Sunday 15 November 2009

U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For


I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For followed With or Without You as a hit in the charts around the world. It's been a popular song since it's release as part of U2's live show, being retired for the inital legs of U2's Elevation ...
<http://avaxhome.ws/music/U2_I_Still_Havent_Found_What_Im_Looking_For.html>

Bono's Latest NYT Piece Covers Some Notable History


The leaders are not getting what they want, either, which is to be left alone by the activists, including the Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour, Bono and another grizzled Irish rocker, BOB GELDOF, and their policy team from ONE. ...
<http://www.one.org/blog/2009/11/15/bonos-latest-nyt-piece-covers-some-notable-history/>

Friday 13 November 2009

U2 tickets for $9.50; a quarter-century of memories

When tickets for U2's July 12 concert at Lincoln Financial Field go on sale to the general public at 10 am today, the top ticket price will be a whopping ...
<http://www.mcall.com/news/all-moserlink-111309,0,2126839.storylink>

Thursday 12 November 2009

Bono on new Rolling Stone cover

U2 provides U2 news, U2 photographs, U2 lyrics, and other U2 information in a non-profit, educational setting for anyone interested in learning about the ...
<http://www.atu2.com/news/bono-on-new-rolling-stone-cover.html>

U2 fined €36k for too-loud Croker gigs

He was reacting to anger of local residents at the terms of the permission granted for the dismantling of the U2 stage. The council allowed for continuous ...
<http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/u2-fined-euro36k-for-tooloud-croker-gigs-1940488.html>

Bono's first monologue

Bono proclaims he's "somewhere between Schwartzneggar and Danny Devito, with a little Dennis Hopper." Ugh, my God. He still thinks Hollywood makes movies, ...
<http://www.theaquinian.net/2009/u2ube-26/-1440>

Wednesday 11 November 2009

U2 360 Tour presale in Philadelphia, PA – code posted : MegaPresale

U2 360° Tour fanclub pre-sale password for concert tickets in Philadelphia, PA The free pre-sale password for U2 360° Tours concert in Philadelphia, PA unlocks tickets for a short time. This is your chance to
buy a pair and see the show ...
<http://megapresale.com/2009/11/10/u2-360-tour-presale-in-philadelphia-pa-code-posted/>

"Don't Give Up (Africa)"

It was back in 2005, on World AIDS Day, that Keys announced that she has recorded a benefit song called "Don't Give Up (Africa)" with Bono of  U2. Keys and Bono donated all proceeds of the song's sales to her
foundation. ...
<http://news.smoothjazznetwork.com/?p=1397>

A spirited Dylan on N. Broad

When Bruce, Bono, and Billy were celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in New York a couple of weeks back, ...
<http://www.philly.com/inquirer/magazine/20091111_A_spirited_Dylan_on_N__Broad.html>

Monday 9 November 2009

U2 Open Up New Revenues Online

Last month those progressive technology supporters and rockers U2 recorded a live performance at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California for simultaneous viewing on the YouTube website. The video which was one of the first of its kind ...
<http://bookseller-association.blogspot.com/2009/11/u2-open-up-new-revenues-online.html>

Bono Disappointed About Recent Album

Bono admits his band 'didn't pull off the pop songs' U2 frontman Bono has admitted that he has been disappointed by the lack of success of their recent album No Line On The Horizon.
<http://imc.tv/national/deacon/bono-disappointed-about-recent-album/>

Jesus and Judas in the U2 Song "Until the End of the World ...

So on Thursday, I was listening to U2's album Achtung Baby. The song was  "Until the End of the World." I always assumed it was about a guy singing to a girl was melancholic or something. However, I realized that the song could also be a ...
<http://cantuar.blogspot.com/2009/11/jesus-and-judas-in-u2-song-until-end-of.html>

Michael Cohl fixes Spider-Man's web

With a score by U2's Bono and The Edge, and with direction by Julie Taymor of The Lion King fame, this show seemed like the one to beat going into this ...
<http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/theatre/article/722946--michael-cohl-fixes-spider-man-s-web>

Wall blocks free U2 Berlin concert

Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of U2's free concert celebrating 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall will have to "scale ...
<http://www.timeslive.co.za/entertainment/article181606.ece>

U2 Celeberates the Fall of the Wall

U2 perform a free concert in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.
<http://birlaa.com/news/in-picsu2-celeberates-the-fall-of-the-wall/7099>

Sunday 8 November 2009

U2 celebrate in Berlin with Jay-Z; 2010 tour onsales begin Monday

U2 had Berliners on their feet in the freezing cold for the MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday night for a set that while small, packed a lot of emotion as ...
<http://www.examiner.com/x-11836-U2-Examiner~y2009m11d8-U2-celebrate-in-Berlin-with-JayZ-2010-tour-onsales-begin-Monday>

Spider-Man musical nets leading man

U2's The Edge, left, and Bono are signed on to create the score for Spider-Man, Turn off the Dark, which is expected to be staged sometime in 2010 on ...
<http://www.cbc.ca/arts/theatre/story/2009/11/08/spiderman-lead-cast.html>

Concerts Moving Online Faster Than Ever

Years before U2 staged their recent YouTube stream in LA, there have been strides to create more live concert video available to folks sitting at home. ...
<http://blogs.indiewire.com/mattdentler/archives/2009/11/08/concerts_moving_online_more_than_ever>

Friday 6 November 2009

U2 Joined by Jay-Z at Controversial Berlin Show

U2 Joined by Jay-Z at Controversial Berlin Show
U2 walked away with the award for Best Live Act at the awards. Bono said:
"Live is where this band lives. It's all that counts ... If you have given
us this award I guess that's what you're thinking and it means a great deal
to us." ...
<http://www.spinner.com/2009/11/06/u2-joined-by-jay-z-at-controversial-berlin-wall-show/>
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U2 Open Free Berlin Gig With Fallen Wall-inspired Anthem


Thursday night (05Nov09) was extra special for rockers U2 - they picked up
the first award at the MTV Europe Music Awards before taking to the stage
for a free concert at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.
<http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/11/06/u2-open-free-berlin-gig-with-fallen-wall-inspired-anthem-57635/>

U2 strike emotional chord with Berliners on night of celebration

NEARLY 20 years after recording their famous album Achtung Baby here, Bono
and the boys from U2 rocked the Brandenburg Gate last night before 10000
cheering ...
<http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2009/1106/1224258194048.html>

Will Bono's Spiderman Musical Survive?

For those non-U2 fans in the audience, here's the deal: It's a Spiderman musical, and Bono wrote the score. But, in these times of economic
bloodletting, ...
<http://blog.limewire.com/posts/29924-will-bonos-spiderman-musical-survive/>
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<http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://blog.limewire.com/posts/29924-will-bonos-spiderman-musical-survive/&hl=en>

Word is that Bono's Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark musical will live. Look
for previews come July. Maybe. [via Vulture] 2. Anna Faris, Dan Aykroyd and
Justin ...
<http://flavorwire.com/48402/the-mornings-top-5-pop-culture-stories-40>
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Bono, who's written the score, brought in Michael Cohl, who organizes U2's concert tours, to sort out the mess caused by the show's lead producer, ...
<http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/theater/west_side_whack_ZnVeviiV4uQv3B0pJNJqPL>

U2 Berlin Wall Show Generates Furor

In a stark bit of irony, U2 fans in Berlin are up in arms over plans by concert organizers to erect a wall that will obstruct viewing of a free
show by the ...
<http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/u2-berlin-wall-show-1106>

Thursday 5 November 2009

Threesomes in Germany: Gossip Girl and U2

Speaking of segues and Germany and U2 the AP reports that fans were outraged last night that a Berlin Wall was erected in preparation of the free concert ...
<http://www.blackbookmag.com/article/threesomes-in-germany-gossip-girl-and-u2/12430>

U2 debating over Songs of Ascent

Rolling Stone magazine's Brian Hiatt posted on Twitter last night after a phone interview with Edge. On the bright side, Hiatt posted that Edge says "Kingdom Of Your Love" -- the U2 360 tour intro song -- is a "potential Songs of Ascent ...
<http://www.atu2.com/news/u2-debating-over-songs-of-ascent.html>

Saturday 31 October 2009

The Unforgettable Fire Rereleased

Rare U2 Footage from The Unforgettable Fire ...
It's been 25 years since U2 released The Unforgettable Fire and now Bono
and the boys have rereleased a remastered version of the unforgettable
landmark U2 album.
<http://www.thedeadbolt.com/news/106595/u2_the_unforgettable_fire_news.php>

U2's Rose Bowl show breaks U.S. attendance record

It took 22 years, but U2 has broken
its own attendance record for the best-attended single concert performance
at a US ...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/30/AR2009103004156.html

Bono and U2 wrap up North American 360 Tour

It's orchestrated showmanship, but still spectacular

In the final moments of the months-long tour, there was a lot of on-stage
hugging as Bono heaped praise on his band mates. "Thank you for a great
tour and I ...http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/music/its-orchestrated-showmanship-but-still-spectacular/article1344799/

Ron Wood Interviews Bono

Bono being interviewed by Ron Wood around the Time of the Joshua Tree:

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame turns 25

A snippet of U2's One brought the inventive medley to a close. At last: The
long rumored appearance by Mick Jagger materialized as the chords to Gimme
...
http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2009-10-30-rock-and-roll_N.htm

U2 stream grabs 10 million live streams

From Mashable: U2 stream grabs 10 million live streams. The LA Times
reports that Sunday's show generated 10 million streams across 7
continents. The whole show was archived on YouTube Monday and has been
viewed more than 1 million ...
http://www.hmmagazine.com/2009/10/from-mashable-u2-stream-grabs-10-million-live-streams

u2 rocking

Jagger, Springsteen, Black Eyed Peas jam with U2 at rock hall concert
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
By Jay Lustig/The Star-Ledger HENRY RAY ABRAMS/apmick Jagger, right,
performs with Fergie, center, and Bono of U2 at the 25th Anniversary Rock &
Roll Hall ...http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2009/10/jagger_springsteen_black_eyed.html

Friday 23 October 2009

Bono speech to the NAACP

Does Jesus Christ still live today?

Um... interesting question? This blog, you'll probably be glad to find out, isn't a philosophical debate about the existence of God and if he exists who is he and where does he live.

Personally I believe the revelation of who God is was given to us over 2000 years ago by a man who was God in the flesh whom I believe was birthed kicking and screaming into the crap of humanity for whom He lived and died for.

If Christ is believed to be alive today and indeed to be the God-man who I've spoken off above then surely he'd be seen in His followers. The truth, if this is the case, is He's surely dead.

Bono, is the exception - a man who as the great John Wimber put it trully is 'doing the stuff'.

Whether you are struggling for God or just an aetheist looking for some hope in the world I hope you take encouragement from this blog. And in particular if your a Christian I would hope this would be the encouragement for us all to finally get off our backsides to bring this Gospel of Hope, Truth, Peace and Love that we have, even if it's kicking and screaming into the world.

Enjoy... Bono in the Pulpit.

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