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U2 assistant accused of 2.8 million Euro theft - The former personal assistant of U2's Adam Clayton has been accused of stealing nearly three …
U2 assistant accused of 2.8 million Euro theft

The former personal assistant of U2's Adam Clayton has been accused of stealing nearly three million Euros from the Irish rocker. Carol Hawkins is …

June 8, 2012
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U2, Taylor Swift Top List Of 2011's Highest-Grossing Tours - U2 didn't even release an album in 2011, but that didn't stop them from raking in plenty of …
U2, Taylor Swift Top List Of 2011's Highest-Grossing Tours

U2 didn't even release an album in 2011, but that didn't stop them from raking in plenty of cash.The iconic Irish quartet topped Pollstar's list of …

December 29, 2011
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U2 Beat Take That To Be Named Top Touring Act Of 2011 - U2 have beaten the likes of Take That, Justin Bieber and Katy perry to earn the year's highest …
U2 Beat Take That To Be Named Top Touring Act Of 2011

U2 have beaten the likes of Take That, Justin Bieber and Katy perry to earn the year's highest grossing tour. The band's 360° show was the highest …

December 21, 2011
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U2 announces tracks for deluxe Achtung Baby - U2 is putting the deluxe treatment on their 1991 album Achtung Baby with everything from a one-CD …
U2 announces tracks for deluxe Achtung Baby

U2 is putting the deluxe treatment on their 1991 album Achtung Baby with everything from a one-CD remaster of the original album to a six …

October 7, 2011
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U2 'From the Sky Down' documentary film on the way - Early in 2011, U2 returned to Hansa Studio in Berlin to discuss the making of Achtung Baby. From …
U2 'From the Sky Down' documentary film on the way

Early in 2011, U2 returned to Hansa Studio in Berlin to discuss the making of Achtung Baby. From The Sky Down, is a new documentary film directed by …

September 23, 2011
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U2 Documentary From The Sky Down Trailer Unveiled - Watch - U2 have unveiled the trailer for their recent documentary From The Sky Down. The trailer, which can …
U2 Documentary From The Sky Down Trailer Unveiled - Watch

U2 have unveiled the trailer for their recent documentary From The Sky Down. The trailer, which can be watched below on Gigwise, charts the band's …

September 22, 2011
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U2 documentary opens film festival - From the Sky Down follows the Irish band making their 1991 album Achtung Baby. Frontman Bono …
U2 documentary opens film festival

From the Sky Down follows the Irish band making their 1991 album Achtung Baby. Frontman Bono attended the screening …

September 9, 2011
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U2 celebrate twenty years of 'Achtung Baby' - U2 are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their pivotal 1991 album 'Achtung Baby' with …
U2 celebrate twenty years of 'Achtung Baby'

U2 are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their pivotal 1991 album 'Achtung Baby' with a spectacular array of box sets spanning five different …

August 7, 2011
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U2 360 tour most successful ever - The Irish outfit wrapped up the concerts in New Brunswick, Canada, after earning $736.1m. And …
U2 360 tour most successful ever

The Irish outfit wrapped up the concerts in New Brunswick, Canada, after earning $736.1m. And the band's 360 tour was seen by 7.1m fans at 110 shows …

August 1, 2011
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U2 bring 360 tour to a close - U2 have been on the road around the world on the 360 tour since June 30, 2009. It took them to …
U2 bring 360 tour to a close

U2 have been on the road around the world on the 360 tour since June 30, 2009. It took them to Turkey and Russia for the first time ever. …

July 31, 2011
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U2 top touring rich list - The touring business is back according to Billboard who announced their top 25 tours for the period …
U2 top touring rich list

The touring business is back according to Billboard who announced their top 25 tours for the period November 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011. …

July 29, 2011
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U2 Documentary From The Sky Down Given Premiere Date - A documentary about U2 directed by Davis Guggenheim, is set to open this year's Toronto …
U2 Documentary From The Sky Down Given Premiere Date

A documentary about U2 directed by Davis Guggenheim, is set to open this year's Toronto International Film Festival. From The Sky Down charts …

July 27, 2011
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U2 Dedicate 'Stuck In A Moment' To Amy Winehouse At Recent Show - U2 dedicated a performance of track 'Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of' to Amy Winehouse, over …
U2 Dedicate 'Stuck In A Moment' To Amy Winehouse At Recent Show

U2 dedicated a performance of track 'Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of' to Amy Winehouse, over the weekend. During the band's performance at …

July 25, 2011
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U2 Cover Bruce Springsteen As Tribute To Clarence Clemons At New Jersey Gig - U2 paid tribute to the late E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons as they performed in New …
U2 Cover Bruce Springsteen As Tribute To Clarence Clemons At New Jersey Gig

U2 paid tribute to the late E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons as they performed in New Jersey last night (July 20). Clemons, who was …

July 21, 2011
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U2 Sing 'Happy Birthday' To Nelson Mandela As He Turns 93 - U2 have paid tribute to Nelson Mandela as the former South African president celebrates his 93rd …
U2 Sing 'Happy Birthday' To Nelson Mandela As He Turns 93

U2 have paid tribute to Nelson Mandela as the former South African president celebrates his 93rd birthday. The band performed a special rendition of …

July 19, 2011
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U2 stage uo for sale - U2's massive 360 stage is to be dismantled and then sold off around the world.The structure was …
U2 stage uo for sale

U2's massive 360 stage is to be dismantled and then sold off around the world.The structure was designed by Bono with Willie Williams …

July 18, 2011
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U2 hit back on tax evasion claims - 'For the record,' he said in a letter to the Baltimore Sun,' U2 and the individual band members …
U2 hit back on tax evasion claims

'For the record,' he said in a letter to the Baltimore Sun,' U2 and the individual band members have a totally clean record with every …

July 14, 2011
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U2 Invites Blind Fan Onstage for 'All I Want Is You' Encore - U2 ends Nashville show by bringing a blind fan onstage to perform "All I Want Is You" for his wife. …
U2 Invites Blind Fan Onstage for 'All I Want Is You' Encore

U2 ends Nashville show by bringing a blind fan onstage to perform "All I Want Is You" for his wife. …

July 5, 2011
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U2 planning to sell off stage structure `The Claw` when tour ends - The band have spent the last two years travelling the world on their mesmerising 360 tour but it …
U2 planning to sell off stage structure `The Claw` when tour ends

The band have spent the last two years travelling the world on their mesmerising 360 tour but it will come to an end on July 30 in Moncton, New …

June 30, 2011
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U2 are to sell off the stage 'claws' used on their '360 Tour' - The Irish rock band created incredible 29,000-square-foot steel 'claws' which formed the structure …
U2 are to sell off the stage 'claws' used on their '360 Tour'

The Irish rock band created incredible 29,000-square-foot steel 'claws' which formed the structure of the set and allowed for 360 degree views for …

June 30, 2011
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U2 close first day of Glastonbury - U2 closed the first day of Glastonbury last night with a greatest hits set. …
U2 close first day of Glastonbury

U2 closed the first day of Glastonbury last night with a greatest hits set. …

June 25, 2011
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U2 'Tax Dodge' Protest Foiled As Band Play Glastonbury Festival 2011 - A protest against U2’s alleged tax dodge was foiled as the band headlined this year’s Glastonbury …
U2 'Tax Dodge' Protest Foiled As Band Play Glastonbury Festival 2011

A protest against U2’s alleged tax dodge was foiled as the band headlined this year’s Glastonbury Festival. Protesters from the direct action group …

June 24, 2011
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U2 To Face 'Tax Dodge' Demonstration At Glastonbury Festival 2011 - U2 will be greeted by demonstrators when they headline the Glastonbury festival in Somerset tonight …
U2 To Face 'Tax Dodge' Demonstration At Glastonbury Festival 2011

U2 will be greeted by demonstrators when they headline the Glastonbury festival in Somerset tonight (June 24). Campaigners from the direct action …

June 24, 2011
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U2 to introduce `Bono 2.0` at Glastonbury Festival - Bono was rushed to hospital in Munich for spinal surgery last year and the band had to pull out of …
U2 to introduce `Bono 2.0` at Glastonbury Festival

Bono was rushed to hospital in Munich for spinal surgery last year and the band had to pull out of last year's Glastonbury Festival because of his …

June 22, 2011
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U2 will be fronted by 'Robo-Bono' at Glastonbury - The legendary rockers will headline the world-famous music event in Somerset, South West England on …
U2 will be fronted by 'Robo-Bono' at Glastonbury

The legendary rockers will headline the world-famous music event in Somerset, South West England on Friday (24.06.11), a year after they pulled out …

June 22, 2011