Monday, 19 November 2007

Lola Court Case, Meeting Bono, China

Court battle left Lola 'shattered' <http://www.independent.ie/national-news/court-battle-left-lola-shattered-1222486.html>
Irish Independent - Dublin,Ireland
Bono said she took the items, like a Stetson hat, but the stylist insisted they were gifts. But the High Court's Justice Michael Peart sided with Bono and ...


BROLIN TURNS BROODING NO COUNTRY SET INTO AN ADULT PLAYGROUND <http://www.pr-inside.com/brolin-turns-brooding-no-country-set-r307024.htm>
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) - Wien,Austria
"We met Bono the other day - he went to the screening at the New York Film Festival - and I said to Javier, `Do the U2,' and he said, `No way, I'm not gonna ...


Bono lauds our role in leading the fight against world hunger but ... <http://www.atu2.com/news/article.src?ID=4795>
See atu2.com for more info!
News @U2 - http://www.atu2.com <http://www.atu2.com>

Bono In China? <http://www.flickr.com/photos/expatriategames/2041923785/>
By nobody@flickr.com (Expatriate Games)
He was about 5'0 " tall and quite friendly. We talked for a while between his sets, he said he makes a pretty good living traveling around Guangxi and performing at any number of functions. He was very Bono-like, the glasses in ...

Bono sings Wave of Sorrow <http://blog.nordquist.org/?p=1848>
By Brett Nordquist
From what I can gather, this song was written back in 1987 for the Joshua Tree but wasn't included because Bono felt like it wasn't quite finished. But it will be included on the upcoming, remastered 20th Anniversary Edition of the ...

"DON'T GIVE UP AFRICA" BY BONO AND ALICIA KEYS <http://digg.com/videos_people/DON_T_GIVE_UP_AFRICA_BY_BONO_AND_ALICIA_KEYS>
"DON'T GIVE UP AFRICA" BY BONO AND ALICIA KEYS.




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Hotel plus a couple of other things


U2 finally get go-ahead for €150m hotel plan <http://www.independent.ie/national-news/u2-finally-get-goahead-for-8364150m-hotel-plan-1222485.html>
Irish Independent - Dublin,Ireland
By Larissa Nolan U2 have finally found what they're looking for -- planning permission for a €150m revamp of the Clarence Hotel. The rock supergroup have ...


If you like U2, you'll love . . . Metallica? <http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20071118_If_you_like_U2__youll_love_______Metallica_.html>
Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA
By Tom Avril Sure, you've heard U2. Hard to avoid the Irish rockers, a musical force since the 1980s. But how do you find - let alone decide if you like ...

U2 Easy Guitar Tabs - simple guitar tablature by popular bands <http://guitar.about.com/library/bleasysongsband_u2.htm>
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist 20th anniversary: my first U2 concert <http://timneufeld.blogs.com/occasio/2007/11/20th-anniversar.html>
By Tim

Blog
My story: It was Gary who introduced me to U2 in 1985. He was a high school student and I was a Young Life leader on his campus. I bought Under a Blood Red Sky because I wanted to know him better and he was nuts about U2. ...

U2 - The Joshua Tree: Music Review <http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/music_review.asp?ID=1234>
Rarely has a work of art been so majestic and yet so stupid. by Jimmy Newlin.

Sunday, 18 November 2007

Sigur Ros. Bono's Family Tree (of sorts), ILIke

U2's Producer May Work with Sigur Rós on Album <http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/?cat_id=21123&ew_0_a_id=294109>
IcelandReview - Reykjavik,Iceland
Flood is perhaps best known for working with Irish rock band U2. "We are going to try and work with him for two weeks and see how it goes," Sigur Rós ...
U2 star enjoys a different sort of homecoming <http://www.independent.ie/national-news/u2-star-enjoys-a-different-sort-of-homecoming-1222009.html>
Irish Independent - Dublin,Ireland
The U2 frontman underwent an analysis of his genetic material in order to trace his ancestral heritage back to the earliest civilisations. ...


U2 and iLike: The Backstory <http://blogs.sun.com/plamere/entry/u2_and_ilike_the_backstory>
By plamere
iLike has an exclusive clip from U2 - a song intended for Joshua Tree that was never finished. This is quite a coup for iLike ... this type of first tier music tie-in is usually reserved for the likes of Steve Jobs. ...
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Bono Criticized Over Africa.

Geldof and Bono`s Charity is Crippling Africa" claims African AID ... <http://www.pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=42734&Itemid=83>
PR-USA.net (press release) - Varna,Bulgaria
Despite noble global intentions, the campaign led by Bob Geldof and Bono to save Africa by increasing aid and debt relief, is have a reverse effect and ...

Rock Star Bono: Clinton's a Genius, Let's Negotiate with al-Qaeda <http://newsbusters.org/blogs/tim-graham/2007/11/17/rock-star-bono-clintons-genius-lets-negotiate-al-qaeda>
By Tim Graham
In his interview in the 40th anniversary of Rolling Stone, rock star Bono sounded more moderate on terrorism, but sadly, he turned to how Bill Clinton was a genius in talking with the IRA (his role in Irish peace was hailed by the media ...

Saturday, 17 November 2007

New Song

Amazing Bono Video and New U2 Song <http://feeds.portfolio.com/~r/portfolio/thetechobserver/~3/185324391/amazing-bono-video-and-new-u2-song>
By Kevin Maney
My brother and I recently met Bono. We told him how iLike can help him talk to U2 fans in video. Inspired, Bono sang us a new song that U2 had just finished recording, and I captured it on video using my Nokia phone! ...


Bono does Bono karoake on a 'new' track <http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2007/11/introducing-a-n.html>
By Chris Willman
Warning: The following video contains footage of Bono singing along with (and annotating) himself; it may not be suitable for certain sensitive indie-rock viewers. But if you count yourself among those of us who are highly U2-tolerant, ...


Poverty Tasks Rolling Stone

Bono to attend Irelands 'poverty task' talks <http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/bono-to-attend-irelands-poverty-task-talks-2_1005365.html>
Thaindian.com - Bangkok,Bangkok,Thailand
London, November 16 (ANI): U2 frontman Bono will be among experts who will attend talks aimed at improving Ireland's efforts to combat world poverty. ...

Bono joins Hunger Task Force <http://www.u2france.com/spip.php?article11500>
U2 France - Paris,France
On 25 May 2007, Conor Lenihan, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, announced that Bono has agreed to participate on the Hunger Task ...
See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.u2france.com/spip.php%3Farticle11500>

Rolling Stone interviewt Bono <http://www.u2tour.de/news/article3442.html>
U2 Tour - Berlin,Germany
The U2 frontman sits down for our 40th anniversary to talk about the future, the Buzzcocks and reasons to compromise. What is your most cynical vision of ...

Bono attends poverty talks <http://www.thisisnorthscotland.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=191711&command=displayContent&sourceNode=191710&contentPK=18990567&folderPk=112383&pNodeId=191800>
This is North Scotland - Aberdeen,UK
Ireland's historic experience of famine has inspired the country to help tackle global poverty, U2 frontman Bono has said. The rock legend is part of the ...


U2's tax decision defended by Bono <http://www.atu2.com/news/article.src?ID=4792>
See atu2.com for more info!
News @U2 - http://www.atu2.com <http://www.atu2.com>



Tax and ILike

U2's tax decision defended by Bono <http://www.rte.ie/arts/2007/1116/bono.html>
RTE.ie - Ireland
Bono has defended the decision by U2 to move part of the band's business from Ireland to the Netherlands to reduce his tax bill and the tax bill of the ...

Bono offers "sneak peak" of new U2 song on ilike <http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/venture/archives/126091.asp>
Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA
U2's Bono discusses and sings a new song called Wave of Sorrow in an exclusive on ilike, the Seattle online music service that has been widely adopted by ...

Bono likes ilike: U2 release new song on the new social music web site <http://communities.canada.com/nationalpost/blogs/theampersand/archive/2007/11/16/u2-likes-ilike.aspx>
National Post - Canada
In advance of next week's 20th anniversary reissue of Joshua Tree, U2 has released a video preview of Wave of Sorrow, a previously unreleased track from the ...


How iLike got U2's new song [Elevation Partners] <http://valleywag.com/tech/elevation-partners/how-ilike-got-u2s-new-song-323316.php>
By Megan McCarthy
A previously unreleased song from U2's upcoming rerelease of Joshua Tree is already available on the Internet. But we're not just talking about unlicensed BitTorrents here. "Wave of Sorrow" and the... [[ This is a content summary only. ...

Thursday, 15 November 2007

Kidnapp, Liberia

Bono's daughter was target of <http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/bonos-daughter-was-target-of-4m-kidnap-plot_100201.html>
Thaindian.com - Bangkok,Bangkok,Thailand
Top gangster Martin Cahill's daughter Frances reveals in her book that five Irish criminals were plotting to kidnap Bono's daughter Jordan who was just four ...


Joshua Tree blossoms 20 years on <http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/joshua-tree-blossoms-20-years-on-1219004.html>
Irish Independent - Dublin,Ireland
U2 star Bono has revealed how it took him over 20 years to finish a song he originally wanted to include on their classic 1987 album The Joshua Tree. ...


The Bono Effect <http://bayesianheresy.blogspot.com/2007/11/bono-effect.html>
By Marshall Jevons(Marshall Jevons)
Dear Bono: I am writing to share your concern about Liberia. I agree completely that progress must be made toward the debt relief that is essential to Liberia's recovery. Let me assure you that the International Monetary Fund—and I ...





Attention Grabbing, Facebook and New Song

Attention-grabbers through time <http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10476204>
New Zealand Herald - New Zealand
Drawing inspiration from the Beatles' effort, Irish supergroup U2 debuted their hit Where the Streets have no name on the rooftop of The Million Dollar ...


You can hear U2's latest song on Facebook before they launch it ... <http://asia.cnet.com/blogs/geekonomics/post.htm?id=63001215>
Cnet Asia - San Francisco,CA,USA
Less than an hour ago, I received an interesting "spam mail" in my mailbox about the band U2 from a Facebook application iLike which I installed. ...


Bono Adds Vocal To Old U2 Demo <http://www.undercoverhd.com/news/Story.aspx?id=3445>
Undercover HD - New York,NY,USA
At u2.com, Bono explained that the song was one of the unfinished tracks from the album and that it was "a song that was trying to describe experiences that ...


Live 3D concerts in 2008 <http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,22762521-5006343,00.html>
Advertiser Adelaide - Adelaide,South Australia,Australia
Major musical acts like U2 and big sporting events such as the AFL Grand Final are contenders for live 3D broadcasts. The world's biggest provider of ...


Nirvana,U2,Zeppelin Top New Releases for "Black Friday" Shopping ... <http://digg.com/music/Nirvana_U2_Zeppelin_Top_New_Releases_for_Black_Friday_Shopping_Next_Week>
It's better give than receive, but great stuff from Nirvana, U2, and Led Zeppelin will make the receiving end feel mighty fine.

U2 preview unreleased track on Facebook, snub MySpace? <http://www.applesource.com.au/music/u2-preview-unreleased-track-on-facebook-snub-myspace/412/>
Bono has given Facebook application creator, iLike, a sneak preview of U2's upcoming re-release edition of the Joshua Tree album with previously unreleased tracks. Wearing his trademark sunglasses, the lead singer of U2 and political ...

U2's Bono on the new song "Wave of Sorrow" (Joshua Tree remastered) <http://www.philipharland.com/VinylAddiction/2007/11/14/u2s-bono-on-the-new-song-wave-of-sorrow-joshua-tree-remastered/>
By pharland
The release of the remastered edition of Joshua Tree (original 1987) is coming up in a few days and the 2 or 3 disc editions ("deluxe" and "superdeluxe") include the original B-sides, along with a few previously unreleased songs. ...






Wednesday, 14 November 2007

Debt Relief. Christainity and Joshua Tree

Bill Gate, the new aid giant <http://www.afrik.com/article12900.html>
Afrik.com - France
Bono, the Irish rock star and activist, has said : "Our generation has a unique opportunity to make history. We have the money, we have the knowledge, ...


Bono Was Right - Debt Relief IS Effective! <http://toasterheadsblogosphere.blogspot.com/2007/11/bono-was-right-debt-relief-is-effective.html>
By toasterhead(toasterhead)
According to a study by Danny Cassimon and Bjorn Van Campenhout of the University of Antwerp, funded by AusAID, DFID, and multiple European development agencies, the overall fiscal effect of debt relief is better than grants or loans. ...

Green Consumption Tax <http://www.insideview.ie/irisheyes/2007/11/green-consumpti.html>
By insideview@podcasting.ie (Bernard Goldbach)
Sounds like a crusade for Sir Bono. The Irish government could start by naming Bono the Honorary Minister for Enterprise and then getting him to comment on the condition of the sky whenever he flies to Chengdu. ...

Bono: A Conversation About Christianity <http://neilwestbrook.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/test/>
By neilwestbrook
Some of the most spiritually in tune people I know are also in tune. . . musically!

U2 Previews New Tracks for Joshua Tree on iLike <http://www.gadgetlounge.net/archives/2007/11/13/u2-previews-new-tracks-for-joshua-tree-on-ilike/>
By methodshop
U2 used iLike.com to post a video of Bono singing "Wave of Sorrow" while sitting on a couch. It'sa track that U2 demoed during sessions for The Joshua Tree in 1987. Just recently Bono laid down vocals for the song and it will be ...

U2 on iLike <http://www.methodshop.com/2007/11/u2-on-ilike.shtml>
By Jonny(Jonny)
U2 used iLike.com to post a video of Bono, singing "Wave of Sorrow." It's a track that U2 demoed during sessions for The Joshua Tree in 1987. Just recently Bono laid down vocals for the song and it will be released for the first time ...

Al Gore. Joshua Tree. Stevie Wonder.

Al Gore's low voltage network <http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2007/11/12/al_gores_low_voltage_network>
Boston Globe - United States
Al-pal Bono contributed a three-part series, "A Day in the Life of The Edge," which is at the very least buzz-worthy. (The Edge is U2 guitarist David Howell ...
See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2007/11/12/al_gores_low_voltage_network>


Bono and Stevie Wonder team up for Darfur Now documentary <http://u2log.com/archive/2007/11/bono_and_stevie_wonder_team_up_for_darfur_now_documentary.php>
U2log.com - Netherlands
At the Darfur Now MySpace page you can, among other things, listen to Bono and Stevie Wonder's song "Love Is In Need Of Love Today" which is used during the ...
See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://u2log.com/archive/2007/11/bono_and_stevie_wonder_team_up_for_darfur_now_documentary.php>


The Joshua Tree - 20 Years On <http://mog.com/Terry_Staunton/blog_post/124011>
By Terry Staunton
The Unforgettable Fire, released a year later, reined in those excesses without sacrificing the emotional power, Bono's voice and The Edge's guitar developing a near telepathic understanding, with one effortlessly filling the spaces ...
MOG - Terry Staunton's Posts - http://mog.com/Terry_Staunton <http://mog.com/Terry_Staunton>





Oakenfield. Joshua Tree. Cover Versions

Oakenfold - Playing to Stadiums with U2 <http://www.ministryofsound.com/news/features/20071112_oakenfold3>
Ministry of Sound - London,UK
He massive success producing the Happy Mondays landed him the task of remixing U2's Even Better Than The Real Thing, and his mix went on to trump the ...

New (old) U2 song! <http://lookingcloser.wordpress.com/2007/11/11/new-old-u2-song/>
By Jeffrey Overstreet
U2's remastered, deluxe edition of The Joshua Tree arrives next week. But we already get to hear one of the special bonus tracks. Bono listens with us, describing the origins of the song. It's cool to see just how excited he gets about ...

Grrr! <http://community.livejournal.com/u2/2136722.html>
By There's a man out there! On the wing of the plane!(U2 Fan Community)
Okay, so this has probably happened to all of us for some reason or another... but just for conversation: When's the last time you got mad at U2? And why?


Covers: Rolling Stones - Paint It Black <http://www.deafindieelephants.com/2007/11/12/covers-rolling-stones-paint-it-black/>
By Yiyo
Judas Priest – Paint it Black Pascal Comelade – Paint it Black REM - Paint It Black The String Quartet Tribute – Paint it Black U2 – Paint it Black Vanessa Carlton – Paint it Black. Technorati Tags: rolling stones, paint it black, ...




U2 on Fox. Video of Wave of Sorrow

Yoko Did Sell John Lennon Out to JC Penney <http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,311059,00.html>
FOX News - USA
U2 has two big projects for the coming year—a new album and a Broadway musical of "Spiderman" directed by "The Lion King" guru Julie Taymor. ...


U2 "Wave Of Sorrow" Video Exclusive. <http://preventjossstone.blog-city.com/u2_wave_of_sorrow_exclusive.htm>
By Norm De Plume
U2 used the iLike music networking website to post this little curiosity today.


New Track From U2 <http://wtmd.blogspot.com/2007/11/new-track-from-u2.html>
By Melissa(Steve)
So it's been 20 years since U2 released the classic album The Joshua Tree. They'll be giving it the deluxe treatment to re-release it next week. And I found a little gem when searching for details. Take a look as Bono introduces a song ...



Monday, 12 November 2007

Bono on Willy Nelson

Bono <http://stillisstillmoving.com/?p=2854>
By LindaLee
On November, 6, 2007, Willie Nelson was presented with the BMI Icon award in Nashville, Tennessee. Several artist were present to pay tribute to Willie, and others sent in recorded messages. Bono submitted this: ...




Joshua Tree Reissue - Cover Versions

30-second previews of new Joshua Tree release. <http://community.livejournal.com/u2/2136499.html>
By Kevin(U2 Fan Community)
Including Wave of Sorrow, Desert of Our Love, Rise Up and Drunk Chicken / America (apparently a collaboration between the band and Allen Ginsberg) from the bonus disc. http://www.7digital.com/artists/u2/the-joshua-tree-(2)/ ...


> u2 - new song: "wave of sorrow" from the joshua tree re-mastered <http://drivebymedia.wordpress.com/2007/11/11/u2-new-song-wave-of-sorrow-from-the-joshua-tree-re-mastered/>
By drivebymedia
U2 The Joshua Tree CD cover.JPG You can hear Bono of U2 talk about,and sing along to, "Wave of Sorrow." This song was from the Joshua Tree sessions, but was never finished. It will be available on the deluxe edition of the Joshua Tree ...


Answers For You <http://www.u2diary.com/answers-for-you/69/>
By Matt
I am planning to keep tracking U2's activities day-to-day. Omnibus will be the ones who decide if the book will be updated. It's written in the contract that I get first dibbs if they decide to do an update. Considering they've done two ...


Saul Williams: The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust ... <http://chickenpaprika.blogspot.com/2007/11/saul-williams-inevitable-rise-and.html>
By Jon(bigscarygiraffe)
That U2 cover still throws me, though. Out of context from the album, its good, but I still don't see the artistic urgency in choosing that song. In the sequence of the album, I can make some kind of poor urban condition / street ...




Sunday, 11 November 2007

Bono on Activism and Is he a Christian?

BONO - ACTIVISM MAKES BONO APPRECIATE U2 MORE <http://www.u2exit.com/2007/11/bono_-_activism_makes_bono_appreciate_u2_more.php>
By spun2u
Outspoken BONO's activism has helped save his career as a rock star in U2 - because he's always so grateful for recording session time with his bandmates. The Where The Streets Have No Name singer has become a leading voice in the war ...


Bono: Is He an Emergent Christian? <http://lightingtheway.blogspot.com/2007/11/bono-is-he-emergent-christian.html>
By Dwayna Litz(Dwayna Litz)
As we read through these quotes we must be wary of the universalist agenda and warned that the "emergents" are having the same sort of "conversations" about Christianity and God as "Bono." No, Bono is not a "Christian" according to the ...


Is Bono an Emergent Christian? <http://christianresearchnetwork.com/?p=3669>
By Dwayna
U2's 2005 Vertigo tour promoted Bono's All-Faith agenda. The word "coexist" appeared on a giant screen—the "c" represented by the Islamic crescent, the "x" by the Star of David, and the 't" by the Christian cross. ...
Christian Research Net - http://christianresearchnetwork.com <http://christianresearchnetwork.com>

Bono Shows A Bit of Sense <http://nowatthepodium.blogspot.com/2007/11/bono-shows-bit-of-sense.html>
By Phil Chroniger(Phil Chroniger)
Bono: When I'm arguing for increased aid to Africa, I always say, "Isn't it cheaper and smarter to make friends out of potential enemies than to defend yourself against them later?" Reporter: We seem to be headed in exactly the opposite ...


from The Los Angeles Times 'I SPEAK OUT BECAUSE I CAN': Natalie ... <http://povertynewsblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/from-los-angeles-times-i-speak-out.html>
By Kale
'I SPEAK OUT BECAUSE I CAN': Natalie Sugira, left, who is working for Bono's One campaign against world poverty, hands out literature to college students in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She is among a small army of activists courting contenders ...
Poverty News Blog - http://povertynewsblog.blogspot.com/ <http://povertynewsblog.blogspot.com/>



Cover Versions

Leni Stern Joins Salif Keita to Cover U2's "One" <http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=15854>
All About Jazz - Philadelphia,PA,USA
Salif asked me, however, to put down guitars for the U2 song 'ONE'. He came into the studio, during the recording, and started singing along softly, ...

U2 & MARY J. BLIGE ~ "ONE" <http://magickriver.blogspot.com/2007/11/u2-mary-j-blige-one.html>
By Antares(Antares)
U2 are truly a class act - arguably the best rock group in the last two decades. Bono has a powerful and theatrical voice and would make an excellent plantary statesman with his intense charisma and eloquence. ...




Africa and Joshua Tree Stuff


U2-inspired service raises funds for Africa <http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/local/scn-sa-nor.u2charist6nov10,0,7455307.story?coll=stam-news-local-headlines>
Stamford Advocate - Stamford,CT,USA
Kate Heichler will welcome congregants and visitors to the North Stamford church with the raucous strains of the U2 song "When Love Comes to Town. ...



U2 The Joshua Tree Remasters In Stores November 20, 2007! <http://top40-charts.com/news/Oldies/U2-The-Joshua-Tree-Remasters-In-Stores-November-20-2007!/36633.html>
Top40-Charts.com - New York,NY,USA
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ UME) - Ume presents the re-mastered release of U2's The Joshua Tree in stores November 20th! U2's The Joshua Tree has been ...


The Joshua Tree Files: Going Tour in 1987* <http://www.interference.com/stories/id181520.html>
Interference.com - USA
When I finally found myself at a real U2 show on December 8, 1984 at Detroit's Fox Theater, I was not disappointed. Before the Joshua journey, ...




U2 - 1992-06-17: Indoor Sports Arena, Sheffield - England <http://the-roadhouse-viander.blogspot.com/2007/11/u2-1992-06-17-indoor-sports-arena.html>
By ViAnDEr
U2 - 1992-06-17: Indoor Sports Arena, Sheffield - England Zoo Station The Fly Even Better Than The Real Thing Mysterious Ways One / Unchained Melody (snippet) Until The End Of The World Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses ...
..::

Nike SB Dunk High Premium 'U2 Bloody Sunday' <http://www.soleredemption.com/sneakers/nike-sb/nike-sb-dunk-high-premium-u2-bloody-sunday/>
By BigToes
The Nike SB Dunk High Premium "U2 Bloody Sunday" is now available at Kix-files. The sneakers feature luxurious velvet, metallic silver, and black patent leather materials. Link.
Sneaker News and Air Jordans... - http://www.soleredemption.com  <http://www.soleredemption.com>



Wave of Sorrow <http://community.livejournal.com/u2/2135854.html>
By Chass(U2 Fan Community)
An interesting newsbit was posted on U2.com today: Joshua Tree Demo Revealed The remastered Joshua Tree features several unreleased demos from The Joshua Tree Sessions. Bono recently added new vocals to one of them, 'Wave of Sorrow', ...


new u2 song: wave of sorrow <http://scatterolight.blogspot.com/2007/11/new-u2-song-wave-of-sorrow.html>
By c(c)
[u2.com video] bono finally got around to putting vocals on this unreleased joshua tree demo. would the bono ever just shut the freak up so we can hear it? the song is one of the previously unreleased songs that will be part of the ...




Bono helps record label, goes to a party and more




BONO AND ALI BANKROLL LOSS-MAKING LABEL <http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/bono-and-ali-bankroll-lossmaking-label-1216693.html>
Irish Independent - Dublin,Ireland
By Nick Webb EDUN Apparel, the socially conscious clothing line, owned by Bono and his wife Ali Hewson, received huge loans from its shareholders last year, ...



Bono checks into hotel tycoon's bash <http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/news-gossip/bono-checks-into-hotel-tycoons-bash-1216767.html>
Irish Independent - Dublin,Ireland
Well, no, actually, but none the less Bono and The Edge were proud guests at Irish property tycoon Derek Quinlan's 60th birthday beano in Claridge's in ...


Old Waves <http://invereskstreet.blogspot.com/2007/11/old-waves.html>
By Darren
Spot the reference to the Buzzcocks' 'Spiral Scratch' EP in the interview, and wonder if Bono thinks it's 1993, he's Damon Albarn and he's talking about his new album, Modern Life is Rubbish.**; Step Back in Time That's enough ranting ...
Inveresk Street Ingrate - http://invereskstreet.blogspot.com/  <http://invereskstreet.blogspot.com/>

Bono the Barthian <http://theklines.wordpress.com/2007/11/09/bono-the-barthian/>
By theklines
"God needs men, not creatures Full of noisy, catchy phrases. Dogs he asks for, who their noses Deeply thrust into—To-day, And their scent Eternity. Should it lie too deeply buried, Then go on, and fiercely burrow, ...





Thursday, 8 November 2007

Bono -a neo-con?. Sinatra. Ducati


Bush And Bono- Two of the Most Sensible People on the Planet <http://opinionatedcatholic.blogspot.com/2007/11/bush-and-bono-two-of-most-sensible.html>
By James H(James H)
The always interesting Bono had a few things to say about the threat of Islamic Jihad. In a Editorial that is appearing today in this New York Paper on the Threat of Islamic Extremism we see: But fear is what's called for in the face of ...


Bono, A Neocon? <http://time-blog.com/real_clear_politics/2007/11/bono_a_neocon.html?xid=rss-rcp>
U2 frontman, and world philanthropist extrordinaire, Bono, on the terrorist threat: "There is an imminent threat," says Bono. "It's real and grave. It is as serious a threat as Stalinism and National Socialism. ...

Bono auctioning his Ducati for charity <http://feeds.autoblog.com/~r/weblogsinc/autoblog/~3/181115916/>
By Dan Roth
First, it was wheeled by the late Michael Hutchence of INXS, before being owned by U2's Adam Clayton and ultimately ending up in Bono's care. The Ducati is up for auction to raise funds for Riders for Health, an organization that ...


Why is it that Bono gets it but Democratic Leadership in Congress ... <http://firstfriday.wordpress.com/2007/11/07/why-is-it-that-bono-gets-it-but-democratic-leadership-in-congress-doesnt/>
By firstfriday
And, for that matter, rock star Bono, who recently startled a Rolling Stone interviewer with his unexpectedly illiberal opinion that jihadists are a real problem. "There is an imminent threat," says Bono. "It's real and grave. ...


Duet - Sinatra & Bono <http://carryyouaway.blogspot.com/2007/11/duet-sinatra-bono.html>
By Andrew(Andrew)
Here's a duet from two of the world's most renowned singers, the great Frank Sinatra and U2's lead singer, Bono. This collaboration marked Sinatra's return to Capitol Records, and this song helped make the resulting record, Duets, ...







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Orange Pop: The OC band One tries to recreate both the music and ... <http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/one-hale-band-1917724-children-africa>
Orange County Register - Costa Mesa,CA,USA
By ROBERT KINSLER Anyone not content to patiently wait until the opening of the highly-anticipated film "U2 3D" in late January 2008 might want to consider ...
See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/one-hale-band-1917724-children-africa>



I Love the 80s <http://www.celebritysmackblog.com/2007/11/07/i-love-the-80s-7/>
By Spicy Pants
The infamous Red Rocks concert 1983, U2 playing 'Seconds'. Awesome vintage U2, you can't miss this one!
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Wednesday, 7 November 2007

Bono Stevie Wonder Duet.



bono & stevie wonder recorded a duet <http://scatterolight.blogspot.com/2007/11/bono-stevie-wonder-recorded-duet.html>
By c(c)
above video is not the duet. sorry. it's the trailer for the movie darfur now - which the song was recorded for. here's a review of the movie that mentions the song. it's a version of stevie's song love's in need of love today. the ...
Scatter o' Light - http://scatterolight.blogspot.com/ <http://scatterolight.blogspot.com/>

Nice blog entry about Red Rocks


U2 Surrender All at Red Rocks <http://wtmd.blogspot.com/2007/11/u2-surrender-all-at-red-rocks.html>
By Erik(Steve)
Though, only two of the songs taped at Red Rocks actually made the album, the video of the show captured U2 at the cusp of being something way more than four guys banging on instruments. Plus, it gave us the Bono Mullet.


Tuesday, 6 November 2007

Bono-on Aids, Terrorism and Activism


Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Bono, and YouthAIDS Global Ambassador Ashley ... <http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,215550.shtml>
Earthtimes - London,UK
Bono spoke about the devastating effects of AIDS and poverty in Africa and around the world and presented the Honorable Nancy Pelosi with the YouthAIDS ...


Activism makes me appreciate music more: Bono <http://www.u2france.com/spip.php?article11475>
U2 France - Paris,France
U2 lead singer Bono believes his activism has helped him in understanding the value of his band. The recording room is like a sanctuary and an escape from ...
See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.u2france.com/spip.php%3Farticle11475>


Bono: terrorism is a threat <http://www.ioterran.com/?p=18155>
By Ian S.
It’s just so rare to hear a celebrity say anything sensible.


Bono commits liberal suicide <http://bamapachyderm.com/archives/2007/11/05/bono-commits-liberal-suicide-2/>
By Martin
He may be a rock legend famous for his commitment to ending third world debt repayment, but he’s just given an interview with Rolling Stone that will NOT endear him to the Tim Robbins wing of the entertainment establishment. ...



A Cover Version


Column: off the record..., vol. 7-280 <http://www.atu2.com/news/article.src?ID=4788&Key=&Year=&Cat=>
@U2 - USA
[Ed. note: Marylinn is filling in for Matt McGee this week, as he is busy working on U2 Diary]. Bono was in the news again this week, with two terrific ...
See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.atu2.com/news/article.src%3FID%3D4788%26Key%3D%26Year%3D%26Cat%3D>


Saul Williams Covers U2, Talks NiggyTardust <http://www.stereogum.com/archives/saul-williams-covers-u2.html>
By Stereogum(scott@stereogum.com)
We've unofficially handed Saul Williams a prize for the best album title of the year. The Inevitable Rise And Liberation Of NiggyTardust! also includes an amped cover of "Sunday Bloody Sunday." Williams's voice doesn't hit those early ...





Monday, 5 November 2007

Bono on Blair, Bloomberg

Bono sympathises with Blair on war on terror <http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/135621.html>
Earthtimes - London,UK
London, Nov 3 - Rock star Bono sympathises with former British prime minister Tony Blair and his popularity dip over joining the war on terror. ...

Mariane defends Jolie <http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/International_Buzz/Mariane_defends_Jolie_/articleshow/2517113.cms>
Times of India - India
"Can you really strike out against Angie and Bono?" she questioned. "Sure, there's an opinion backlash. People think they are doing it for some sort of ego ...

Ashley Judd and Bono Promote AIDS Awareness <http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/celebrities/hollywood/ashley-judd-and-bono-promote-aids-awareness-202558/>
The Gossip Girls - USA
Hoping to raise worldwide awareness for HIV/AIDS education and prevention, the 39-year-old actress, who attended with U2 frontman Bono, recently told press, ...


Bono's friends: It's tough at the top <http://xrrf.blogspot.com/2007/11/bonos-friends-its-tough-at-top.html>
By simon h b(simon h b)
Rolling Stone are granted an opportunity to fawn over Bono, and naturally treat him with the sort of kid gloves he grants to his chums in Washington. The most interesting thing about the Rolling Stone interview is the subtle, ...


Bono & Bloomberg: 'Our paths will cross' <http://nachofoto.com/foto?i=4583bc3d2f59&photo=Bono-Bloomberg-Our-paths-will-cross>
Bono sang the praises of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, declaring that his fellow philanthropist "could do an awful lot of good inside or outside the White House."Wearing his trademark wraparound sunglasses and a black and gray striped shirt ...



Activism and Saturday Night live and a full-on religious extremist

ACTIVISM MAKES BONO APPRECIATE U2 MORE <http://www.pr-inside.com/activism-makes-bono-appreciate-u2-more-r282516.htm>
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) - Wien,Austria
Outspoken BONO's activism has helped save his career as a rock star in U2 because he's always so grateful for recording session time with his bandmates. ...



Goodbye U2, John Mayer And Others... <http://ping.sg/read/Goodbye_U2_John_Mayer_And_Others_>
By sicarii
Bono of U2 left, along with John Mayer and a host of others just this afternoon. Well, they left not of their own free will, but because I decided that it was time to kick them out.Out of my iTunes collection.You see, I just did a purge ...


From last night's SNL <http://community.livejournal.com/u2/2135216.html>
By Meri(U2 Fan Community)
Click here - Bono is featured briefly in the Brian Williams digital short! It's cute!


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Sunday, 4 November 2007

Christmas DVD. Vetigo 3D movie, The Tower, Fand Festival




U2, Run DMC, Others Featured On 'Very Special Christmas' DVD <http://blogs.livedaily.com/index.php/main/comments/1190/u2_run_dmc_others_featured_on_very_special_christmas_dvd.html>
LiveDaily.com - USA
Sheryl Crow, U2, John Mellancamp, Jon Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder are among the artists featured on the first-ever DVD collection from the "A ...

U2 gives you 'Vertigo' with 3D movie <http://www.pastemagazine.com/action/article/5627/news/music/u2_gives_you_vertigo_with_3d_movie>
Paste Magazine - Decatur,GA,USA
At Cannes earlier this year, pieces of then-unfinished U2 3D, a 3-D film chronicling U2's South American Vertigo tour (perhaps named after the nauseating ...

5th Annual 'inTO the Heart' U2 Fan Festival November 1-3 Hoping to ... <http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=786601>
Market Wire (press release) - USA
Featuring a stellar line-up of Toronto artists performing at the U2 Songbook; stunning 'U2 on Tour' shots at the U2 Fan Photo Exhibit, special performances ...

U2 Tower Set For Legal Battle <http://www.gigwise.com/news/38178/u2-tower-set-for-legal-battle>
Gigwise - UK
by Jason Gregory U2's plans to build Ireland's first skyscraper have been hit by the threat of legal action from conservationists. Work on the building, ...

U2's 3D film set to be released <http://www.nme.com/news/u2/32166>
NME.com - UK
U2's concert film 'U2 3D' will be released in late January in 3D only in the US. The film was shot in South America during the band's 'Vertigo' tour ...


Very Young U2 (1978) <http://paircoaching.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!6FC33EC6E902A219!551.entry>
Very young U2. Technorati tags: very young U2, street mission, 1978.