two months following emergency back surgery and will now miss out on the start of the group's US...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 June 2010
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