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  • The Walkmen “U2 Medley” (Stream)
    The Walkmen “U2 Medley” (Stream)
    In celebration of The Walkmen finishing their new album, the band have leaked an unheard studio joke where they covered a medley of U2 songs. Here’s the statement they gave: Hi everyone. Our album is finally done and we’re thrilled with it. We can’t wait to get it out there. To celebrate the huge amount [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Thu, Mar 08, 2012
  • Coldplay: “U2 Is The Best Band In The World. We’re About Seventh”
    Coldplay: “U2 Is The Best Band In The World. We’re About Seventh”
    Cause that’s what you do when you receive the Best Act In The World Today award from the U.K. Q Awards. You disagree with the honour like Coldplay. After receiving the award, Chris Martin went on to disagree with the win, saying, “”U2 are the best band in the world at the moment. We are [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Tue, Oct 25, 2011
  • Damian: The hardships of being a support band
    Damian: The hardships of being a support band
    The other night my younger brother went out with his soon to be in-laws to see the U2 mega show when it stopped by Toronto. As a a bit of fan he was excited to find out that the opening act was Interpol (me, not so much). When telling me about the show he made [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Wed, Jul 13, 2011
  • The Wedge News Round Up For June 28
    The Wedge News Round Up For June 28
    Watch a teaser for the forthcoming new M83 album… UK band Brother forced to change their name to Viva Brother… Mates of State announce North American tour in preparation of new album… Foster the People frontman apparently co-wrote a song with U2 for the Spider-Man musical… The Besnard Lakes announce new EP, fall tour. (read more)
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    Posted: Tue, Jun 28, 2011
  • Jay-Z and U2 Pay Tribute to New Zealand Miners
    Jay-Z and U2 Pay Tribute to New Zealand Miners
    U2 and Jay-Z paid tribute to 29 miners killed in an explosion in New Zealand during their stop in Auckland on Thursday night. It was the first stop on their Australian/ New Zealand tour together. Jay-Z was the first up and said to the crowd, “They will always be in our hearts and they will [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Fri, Nov 26, 2010
  • Britney beats Lady Gaga & Madonna on Forbes $$$ List
    Britney beats Lady Gaga & Madonna on Forbes $$$ List
    Who made the most musical moolah between June 2009 and June 2010? Any artist that put out a tour last year! Oh, and merchandising and sponsorships didn’t hurt either! U2, hip hop royalty Beyonce and Jay-Z, and pop stars Britney, “first-time-one-the-list” Lady Gaga, and Madonna all made the top ten. The number one spot, according [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Mon, Jul 19, 2010
  • U2 reschedule North American tour dates
    U2 reschedule North American tour dates
    Well, they won’t come save this summer’s trouble concert season, but U2 have rescheduled their postponed tour for next summer following Bono’s emergency back surgery. The band posted an update on their website announcing make-up dates for 16 shows including Edmonton, Toronto and two in Montreal: June 1, 2011: Edmonton, AB Commonwealth Stadium (formerly June [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Tue, Jul 13, 2010
  • Interpol cancel North American tour
    Interpol cancel North American tour
    If you were looking forward to seeing Interpol sport their new line-up and preview their forthcoming new album this summer, well, sorry, the tour has been cancelled. Following U2′s postponement of their North American tour, Interpol have announced that they won’t be pursuing the dates they were supposed to play as support act. Rescheduling and [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Fri, May 28, 2010
  • Bono and Bob Take Over the Globe!
    Bono and Bob Take Over the Globe!
    Saturday: for musicians like Bono and Bob Geldof, this day would be spent rocking out at sold-out venues, making chart-topping music, or getting their hands dirty helping solve the world’s problems. And this past weekend was no different – Bono and Bob stepped foot in Toronto’s offices of The Globe and Mail, and made history [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Mon, May 10, 2010
  • U2 release remix album
    U2 release remix album
    U2 have released a 60-minute, limited edition remix album. Titled Artificial Horizon, the 13-track album was curated by the band themselves and features tracks from 1997′s Pop to last year’s No Line on the Horizon. The album is available on two formats: a triple-vinyl album that comes in a customized, gatefold sleeve and a standard [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Thu, Mar 18, 2010
  • Secret St. Patrick’s Day Stars
    Secret St. Patrick’s Day Stars
    Happy St. Patrick’s day all you lucky leprechauns! I hope you’re all wearing some green and enjoying (responsibly!) the day’s festivities. I’m sure all the famous Irishmen will be celebrating today – you know, people like Colin Farrel, Pierce Brosnan, Liam Neeson, U2, Good Luck Bear from the Care Bears – but what about the [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Wed, Mar 17, 2010
  • Mehek’s Music Tuesday: The Temper Trap
    Mehek’s Music Tuesday: The Temper Trap
    I have a tendency to re-watch movies and television shows just so I can jot down some lyrics to Google them later…you know, to find THAT song. Yeah, you do it too. Don’t lie! Anyway, the movie 500 Days of Summer had a subtle moment with these guys playing in the background. It was kind [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Tue, Mar 16, 2010
  • Adam Lambert and Phoenix to play MTV’s Unplugged
    Adam Lambert and Phoenix to play MTV’s Unplugged
    Adam Lambert and Phoenix will perform on the relaunched version of MTV’s acoustic concert series, MTV Unplugged. Under the new format, Unplugged will air on MTV, VH1 and CMT and the artists will correspond with their viewers. Adam Lambert’s show will air on VH1 while Phoenix will appear on MTV. Other artists confirmed are The [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Fri, Mar 05, 2010
  • Wednesday Whirl Up!
    Wednesday Whirl Up!
    * Do you love Freaks and Geeks? How about Kristen Wiig? Then pull up a chair beside me and listen here: F and G creators Judd Apatow and Paul Feig are teaming up again to direct and produce a new film starring SNL comedian Kristen Wiig! Wigg and Apatow? You had me at hello. * [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Wed, Feb 17, 2010
  • Haiti benefits raise $85M
    Haiti benefits raise $85M
    Hope For Haiti Now and Canada For Haiti raised nearly $77 million altogether for the earthquake relief efforts on Friday. George Clooney’s Hope For Haiti telethon featured performances by Justin Timberlake, Coldplay, and Beyonce, who altered the lyrics to her song Halo for the devastated country (“Haiti I can see your Halo…”) Other Hope For [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Mon, Jan 25, 2010
  • Hip-Hop for Haiti
    Hip-Hop for Haiti
    Diddy and Rick Ross are just a couple of the hip-hop artists who are doing their part for the relief efforts in Haiti. Rick Ross will be hosting a blood drive in Pembroke Pines Florida. Diddy posted a video on YouTube speaking about how affected he’s been by the tragic earthquake, and asked that people [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Mon, Jan 18, 2010
  • Stars talk Haiti at Golden Globes
    Stars talk Haiti at Golden Globes
    The disaster situation in Haiti was a running theme at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night. Onstage, Nicole Kidman talked about the significance of the red ribbon she wore to the event. U2′s The Edge talked about how the award ceremony could be used to Haiti’s advantage. On the red carpet, House‘s Olivia Wilde [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Mon, Jan 18, 2010
  • Joe Jonas joins Twitter, makes my heart flitter
    Joe Jonas joins Twitter, makes my heart flitter
    The Jo bro known for his heartbreaking ways has finally joined Twitter! Yahoo! He has super nice steps to follow in, as younger brother Nick Jonas is the sweetest twitter-er evah! For realz, every night Nick Jonas signs off with “awesome day!” and often proclaims that he has the best fans in the world. Le [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Wed, Jan 13, 2010
  • Mehek’s Music Monday: Elbow
    Mehek’s Music Monday: Elbow
    One of the best things about music is its ability to communicate through sound. At times, the absence of lyrics betters the music, because words can’t really explain the subtleties and minuscule aspects of certain emotions and situations the same way. During others, the combination puts things into perspective and can determine that “Eureka!” moment. [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Mon, Jan 11, 2010
  • Bono pairs up with Nike to fight AIDS
    Bono pairs up with Nike to fight AIDS
    U2 frontman Bono has paired with Nike in the fight against AIDS. The singer appeared with English soccer stars in London yesterday to promote the “Lace Up, Save Lives” campaign. Nike will sell shoes with red laces and donate the proceeds to AIDS charities. Bono says a little goes a long way when it comes [...] (read more)
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    Posted: Tue, Dec 01, 2009

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