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U2 have been clashing over how to open slot at Glastonbury Festival - The band are due to headline the festival on June 24 and drummer Larry Mullen revealed they all …
U2 have been clashing over how to open slot at Glastonbury Festival

The band are due to headline the festival on June 24 and drummer Larry Mullen revealed they all have different opinions on the set. Speaking to Zane …

June 21, 2011
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U2 'Nervous' About Playing Glastonbury Festival 2011 - U2 drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. has admitted the band are nervous ahead of their appearance at this …
U2 'Nervous' About Playing Glastonbury Festival 2011

U2 drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. has admitted the band are nervous ahead of their appearance at this weekend's Glastonbury festival. The Irish group are …

June 21, 2011
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U2 Reveal Glastonbury Festival Setlist Details - U2 have revealed details about their forthcoming Glastonbury headline performance. The band will …
U2 Reveal Glastonbury Festival Setlist Details

U2 have revealed details about their forthcoming Glastonbury headline performance. The band will headline the Friday night of the festival in …

June 21, 2011
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U2 guitarist The Edge denied permit for massive Malibu compound

The commission rejected the controversial proposal by a vote of 8-4 on Thursday, following five years of legal wrangling. 'In 38 years of this …

June 18, 2011
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U2, Bon Jovi Cake Up On Forbes Highest-Paid Musicians List - Forbes released their 2011 World's Highest-Paid Musicians List on Wednesday, and apparently it …
U2, Bon Jovi Cake Up On Forbes Highest-Paid Musicians List

Forbes released their 2011 World's Highest-Paid Musicians List on Wednesday, and apparently it still pays to be a veteran rocker — and it pays …

June 17, 2011
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U2, Bon Jovi, Elton John Control Forbes 'Music Rich List' - U2, Bon Jovi and Elton John have topped Forbes magazine's annual list of the the richest musicians …
U2, Bon Jovi, Elton John Control Forbes 'Music Rich List'

U2, Bon Jovi and Elton John have topped Forbes magazine's annual list of the the richest musicians in the world. U2, who stayed at number one for …

June 17, 2011
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U2 confirmed as richest rockers - Bono and his mates in U2 are the richest rock stars on Earth. Last year, they made $195 …
U2 confirmed as richest rockers

Bono and his mates in U2 are the richest rock stars on Earth. Last year, they made $195 million.Forbes Magazine has released …

June 17, 2011
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U2 guitarist told his property development proposal 'worst' for environmental devastation - The 'Elevation' rocker ' whose real name is David Evans ' had a proposal to construct five mansions …
U2 guitarist told his property development proposal 'worst' for environmental devastation

The 'Elevation' rocker ' whose real name is David Evans ' had a proposal to construct five mansions overlookin... …

June 17, 2011
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U2 admitted they are `gutted` to delay album until 2012 - The Irish band have been forced to postpone the release after bassist Adam Clayton revealed that …
U2 admitted they are `gutted` to delay album until 2012

The Irish band have been forced to postpone the release after bassist Adam Clayton revealed that they have been working on sessions with Danger Mouse …

June 10, 2011
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U2 Delay New Album Release Till 2012 - U2 have delayed the release of their new album till 2012. The band, who have been in the studio …
U2 Delay New Album Release Till 2012

U2 have delayed the release of their new album till 2012. The band, who have been in the studio working on the follow-up to 2009's 'No Line On …

June 10, 2011
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U2 are 'gutted' new album won't be finished before next year - The 'With or Without You' group had originally planned to release new material by the end of their …
U2 are 'gutted' new album won't be finished before next year

The 'With or Without You' group had originally planned to release new material by the end of their 360 Degree tour this July, but their commitments …

June 9, 2011
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U2 Wish Bob Dylan Happy 70th Birthday At Salt Lake Gig - U2 wished Bob Dylan a happy 70th birthday at their show in Salt Lake City last night (May 24). …
U2 Wish Bob Dylan Happy 70th Birthday At Salt Lake Gig

U2 wished Bob Dylan a happy 70th birthday at their show in Salt Lake City last night (May 24). The band who are currently on their 360 World Tour …

May 25, 2011
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U2 Scoop Top Touring Artist At Billboard Music Awards 2011 - U2 picked up the Top Touring Artist at this year's Billboard Awards 2011, last night (May 22). …
U2 Scoop Top Touring Artist At Billboard Music Awards 2011

U2 picked up the Top Touring Artist at this year's Billboard Awards 2011, last night (May 22). The band won the award for their 360 World Tour, as …

May 23, 2011
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U2 360 tour returns to the USA - U2 360 began nearly two years ago on June 30, 2009 in Barcelona. They first toured the USA with …
U2 360 tour returns to the USA

U2 360 began nearly two years ago on June 30, 2009 in Barcelona. They first toured the USA with the show in September, 2009. …

May 22, 2011
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U2 admit to overworking songs - The Irish group's bass player, Adam Clayton, claims their 2009 single 'Get on Your Boots' 'confused …
U2 admit to overworking songs

The Irish group's bass player, Adam Clayton, claims their 2009 single 'Get on Your Boots' 'confused people' because it was so deeply layered, and …

April 14, 2011
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U2 'at the absolute limit' on their 360 Degree tour - The 'Vertigo' rockers were declared to have the highest grossing tour ever ' beating a record set …
U2 'at the absolute limit' on their 360 Degree tour

The 'Vertigo' rockers were declared to have the highest grossing tour ever ' beating a record set by The Rolling Stones ' last week, having …

April 12, 2011
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U2 set to make 'sci-fi' album - The 'With or Without You' group, fronted by singer Bono, worked with Lady Gaga producer RedOne on …
U2 set to make 'sci-fi' album

The 'With or Without You' group, fronted by singer Bono, worked with Lady Gaga producer RedOne on tracks for their next record, resulting in …

April 8, 2011
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U2 Recording 'Futuristic, Sci-Fi' New Album - U2 are recording a “futuristic” new album, according to their producer RedOne. In an interview with …
U2 Recording 'Futuristic, Sci-Fi' New Album

U2 are recording a “futuristic” new album, according to their producer RedOne. In an interview with Billboard, RedOne, who has previously worked with …

April 6, 2011
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U2, Justin Bieber and Rihanna donate tracks for Japanese disaster fund - The pop trio are being joined by a host of other acts ' including Bon Jovi and Nicki Minaj ' to …
U2, Justin Bieber and Rihanna donate tracks for Japanese disaster fund

The pop trio are being joined by a host of other acts ' including Bon Jovi and Nicki Minaj ' to create the download only album …

March 23, 2011
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U2 confirm they will headline this year's Glastonbury festival - Guitarist The Edge revealed the Irish group will top the main stage on the Friday night of …
U2 confirm they will headline this year's Glastonbury festival

Guitarist The Edge revealed the Irish group will top the main stage on the Friday night of the iconic event in June, a year after they were …

February 28, 2011
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U2 Johannesburg gig jeopardized by thieves - U2 are scheduled to play the main World Cup stadium (FNB Stadium) in Johannesburg, South Africa on …
U2 Johannesburg gig jeopardized by thieves

U2 are scheduled to play the main World Cup stadium (FNB Stadium) in Johannesburg, South Africa on February 13, but the ability to provide …

February 5, 2011
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U2 look set to release an album in May - It seems that U2 will release a new album in Europe on 27 May, after Germany's Amazon store listed …
U2 look set to release an album in May

It seems that U2 will release a new album in Europe on 27 May, after Germany's Amazon store listed the record as out in May. …

February 3, 2011
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U2 bassist Adam Clayton's secret son revealed - The bassist ' who was previously engaged to supermodel Naomi Campbell and later split from Susie …
U2 bassist Adam Clayton's secret son revealed

The bassist ' who was previously engaged to supermodel Naomi Campbell and later split from Susie Smith, his girlfriend of 10 years, months before …

January 18, 2011
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U2 scored Spider-Man musical finally returns without a hitch - New safety measures help most expensive musical production in history …
U2 scored Spider-Man musical finally returns without a hitch

New safety measures help most expensive musical production in history …

December 24, 2010
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U2-scored Spider-Man musical hit by further hitches - Lead actress Natalie Mendoza pulls out after suffering offstage injury …
U2-scored Spider-Man musical hit by further hitches

Lead actress Natalie Mendoza pulls out after suffering offstage injury …

December 5, 2010