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November 12, 2004
King Of The Pirates
 There is a man, according to MacNet2, who is trying to download every piece of music ever recorded. And he really likes the new U2... { read }

October 3, 2004
How to Edit an Atomic Bomb Video
 Sunday Life reports U2 have turned to highly regarded, Irish film director Jim Sheridan to fine-tune their "Vertigo" video. According to a "U2 source," the... { read }

August 25, 2004
The Perfect Mix
 Edge must have been hungry while the band were in the studio working on the new album. He had food on the brain when he... { read }

August 24, 2004
What A Card
 Quick, there's time to squeeze in some Web-zen silliness before the new album comes out! According to The 1980s Tarot, our man Bono is The... { read }

August 4, 2004
Bono Sings at Funeral of Philanthropist
 The Omaha World-Herald reports that on Monday (Aug. 2) Bono sang at the funeral of Susan Buffett, wife of investor Warren Buffett, in Omaha. Mrs.... { read }

July 13, 2004
Bits O' Stories
 Following up on some previous stories...One party named in the "Spider-man, the Musical" rumor has fessed up to the project being true. At the Ischia... { read }

July 1, 2004
A Powerful Willie
 Entertainment Design has named Willie Williams one of the top 50 powerful people in the entertainment technology industry in its July issue. According to the... { read }

June 30, 2004
Where Poets Speak Their Heart
 Chilean Chancellor Soledad Alvear has announced activities to celebrate the centenary of poet Pablo Neruda. The activities include a wide range of cultural activities, such... { read }

June 15, 2004
Let's Talk Africa
 In his continuing efforts to educate people about the AIDS crisis in Africa, Bono has contributed to an HIV/AIDS awareness film titled "Positive Youth." Developed... { read }

June 8, 2004
Counterculture Club
 Fans will have the opportunity to understand what Bono means when he says U2 come from punk rock with the future release of Punk:... { read }

May 7, 2004
McGuinness confirms 2005 U2 tour
 According to one of our readers Paul McGuinness spoke to BBC Radio 5 on Thursday evening during their late night Live programme. He talked about... { read }

May 3, 2004
Lunch with a Rock Star
 The Irish Independent reports that Bono had lunch with British Prime Minister Tony Blair at his home in Killiney on Saturday (May 1). Blair is... { read }

April 29, 2004
Lucky 13
 U2's August 25, 2001 performance at Slane Castle has been chosen the thirteenth greatest gig of all time in a poll conducted by Q... { read }

April 21, 2004
Lords of the Quay
 The saga of U2's domination of Dublin continues. The Irish Independent reports that Bono, Edge, and their Clarence Hotel partner Harry Crosbie have submitted a... { read }

April 2, 2004
No U2 Shows in 2004
 It doesn't take a "source close to the band" to know that no new album equals no new tour; however, the Mirror had to confirm... { read }

March 22, 2004
Irish Hospice Foundation Thanks Gavin Friday
 All four members of U2 attended a special dinner to honor Gavin Friday last Friday at Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel. The Irish Hospice Foundation arranged the... { read }

March 16, 2004
Bono to Receive Honorary Degree
 Bono will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Pennsylvania, the university announced yesterday. University President Judith Rodin said that Bono... { read }

March 2, 2004
Corbijn working on book and DVD
 Anton Corbijn, speaking to Dutch music site 3voor12, revealed he is: 1. working on a U2 book, to appear this Christmas. The book, which may... { read }

March 1, 2004
Corbijn Wins Photography Award
 Congratulations to Anton Corbijn, who today was named the winner of the KLM Paul Huf Award for 2004. The award, which is named after an... { read }

February 29, 2004
The Ordinary Man Is Honored
 Bono and The Edge were among those who honored Christy Moore as he received the lifetime achievement award from the Irish Recorded Music Association... { read }

February 27, 2004
Larry Promotes Motorcycle Training
 Yesterday Larry Mullen Jr. came out of hermit status to help promote a motorcycle safety booklet for the National Safety Council and the Irish... { read }

February 9, 2004
Red Rocks footage uncovered
 The city of Denver has taken possession of dozens of reels of the original one-inch film used to record U2's 1983 Red Rocks concert. The... { read }

January 26, 2004
Bono Interviews Gorby
 AFP reports that Bono has interviewed 1990 Nobel Peace Prize recipient and former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev for a documentary about Nobel peace laureates.... { read }

January 15, 2004
How do you like your rockstar?
 Obscene or, um... what's the opposite of obscene? Cliff Richard? CNN: "Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell has asked his fellow commissioners to overturn a... { read }

January 7, 2004
Someone Tells Him No
 According to the New York Daily News, Bono asked the National Football League (NFL) if he could perform "An American Prayer" at this year's Super... { read }

December 31, 2003
Bono sings like a girl
 "Some male and female singers have exactly the same voice, just shifted in pitch." DJ Danny Baker coined the phrase the "Seven Percent Solution" for... { read }

December 24, 2003
A Norwegian would...
 ... but not the same. Kurt Nilsen represents Norway in the World Idol competition and he's doing a bloody good job of it too, thanks... { read }

December 16, 2003
On yer bike, it's magic
 One of Bono's earliest influences was a book on cycling called "Merlyn the Magician and the Pacific Coast Highway" by journalist Tom Davies, he told... { read }

December 12, 2003
Uncut Interview
 In the January issue of Uncut magazine, Bono mimics Nigel Tufnel, describing U2's new songs as "raw rock 'n' roll" dominated by guitars that go... { read }

December 9, 2003
It's Exit's Christmas, baby
 Exit, (who started out as a U2 tribute band) from Los Angeles, are making like Bob Hope and Vera Lynn before them. The all-girl group... { read }

November 27, 2003
A real caricature
 The Sunday Mirror's cartoonist Niall O'Loughlin has painted a new portrait of Bono. You can see it on his website. Some of Niall's caricature's of... { read }

November 25, 2003
Restaurateur Bono
 Bono is forging more ties to the great city of New York. New York magazine reports that he has purchased Le Zoo, a French bistro,... { read }
Bono at In America premiere in NY
 Bono attended the New York premiere of Jim Sheridan's "In America" on Monday. Five time Oscar nominee Sheridan's autobiographical film is getting good reviews and... { read }

November 18, 2003
One is the Best
 U2's "One" has been named the greatest song ever recorded in a new poll conducted by Q magazine. The poll asked music experts to... { read }

November 13, 2003
Football Invitation
 The Irish Independent reports that Bono has been invited to sing the national anthem in the final episode of "The Underdogs," a football reality TV... { read }

November 12, 2003
Sheila Roche to part with PM
 After 18 years with Principle Management, Sheila Roche has decided to step down from her job as Managing Director in April 2004. Paul McGuinness made... { read }

November 11, 2003
A Pint of the Black Stuff for the Man in Black
 "He was an oak tree in a garden of weeds. He's not in a garden of weeds now. He's in heaven with June where all... { read }

October 21, 2003
FuCCing report
 "The complainants allege that the licensees named in their respective complaints aired the “Golden Globe Awards” program, during which the performer Bono uttered the phrase... { read }

October 20, 2003
Bono on the Wall
 A portrait of Bono by Louis le Brocquy, appropriately titled "Image of Bono," will be unveiled today at a private reception at the National Gallery... { read }

October 16, 2003
Bono iChats With Steve
 At an Apple event today announcing the new iTunes for Windows software, Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, video conferenced with Bono in Dublin using iChat.... { read }

October 15, 2003
No Truth to Sinatra Story
 According to a press release prepared by U2's publicist, reports that the band are suing Nancy Sinatra for recording "Two Shots of Happy, One Shot... { read }

October 10, 2003
Remembering Johnny
 Friends of the late Johnny Cash will pay tribute to the Man in Black at a public memorial service in Nashville on November 10. Cash's... { read }

October 7, 2003
Fleeting effing isolated
 "Bono off hook over TV swearing" report Reuters UK and the BBC. America's Federal Communications Commission has decided that U2 singer Bono's did not violate... { read }

September 26, 2003
McG and Mullen @ The Fringe
 Mullen and McGuinness turned out to see Gavin Friday perform his one man show 'I didn't come up the Liffey in a bubble' at the... { read }

September 24, 2003
Another Benefit Concert for Bono?
 A spokesperson for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria told the Associated Press that Bono has promised to appear in a concert... { read }

September 22, 2003
Weird Science
 Moby has incorporated a U2 track in a musical narrative he has created for a new three-dimensional visual show. SonicVision is an updated version of... { read }

September 16, 2003
Bono Returns to D.C.
 Bono is in Washington, D.C. today to participate in an 11:30 a.m. press conference where he will ask Congress to keep America's promise to Africa.... { read }

September 15, 2003
Killiney Kingdom
 Bono has laid down more than € 1 million to purchase the property next to his home in Killiney, reports The Mirror. Sources say that... { read }

September 14, 2003
Cowboy Jack Clement
 The Tennessean.com has a feature on Cowboy Jack Clement, the record producer who has worked with Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and U2. Clement worked... { read }

September 12, 2003
Johnny Cash dies
 The man in black is dead. Johnny Cash died in Nashville last night after complications resulting from diabetes caused respiratory failure. He was 71. Bono... { read }

September 10, 2003
Microsoft or burst!
 Burst.com inc are suing Microsoft over alleged misappropriation of its patented video streaming technology. Burst claims that Microsoft interfered with its attempt to demonstrate its... { read }

September 4, 2003
'Cos They Needed The Cash
 If you live in the United States, you'll hopefully be paying less for the next U2 album -- Universal Music Group, the conglomerate which owns... { read }
Bono's Supermodel Pose
 The Sun reports Bono is featured in a collection of celebrity portraits taken by supermodel Helena Christensen that will be exhibited at Proud Central Gallery... { read }

August 24, 2003
Deceived and Violated
 We have a few follow-ups on earlier stories. Remember the story about Irish artist Niall O'Loughlin and his commission to draw a caricature of Bono... { read }

August 19, 2003
Listen to the Host with the Most
 The first Lost Highway Radio Show, which Bono is hosting (see Radio Ga-Ga), is now airing on the following stations until August 30. Check with... { read }

August 18, 2003
Bono on the Box
 Bono is set to appear in a new TV documentary about Belfast punk band Stiff Little Fingers. According to Sunday Life, Bono will describe the... { read }

August 8, 2003
Dublin firm wins U2 tower competition
 The Dublin Docklands Authority has announced the winning entry in a competition to design a tower containing a recording studio for U2. The winning architects... { read }

August 7, 2003
Bono Eyes Historic Property
 Bono is said to be interested in an estate for sale in County Sligo, Ireland. Lissadell House, the family home of the Gore-Booths (whose members... { read }

July 25, 2003
Cutting Edge
 Holosonic Research Labs, a Boston area audio technology company, is working with U2 to design a unique audio spotlight system for the band's next tour.... { read }

July 23, 2003
Olympics, special
 Hot on the heels of the recent hugely successful Special Olympics, of which Ireland played host, the Irish Government yesterday announced that €50 million from... { read }
Life in the fast Slane
 Lord Henry's in need of a few bob? Slane Castle is open to the public until the end of August. Enter the Ballroom where ‘The... { read }

July 17, 2003
Band Watching
 Lately, the members of U2 have been spending their time checking out what other musicians are doing on tour. Earlier, we told you about Bono... { read }

July 16, 2003
U2 Fan Celebration Follow-up
 Exit, the former U2 tribute band that performed in Cleveland during the U2 fan celebration last month, have posted photos from their performances at the... { read }

July 11, 2003
Clarence Hotel Blues
 U2-owned Clarence hit by €1.1m loss. That new album had better shift units. While we can't speak for the Clarence's hotel facilities, having spent many... { read }
Annoying Fan of America
 On Wednesday, Bono appeared on "Good Morning America" to speak about the AIDS pandemic in Africa and comment on President Bush's AIDS initiative. A transcript... { read }

June 26, 2003
Four Decades of Commentary
 U2tour.de have interviewed Hank Bordowitz, author of U2 Reader: Four Decades of Commentary. "As soon as we had a PDF file of the book, I... { read }

June 18, 2003
Bono on Jack London Square
 One of our readers, Susan Michael, ran into Bono down the street from her house in Oakland on June 6 and managed to snap... { read }

June 17, 2003
Place Your Bets!
 U2log.com is now accepting wagers on which song U2 will perform at the Opening Ceremony at the Special Olympics this Saturday in Dublin.... { read }

June 16, 2003
Girlwonder's got the power
 Molly @ Girlwonder.com empowered the B-man on a recent flight from S.F. to London. (Via Matthias)... { read }

June 15, 2003
His Special Day
 We tip our hat to Mr. Paul McGuinness, who is celebrating his 52nd birthday today.... { read }

June 12, 2003
Deserving Praise
 This week Bono received props from two of the most influential women in the United States: Senator Hillary Rodham-Clinton and Oprah Winfrey. In the senator... { read }
Out for Art
 The Edge and Bono attended the opening of artist Charlie Whisker's exhibition at Solomon Gallery in Dublin last night. Whisker has contributed illustrations to several... { read }

June 9, 2003
Mixing with Media
 Today Bono addressed participants at the World Editors Forum in Dublin, where he thanked journalists and editors for helping him to highlight the AIDS... { read }

June 5, 2003
Larrywear
 Last week we told you about Ali Hewson's helping to raise money for Down's Syndrome Ireland (see Bags on Display). Now we've learned that Larry... { read }

May 30, 2003
Bags on Display
 Ali Hewson has turned Bono and her children into a handbag. As a fundraiser for Down's Syndrome Ireland, Ali allowed her personalized Anya Hindmarch bag,... { read }

May 29, 2003
Auction Watch
 The U2 items available in the Songs of Hope charity auction at Ebay are fetching a pretty penny. U2 contributed autographed sheet music of both... { read }
Dubya's Niece Dying to Meet Bono
 Today's Mirror reports that President Bush's niece Lauren Bush is looking forward to meeting Bono next month. "I'm definitely going to Ireland for the opening... { read }
Caption Competition
 BBC News is holding a caption competition on a photo of Bono and Luciano Pavarotti. Give it your best shot!... { read }
The Man In Black
 Bono is tired, and you'd be tired too if you kept the schedule he does. Over the weekend, his schedule included partying with celebs and... { read }

May 28, 2003
The Tooth Larry
 Larry Mullen and Anne Acheson were among the guests who attended the Tooth Fairy Ball at the Kilmainham Royal Hospital last Friday. The charity event,... { read }

May 23, 2003
We Vant to Be Alone
 Both the Mirror and Daily Star report that Kylie Minogue and Bono asked the management of London's Red Bar in the Grosvenor House Hotel if... { read }

May 22, 2003
Hero Worship
 That Bono is a busy one! Last night in London, he attended an awards ceremony at the Royal Opera House, where he was presented... { read }
British Breakfast
 According to The Guardian, Bono has asked Tony Blair to use the next G8 summit to discuss the war against AIDS with world leaders,... { read }

May 21, 2003
Breakfast with Bono and Bob
 Bono will be heading to Number 10 Downing Street tomorrow with friend Bob Geldof for breakfast with Prime Minister Tony Blair. Blair has organized a... { read }

May 19, 2003
You Two Out on the Town
 Last week Bono enjoyed a "tete-a-tete for a good hour or so" with Tom Jones at Lillies Bordello, reports the Sunday Mirror. Jones was in... { read }

May 15, 2003
Concert Recordings Found "in the Attic"
 Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH) has discovered an archive of concert recordings broadcast by one of its stations, Radio Clyde, that was lost and forgotten. Among... { read }

May 13, 2003
A Card-Carrying Genius
 "He's done more with technology than you people put together...a man who has made music out of it...a brain so big he has to wear... { read }
Bono's Birthday Barbecue
 According to the Sunday Irish Mirror, Bono spent his birthday last Saturday quietly at home. His wife Ali reportedly organized a barbecue with family and... { read }
Once More In The Name Of Love
 Irish rockers U2 get the marathon treatment on Thursday, June 12, 2003, with "U2003." Cleveland college radio station WBWC announces the U2003 U2 Marathon.... { read }
Young Lovers
 ShowbizIreland.com have some pictures of The Edge, Bono and spouses turning up at Neil Young's gig in Vicar Street in Dublin this week.... { read }

May 7, 2003
Apple of My Eye
 iTunes, the new music download service from Apple Computers, sold more than 1 million downloads in its first week. Three "exclusive" U2 tracks (Stuck in... { read }
U2 Friend
 If the tabloid reports are true, the number of Hollywood stars dying to appear in a U2 video is growing (see The Next U2 Video... { read }

May 5, 2003
Soul Man
 You would not expect to see a singer from Ireland featured in a museum honoring the accomplishments of American soul performers, would you? But yes,... { read }

May 1, 2003
U2 Fan Celebration
 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has announced the details of its fan celebration in June. Read the press release.... { read }
Edge's Wild Time
 The topic of Tuesday's "Talk of the Nation" program on National Public Radio was funny letters from famous people. Host Neal Conan invited listeners to... { read }

April 30, 2003
Niall O'Loughlin misquoted
 Artist Niall O’Loughlin (see this post) lets us know he was misquoted in the Irish papers: "I said whatever he paid, that i'd donate half... { read }
Journey to the Gate
 "I'm a Canadian, and a courier of sorts." Matthew St. Amand's lyrically written account of his pilgrimage to Bono's pearly gates and excerpt from his... { read }

April 29, 2003
Separated at Birth?
 A blurb in the Boston Globe that stated many guests at the Bloomberg News party in Washington D.C. Saturday night mistakenly identified actor John... { read }
Blockhead
 Dublin-born illustrator Niall O'Loughlin recently arranged to have Bono review a caricature that the artist drew of the U2 singer. The drawing, which can... { read }

April 28, 2003
Big Apple
 Apple Computer launched an online music service and a new range of "iPod" portable music players today. "Exclusive" (i.e. fans have seen them before) U2... { read }
U2 Invited to Stage Concert in Cork
 U2 have been invited to perform as part of the program for 2005's EU Capital of Culture, which will be Cork, Ireland. The Irish Independent... { read }

April 24, 2003
Ali Reveals Plans
 At the Meteor Awards last month, Bono refused to comment on whether he and Ali are considering purchasing a $14.7 million apartment in New York... { read }

April 22, 2003
U2 to Attend Special Olympics Opening Ceremony
 According to a press release from the Special Olympics, U2 are among the celebrities who will be participating in the Special Olympics opening ceremony in... { read }
Bono to Address Newspaper Editors
 According to the World Newspaper Association's web site, Bono will be a special guest speaker at the 10th World Editors Forum, beginning on June 8... { read }

April 21, 2003
Bono Bear: Hold Him, Hug Him, Kiss Him, Squeeze Him
 A Minnesota woman is helping sexually abused children in South Africa in an unique way: she's knitting bears of her favorite singer. Bono Bear... { read }
Bono Is Our Hero
 You went there. You voted. And he won. Bono has been chosen as Europe's greatest hero in a poll conducted by TIMEeurope. The magazine offers... { read }

April 18, 2003
Brazilian Bullets
 Brazilian metal band Sepultura have decided to include their cover of "Bullet the Blue Sky" and its accompanying video as bonus tracks to their new... { read }

April 15, 2003
The Soul Miner
 ...He's dressed all in black, his thinning hair covered with a watch cap that he never takes off. No, it's not a description of The... { read }

April 10, 2003
Give Peace A Chance
 The fate of the Chicago Peace Museum is in question. The museum, which presents peaceful solutions to social issues through exhibitions and community involvement, is... { read }

April 8, 2003
A European Hero
 TIMEeurope.com is conducting a poll to determine who its readers consider to be a European hero, and Bono is among the 20 people it has... { read }

April 7, 2003
One for Amnesty International
 U2's One will be used in an advertisement for Amnesty International UK, the first one since the human rights organisation was banned from broadcast advertising... { read }

April 5, 2003
I bet Bono...
 Paddy Power, online bookmakers, now have a betting market for things Bono might get up to in 2003, in their 'novelty bets' section. Odds currently... { read }

April 4, 2003
Bono-Lopez Duet to Be Charity Single
 It seems that Bono and Ali were in Aspen for reasons other than rest and relaxation (see Holidaying Hewsons). They were in the famous skiing... { read }
Bono Pays Tribute to The Man in Black
 Bono has taped a video tribute to Johnny Cash, who is being honored for "five decades of influence and enduring contributions to American music" at... { read }

April 3, 2003
Fan Celebration in June
 A representative from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has informed U2log.com that the date of the fan celebration will be Saturday, June 14,... { read }

April 1, 2003
Holidaying Hewsons
 Exhausted from receiving all those humanitarian awards, Bono has retreated to the slopes of Aspen for a little R&R with his wife. The two were... { read }
Shane Fontayne reflects on MusiCares
 Musician Shane Fontayne was asked by the MusiCares show's musical director to play guitar in the band accompanying the artists performing U2 songs. He shares... { read }

March 28, 2003
Peace be with you
 Where have all the war songs gone, ask VH1 and they offer a top 20 of their choice. U2 make it to the list... { read }
Bono and the Missus
 This photo was snapped at Mortons in West Hollywood during the Vanity Fair party -- the party to attend following the Oscars. Us magazine... { read }

March 21, 2003
Bono Attends Book Launch Party
 Yesterday Bono attended a book launch party for Queen Noor of Jordan's autobiography, titled Leap of Faith. The party was hosted in Beverly Hills... { read }
U2 at the Oscars
 U2 will not have the opportunity to experience the traditional red carpet treatment at the Academy Awards because organizers have scaled back the pre-show arrivals.... { read }

March 19, 2003
Too Old to Party
 Bono has admitted that he is unable to party like he used to. Over the last two weeks, Bono has been spotted in various Dublin... { read }

March 15, 2003
Ueber-trendy Octagon
 Times Online credit Bono and Edge for kicking off a trend that put Dublin 'firmly on the map' as one of Europe's designer drinking cities.... { read }

March 14, 2003
Red Nose Day 2003
 We're just churning it out here today at u2log.com! Today is Red Nose Day '03 (a nationwide U.K. charity event) and YOU too (U2, gettit?)... { read }
Bono Heads Fantasy Band
 A poll conducted by BBC radio station 6 Music revealed that music fans believe Bono would be the perfect frontman for the ultimate fantasy... { read }

March 13, 2003
As the rockstar said to the actor..
 What did Bono whisper into Colin Farrell's ear?... { read }
Pleasant Frivolity
 Two little bits of nonsense to brighten your day with... { read }

March 12, 2003
The Edge Recalls the Spirit of Revolution
 "There's no doubt in my mind that 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' wouldn't and couldn't have been written if it wasn't for The Clash," said The... { read }
The Artane Boy still marches
 Larry Mullen Jr., photographed at an anti-war march in Dublin, in March this year.... { read }

March 11, 2003
Larry Mullen in Movie Premiere shocker
 ShowbizIreland.com reports our favourite drummer left the house to attend the Dublin premiere of Colin Farrell's new vehicle: The Recruit. And they've got a picture... { read }
See the rhyme that U2 write
 See U2's Beautiful Day written down in Pitman shorthand. Sir Isaac Pitman (1813-1897) of England developed a system of shorthand and first presented it in... { read }
BBC'S fantasy rock band
 It's a shame Adam Clayton isn't an option in the favourite bass player menu, or you'd just be able to vote for U2 as "greatest-ever... { read }

March 8, 2003
Never a dull moment
 This week, we learnt that U2 won't be inducting The Clash into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but Edge will attend, U2 are... { read }

March 7, 2003
Since 1999 5 % Alc./Vol
 U2, brewed from superior quality ingredients. Cheers.... { read }

March 3, 2003
U2 Fan Celebration in Summer
 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland has pushed back the U2 fan celebration originally scheduled for this spring to summer.... { read }
Masterpiece
 The National Gallery of Ireland has confirmed that a portrait of Bono will soon grace its walls. Irish Life and Permanent has commissioned Irish... { read }

February 28, 2003
Choose life. Choose Bono?
 Aint-it-cool-news.com asks the following question: "If you HAD to live the REST of your entire life alone with a current Oscar Nominee... which one of... { read }
'Sir Bono' Says Blair Is Wrong on Iraq
 After receiving the Legion of Honor medal from French President Jacque Chirac, Bono addressed journalists outside the Elysee Palace in Paris. When asked for... { read }

February 24, 2003
U2 to Play for Peace?
 Travis frontman Fran Healy is organizing a free peace concert in London's Hyde Park next month. According to The Mirror, Healy has asked U2 to... { read }

February 20, 2003
Bono's Response to Nobel Nomination
 Bono is "delighted and humbled" to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, a source close to U2 has told The Mirror. "Bono doesn't see... { read }

February 18, 2003
Shades on the Block
 The Recording Academy is auctioning a pair of Bulgari blue sunglasses worn by Bono, along with a black leather case signed by The Man at... { read }

February 17, 2003
Power to the Peaceful
 An anti-war protest in Dublin drew approximately 50,000 people to the city center on Saturday. Demonstrators marched through the city to the Department of Foreign... { read }

February 16, 2003
Forever and Always
 Larry Mullen has a positive outlook on U2's future lately, thanks to an Oscar nomination and recognition from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.... { read }

February 15, 2003
TimesTalks Talk
 Bono has been added to the TimesTalks Special Edition lineup during The New York Times Arts & Leisure Weekend, March 7-9, 2003. "Bono: A Conversation"... { read }

February 14, 2003
Native Son
 In the February 21 issue of Entertainment Weekly, Bono says the phone call notifying the band of their Oscar nomination for "The Hands That Built... { read }

February 13, 2003
Today's Date
 U2log.com has learned that Bono and The Edge will perform on the TODAY show on Thursday, February 20. The performance will take place inside the... { read }

February 12, 2003
Behind the Exhibit
 If you're in Cleveland today, you have the opportunity to attend a behind-the-exhibit presentation on "In The Name of Love: Two Decades of U2" at... { read }
U2 on Today
 On Tuesday's TODAY show, Katie Couric announced that Bono and The Edge will perform "The Hands That Built America" later this month on the show.... { read }

February 6, 2003
Religion pro re nata
 The Daily Telegraph (U.K.) reports that James Runcie, author of "The Colours of Heaven," announced at his book launch that he will interview Bono for... { read }

February 5, 2003
In The Name of Love: Two Decades of U2
 If you're in Cleveland this weekend, you could catch the opening of 'In The Name of Love: Two Decades of U2', a U2 retrospective at... { read }

February 4, 2003
A Closer Walk
 "The war on AIDS can be won, and we, the people, can be the ones who win it," writes Robert Bilheimer, director and producer... { read }

January 31, 2003
Bono e-mails DATA volunteers
 An e-mail containing a message from Bono was sent out to some of the most active DATA volunteers on January 29th:... { read }
Wheels of Fire
 Horse hair seats, an impressive stereo system, and a fire extinguisher. What do they have in common? They're all things you can find in Bono's... { read }

January 30, 2003
The most talented man in the building
 A fan reports from the Golden Globes. Steak fillet with slices of lobster and buttered vegetables. Elton says "I told you, boys." Read more at... { read }
Bono's Millions
 Bono and his money will be the topic of a TV documentary on BBC3, a new channel aimed at people in their 20s and 30s... { read }

January 29, 2003
Bono and Bukowski
 North Americans will have the opportunity to see "Bukowski: Born Into This," John Dullaghan's documentary about Beat author Charles Bukowski, this summer. According to Variety,... { read }

January 28, 2003
Bono-mania on the Red Carpet
 The current issue of Us Weekly, an American entertainment magazine, is devoted to news and gossip from the Golden Globe Awards. According to the magazine,... { read }
Dinner with George and Bill
 In its January 27th issue, Billboard reports that the MusiCares dinner honoring Bono on February 21 is expected to draw some big-named guests. Because of... { read }

January 27, 2003
The Next U2 Video Star?
 Today's Daily Star reports that Bono gave actress Lara Flynn Boyle (The Practice) his phone number at the Golden Globe Awards and asked her if... { read }
Fashionable Fun
 The weekend tabloids were full of gossip from the Brown Thomas International Fashion Show and its after-show party. The Sunday Mirror reports that Victoria... { read }

January 24, 2003
Lanois and Eno in the news
 Two of U2's longtime collaborators, the production duo Lanois and Eno, are in the news this week. Daniel Lanois' new solo album "Shine" (his first... { read }
The Greatest Voice
 MTV2 is asking music fans to choose the artist they think has the greatest voice in music in the last 22 years. Bono is among... { read }
Catwalk Beauty
 Today's Irish Mirror reports the Brown Thomas International Fashion Show, which Ali Hewson helped to organize, raised more than EUR700,000 for three Irish children's... { read }

January 21, 2003
Merry Boudoir, Mr Lawrence
 The drummer boy's got his own little wardrobe up at U2's Boudoir. You can drag and drop any of the threads on L's hot little... { read }
Pedal to the Metal
 Backstage at the Golden Globe Awards, Variety columnist Army Archerd asked Bono to describe the album that U2 have begun recording in Dublin. "Pedal to... { read }
Impressions By Mandela
 Bono is among the guests expected to attend the exhibition opening of Nelson Mandela's second series of artworks, titled "Impressions By Mandela," on February 7.... { read }

January 20, 2003
Her Name Was Lola...
 U2's former stylist Lola Cashman has spoken out on the legal battle she is in with the band. Cashman, 42, told the Daily Star that... { read }

January 18, 2003
Stepping in the Spotlight
 Today's Mirror features an interview with Ali Hewson in which she talks about her charitable work and family life. The interview comes days before the... { read }

January 15, 2003
A painter, a singer, a star...
 {click to enlarge} This is an oldie, from September 2002, but we've only just received a copy. The three best friends, Gavin, Guggi and... { read }

January 14, 2003
A Tribute Record That Doesn't Suck
 Columbia Records has provided us with the cover image of the upcoming "We're A Happy Family" album and a press release about the long-awaited... { read }

January 13, 2003
Donald Cammel
 Film maker and author Donald Cammel, director of "Performance" and the video docu "U2: Unforgettable Fire", committed suicide in 1996. This well researched post at... { read }
Bank of Elvis
 In an interview on John McLaughlin's "One on One" this weekend, World Bank President James Wolfensohn was asked the hard-hitting question if he would rather... { read }
Stand By Your Man
 The Times (U.K.) reports that Pete Townshend, who is being scrutinized by the authorities for viewing child pornography on the internet, is receiving moral support... { read }
A New York Irish drinking song
 Born Slippy's new issue devotes an article to drinking games and claims U2's song "New York"'s the perfect drinking song: "The next line is "the... { read }

January 12, 2003
All I Want Is A Guitar
 The Sunday Mirror reports that Bono and The Edge agreed to perform as part of the Make A Wish Foundation auction in Dublin at the... { read }
The Sweetest Thing
 The Irish Mirror revealed the details of The Edge's winning bid at the Make A Wish charity auction in Dublin. He bid EUR85,000 to see... { read }
A Kiss and Song
 According to the Irish Mirror, a woman who bid EUR17,000 to kiss Leonardo DiCaprio and Daniel Day-Lewis at the Make a Wish charity auction in... { read }

January 10, 2003
Edge outbids Di Caprio
 U2.com reports The Edge outbid Leonardo di Caprio at a charity auction for 'Make A Wish'. They were competing to pay for Make A Wish's... { read }
Irish 'Gangs' Premiere
 Bono and The Edge were among the celebrities who attended the Irish premiere of "Gangs of New York" in Dublin yesterday. The Irish Times reports... { read }

January 9, 2003
Top of the Crops
 Today's Irish Mirror features an article titled "It's Gono Bono," which examines the hair-raising issue of Bono's going bald. The article highlights the web site... { read }

January 8, 2003
In the Name of Love
 Today the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum announced the details of the upcoming retrospective on U2. Titled IN THE NAME OF LOVE:... { read }

January 6, 2003
Reaching Out
 Yesterday's Sunday Times featured an article about how the internet is affecting the music industry by Martin Wroe, the editor of U2.com. In the article,... { read }

January 5, 2003
One Too Many
 Henry Rollins is taking a jab at Bono again. This time it's to criticize him for taking on too many causes. In the Sunday Mirror,... { read }

January 2, 2003
U2 in a Box
 Rolling Stone is offering legal residents of the United States and Canada who are 13 years or older a chance to win a U2 Best... { read }
Motorcycle Mania
 Adam Clayton made a special appearance on RTE's New Year's Eve show to help retired broadcaster Gay Byrne donate the Harley Davidson motorcycle given to... { read }

December 31, 2002
Predictable Predictions
 In today's Irish Mirror, Ireland's top psychic Una Power provides her predictions for the year 2003. Among her many predictions, she foretells that Bono will... { read }

December 30, 2002
"Let's Take the Kids to the Track!"
 The Irish Mirror reports that Bono was among the 16,000 race fans who flocked to the Leopardstown Races on St. Stephen's Day (Dec. 26). Bono... { read }
Souled
 "U2 sold out!" It's something you'll find in forums a lot, disgruntled fans screaming the band sold out on their punk ideals. Every year. Every... { read }

December 29, 2002
U2 in 'Song of the Year' list
 U2's Electrical Storm came 9th in Dutch progressive broadcasters VPRO's annual "Song of the Year" vote. 3300 listeners voted, 1424 of which chose "Queens Of... { read }

December 25, 2002
Edge-in-a-lap
 My eyes, my eyes! Scary U2 Christmas image. (from SwankyRockstar.com, via U2achtung.com)... { read }

December 23, 2002
Larry the Grinch?
 ShowBiz Ireland reports that U2 had its annual Christmas party last Friday at the Clarence Hotel. All members of the band except Larry Mullen Jr.... { read }
Joe Strummer dies
 Joe Strummer, of the band The Clash, has died of a heart attack at the age of 50. Strummer had recently been working with Bono... { read }

December 20, 2002
Skip this one!
 And now we would like to present to you useless fact No. 4566. In a recent U2 edition of NME magazine it was revealed that... { read }
Flower of Fire
 MTV Brazil has announced that it will premiere the video for Sepultura's cover of U2's "Bullet the Blue Sky" on December 24 during the program... { read }
Just Don't Look Down
 Finally, after years of waiting, Bono has made the pages of Teen Hollywood. Unfortunately it's by exposing his fear of heights, but he's there none... { read }

December 18, 2002
U2 Are Little People
 You've seen U2 dolls, caricatures, animations, and LEGO people, but have you seen the U2 Fisher Price Little People? You could spend hours looking at... { read }
Ho-Ho Bono
 The Irish Mirror reports that Bono was seen Christmas shopping in trendy Dublin store Brown Thomas recently. He picked up designer clothes and gifts for... { read }

December 17, 2002
Bono The Builder
 The Irish Independent reports that Bono and the Edge intend to build a new Euro 5m facility for the City of Dublin Working Men's Club... { read }
Whispering Wicked Ideas
 Laura Page writes about the Heart of America stop in Nashville, Tn, at U2page.com and contemplates stardom after Bono's whisked away by helicopter: "At this... { read }

December 16, 2002
Rock Salman
 Time Europe Magazine reviews Salman Rushdie's book of essays, 'Step Across This Line': "Even at his worst, Rushdie is engaging: talking music with Bono (who... { read }

December 11, 2002
Last Night On Film
 For the record, just because it's a good fact and people ought to know it and many of you don't seem to: The "old man"... { read }
Rudolf...
 "He's about this size and listens to the name of Rudolf. He can be dangerous, so lay off the egg nog."... { read }
Big
 "And this one time, in band camp, I caught one THIS big."... { read }

December 3, 2002
Larry's IOL diary
 Inspired by Bono's AOL diary, Irish internet provider IOL has asked drummer Larry Mullen to do the same for their customers. The first entry has... { read }
Bono's AOL diary II
 Excerpt: "[Ashely Judd's] husband Dario is someone who I sense knows how to drink when he's not driving...I like this...we may need some diversions. He... { read }

December 2, 2002
Bono's AOL diary
 Bono is keeping a diary during his current 'Heart of America' speaking tour. It's published on AOL, so real netheads can't access it. We offer... { read }
Bono reveals new song
 Bono premiered a new U2 song at the end of the World Aids Day presentation in Lincoln, Neb., last night. He introduced it as a... { read }

November 29, 2002
The Geek Squad
 The Geek Squad is a 24 Hour Computer Support Task Force. They worked on the Elevation tour, and they want you to know it. This... { read }
U2 Rawk Top 90
 And in further inconsequential European news, U2 made it to #3 in Dutch radio station 3FM's Top 90 of the 90's, by listener's choice. It's... { read }

November 20, 2002
Calendrier U2003
 Isn't U2achtung.com the coolest site? This time they've wipped up some cool calender wallpapers for you, and they've got reminders of important U2 dates on... { read }
Nebraska, World Aids Day
 Bono is to visit Lincoln, Nebraska (USA) for World Aids Day on December 1st. That's what they're saying, but we all know he's really going... { read }

November 14, 2002
Blend the band
 You'll have to be really bored to play this one. (via stephen)... { read }

November 12, 2002
How U2 got their new studio
 When they were asked where they wanted their new studio to be built, the lads thought long and hard. Bono said: "Rock 'n' roll doggie...... { read }

November 10, 2002
Googlism
 Yet another great search tool via google, googlism. Check out some of the entries for Bono: bono is no naked chef bono is european hero... { read }

November 5, 2002
Ici les points...
 A little European round up. U2portugal.com sent us two links to news reports in the Portugese press. Electrical Storm is still #1 in the Portugese... { read }

October 26, 2002
Empower with information
 Here's an odd one for ya. We're not exactly sure what this was meant for, but it seems to be a contribution by Bono for... { read }

October 22, 2002
Round up, Reviews, previews, tabs
 We were away from our desks for a while. Apologies if you tried to contact us and got no response. Here are some updates from... { read }

October 11, 2002
Raw and Sticky
 Now available from the Irish Stamps stamp shop, in the series "Irish Rock Legends": U2. "The stamp design is based on an iconic photo... { read }
Peace be with you
 CNN has a little poll up for the Nobel Peace Prize. Who do you think should get it? The choices are Hamid Karzai, Rudolph Giuliani,... { read }

October 6, 2002
Fight Song
 Google Fight! { read }

October 4, 2002
Willie gets Savage
 If you're wondering what U2's wonderful crew get up to in the off years, look no further. In his most recent journal entry (10.02.02) ,... { read }

September 29, 2002
The Rat Pack
 U2Eastlink.com is featuring a cool cartoon entitled "The Rat Pack". Check out their other cartoons as well, like Larry 'n' Samantha and a new take... { read }

September 23, 2002
Bono's itsy bitsy mickey
 You think you've seen it all, but you haven't. One of uur readers, "popartist", pointed us towards Uri Geller's website where Geller talks about being... { read }

September 19, 2002
Rock in the Hall - But No Lemon
 U2 will be on display - or rather an exhibit with U2 as the subject will be on display - at the Rock and Roll... { read }

August 30, 2002
Chip in
 We don't want to create a precedent here, but - for obvious reasons - we rather feel for Chip, who wrote to us: To all... { read }

August 28, 2002
Anton's Torch Song
 Since Mr Corbijn's been in the picture recently, directing the Electrical Storm video, we thought we'd give you an update on his current work.... { read }

August 21, 2002
Never mind Third World Debt...
 ...what about Kevin Shields' debt? Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie relays a story about meeting Bono in a New York bar and lobbying for his... { read }

August 19, 2002
Rock 'n Roll Doggie!
 Reuters.co.uk has an article on the starry Irish town of Killiney, home to such famous folk as Enya, Van Morrison, Neil Jordan and the Hewson's... { read }

August 18, 2002
Clothes Make The Men... Again
 Amanda showed us to a photo of Bono & Edge hanging out with Prince Albert (do they have him in a can, I wonder?) in... { read }

August 12, 2002
The Kitchen-less Clarence
 thisislondon.com has a review up on the Clarence Hotel. At £200/night and £30/meal it's not the cheapest place to stay in Dublin but it certainly... { read }

August 8, 2002
Happy Edge Day
 It's that time of the year again. Time to break out the beanies and hit that big #C chord. Happy Birthday The Edge. We at... { read }

August 1, 2002
Dirty Pope
 It DOES exist: a photo of The Pope in Bono's sunglasses... { read }
Rock on
 "Irish rock star "The Edge" attends heavy metal gig with his children."... { read }

July 29, 2002
Please Release It
 BobGeldom.com, a fan run site, is trying to get 'Live Aid' released on DVD. You can support the effort here.... { read }
Best Live Poll
 Yes, it's another spine tingling poll at Rolling Stone. 'What's the best live band on the planet.' Choose between Dave Matthews Band, Bruce Springsteen, U2... { read }
The artists have left the city
 Our correspondent in Dublin reports that after another all nighter studio session till Sunday morning, all of the band have now left Dublin for a... { read }

July 11, 2002
Everything Everything
 The X-Men and U2, together at last? { read }
Love Is A Catastrophe
 Bono is to be called as a witness in the ever-escalating lawsuit between Courtney Love and the surviving members of Nirvana, Dave Grohl and Krist... { read }
OZU2
 Melbourne based U2 tribute band 'The Australian U2 Show' have a brand spankin' new website up. Check 'em out.... { read }
Giddy up
 A horse is a horse, of course, of course, and now the horse is Bono endorsed. [via youtwo.net]... { read }

July 10, 2002
Exit here
 L.A. U2 tribute band 'Exit' has reached the finals in a Battle of the Bands contest. Watch them go up against 6 of L.A.'s top... { read }

July 2, 2002
No, no, not the hair
 People - the on line magazine, not you good folk - are making fun of 'rock hair'. Perhaps Bono should have stuck with the old... { read }

June 29, 2002
Going Mobile
 Jonathan alerts us to a service which provides U2 news direct to your mobile or cellular phone in a text message... if you need yet... { read }

June 23, 2002
Whose marriage...
 ... is it anyway? The Edge and Morleigh got hitched... Bono and Ali get photographed. French site NiceMatin.fr reports from the wedding in Eze, Côte... { read }

June 16, 2002
Second Nature Comic
 How to play guitar solos from U2 songs. A comic, a response. [via Bart]... { read }

June 11, 2002
BO(NO!)
 We came across this on Youtwo.net and figured it worth a mention. Poor Bono was rejected on his 19th Birthday. Scroll down to the bottom... { read }

June 10, 2002
Craig & David
 Pixelsurgeon.com interviews Craig Armstrong. Not a lot on U2, but he's pimping the immensely pimp-worthy David McAlmont, and that can only be a good thing:... { read }
Rocktoon
 Rocktoon.com are featuring another U2 cartoon in which clearly Larry's been replaced by Matt Dillon and The Edge's become the Holy Virgin. And that's definitely... { read }

June 9, 2002
Mysterious Girl
 Many thanks to our reader Christopher David who sent in the following info on Christina Petro, bellydancer on the first part of U2's ZOO TV... { read }

June 7, 2002
One More Man Gone
 Dee Dee Ramone, another founding member of the Ramones (one of U2's primary inspirations) has been found dead at age 49 of an apparent drug... { read }

June 4, 2002
Open wide
 U2 music news is sparse these days. Bono and Edge bought yet another house in France , with 30 rooms, no less. (Just how many... { read }

May 23, 2002
Dressed to chill
 "Professor Snape, I presume"?... { read }

May 19, 2002
Edge looks weird
 { click for full cover } A rare, spec-less Bono's on the cover of the latest Hot Press magazine, which covers the evening of... { read }

May 12, 2002
New U2 song in NY
 From Dennis via e-mail: Last night, one of the local news broadcasts for New York City was reporting on the Tribeca Film Festival happening this... { read }

May 10, 2002
For he's a jolly good Bono
 Birthday wishes are in order for Bono, 42 today.... { read }

May 3, 2002
Kissus for the Missus
 Bono's everywhere, like Zelig. Or God. He'd show up at the opening of an office block. In fact... he did on Wednesday night, with Ali... { read }

April 27, 2002
When He Was Kind
 We were amused this afternoon to note that Mr. Larry Mullen Jnr. is thanked in the liner notes of Elvis Costello's new album, When I... { read }

April 26, 2002
A MAN CAPTURES COLOUR
 We've made mention of him in the past and now, David Egan, the Irish/Australian artist who paints U2 songs is set to open an exhibition... { read }

April 7, 2002
Can't Stand The Heat
 U2's Dublin nightclub, The Kitchen, is closing... { read }
Gang War
 U2 may've hitched themselves to the wrong horse. Martin Scorcese's Gangs Of New York, which our boys are alternately rumored to be writing a full... { read }

April 5, 2002
Art:pack Auction: April 10th
 If you want to own original art work by Bono, here's your chance: The original art works from Art:pack, the best-selling deck of cards designed... { read }

April 4, 2002
Kamawhatsit?
 Belgian cartoonist Kamagurka's inimitable, surreal vision on Bono's debt relief efforts. Dutch text translates as "Bono? But I know him! He lives three huts down... { read }

March 29, 2002
He said he was an artist...
 ....but he only painted U2 songs. In BRIGHT. GAUDY. COLOURS. (Love is Blindness) Aussie/Irish ex-pat artist David Egan has put new, bigger samples of his... { read }
Madam, I'm Adam
 Adam Clayton's Boudoir is a paper doll game dedicated to the master of style Quick, put some clothes on that man!... { read }

March 25, 2002
Good 'Evans!
 And in further wacky news... let us confuse you today with a story of marriage and belly dancers. We all know that Morleigh Steinberg, the... { read }

March 24, 2002
Separated at Birth
 Is yous Da Edge?... { read }
Has It Been So Long?
 Today (March 24th -- sorry if this message finds you late) marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Elevation Tour in Fort Lauderdale,... { read }

March 21, 2002
Bonodol
 Whilst Bono continues to push for the cancellation of third world debt, we present to you the latest range of Pharmaceutical product that will hopefully... { read }
...A Thousand Sombreros?
 More photos, this time from Anton Corbijn... { read }

March 14, 2002
Fake Plastic Bono
 We at U2log.com were shocked and appalled to learn that Fake Promo Bonos are circulating on E-Bay. The image below shows how these obviously inferior... { read }

March 6, 2002
Onion does funny
 You're all aware of how much we like The Onion... And they love Bono. Almost as much as we do.... { read }

March 4, 2002
The Evidence Mounts
 More hot hand action. We have no words. Though we're quite sure you could easily caption this bad boy -- feel free... (thanks to... { read }
B-Man, Meet B-Girl
 This is undoubtedly our favorite picture from the 2002 Grammy Awards... { read }

February 28, 2002
Oh caption, my caption...
 Your suggestions for captions, please:... { read }

February 27, 2002
Big Music from Wales
 In their hey day, Welsh band The Alarm suffered from U2 comparisons. There wasn't an interview, or review, that wouldn't mention their Irish contemporaries.... { read }

February 20, 2002
O NOB
 Today's date is 20.02.2002, an inspiration to 'palindrome activists' including Greta Georges, 20, who was "moved by the events of September 11 to do something... { read }

February 12, 2002
HAIRDO
 While it's been quite some time since we've made mention of Bono and mullets, and that's probably a good thing, we have now been introduced... { read }

February 11, 2002
Fly Fishing?
 "I dreamt that I taught Bono to fly fish the other night." If debt relief and saving the whale wasn't enough, here's our guy, featuring... { read }

February 6, 2002
Cry Wolf
 On the nvidad.com website we find a video collage of NVIDIA demos and games from past to present, featuring 'Elevation'. [thx James]... { read }
Onion Skinning
 We think The Onion, with their 'it's satire, stupid' vibe is the most unfunny thing ever to grace the World Wide Web - on par... { read }

February 5, 2002
Bowl movements
 Paul J. Wills Sr. hates U2. All of 'em, but Bono in particular. Below we reprint a letter from today's Chicago Sun-Times. "The halftime show... { read }
EAT YOUR WHEATIES
 Edge's guitar hurling antics in the Boston DVD seemed a little out of character yes? Well, the folk over at @U2 provide us with an... { read }

February 3, 2002
Amps for Africa
 { photo: God and the Devil pictured together for the first time } Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Bono, announced at the World Economic... { read }

February 2, 2002
Et TuTu, Bono?
 Here's Bono with Desmond Tutu at the WEF. Captions anyone?... { read }

January 31, 2002
No compromise
 Irish Times: No further talk of compromise as U2 defends its studio. The day before, at the completion of the first day of submissions, U2's... { read }

January 29, 2002
Save Hanover Studios
 [ update 2pm: Four objections to the plans were lodged by U2, represented by solicitor Mr Christopher McGarry. Mr Harry Crosbie, who owns two adjoining... { read }

January 28, 2002
Catherine Owens
 U2.com are featuring an interview with visual alchemist Catherine Owens, whose work on the Elevation tour was her third collaboration with the band. We learn... { read }

January 27, 2002
I'm Not Me, I'm Not Me
 Oh, how we here at U2log.com envy the journalistic standards of the UK tabloid press... { read }
Dance Van Dyk
 The Phoenix New Times interviews ueber-DJ Paul van Dyk about his album 'The Politics of Dancing' ($: UK/USA) and they write: On Politics, van Dyk... { read }

January 17, 2002
ART:PACK AUCTION
 From artpack.ie: Christies will be auctioning off the original art works for "Art:pack", the pack of cards designed by Irish artists (including jokers by Bono... { read }

January 16, 2002
Bono's new Benz
 This, according to the Irish Star, is Bono's most recent buy: a 150,000 Euro Mercedes Benz CL-500 with all the trimmings. Now... would you get... { read }

January 14, 2002
U2achtung.com Cover up
 U2achtung.com are so keen on their new Cover Award they told us about it three times. Well, who are we to ignore such enthusiasm. Vote... { read }

January 12, 2002
U2 Prepared to Move
 U2 have released a press statement which reveals they are talking with the DDDA (Dublin Docklands Development Authority) about a suitable replacement for their current... { read }
Which member...
 of U2 are you? "You don't take crap from people, and quite frankly you can be a little too blunt sometimes... but you're also an... { read }

January 9, 2002
Craig Armstrong wins AFI award
 The American Film Institute named Craig Armstrong (who is collaborating with U2 on his upcoming album, as we mentioned last year) 'Composer of the Year'... { read }
Hanover Quay not 'pleasant'
 The Irish Independent reports on the ongoing battle over the planned demolition of U2's Hanover Quay studios. The DDDA (Dublin Docklands Development Authority) have said... { read }

December 29, 2001
DVD Easter Eggs
 A number of people have asked us to re-publish details on the Elevation DVD Easter Eggs. DVDReview has some tips. YouTwo.net has some information for... { read }

December 18, 2001
Stuart Adamson
 If you were a fan of U2 in the early 80s, you will remember the reviews that would talk of 'Big music' and 'Celtic rock'.... { read }

December 13, 2001
Buy me, lick me, rub me, stick me
 Bono ('proud to be Irish') is going to be on a stamp 'to celebrate the world impact of Irish musical and sporting talent', as will... { read }

December 11, 2001
WTF WWF?
 Two readers pointed out to us that U2 are in league with the WWF. On the 'Vengeance Pay-Per-View' on Sunday December 9th, the WWF was... { read }

December 4, 2001
Chat with Chatterton
 Mark Chatterton, author of the new book, U2 - The Complete Encyclopedia (buy now: USA/UK), will be interviewed on the Roddy Cleere show on Radio... { read }
It's just Spin
 Spin magazine (January issue) features U2 on the cover (as band of the year) and in it, Bono mentions titles of new songs: "Electrical Storm",... { read }

December 3, 2001
Weekend round up
 Los Angeles (11-13) mp3's are offered at womanfish.com. Bill Hunt, editor of The Digital Bits reviews the Elevation DVD: "Elevation 2001 isn't the best concert... { read }

December 1, 2001
World AIDS Day
 December 1st is World AIDS Day. We urge you to visit the Artists Against AIDS Worldwide site (the coalition led by Bono responsible for the... { read }

November 29, 2001
Bluffer's guide to Edge's hair
 BBC Top of the Pops gives us a quick run down of U2s albums, including the 'Edge Hair Report':... { read }

November 26, 2001
UK Chart Strategy Tragedy
 Walk On entered the UK charts at no 5 yesterday. This upset scuppers an attempt to release singles from ATYCLB according to their order on... { read }

November 23, 2001
bono in madonna rejection shocker!
 Madonna has revealed that she once turned down an offer to duet with Bono in a brief report by the NME. Don't feel TOO bad,... { read }

November 22, 2001
turkey & pigskin
 For those of you Americans who are glued to your television football on Thanksgiving Day (and a happy one to ya), keep your eyes and... { read }

November 20, 2001
Am I annoying or not
 Hot on the heels of the, um, 'Am I Hot or Not' phenomenon, comes Am I ANNOYING or NOT? where you can rate your favourite...... { read }
Viva las Vegas
 Suntimes.com reports an Elvis sighting at U2's Vegas concert: Bono spotted Elvis impersonator Mark Hussman in the crowd, saluted him ("Looking good, Elvis!") and dedicated... { read }

November 18, 2001
The return of U2log.com
 We love the smell of fresh paint in the morning. U2log.com is back on the web and we hope you like our new threads. We... { read }

November 16, 2001
U2LOG.COM DOWN TIME This weekend,
 This weekend, U2log.com will be off line for a bit so we can do some renovation around here. We're getting a bit tired of the... { read }
U2 CAN GO DUTCH
 Cloggies around the world, listen up. The Dutch U2 fanclub is organising a U2 Convention in the city of Utrecht, on November 25. Location: Stairway... { read }

November 14, 2001
THEY ARE ONE, BUT THEY
 UK band The Lighthouse Family (link rarely up) are the latest to pillage wantonly from One, here trying to tack a rousing, choral finish to... { read }

November 10, 2001
LITTLE DRUMMER BOY, BIG HEART
 Those of you who saw Garbage play at the 10/24 NYC show may have been puzzled when Shirley Manson mentioned that Larry Mullen Jr. made... { read }
MEN OF THE YEAR
 GQ magazine has come out with their Men of the Year issue (November 2001) and U2 have made the cut. In their write-up they mention... { read }

November 8, 2001
BONO IN GOOD SONGWRITING SHOCKER!
 According to No Doubt's Gwen Stefani, Bono is responsible for the choral hook of their new single, 'Hey Baby,' which those of you who've seen... { read }
WALKIN'
 Craig David sang a verse of 'One' before his performance of 'Walking Away' at the MTV Europe Awards in Frankfurt tonight. As I'm sure you've... { read }
ALL ROADS LEAD TO...
 where you are are? U2.com's Zootopia can be reached through: http://bono.u2.com/ http://theedge.u2.com/ http://larry.u2.com/ http://adam.u2.com/ [ hat tip to Daniel for the info ]... { read }
AT HIS RED FLAMED HAIR...
 ... they would laugh and stare. It's only Bono, Saint Divining it up for Halloween. Oh, how could we NOT share this. Warning: please keep... { read }

November 3, 2001
GET ON THE BUS
 Bono and Edge have started appearing on New York City buses to promote the ELEVATION LIVE DVD... oh, all right, so it's just big posters... { read }

November 2, 2001
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING... ...
 ... completely different. If you happen to be in Ireland at the end of November, here's a tip for you. Gavin Friday and Maurice Seezer... { read }

November 1, 2001
BONO FOR PRES...
 'Which of these campaigners made the boldest social or political stand in 2001?' and 'Who is European of the year?' Vote Now. European Voice will... { read }

October 30, 2001
MOBY @ NEW YORKERS
 What would we do without Moby, eh? He's rapidly becoming the #1 source on all things U2. His latest update about his, Bono's and Michael... { read }
I WAS AN IRISH CHILD
 On Tara Tv (Available UK and Ireland on Sky Digital) tonight at 11.05, there is a 30 min programme called @last tv, which has a... { read }

October 28, 2001
THE PUMPKIN QUEEN
 Congratulations to an Andrea Rhoads of Chicago, for her brave foray into the hitherto low-profile world of U2 vegetable collectibles, risking as she did the... { read }

October 26, 2001
MOBY WANTS YOUR HITS
 Moby sees U2 and writes: I wish there were more musicians who: a-Write great songs b-Are nice people c-Have a strong social conscience d-Play all... { read }

October 25, 2001
FILMING THE GROUND BENEATH
 Alberto from Mexio reports the following: A local paper in Mexico writes that mexican actress Salma Hayek was almost signed to have the main role... { read }

October 24, 2001
WHERE IT'S @
 Happy belated birthday to @U2, six years old yesterday, October 23rd. That means they started up on October 23rd, 1995... which makes them pretty darn... { read }

October 14, 2001
FREED WILLIE
 We know it's been widely reported elsewhere, but we at U2log.com would like to register our sadness that U2 light/video/tech-man extraordinaire Willie Williams has departed... { read }

October 13, 2001
NEW YORK CHANGES
 Voices on a cell phone, voices from home, 'Are you alright baby, not staying alone?' The Wanderer reports new lyrics for the song 'New York',... { read }

October 12, 2001
HELTER SKELTER
 For a variety of fascinating reasons, the U2log.com staff are currently scattered around the globe (in some cases, around their own cities) and are frequently... { read }

October 10, 2001
WEB ME UP BEFORE YOU GO-GO (SORRY)
 As if you'd forgotten, tonight is the super-special webcast of the Notre Dame opener of the Elevation Tour's final leg. Here's a handy list of... { read }

October 1, 2001
SEVEN TOWERS STILL STAND 'I
 'I see seven towers, but I only see one way out' from U2's Running to Stand Still refers to the Ballymun flats in Dublin. Built... { read }

September 29, 2001
TIME ILLUSTRATED
 Time magazine does the ubiquitous debt relief/Bono article which is all fine and dandy, but we would like to draw attention to their, frankly scary,... { read }

September 25, 2001
COVER UP
 The people at Sonikwire pointed us to their site which promotes a U2 tribute CD called Even better than the real thing, to be released... { read }

September 23, 2001
A LOVE SUPREME
 And in 'vaguely related' news, today is the 75th anniversary of jazz man John Coltrane's birth. [NY Times link, registration required]: Musicians far removed from... { read }

September 18, 2001
BANNED IN AMERICA?
 In light of the recent tragedy in America, Launch.com is reporting that the world's largest radio network has compiled a list of recommended songs not... { read }

September 17, 2001
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
 In a frank interview (link currently down) with Bob Geldof in Saturday's Telegraph Magazine, Neil McCormick, long-time U2 ally, reminds Geldof of their trip to... { read }

September 13, 2001
TO ALL U2 SITE WEBMASTERS:
 Please join us in our effort to link to Amazon.com's Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund initiative through which people all around the world can... { read }

September 12, 2001
PLEASE DONATE TO THE RED
 PLEASE DONATE TO THE RED CROSS RELIEF FUND Amazon has set up a Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund in aid of victims of yesterday's attacks... { read }

September 10, 2001
SCORSESE MAKES OFFER BONO COULDN'T REFUSE
 Diminutive celebrities join forces. Reader Roberto Mavilia sent us the following link to an Italian report which claims: "The frontman of U2, Bono, will be... { read }

September 9, 2001
BONO A VENEZIA
 Our friends at U2star.com report Bono was seen in Venice last night, at the Lido in the company of some friends. Whether he was there... { read }
VMA MP3 OK U2 Outloud!
 VMA MP3 OK U2 Outloud! are offering U2 at the VMA awards in mp3 form, including Carson Daly's speech which you can also read at... { read }
GET YER 3RD LEG OVER
 Interestingly, Ticketplus.com are taking preorders for tickets for U2's upcoming concerts in America. Thanks to Germana for the tip off.... { read }

September 7, 2001
KINGS OF NEW YORK
 We thought we'd treat you to a screenshot from Gary Jermyn's 'New York Tumble' documentary, featuring Guggi, Gavin Friday and Bono in New York.... { read }
TRULY, MEDLEY, DEEPLY... annoying. U2
 annoying. U2 accepted the Vanguard Award at the VMAs last night and performed, wait for this, a medley of Elevation and Stuck in a... { read }

September 5, 2001
IMITATION AS ART
 U2's return to the states is to be heralded by all girl U2 tribute band Exit on Thursday, September 27th. These wannabe Irish-men are performing... { read }

September 3, 2001
NEW STUCK IN A MOMENT
 When they said it was for the American market, they weren't joking. NFL rules U2 in this new promo for Stuck in the moment. We're... { read }

August 28, 2001
THEY'VE GOT BATS AND BALLS
 Have you ever seen Bono and Australian cricketer Mark Waugh together? Unlikely. As previously reported on U2log.com, they are in fact the same person. No... { read }

August 27, 2001
LOVE COMES TUMBLING
 U2.com offer a video preview of 'New York Tumble', the documentary on Bono, Gavin and Guggi shown tomorrow, Tuesday, on RTE Network 2 at 9pm.... { read }

August 23, 2001
HOW SWEDE IT IS
 On September 20, a U2 special will be broadcast on Swedish Television Channel 1. The upcoming special will contain over 90 minutes of live footage... { read }

August 21, 2001
REST IN PEACE, BOB HEWSON
 Bono's father died last night after a lengthy battle with cancer. "I can confirm that Bono's father has died. We don't have any more details... { read }
WE WANT CHILLI WILLI
 At last weekends V2001 festival in Chelmsford, U2log.com got a sneak preview of some of the support acts for Slane. The Chilli Peppers, Coldplay and... { read }

August 20, 2001
MAY WE CHECK YOUR BAG, SIR
 Which hirsute member of the U2 crew did U2log.com spot inadvertedly setting off the alarms at Tower Records on Picadilly Circus not 10 minutes ago... { read }

August 19, 2001
ONE LOVE, ONE LIFE, 2000+ signatures
 Fans have set up an online card of support and prayers for Bono and his family during their ordeal with Bono's father's illness. Bono's father... { read }

August 18, 2001
I HAVE A VISION!!
 Interesting bit about the video/DVD release on U2.COM: "An extended version of this Elevation show, filmed in Boston in June, will be released on DVD... { read }

August 17, 2001
U2 STUDIO SHED?
 The Irish Times reports the band might be forced to sell their HQ at Hanover Quay to the Dublin Docklands Authority, who want to build... { read }

August 16, 2001
MUTUAL ELEVATION
 Yesterdays's snippet of Coldplay's Yellow will delight this year's Brit Award winners, currently touring Australia. U2 are Coldplay heroes.... { read }

August 15, 2001
KING BONO & BILLY
 The Gelredome in Arnhem, the Netherlands, where U2 played three gigs earlier this month, sent out a standard letter to anybody who sent in complaints... { read }

August 14, 2001
BONO, GUGGI, GAVIN COME TUMBLING DOWN
 Oh how we hate the word 'exclusive'. But here's one for ya. RTE TV in Ireland will be airing a documentary about Bono, Gavin Friday... { read }

August 13, 2001
THE U2 STORY ON RADIO 2
 BBC radio 2 will be airingThe U2 Story on Saturday 18 August 2000 at 9pm, a two part documentary in which U2 reflect on their... { read }

August 10, 2001
U2 IN LONDON / SLANE
 You can still book tickets and hotels for U2's London gigs through Latest Events! For Slane tickets (Sept 1) try ETS (mention U2log.com and our... { read }

August 9, 2001
FAQ U2: HOW TO GET INTO THE HEART
 We receive many questions and requests here at U2log.com but the number 1 question asked is 'How do I get into the heart?' or 'How... { read }
ELEVATE US DOWN UNDER More
 More neglected fans take up arms: Elevate Australia Petition - Bring U2 to Australia.... { read }

August 7, 2001
HELP YER FELLOW FAN
 We have a few requests for pictures from people who had cool stuff happening to them during U2's recent gigs. First of all there's Jan,... { read }

July 25, 2001
ROCK ME LIKE A HURRICANE
 Typhoon Yutu (pronounced U2) is currently battering Hong Kong. Chaos theory at work: Bono spouts out hot air in one location, it intersects a cold... { read }

July 24, 2001
CHRISTOPHER WALKEN THIS, CHRISTOPHER WALKEN THAT
 The media spin is all about Christopher Walken's dance moves in FatBoy Slim's "Weapon of Choice" video. So much spin in fact that you wouldn't... { read }

July 23, 2001
RONAN, YOU DON'T LEAVE 'm breathless 'EM
 Several sources report how U2 got a fit of the giggles when Ronan Keating suggested he support the band on tour. We think part of... { read }

July 22, 2001
BONO AT G8 FOOTAGE We
 BONO AT G8 FOOTAGE We have a tiny snippet of Real Video from Dutch television, of Bono meeting the Russian President Putin and British PM... { read }
U2 IN ITALY
 Thanks to Ståle for two Genoa G8 links today: Reuters and VG nett. Today in Turin U2 played a different set, on a different stage.... { read }

July 21, 2001
CHOP CHOP
 Bono called his newest born "a thug", and now, perhaps, we know why. Little John Abraham came out into the world when Chopper called. Celebrity... { read }

July 18, 2001
No Jagger Duet?
 Radio 10 may have got it wrong. Although Bono met Jagger in Germany, no duet was apparently recorded. Reports vary. In the meantime, U2's first... { read }

July 17, 2001
PLEASE, NO "THIRD LEG" JOKES
 YouTwo.net (boy, we get tired of typing that name all the time ;-D) has spilled a few choice beans re: the return of Elevation to... { read }

July 16, 2001
BEAUTIFUL PAY DAY?
 The New York Post has an article about U2's song potentially popping up in the upcoming fall TV schedule: U2's Grammy-winning tune, "A Beautiful Day"... { read }
TWO MICKS DUET
 Radio 10 FM in Holland reports Bono and Mick Jagger recorded a duet on Friday in Cologne. The song will appear on Jagger's new solo... { read }
I WANT TO SEE THEM SWEAT
 Joint forces, a shared effort with mind blowing results. Tonight we sweat together, and if the guitar's out of tune, or Bono out of key... { read }

July 14, 2001
U2LOG.COM PASSES THE MILLION MARK
 If you take a look at the right hand corner of this page you will see we have had over a million page views since... { read }
BSNN NEWS: SINGING SENATORS BSNN.net
 BSNN.net Headline News: In all, 33 Senators tried out for the 3 open spots, but in Bono's mind, three stood head and shoulders above the... { read }
MAKE YOUR MARK
 European fans, don't forget to post your reviews of U2 shows and concert stories to U2tours.com. Make sure your memories are kept for posterity.... { read }
YEH, WHAT HE SAID
 "Those of us who thought rock music had been contaminated by a perfidious, soul-ravaging, coma-inducing disease can breathe again...". The Frankfurt Allgemeine reviews Cologne I.... { read }
ROCK AND/OR ROLL IS PRIMED FOR REVIVAL
 An article from LA Times reports that the life and death and life and death and life and death and life and death and life... { read }
COLOGNE NIGHT 2
 'We will never forget these two nights in Cologne,' Bono told his audience at the end of the second gig in Germany, after claiming we... { read }

July 13, 2001
COLOGNE NIGHT 1
 Last night in Cologne, Germany, U2 played a fabulous medley of Hawkmoon 269, Desire and Running to Standstill. An mp3 of this tune and the... { read }

July 12, 2001
CHELSEA DIDN'T SCORE
 Last week, the ultimate gossip e-rag 'Popbitch' (hours of guilty entertainment) printed a rather unlikely story about a Bono & Chelsea Clinton liaison. This week... { read }
MUSIC TO YOUR EYES As
 As we've previously reported, colourful Australian-Irish artist David Egan was inspired to paint by U2's music and lyrics. Well, his website is now up with... { read }
NOT SO STUCK
 ''(Michael Hutchence) is an awesome singer and great songwriter and he deserves to be seen in that light, not as someone that necessarily got in... { read }
EXTRA ARNHEM TICKETS ON SALE
 MOJO concerts announces a number of extra tickets for all three Dutch gigs have gone on sale today at the usual outlets.... { read }

July 11, 2001
CIAO MONKEY
 Dutch singer and artist, self confessed 'heart and soul, rock and roll junkie' (real audio) Herman Brood took his own life today, jumping off... { read }
THAT MAY BE SO...
 .. but he's OUR most annoying guy on the planet. The Editing Room - Tomb Raider: The Abridged Script takes the mickey out of the... { read }
WIN EARL'S COURT TICKETS
 The Base Online are running a competition to win tickets to see U2 at Earl's Court in London on the 18th of August.... { read }

July 9, 2001
UNLIKE A PRISONER
 Augusto Pinochet has been ruled unfit to stand trial. If you don't know what this means, then read the Amnesty International introduction to Augusto Pinochet.... { read }
STOCKHOLM #1
 U2 just finished playing their first night in Stockholm adding 'Wake up Dead Man' to their encores. Info via Elevation-tour.... { read }
SLANE TWO GO AHEAD
 Thanks to Eric for the following information from MCD: "Following months of speculation, we can now confirm that U2 will play a second show at... { read }

July 7, 2001
GIMME A DANISH
 'Vikings don't have weather like this': U2 Elevation has pictures and mp3s of U2's first European concert in Copenhagen.... { read }

July 6, 2001
NO NEW IDEAS IN THE HOUS
 No surprises in the setlist as the European tour kicks off, besides a full-length acoustic "Staring At The Sun" and the curious disappearance of "The... { read }

July 5, 2001
THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE ROCK
 The International Tribune discusses primary colours: Bands Rethink the Enduring Language of Rock. They briefly mention U2 but mainly focus on REM and Radiohead. A... { read }
DON'T LEAVE THE VCR BEHIND
 Surprised nobody else has picked up on this, but here are the air times for the MTV special U2 ON TOUR: LEAVING NOTHING BEHIND, airing... { read }

July 4, 2001
LA LA LA LA LA
 Oh yeah, we almost forgot -- it's the 4th Of July. A relevant excerpt from Niall Stokes' Into The Heart (buy, buy, buy): "I started... { read }
ON A RIGHT WING AND A PRAYER
 A contentious editorial at MSNBC re: the Bono / Jesse Helms friendship. Don't pull any punches, pal. “I couldn’t disagree more with Senator Helms on... { read }
STUCK IN POST PRODUCTION
 In the July issue of Computer Arts Magazine, Carl Grinter, MD of Red Post Production talks about making the U2's Stuck in a Moment video.... { read }
I JUST SHOT JOHN LENNON
 ...says Bono. Rolling Stone reports on the Elevation Tour's anti-handgun message.... { read }

July 3, 2001
DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE The
 The July issue of Record Collector Magazine: "Universal/Island have given the go-ahead for a box set of U2 rarities, according to the band's guitarist, the... { read }
WIN A RATTLE & HUM
 But you'll have to be able to read Dutch: Rattle & Hum DVD Wedstrijd... { read }

July 2, 2001
U2's BIG APPLE AD Here's
 Here's what U2 could look like in an Apple Macintosh advert, courtesy of Andre Braun, Ultraviolet Brazil. 'The people who are crazy enough to believe... { read }
A ROCK 'N ROLL IN THE HAY
 Interesting photos of "CVULTRAVIOLET and The Fly". More. And Melissa (under 'my special pictures') had a similar experience and tells her story.... { read }
GIVE THEM TIME
 Once upon a time they made the cover of Time. Now timepieces flip their wigs (cough). In Philadelphia someone gave U2 v-e-r-y n-i-c-e watches. (The... { read }

July 1, 2001
FROCK AND ROLL SUICIDE
 Here are some pictures taken at the Frock and Roll evening. Click on noticias. (thanks to Francesc.) Lanu reports from Barcelona: "Only Bono and Wyclef... { read }

June 30, 2001
BOOM CHA, BOOM CHA, IDIOTEQUE
 Fickle, fickle. One minute Bono's loving up to R.E.M., the next it's all about Radiohead, Radiohead, Radiohead. Thom, to his credit, seems to be learning... { read }
REFLUX
 If you've been to a recent U2 gig you would have heard that super cool remix of Elevation that opens the show. 'Cause it's so... { read }

June 29, 2001
FROCK UPDATE
 News from Barcelona. Apparently there are some changes to Saturday's Frock'n'roll bill . Edge won't accompany Bono, and Mick Jagger's not going to show up.... { read }

June 27, 2001
INSTRU-MENTAL
 "It's almost like I'm going to dominate them in some way. I don't feel like they're part of me; they stand between me and something... { read }
GIMME SOME MONEY
 Rumours are now surfacing regarding the ticket prices for an upcoming Australian leg. From the U2Australia list. A-Class tickets (Golden Circle?) are said to be... { read }

June 26, 2001
GOOGLING BONO
 Google rules. We all know that. Now they've added Google Image Search. Which rules even more. Word.... { read }
AUDIOFILE GOES U2
 It's a veritable U2 megafeast over at TechTV | AudioFile. Check it out for interviews with Dallas Schoo (The Edge's guitar tech) and Willie Williams.... { read }
GIDDY UP MR McGUINNESS
 What happens when you're involved with the worlds greatest rock band and you turn 50? Allirelandmusic report on a recent incident at a New York... { read }

June 25, 2001
BOOGALOO RADIO
 B.P. Fallon, friend of the stars, man of the... um, stars... is streaming radio from his site starting with a U2 special. Currently on air:... { read }

June 24, 2001
PAMELA'S ON BONO'S FACE
 'Pamela', fashionable, but you don’t have to live life on the edge to wear them. These are the shades Bono's been wearing, from 'Selima... { read }

June 23, 2001
WILD HONEY, BAY-BEE BYE BYE
 Bye bye, North America, it's our turn now. U2 close off the first leg of their tour with a blinder of a show in East... { read }

June 22, 2001
FREE NELSON MANDELA?
 SMH Australia report U2 will perform at the Frock and Roll beneft in Barcelona on June 30. We don't know whether this has been confirmed,... { read }

June 21, 2001
A COMPUTER WITH VIBE
 Long time U2 producer, Brian Eno, is being featured over at Launch.com for his work on a new album. Giving some insight into the creative... { read }

June 20, 2001
HELP TRACIE
 We got some mail from Tracie who pulled up on stage with Bono at 6/19 MSG show: I was wondering if you know of anyone... { read }
DECISION DAY
 With no word as yet on the go-ahead for a second Slane Gig, Allirelandmusic do give us the date in which a decision will be... { read }
DOWNLOAD & BOOK
 'Sinpoet' is writing a book on U2, called 'From Us to U2. He would like your stories and photos at sinpoet32@aol.com. He's also put some... { read }

June 19, 2001
BEHIND THE SCENES
 TechTV USA will be broadcasting a behind the scenes show featuring the Elevation tour, the lighting and sound gadgetry. (thanks to David for the info)... { read }
IN NEW YORK YOU CALL IT ART
 Ex Virgin Prune, and friend of Bono's, Guggi will be showing his paintings in New York at the Tony Shafrazi Gallery on 119 Wooster Street... { read }
IT'S NO SECRET AT ALL
 ... we think the best thing at U2.com is Willie's Diary. We think a site needs a personal voice and that's what the Diary is.... { read }

June 18, 2001
JUST ANOTHER REVIEW
 ...and by now im sure you've all read hundreds. We link to this one from Citypaper.net because although it still recognises those tour cliches (See... { read }

June 14, 2001
ELEVATION REVIEW BINGO
 Elevation has been on the road for more than two months and if you're anything like us, the excitement you get reading press reviews... { read }

June 6, 2001
BONO TEACHES BLAIR TO STAND AND DELIVER
 ...another Labour victory? The Mirror reveals how Bono made fidgeting an election strategy. "Bono and Blair discussed Third World problems, then Bono said: "The trouble... { read }

May 31, 2001
I'LL HAVE TO TAKE A NAME CHECK ON THAT
 Rolling Stone references our boys a couple of times this week, and while we wouldn't normally pay much attention, these tidbits are... interesting. First comes... { read }
DRINK AT U2's
 From tasty crustaceans to tasty beverages. There's even a bar named after our favourite muso's and it's been running for some time now by the... { read }

May 28, 2001
40 SHADES OF FREEDOM
 It's Amnesty International's birthday today, and U2 have donated the use of their song '40' to the cause. Reno van Dael reflects on U2... { read }
THE GOAL, IS SOLE, EELEVATION
 Ah, pun heaven. But it's not every day you discover U2 is not only your favourite band, but also a tasty crustacean. The U2 Prawn.... { read }
JONATHAN CAN STAY
 You may or may not have heard: a fan called Jonathan held up a sign asking to play piano on Stay three consecutive nights, Milwaukee,... { read }

May 24, 2001
RAGING U2
 Aussies, you can tune into U2 doing battle against themselves this Friday Night/Saturday morning on the music video program Rage. They will show the Elevation... { read }

May 23, 2001
APPLY SOME COLOGNE
 Looking for Cologne tickets? There are some GA and Seats available at: wannago.de and kartenhaus.de (thanks to Marc Schmitt)... { read }
BABY TALK
 Bono talks to Gerry Ryan about the new bouncer babby. And his fixation with nurses. (picture ripped from The Sun, thanks to Flodd)... { read }

May 22, 2001
T'IS LOOKING GOOD
 From Melbourne's Herald Sun.... U2 which played in outdoor stadiums for it's last two world tours, will take its live extravanganza indoors when it plays... { read }

May 21, 2001
CHI TOWN PICTURES
 Ian Hiaring has some pretty groovy pictures from Chicago 5/13 and 5/15 on his website.... { read }
IN A PRAM THEY'LL PUSH 'IM BY
 Start reaching for the reference books, folks, youtwo.net reports a bouncing baby Bono and he's going to need a name. Or fourteen. Dare we suggest... { read }

May 20, 2001
CHICAGO VIEW
 David Connell took pictures in Chicago (and Bono returned the favour.)... { read }
NEWS ROUND UP
 U2 News Germany reports Mercury Records Germany (www.musik100.de) mentioned in their last press newsletter that "All That You Can't Leave Behind" album sales have passed... { read }

May 19, 2001
VOULEZ VOUS U2 AVEC MOI?
 Team Achtung U2! are organising a U2 evening in Paris on the 16th of July, in 'Loco' (18th arrond.) Tickets are available from FNAC and... { read }

May 18, 2001
BEAUCOUP FISHY
 So our Welshman-loving heads turned yesterday when YouTwo.net published a rumor (from u2tomorrow.de) that a German version of the "Elevation" single would contain a "Discotheque"... { read }
PJ'S SUPPORT
 P.J. Harvey, who's voiced her doubts about taking the support slot on U2s tour before, ponders some more in this May 10 interview : "U2... { read }
HOW THE VID WAS MADE
 While we've determined that most of us don't like the Elevation video much, we can now find out how Joseph Kahn made it by going... { read }
TURIN TICKET SALES
 Tickets for the U2 concert in Turin will go on sale on Thursday May 24. Tickets will be available in two different price ranges: about... { read }
LOVE OR MONEY
 Australia isn't the worlds most desirable destination for rock acts these days. What , with the awful dollar value and all. Melbourne's Herald Sun report... { read }

May 17, 2001
GOODIES FOR YOU
 In a fit of nostalgia, U2tours.com are streaming parts of U2's January 10, 1990 concert in Rotterdam, Netherlands (with Out of Control). Napster users... add... { read }
CHICAGO BULL?
 From U2.com: And to another debut. From 'our first single on Island Records' to 'our very first single'. This, apparently, is a surprise to Edge,... { read }
SUGAR ME
 'How's your mother for sugar?', said a banner at U2's recent Pittsburgh gig, and Bono asked mid song what the hell it meant. 'Has it... { read }

May 16, 2001
THEY FALL DOWN UNDER
 YouTwo.Net have the goods on Fall 2001 tour details: U2 will return to the US for six weeks in October and November 2001 to perform... { read }
CHICAGO
 Recently some old goodies were drawn out of the hat (or should that be Edge's beanie). Via U2Tours, U2 performed Out Of Control for the... { read }
BONO'S CLASS DAY
 WHRB 95.3 FM (Harvard Radio Broadcasting) will broadcast Bono's Class Day speech on 6 June. Listen on the web at www.whrb.org. It will be aired... { read }

May 15, 2001
ELEVATION VIDDY-OH
 Thanks to LeMon for this link to the Elevation video promo in Windows Media player and Real Video formats.... { read }
WE HOPE HE'S SHOOTING BLANKS.
 We're not gamers so we don't know quite what to do with this Evil Bono model for Quake 3 Arena. But perhaps you do.... { read }
FALL ON ME
 Check U2tours.com for more tour rumours. Fan request gigs? The mind boggles. Can you play Blowing in the Wind? My wife loves that song.... { read }
"HAVE WE JUST JOINED KISS, THE EDGE?"
 America just got its first look, via MTV, at the highly entertaining video for "Elevation." While waiting for the inevitable computerized copy, why not stuff... { read }

May 14, 2001
DUTCH TREAT
 The extra (due to larger venue) 45000 tickets for the Dutch gigs in Arnhem that went on sale last Saturday 'sold out' before the end... { read }

May 13, 2001
THEY'LL BE BACK
 @U2 reports Paul McGuinness confirmed before Saturday's Chicago concert that U2 will back for arena shows in the USA in the Fall.... { read }

May 12, 2001
TOMB TOMB CLUB
 U2 Guatamala has screenshots of the Elevation video. Check those lads in leather, ooh er, eevul! Here's Entertainment Tonight's report in Real Video (U2achtung.com).... { read }

May 11, 2001
POP, POP, POP... POP KULCHER
 No it's not about the album, that discussion is, like, sooooo yesterday. This is The U2 Pop Culture Database an "ever-expanding database of examples of... { read }
IT'S A MUSIQUE VIDEO, Y'KNAA
 Just like way back when... here's Musique VS New Year's day, with video and all, courtesy of WorldPop. Footage of Irish rockstars included. Edge in... { read }
LIFE IS LIKE A BOX...
 .. of unreleased goodies. We'll believe it when we see it, but the notion is there, in print: U2 are considering a box set of... { read }
CE N'EST PAS JOLIE!
 Lara Croft with U2: Postponed Indefinitely? IGN FilmForce report that the video for "Elevation" may not contain footage of Tomb Raider star Angelina Jolie as... { read }
A ROLLING STONE GATHERS NO POP
 Via youtwo.net. Recently, Rolling Stone were kind enough to share with us a revealing (and revolting) run-down of twenty lousy albums made by talented artists... { read }

May 10, 2001
STIPEY SITS ON THE FENCE, GETS A SPLINTER
 From Melbourne's Herald Sun today. On their current album, U2, who themselves followed several years of losing fans with progressive records, reclaimed their big rock... { read }
BONO'S HEART OF DARKNESS
 What do you get a guy who has everything? Well, we wouldn't be U2log.com if we didn't have an answer to that. For Bono's... { read }

May 9, 2001
OH, SO MANY STRINGS ATTACHED
 I can't believe I'm discussing this here, but there looks to be some freaky similarities between the forthcoming plans of N'SYNC and one of U2's... { read }

May 8, 2001
TB OR NOT TB
 Until recently it was thought the homecoming concerts of U2 would be the biggest event in Ireland this summer. While The Beatles claimed to be... { read }

May 7, 2001
A SEAT WITH A VIEW
 Darryl Asher has put up some pictures of U2 in Minneapolis taken from the highest spot in the arena.... { read }

May 6, 2001
FANS DO THE RIGHT THING
 While some people might question U2's charity motives, others are inspired. German U2 fans have started a fundraising project collecting money for the Irish Chernobyl... { read }

May 5, 2001
THE IRISH ABROAD
 U2's tour manager Dennis Sheehan about life on the road "This entire band and organization are artists first, but they are also tremendous individuals. At... { read }
WEST COAST PHOTO SHOW
 Otto Kitsinger has put up another 117 photos from the west coast shows.... { read }

May 4, 2001
TURIN GIG
 Thanks to Zooitalia.com for the following: Fran Tomasi (italian promoter for this concert) says: U2 play in Turin only 21/07/01. Tickets on sale next week.Prices... { read }

May 3, 2001
TO: U2 FANS OF THE WORLD
 We have something different for you today. A few days ago we blogged Jim Walsh's 'I believe' article, and you liked it. In fact, you... { read }
ITALIA
 Germana sent us the following information about the Italian gig: Hallo u2log, good news for french and italian fans, finally we get the tour date... { read }
BONO HIJACKS PLANE
 If you're not reading the Willie Diaries over at U2.com you are missing out on some great writing and inside info. Here's a bit from... { read }

May 2, 2001
WE DO WEDDINGS AS WELL
 The Wedding Singers have covered a couple of U2 tracks which can be listened to and downloaded from MP3.com. They would like some feedback. We... { read }
REMIXES SUCK...
 ... said one of our readers earlier this week. Well, here's a whole bunch of 'em, just sitting there sucking away for you. Musique vs... { read }

April 30, 2001
SAN JOSE SHOTS
 'Bay Area' Ken has got his San Jose pictures on line.... { read }

April 29, 2001
BIFFCO? BOFFO!
 Want two of the new remixes of "Elevation"? Then get over to YouTwo.net and deliver a hearty thanks to U2NewYork. Unfortunately, neither of them are... { read }
I, I.... BELIEVE IN LOVE
 And the award for most inspiring pop preview of the week goes to Jim Walsh 'pop music critic' for St. Paul Pioneerpress and his write... { read }
IMOLA MOOLAH MOOLAH
 There has been some confusion surrounding the one Italian date U2 are playing. Imola is a no go, so now they're looking at possibilities in... { read }

April 28, 2001
THE FLY CAN FLY
 Bono is to star in the next 'Superman' movie to be directed by Paul Verhoeven (Robocop, Showgirls, Total Recall, Basic Instinct). In this spy... { read }
IT MUST BE ART
 A picture says a thousand lyrics. Expat (har har) Irishman (now living in Australia) David Egan paints U2's songs. "I have heard of other artists... { read }

April 27, 2001
BLUE CHIP
 "Industry titans were equally forward-looking in 1993 and 1995 when two more polls found U2, Pearl Jam and R.E.M. to be the most prized properties.... { read }
B DAY
 Jo is doing a online birthday card for Bono and needs some help in letting people know about it. If people want to contribute a... { read }

April 26, 2001
AND I HAVE NO MAPS
 The Guardian has a fascinating article about the new William Gibson biopic No Maps For These Territories. Produced on a meagre budget of $250,000, the... { read }
WELCOME BACK MR TREE
 U2 have re-entered the UK album charts this week, but you can rule out the obvious. The Joshua Tree makes a comeback into the top... { read }
ANAHEIM TEASERS
 Mark over at WomanFish.com has posted some mp3's of the second Anaheim date.... { read }

April 25, 2001
FOOT IN MOUTH?
 "We are a little surprised that the government has asked us to get involved, but we're happy to dispel any rumours that foot-and-mouth disease has... { read }
STUCK WITH THE FRENCH
 Oh la la, pictures of the French Stuck single in abundance: Daniel at zoonited.net gave us: http://www.zoonited.net/stuck_cards/adam1.jpg http://www.zoonited.net/stuck_cards/bono1.jpg http://www.zoonited.net/stuck_cards/edge1.jpg http://www.zoonited.net/stuck_cards/koffer1.jpg http://www.zoonited.net/stuck_cards/larry1.jpg http://www.zoonited.net/stuck_cards/larry2.jpg And Didi at... { read }
BEEP BEEP UM BEEP BEEP
 Ramalama boogaloo, Mr B.P. Fallon's website has gone live. Check it for some original shots of the B-man.... { read }
BECAUSE WE'RE LIVING IN A MATERIAL WORLD
 Madonna (a quite well known British singer) has announced that tickets to her Earls Court Drowned gig will cost up to 85 quid. (in her... { read }

April 24, 2001
LARRY CROFT
 More news and full tracklisting of the Tomb Raider soundtrack. Opening track, Elevation (Tomb Raider mix), will be soundtrack only, says TRMovie.com.... { read }
I'M WALKING HERE! I'M WALKING HERE!
 Wondering what the tune is U2 are weaving into 'New York' since the last few gigs and why Bono's donning the aul' Stetson? It's the... { read }
ELECTIONEERING
 Just a reminder to say that the final U2.com poll has now opened. Vote for your favorite track off POP. At the moment, this reporter... { read }

April 23, 2001
STAY Thanks to Jose from
 STAY Thanks to Jose from Spain for pointing us towards this copy of 'Stay' as performed in San Jose. Henry Wagner has some great black... { read }
TO TALK LIKE THIS, AND ACT LIKE THAT
 The Globe and Mail writes about the many faces of the modern protest song and manages a token sneer at "the benefit-mongering ways of Mr.... { read }
YOU GIVE U2 A BAD NAME
 Q4Music are running a feature on Celebrity Record Collections, and Jon Bon Jovi sounds off on ACHTUNG BABY. Because we all value his opinion so... { read }

April 22, 2001
FLYING HIGH
 www.Womanfish.com have mp3s of Kite and other songs as performed live in San Jose. Also... pictures from San Jose by the Sand's family.... { read }

April 21, 2001
SHORT BUT SWEET NEWS
 Fans at the show in San Jose report the band performed 'Kite' as the fifth song in the set and later did 'Stay'. (This the... { read }

April 19, 2001
PLAY WITH BONO
 No, not in that way, silly! [ via U2vl.org ]... { read }
LINKAGE ALL SORTS
 Here's what our readers have been sending us: ROCKTOONS.COM: U2 present a retro U2 toon, Randy's pictures from Tacoma, Portland and Vancouver, and Mary Cipriani... { read }
ELEVATION FOR THE AUSSIES
 We're all still anxiously awaiting for an announcement that will bring 'Elevation' Downunder. Here's just a little note to say that recently on Foxtel (Australian... { read }
BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY
 That's right, ladies and gents, April 19th is the birthday of the one, the only, vonb, the founder of this feast. Send her your best.... { read }

April 18, 2001
WHAT'S UNDER BONO'S BED?
 Scratched T-Rex 45s, says Gavin Friday, previous owner of the singles. In the April 25 issue of Irish music magazine Hot Press, Friday speaks about... { read }
MUSIQUE WAS MY FIRST LOVE
 eil.com are selling the Musique VS U2 New Years Dub promo.... { read }
IN A LITTLE WHILE, SAN DIEGO
 Tripps sent us the following report: The San Diego Show Rocked! It was mild and warm in the beginning but by the end of the... { read }
CHANGE IN DUTCH GIGS
 In order to "accomodate the size of U2's screens" (or would that be the lure of an extra 45000 tickets to sell?), the Dutch concerts... { read }
AWW, LOOK AT THE CUTE L'IL ROCKSTARS!
 Bono describes the new "soft and cuddly U2" in this CNN Worldbeat interview (with audio and pictures), done after the Atlanta show. How dumb was... { read }

April 17, 2001
ALL THE WAY TO TACOMA
 @U2 have pictures of the shows in Tacoma and Portland. Is it is, or is Mr B looking younger as the tour progresses?... { read }

April 16, 2001
U2, LIVE
 The band Live, who list U2 as one of their influences, is offering free downloads at of six song clips from their new album and... { read }
WE'VE GOT NO GUN CONTROL
 NME report on the video footage that U2 have been using right before the shows encore. Based around Charlton Heston's pro-gun statements, ...the band have... { read }
I REMEMBER YOU
 Joey Ramone died late Sunday afternoon, of lymphatic cancer. He was 49.MTV News' televised coverage of the story has included clips of Bono and The... { read }

April 11, 2001
MOULIN ROUGE SOUNDTRACK
 You can pre-order the Moulin Rouge soundtrack (including Children of the Revolution by Gavin Friday, Maurice Seezer and Bono) from Amazon.com (or order from Amazon.co.uk)... { read }
NEW DANCE MUSIC
 U2world are offering MP3's of the new dance track by 'Musique', titled 'New Years Dub'. The track samples from 'New Years Day' and turns it... { read }

April 10, 2001
IT'S SKETCHY
 So... before you get swept away and brainwashed by the trillions of reviewers currently dissing the glorious days of television overdrive and shopping overload,... { read }
APPLY SOME ROUGE
 About a month after we gave you the scoop on Bono and Gavin Friday's participation in the Moulin Rouge soundtrack, regular news sites are picking... { read }

April 7, 2001
I CAN'T BELIEVE...
 This cover of Sunday Bloody Sunday by Eugene Mirman. Seeing is believing. We've investigated and discovered Eugene is a comic and writer from Boston. [... { read }
EVIL BETTER THAN THE REAL THING
 MTV News reports that director Joseph Kahn will lens the TOMB RAIDER-inspired clip for "Elevation," featuring U2 doing battle against -- I can't believe I'm... { read }

April 6, 2001
TANGLED UP IN BLUE
 Bill Tiede shares his pictures of U2 in Dallas, Texas April 3, 2001. Elsewhere he talks about restoring the Joshua Tree. (the album) While... { read }

April 5, 2001
TICKET TO RIDE
 Bart Moons has scanned his collection of tickets, going back to 1981. [ via U2 Vlaanderen ]... { read }
CAN I HAVE MY BALL BACK, MISS?
 Bono, snapped in togs by The Sun.... { read }
BIG FESTIVAL
 The BBC report that U2 (alongside Coldplay and David Bowie) are interested in performing at the 'Big Festival' at Milton Keynes Bowl in late July...... { read }

April 4, 2001
THE BEST DESIRE IS SLOW...
 Stevie Bravo's offering Desire, from yesterday's Dallas show. (mp3, natch)... { read }

April 3, 2001
UNFORGETTABLE T
 Oh boy, not exactly the one we're looking for, but groovy nonetheless: golden oldie t-shirts over at U2store.com. ps... U2star.com are posting mp3s of opening... { read }
BONO LIKES R.E.M. . .
 . . . and considers them a threat to his 'Best band in the world' quest. Bono told USA Today: "I felt ill when I... { read }
USENET
 CDragon informs us he's posted mp3s of the first night in Miami to: alt.binaries.sounds.mp3 alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.bootlegs alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.2000s You'll need a proper newsreader (Agent) to get the... { read }
REM RULE
 Mike Mills, on the BBC website, is asked: What's the motivation to keep making music? He answers: To make a better record than U2. I... { read }
IT'S HEEEE-EEERRRRRE
 The first full recording of Miami 03/24 appears at U2Tours.com. Quality ain't great, but at least it's finally, finally here. Booyah!(Sorry, bit giddy -- this... { read }

April 2, 2001
RAMALAMA BOOGALOO
 B.P. Fallon 'soon'.... { read }
HE IS, HE IS THE MESSIAH!
 One of these Rolling Stone pics from Miami has Edge sporting a spiffy halo, which begs the question: Does Bono thinks he's Edge?... { read }

April 1, 2001
RONO FOR BONO
 U2log has been informed Boyzone frontman Ronan Keating will be supporting U2 in Houston and Dallas. PJ Harvey is still not well enough to perform.... { read }

March 31, 2001
IN THE PICTURE
 Elevation-tour.com have more pictures from Miami and Atlanta.... { read }
DAMN YOU PEOPLE!
 Discotheque was great! -ahem- And now that THAT little outburst is out of the way, you may read Entertainment Weekly's review of the Elevation kickoff.... { read }
ROBBIE ROBBERY
 On February 17, during a concert in Hamburg Sporthalle, Robbie Williams performed Beautiful Day.... { read }
Heart on your Sleeve
 youtwo.net have gathered some pictures of U2's new merchandise.... { read }

March 30, 2001
EASTERN VIBES
 U2.com reports: "(Incidentally, that beguiling interpretation of Elevation, to which the band take the stage - the one with the eastern vibes - is a... { read }

March 29, 2001
CHRISTMAS ARRIVING IN JULY
 Only it's Spring and DotMusic present us with some Miami footage and interviews with Edge and Adam. (Real Video) Reader Matt found some Popmart pictures... { read }

March 28, 2001
DIGGIN' IN... UM... A TOMB
 And also on the "Elevation" single tip: YouTwo.net is reporting a rumor that the song may be on the soundtrack to this summer's hopin'-for-a-blockbuster TOMB... { read }
ELEVATE MY DISC
 This item on eBay suggests Elevation will be the next single. [ link via David ]... { read }

March 27, 2001
SURELY NOT?
 A smile from Lardence..... (Photo by Henry Wagner.)... { read }
U2TOURS
 Just a reminder... set lists, reviews, photos are all collected for all to see on our affiliated network site U2tours.com. Go and share your concert... { read }
GOODIES
 Mirrors, mirrors on the web... first of all, 2Coolnet surprise us with footage of Beautiful Day. Walk On can be downloaded from U2 Satellite Television,... { read }

March 26, 2001
NOW LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE
 By now you may have noticed that U2Hotel appears to be down. Either all of you clawing, needy folks have crashed them, or they're working... { read }
IRISH WAYS AND IRISH LAWS
 Two U2 related articles in the Irish Times on line today: a review of the opening show in Miami, which states the audience was 'mainly... { read }

March 25, 2001
LIFT OFF
 Matt, of @U2 reports: As of 9:03 pm ET, U2 has taken the stage at the National Car Rental Center and has opened the tour... { read }

March 23, 2001
MOULIN ROUGE TRAILER
 The trailer for Baz Luhrman's Moulin Rouge (U2, Bono will be featured on soundtrack) is now available from Apple.com.... { read }
MIAMI PICTURES
 Thanks to 'bonovation' for this link to a handful of pictures taken in Miami.... { read }
THIS IS NO REHEARSAL
 @U2 have collected details of all the rehearsals on this page.... { read }
A WHIFF OF COLOGNE
 Deutsche Grundlichheit: there are STILL tickets available for the second gig in Cologne on 01-07-13. Although the german tour sold out in 57 minutes, tickets... { read }

March 22, 2001
DO YOU HAVE A TICKET, MISS?
 We'd not heard of Nelly Furtado but she will support U2 after The Coors and before PJ Harvey. Ah, someone's set up a weblog. Gives... { read }
CHRIS BLACKWELL ISSA VAMPAIA
 Watch Bono induct the founder of Island Records, the 'unemployable' flip flop wearing Blackwell into the Hall of Fame.... { read }
BERLIN
 Tickets for the gig in Berlin are still available from: www.frankfurt-ticket.de. SPOILER Reports from U2s rehearsals in Miami are favourable, they have been doing different... { read }

March 21, 2001
CAMERA NO GO
 Our reader Wade is going to one of the Calgary gigs and he sent the venue an email to see what the policy was on... { read }
POLLY ON LINE
 For those of you going to Miami who are bummed out about P.J. Harvey not appearing, you can watch her London show on line, the... { read }
MYTHMAKING
 A look into the mad world inside Bono's head: (from Rolling Stone, via U2.com) Bono says, during a break from rehearsals for U2's upcoming tour.... { read }

March 20, 2001
CAN CAN TO OPEN CANNES
 Moulin Rouge to open Cannes film festival, report Reuters: The film, directed by the Australian Baz Luhrmann and also starring Ewan McGregor, revolves around... { read }
HALL OF FAME
 What took them so long? Finally some footage from last night's Hall of Fame ceremony. Bono briefly appears twice in the clip. (thanks to Acrobat... { read }
GREENPEACE ON EARTH
 From U2.com: Greenpeace, Amnesty International and Drop the Debt, three campaigning organisations long supported by U2, will be travelling with the Elevation 2001 Tour.... { read }

March 19, 2001
WE'RE A CORPORATION...
 Chuck reports there are 24 different items for sale on this tour including t shirts, jackets, tour books, and other 'great surprises'... [info via mailing... { read }
MIRRORBALL
 Before a flood of new tour photos come our way, just thought we'd dig into the archives and reminisce. Bono from '92... by B.P. Fallon.... { read }
WHAT YOU MOCK
 'Absolute Zero', an online cartoon/comedy thingy by Getmusic.com enjoy takin' the mickey outta famous musicians. Watch Bono mutilate himself with a cd and be labelled... { read }
LET THEM ENTERTAIN YOU
 Entertainment Weekly have posted two keen photos of Bono (circa 1998) as a part of their feature on the Tibetan Freedom Concert photo-book. See him... { read }

March 18, 2001
A FLY ON THE WALL
 If you like having all the surprise ruined for you (like I do), then you're following YouTwo.net's reports from Miami Arena, filed by the anonymous... { read }
THIS ONE GOES TO ELEVEN
 Spin ranks U2 at number 11 in its take on the most important artists in the field at the moment, and Bono reveals that alcohol... { read }
RUNAWAY. SERIOUSLY.
 The Corrs say they will open for U2 in Miami [via YouTwo.net] and the message boards at The Corrs Online are abuzz with speculation despite... { read }

March 17, 2001
DON'T MENTION THE...
 Links! Macphisto.net has some extremely useful links to you if you want to buy tickets to the German concerts. They go live at 7AM CET.... { read }

March 14, 2001
FAIR'S FAIR
 The Irish Times apparently thinks a second Slane gig is possible, though no assurances were given. Nice picture of Bono though. In the same issue,... { read }
NEUROMANTIC
 Can't say we knew much about this. William Gibson's Neuromancer was made into an audio book back in the 90s, read by Gibson himself, with... { read }
LORDY LORDY
 From RTE news this morning: Lord Henry Mountcharles, owner of Slane Castle, explains [ real audio ] why he thinks there should be a second... { read }

March 12, 2001
Children of the Revolution
 Gavin Friday, Maurice Seezer and Bono have recorded T-Rex's 'Children of the Revolution' for Baz Luhrman's upcoming film 'Moulin Rouge' starring Ewan McGregor and... { read }
TWO SIDES OF A COIN
 Tony Clayton-Lea in the Financial Times: While U2 went in a polar opposite direction, the Virgin Prunes dissected the lives of the supposedly normal population,... { read }
BONO 3-D TV
 The latest and greatest in software, hardware and menswear. With the advent of 3-D television and its introduction to shopping malls, you may soon find... { read }

March 11, 2001
MMMMMMP3
 U2hotel.com have new mp3s of U2's Brits performance, including Mysterious Ways. Thanks to Jerry for tipping us off. You can also get them from U2archive.com.... { read }

March 10, 2001
500 ALBUMS YOU NEED
 ...according to Elvis Costello include three by U2. There's no guessing which songs he's picking on the U2.com singles poll, then.... { read }
BAND. WAGON.
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March 9, 2001
NEW YORK: TOO MANY CHOICES
 "U2 and PJ Harvey at Madison Square Garden June 17 is clearly the season's prestige ticket, if only because you've got the creators of maybe... { read }
100 YEARS LEADS UP TO THIS?
 U2 make CNN's Songs of the Century... 'Over the Rainbow' tops the chart and a whopping 120 steps down the ladder, right between Van Halen's... { read }

March 8, 2001
SUNNIES
 Bono's Beautiful Day sunnies. Sold!... { read }
UTRECHT INFO
 The Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, the Netherlands, confirms that there will be 2000 unreserved seats available in the venue. This usually means there will be a... { read }

March 6, 2001
EUROTOURO
 U2.com have posted the European tour details: We have added country names to the list. A number of people have asked us 'why aren't U2... { read }

March 5, 2001
WAR OF INDEPENDENCE?
 Following the rumour that Bono had a journalist of the Independent thrown out of the VIP room at the Brits, the Irish newspaper publishes a... { read }
CHAT WITH PROMO BONO? "Breaking
 "Breaking News" from the Ananova website: Bono is to take part in an online chat on March 12. Fans of the U2 frontman can talk... { read }
3600 SECONDS
 In case you missed it, you can view an excerpt of the recent Bono/U2 story via the Australian 60 Minutes website. They also pose the... { read }
BONO. YOU ARE THE WEAKEST LINK
 It is time for you to decide. Which member of U2 would be the weakest link? The Australian version of the tacky game show, The... { read }

March 4, 2001
OH NO, BONO
 Music 365 have come up with some 'duets' Bono could do. Reader Carrie thinks we can do better. Can we?... { read }
WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO GO
 ...'cause their not plannin' on touring solo. Upon the release of a new album, 'The Go Go's', fronted by Belinda Carlisle reckon that touring with... { read }
VOTE FOR U2
 Tell TRL to play U2's Walk On. A fan writes: I'm tired of watching TRL and seeing nothing but stupid boy band and teen dream... { read }

March 1, 2001
U2 WALK ON TRL
 This in today: The video for "Walk On" (as shot in Brasil... or as it turns out, London) is premiering on MTV's Total Request Live... { read }

February 28, 2001
ADAM RAWKS THE BRITS
 Macphisto.net have a good stream and download of Adam Clayton's interview at the Brits. He takes another shot at explaining General Admission to the masses.... { read }
STREET PHOTO
 If you sign up for Electric Artists 'street team' you'll receive mailings with unexpected treats such as this picture. Click on it to download it... { read }
SLANE BY U2 MCD (Irish
 SLANE BY U2 MCD (Irish concert promotors) have announced U2 at Slane Castle on August 25. Tickets for the 10 hour, one day music festival... { read }
BRIT AUDIO You'll find U2's
 BRIT AUDIO You'll find U2's performance and acceptance over at U2tours.com. Mp3s of the songs at U2wanderer.org.... { read }
VAMPI-AH If you've listened to
 VAMPI-AH If you've listened to Bono's acceptance speech at the Brits you may have noticed him callling Chris Blackwell (founder of Island records) a 'vampire'... { read }
AUSSIES: 60 MINUTES The Nine
 AUSSIES: 60 MINUTES The Nine Network's 60 Minutes is running promos for the Bono story -- aired recently on 60 Minutes II in the US... { read }

February 27, 2001
U2LOGPAPER ....Not the toilet kind!
 U2LOGPAPER ....Not the toilet kind! You can already buy the merchandise. And now for a limited time only, for the obsessive U2log fan who must... { read }

February 26, 2001
READER INPUT Yajur seems to
 READER INPUT Yajur seems to have caught the U2log virus, he sent us this link to his handiwork. Martin Kristiansen from Denmark reports: You can... { read }
WATCH THE BRITS MSN are
 WATCH THE BRITS MSN are showing live footage backstage at the Brits and boast "an utterly exclusive talk with U2". Starts at 3 p.m. GMT.... { read }
HOLD YOUR BREATH
 Bono blamed an airline's lack of humidifiers for his dodgy Grammy voice. It's not like he didn't have a warning. It's just that no... { read }

February 24, 2001
DVD's CANCELLED We've read reports
 DVD's CANCELLED We've read reports that Amazon has cancelled orders for the 2 DVDs that were set for release. Here's their comment: We are sorry... { read }

February 23, 2001
EUROS WATCH YOUR MAILBOX The
 EUROS WATCH YOUR MAILBOX The ticket ordering forms for the European Tour will be sent out WITH the latest issue of Propaganda , soon to... { read }

February 22, 2001
ALL YOUR GRAMMY ARE BELONG
 ALL YOUR GRAMMY ARE BELONG TO US * U2audio has video of U2s performance and acceptance speeches. Trabbie too.... { read }
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTORS Netscape.co.uk report on
 OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTORS Netscape.co.uk report on the upcoming Brit Awards, and dedicate a page to U2's Outstanding Contribution award. It's not very flattering: These days Bono... { read }
U2:3 Could it be Mr
 U2:3 Could it be Mr The Edge was tipped off beforehand. It's more likely he was just feeling confident about winning 3 little statue thingies.... { read }
BEAUTIFUL GRAMMY U2 Satellite Television
 BEAUTIFUL GRAMMY U2 Satellite Television have an mp3 of U2's performance at the Grammy's. Alternatively, download this mp3 from here. And there are lots of... { read }
THREEPEAT
 U2 take Song & Record of the Year and Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal at the 43rd Grammy Awards.... { read }

February 21, 2001
WHO'S YOUR GRAMMY? More Grammy
 WHO'S YOUR GRAMMY? More Grammy rehearsal pics at the official site. Looks like there might be some moving ones later on, too.... { read }
BONO ON BILLY Rhythm of
 BONO ON BILLY Rhythm of Life Records have a message from Bono concerning the wonderful Billy MacKenzie (ex-Associates, who died a few years ago), who... { read }
LYRICS FROM B'S NOTEBOOK Caught
 LYRICS FROM B'S NOTEBOOK Caught by our reader Herbert Alvarado, these are lyrics that appeared on screen in last night's 60 Minutes II: out of... { read }
BONO THANKS ITALY For the
 BONO THANKS ITALY For the award U2 won on February 7. We can't get through to this video of his acceptance speech... but perhaps you... { read }

February 20, 2001
PARIS SE REVEILLE Book for
 PARIS SE REVEILLE Book for Paris now! Tickets for U2's gig in Paris on July 17 can be reserved at Latest Events now. These include... { read }
HERE'S ONE WE MADE EARLIER
 HERE'S ONE WE MADE EARLIER . . . You can influence the Grammy vote! No, really! Well, rollingstone.com's running its own vote anyway.... { read }
SIT! Crowdsafe continues its Sorry,
 SIT! Crowdsafe continues its Sorry, SFX and U2... series about festival `seating'. (Oh. Sorry, Crowdsafe, your site always crashes my browser.)... { read }

February 19, 2001
STILL HEIFER FOUND? U2 in
 STILL HEIFER FOUND? U2 in Flash madness by Cowdance.... { read }
I LIKE THOSE ODDS Grammies:
 I LIKE THOSE ODDS Grammies: place your bets. Does not include these odds: Number of U2 websites to exclusively host video of U2's performance to... { read }

February 18, 2001
BONO WALKS INTO A BAR.....
 BONO WALKS INTO A BAR..... ..and gets lined up for an appearance on a comedy show. 'Phoenix Nights' by comedian Peter Kay.... { read }

February 16, 2001
U2 ON DVD The two
 U2 ON DVD The two rumored U2 DVDs, "Best of 1980-1990" and "PopMart" are now apparently official, you can pre-order them at Amazon. Best of... { read }

February 15, 2001
MORE ASTORIA MULTIMEDIA U2.com have
 MORE ASTORIA MULTIMEDIA U2.com have new video footage of the Astoria gig. Reader Andraz (from Slovenia, he insists we add) sends us this link to... { read }
HOLMES SWEET HOME The Aussie
 HOLMES SWEET HOME The Aussie version of 'Stuck In A Moment...' also includes the David Holmes Remix of 'Beautiful Day'. So unless you're in the... { read }

February 14, 2001
PAZZ AND JOP U2 have
 PAZZ AND JOP U2 have arrived. The Village Voice pick them for both their ultra 'cool' albums and singles top 10.... { read }

February 13, 2001
MY FUNNY VALENTINE Don't forget
 MY FUNNY VALENTINE Don't forget to send the one you love a Valentine's card.... { read }

February 12, 2001
WHAT IF ...by some totally
 WHAT IF ...by some totally screwed up twist of fate the Irish music scene was to resemble this instead. *Click here to enlarge.*... { read }

February 11, 2001
ASTORIA AUDIO U2tours.com have the
 ASTORIA AUDIO U2tours.com have the Astoria show in streaming Real Audio and mp3. ... and there's now a longer bit of video at the NME... { read }
MORE ASTORIA PICS Mark Trueman,
 MORE ASTORIA PICS Mark Trueman, a fan present at the Astoria Gig, has a pretty funky collection of pics from the show. ...And don't our... { read }

February 9, 2001
BLIMP Thanks to Herbert Alvarado
 BLIMP Thanks to Herbert Alvarado at U2guatamala.com for this little U2 Blimp program, a promotional gadget apparently made by Digi CC. It's flies around your... { read }
ASTORIA VIDEO, WITH SONGS From
 ASTORIA VIDEO, WITH SONGS From Norway, Nettavisen give us a first look inside the venue.... { read }

February 8, 2001
LISTENING TO U2 CAN GIVE
 LISTENING TO U2 CAN GIVE YOU PLAQUE Triple J, Australia, will play the Irving Plaza gig on Monday, February 12 on its 9pm Live at... { read }
VIDEO REPORT NME also have
 VIDEO REPORT NME also have a video report on the Gig.... { read }
ASTORIA PICTURES NME, suddenly turned
 ASTORIA PICTURES NME, suddenly turned into fans (it's not that long ago Bono sent one of their editors a hatchet, for writing a bad review),... { read }
WE'D CALL IT A BIG
 WE'D CALL IT A BIG NOSE Bono, quoted by The Daily Telegraph: "I have to tell you I don't like doing intimate concerts," he said.... { read }
BONO AND LIAM SHOCK! Both
 BONO AND LIAM SHOCK! Both wear blue sunglasses at Carling Awards! ...oh, and watch the highlights vid. Not for the faint hearted. Real Video link... { read }
SALMAN WORE SALMON . .
 SALMAN WORE SALMON . . . pink, that is. And Bono had the extra-long sleeves thing happening, of course. Sky News has two grainy pics... { read }
MUSHROOMS 'We got bitten up
 MUSHROOMS 'We got bitten up the arse by pop' and 'And I fell down a hole and I woke up in Italy and someone served... { read }
LONDON ASTORIA GIG Here's the
 LONDON ASTORIA GIG Here's the setlist for the just performed club gig in London. Thanks to youtwo.net. It's good to see some POP tunes thrown... { read }

February 7, 2001
WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS THE
 WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS THE WORDS "LIAM GALLAGHER" U2 hang out with Liam Gallagher. Bono says "cunts" twice in an interview. Coincidence? Picture/link from NME.com.... { read }
U2LOG.COM TOO POPULAR You love
 U2LOG.COM TOO POPULAR You love us and our webhost makes us pay. Over a gigabyte of traffic a day we get (we're allowed 200mb), and... { read }
ENHANCED MOMENT You're probably already
 ENHANCED MOMENT You're probably already aware of the tracklisting for the new single, Stuck In A Moment... But once again the Australian version of the... { read }

February 6, 2001
U2 CAN BE WINNERS Hot
 U2 CAN BE WINNERS Hot off the press, the NME have annouced the winners of their 'Carling' awards (fancy a beer?) or 'The Brats'. U2... { read }
WAITING FOR BONO In this
 WAITING FOR BONO In this week's Hot Press magazine, Bono talks to Joe Jackson about Irish writer Samuel Beckett, to mark the occasion of 'Becket... { read }
ASTORIA TICKET AUCTION Someone's auctioning
 ASTORIA TICKET AUCTION Someone's auctioning off a ticket to Wednesday's show for charity: aiding the DEC India appeal.... { read }
DUBLIN DENIED A secret U2
 DUBLIN DENIED A secret U2 gig at home before the tour kicks off? `Tis nothing but "Dublin gossip", officially, NME.com says.... { read }
SUCK-CES IS TO GIVE... You
 SUCK-CES IS TO GIVE... You may have noticed we've passed 500.000 visitors (since July 19, 2000) on U2log.com. Thanks to all our readers for making... { read }
FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
 FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD ...To the land of OZ? Many Aussies are fearing U2 won't be bringing the Elevation tour to their shores. Although... { read }

February 5, 2001
A SECRET IS SOMETHING.... ...you
 A SECRET IS SOMETHING.... ...you tell the rest of the world? Just how secret is a secret gig when you start talking about it before... { read }

February 4, 2001
IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE
 IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE HEAT .. the Kitchen gets out on tour, coinciding with U2's Elevation Tour.. i.e. they'll be the warm up act.... { read }

February 3, 2001
HOPPY BIRTHDAY
 It's Feb 4 in Australia: the person who brought you the fabulous plastic promo band and many other of our top features has his... { read }
SORRY It's February 2001, and
 SORRY It's February 2001, and we've had to act quickly before the phrase 2001: A [insert witty or topical word, preferably rhyming with "space"] Odyssey... { read }
AMEN "It surprises me that
 AMEN "It surprises me that there is concern over a U2 GA floor when I've never had a phone call about a GA floor for... { read }

February 2, 2001
WE WOULDN'T HARVARD ANY OTHER
 WE WOULDN'T HARVARD ANY OTHER WAY It's true. Bono is named Class Day speaker of 2001. But who is this Paul Hewton they speak of?... { read }
AUSSIES: GROUND VIDEO Rage, the
 AUSSIES: GROUND VIDEO Rage, the Australian music video program, will play the filmclip for The Ground Beneath Her Feet tonight at around 12:45am. And if... { read }
TELL THE RABBLE TO BE
 TELL THE RABBLE TO BE QUIET... ...we anticipate a riot? (That's the last time we quote bad '70s musicals, k). Bono's been called a lot... { read }

February 1, 2001
STONY PASS PHOTO? Reader Brian
 STONY PASS PHOTO? Reader Brian Morey writes: I recently heard an interesting tidbit on the new "Stuck in a moment" single cd cover and want... { read }
BONO TO CORRUPT THE COUNTRY'S
 BONO TO CORRUPT THE COUNTRY'S FINEST? Sam Moulton @ Harvard writes: I'm a college senior and it was just announced that Bono will be Harvard's... { read }
U2 VERY POPULAR! (screenshot of
 U2 VERY POPULAR! (screenshot of U2.com/competiton 7pm GMT+1.)... { read }
BLOW US ... away, Bono.
 BLOW US ... away, Bono. Away! USA Today reports on U2's upcoming 'mind blowing' tour. Bono comments on festival seating: "We've been trying to do... { read }

January 31, 2001
OAKEY DOKEY Watch Paul Oakenfold
 OAKEY DOKEY Watch Paul Oakenfold mix Beautiful Day live for 'extreme sport footage' at the Sundance festival. (via Matt Ferrill)... { read }
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC, IRISH
 PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC, IRISH BOY Mark Pusok writes in to say: U2 has a U.S. #1 song! Yes, "Beautiful Day" is at number one... { read }
VOTE FOR U2LOG Just a
 VOTE FOR U2LOG Just a couple of hours left before the voting for the First Annual Weblog Awards... we are nominated and you can still... { read }
PUSHING THE ENVELOPE? Reader Carrie
 PUSHING THE ENVELOPE? Reader Carrie sent us the following tip: Yanks might want to be aware that, if they asked Ticketmaster to mail their U2... { read }
EXISTENTIALIST IDEAS Who's on Howie
 EXISTENTIALIST IDEAS Who's on Howie B's mobile? A question asked by Mixmag in March 99. Says Howie: "Bono, he's a linguist. If I've got any... { read }
OFFICIAL: U2 PRICES LESS IMPORTANT
 OFFICIAL: U2 PRICES LESS IMPORTANT THAN BRITNEY'S BOOBS The Edmonton Journal has a piece on www.PetitonOnline.com, where the narky U2 ticket price petition is. The... { read }

January 30, 2001
BLINK AND YOU MISSED IT
 BLINK AND YOU MISSED IT Wednesday 0:10 AM: Just a minute ago we tried to enter the competiton on U2.com to win tickets for the... { read }
THE BIG ISSUE U2.com reports
 THE BIG ISSUE U2.com reports that U2 are featured in this month's Big Issue (UK magazine sold and produced by the homeless). What music are... { read }
VOTE FOR U2 In the
 VOTE FOR U2 In the Dutch Edison Awards. And vote for Stuck in a Moment, on the BBC website.... { read }
FORUM IS BACK You thought
 FORUM IS BACK You thought you wouldn't live to see the day but after a month long hiatus our forum is back on line. So... { read }

January 29, 2001
U2 IN AUSTRIA
 Thanks to reader Didi we can report the following: Ö-Ticket has pre-announced the U2 shows in Vienna. 26th and 27th July 2001. Prices: Seats and... { read }

January 27, 2001
WALK LIKE A MAN We'd
 WALK LIKE A MAN We'd almost forget, but there's another single, Walk On, coming up and u2wanderer.org have the details on it.... { read }
DISCUSSED Our discuss option will
 DISCUSSED Our discuss option will be back after the weekend, the server is being relocated. Big thanks to Chris, Matt and Pyra for the service.... { read }
BIG GIRLS ARE BEST MP3.
 BIG GIRLS ARE BEST MP3. Ya wannit? Does anyone else think part of the vocal melody sounds extremely similar to 'Lucy in the Sky with... { read }
SMALL GIGS ARE BEST NME
 SMALL GIGS ARE BEST NME and BBC Radio 1 further report/confirm U2 playing the Astoria in London on February 7. Tickets for the gig will... { read }

January 26, 2001
FROM OUR MAILBOX Dennis writes:
 FROM OUR MAILBOX Dennis writes: Have you noticed: Big Girls Are Best" sounds a LOT like one of the songs from the Melbourne soundcheck...same drums... { read }
STUCK IN A MOMENT ON
 STUCK IN A MOMENT ON TOTP Fresh off the BBC televsion, we're bringing you U2 playing Stuck in a moment on Top of the Pops.... { read }
LONDON, YOU'RE A BIG GIRL
 LONDON, YOU'RE A BIG GIRL NME reports on the rumours U2 will be playing London. The band will be playing the NME Carling Awards Show... { read }
NEWS @ YOUTWO.NET Quite a
 NEWS @ YOUTWO.NET Quite a few people have asked about YouTwo.net and what's happening there. We've just learnt they will probably be back up and... { read }
IT'S FRIDAY EVENING... IT'S TOP
 IT'S FRIDAY EVENING... IT'S TOP OF THE POPS! From U2.com, U2 will be playing Stuck In A Moment on BBC's Top of the Pops on... { read }
No. 2 (!) It did
 No. 2 (!) It did bode well, indeed. The voting public put Beautiful Day on to the second-highest step on the podium in Triple J's... { read }
No. 94 The Ground Beneath
 No. 94 The Ground Beneath Her Feet scraped into Triple J's Hottest 100 for 2000 at number 94. Maybe this bodes well for Beautiful Day.... { read }

January 25, 2001
EUROPEAN TICKET SALES This just
 EUROPEAN TICKET SALES This just in: Latestevents.com ("concert tickets to events in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin") will be selling tickets/travel packages for shows in Europe.... { read }
WE WANT BIG GIRLS Got
 WE WANT BIG GIRLS Got Napster? Search now, it must be out there. ;-) In fact, if you search for the song with 160 bitrate... { read }
CLUB MUZIK! Further rumours of
 CLUB MUZIK! Further rumours of this rumoured London club gig have been reported over at NME. So far we've had Paris, New York and now... { read }
JUST DON'T BUY HIM A
 JUST DON'T BUY HIM A DOG The Aussie press sticks up for "our" Mel and asks our advice: Q. Is Bono over-reacting? How good was... { read }
U2 CAN BE BRATS Vote
 U2 CAN BE BRATS Vote to get the band another award on the NME site. Also... you can still vote for us, U2log.com, in the... { read }
BIG GIRLS ARE BRASILIAN From
 BIG GIRLS ARE BRASILIAN From our mailbox: Hey, I'm Lully, one of the moderators of Ultraviolet, the Brazilian Mailing List, and I wanted to say... { read }

January 24, 2001
YOU. OUTSIDE. NOW. Mel's apologised,
 YOU. OUTSIDE. NOW. Mel's apologised, but Bono continues the argument: "I have a lot of respect for him as an actor, but I haven't forgiven... { read }
I TAKE IT IT'S HAPPENING,
 I TAKE IT IT'S HAPPENING, THEN From U2.com: Following the excitment of their club shows in Paris' Manray and Irving Plaza in New York last... { read }
THE STAGE IS BUT AN
 THE STAGE IS BUT AN ELEVATOR HEEL Reader Allard van der Werf dug up this image from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus Ohio... would that... { read }
BONO DON'T PREACH? This must
 BONO DON'T PREACH? This must be the oddest thing we've heard in a while. Belgian radio announced Madonna is planning a European tour. 'Special Guest'?... { read }
WOMAN VS. WAIF U2 Switzerland
 WOMAN VS. WAIF U2 Switzerland have a 30 second clip of the new b-side Big Girls are Best. Meanwhile U2.com offer a different edit of... { read }

January 23, 2001
BONO AND UM..., JAM! Jam!
 BONO AND UM..., JAM! Jam! Showbiz's picture of the day features Bono and 'friend' at Kirsty MacColl's memorial service in London. We suppose you could... { read }
GENERAL ADMISSION/PRICES: DON'T ASK, DON'T
 GENERAL ADMISSION/PRICES: DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL? Crowdsafe.com reports that DJs lined up to interview Bono were told not to ask him about ticket prices or... { read }
U2LOG.COM UP FOR A GRAMMY
 U2LOG.COM UP FOR A GRAMMY Um... not really. We're up for a Bloggie. A What? A Bloggie. Awards for the best weblogs. Yeah, we're a... { read }
OI, MADGE, GET OFF ME
 OI, MADGE, GET OFF ME STAGE U2 and Madonna will be among acts performing at the Grammies, Reuters reports.... { read }

January 21, 2001
CORRS ON TOP... ...zzzzzz... um
 CORRS ON TOP... ...zzzzzz... um yeh, they were named Best International Group at Midem, the music industry's "biggest record fair of the year", beating U2,... { read }
Plastic Promo Band
 The wait is over! The resounding worldwide success (including this unlikely appearance) of Promo Bono (Built: Zero; Distributed: Zero; Profit: 0.00) prompted the engineers in... { read }

January 20, 2001
U2LOG.COM MERCHANDISE
 We had a shop once... and sold some t-shirts, mugs and a mousemat for you in association with Cafepress. But we stopped doing that.... { read }
EITHER WE'RE GOING MAD OR...
 EITHER WE'RE GOING MAD OR... ... Larry objected to being cast as a swot. U2.com reports on the NME question and answer machine and Adam,... { read }

January 19, 2001
AUSSIES: SET YOUR VIDEOS The
 AUSSIES: SET YOUR VIDEOS The ABC's music program, Rage, will play the excellent Stuck in a Moment... video at 12.20am tonight, first cab off the... { read }

January 17, 2001
YOU NEED SOME PROTECTION
 With the issue of crowd safety during General Admission shows being largely debated, U2 have launched details of new tour merchandise to be sold at... { read }
U2 AT #22 IN 100 ROCK MOMENTS OF ALL TIME
 The NME have put U2 at number 22 in their 100 rock moments of all time. They chose: U2 and Ash get together to try... { read }
U2 NOT GREEDY, NOT UNSAFE
 RTE reports on 'safety expert' Paul Wertheimer's claim that U2's plans to have standing room only at the front of the stage at the concerts... { read }
EUROSALES TO START MARCH 9?
 Solo Music Agency in the UK claim on their website ticket sales in Europe are to start on March 9. Meanwhile telephonists at the Ahoy... { read }

January 16, 2001
[HOTLAZ38] EHM, IT'S ABOUT 269 HAWKS...
 AND, EHM, MOONS. U2 have answered your (or someone's, at least) questions at NME. Question is, is Larry truly a chat room regular? The mind... { read }

January 15, 2001
FAR BE IT FROM US...
 to take it out of context... "Afterwards we put our pants on and they all came and had a drink with us and they were... { read }

January 13, 2001
BONO ON 60 MINUTES, TOO
 The LA Times, in an article on 60 Minutes II correspondent Vicki Mabrey, mentions a piece she's put together on Bono's political activism. "While the... { read }
U-TROOPERS
 (img lost) No reason other than it's cool. U2 2001 as StorTroopers. Apologies for the `do, Bono. No beanies, Edge. Go forth, make yourself... { read }

January 12, 2001
A EURO FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
 Latest rumours from Mercury Records, Germany: apparently the European dates won't be announced before the end of February. Check out our affiliated friends at U2tours.com... { read }
GENERAL ADMONITION
 "We seem to keep relearning this lesson every year. One would have thought that Roskilde would have made SFX and U2 think twice about crowd... { read }

January 11, 2001
ONE MAN LAZ
 Insisting the Elevation Tour be a 360 degree experience has thrown up some challenges, particularly for Larry. This grainy spy photo cost us a fortune,... { read }

January 10, 2001
PLASTIC ADAM BAND
 (Unfortunately, we lost the image) Unusual moments in U2 history #4,275: January 9, 2001, Larry not the least animated. [Picture courtesy U2Star Who also... { read }

January 9, 2001
BOOK YOUR TOUR ARRANGEMENT NOW
 As U2 embarks on its North American tour, visiting 34 cities from March through June 2001, ETS will provide enthusiastic fans with event travel... { read }
U2 LIVE ON U2.COM TONIGHT
 From U2.com: U2 will be live on U2.COM tonight (9.45pm GMT) to announce details of the forthcoming concert tour. Promoters SFX will be revealing details... { read }
KEEP AN EYE ON 'EM
 That's what official site U2.com says: Keep checking in with U2.com ALL DAY Tuesday as we may just have some interesting bits of information for... { read }
IN A HEART SHAPED WORLD
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January 8, 2001
NOT STOPPING AT ZOO STATION
 Just to butt in on your tour news anticipation... Why can't you vote for Zoo Station in U2.com's Achtung Baby poll? Gloria was the top... { read }
READY FOR THE GRIDLOCK?
 Tomorrow's the day... U2 will (officially) be announcing details of their tour. Have you packed yet?... { read }
FORUM OFF LINE
 Due to a server move we're experiencing some problems with our forum. We hope to be back on line shortly.... { read }

January 7, 2001
THE TOUR IS ELEVATION
 According to Youtwo.net the new tour is to be called the "Elevation Tour." Perhaps then we can expect a stage lined with giant Moles this... { read }

January 5, 2001
U2 SPIN ME ROUND
 From Billboard: As is typical of U2 tours, production will be unique and high-tech, with a 360-degree end-stage configuration. What is atypical, however, particularly among... { read }
COUGH UP
 @u2 reports the following: "A reliable source reports that one U.S.-based venue hosting a show on the upcoming tour quotes General admission tickets at $65... { read }

January 3, 2001
TOURALURALEY
 U2tour.com has come up with the first leg of U2's tour. Go see if they'll be playing anywhere near you!... { read }

January 1, 2001
ESPN's IMAGES OF THE YEAR
 If you're interested in watching lots of people sweating and bumping into each other wearing odd gear, then this is the thing for you, courtesy... { read }
HNY Beautiful days on ya
 HNY Beautiful days on ya from all of us at U2log.com. This year will be packed full of U2 and we're going to be there... { read }

December 30, 2000
INTERVIEW WITH WIM
 Australian radio station 'Triple J' have posted an online transcript of a recent interview with Million Dollar Hotel Director, Wim Wenders. Here he talks about... { read }

December 28, 2000
LIKE A ROLLING STONE?
 Good. Cause they like us. The biggest rock rag in the world makes U2 'Band of the Year' and interviews the band in their... { read }
NOVELTY ACT
 Thanks to Andre for a 30 second clip (link removed) of what is supposedly the track 'Novelty Act' from the Stuck in a Moment cd... { read }
STUCK NOW!
 You can now pre-order the Stuck in a Moment single from Amazon.co.uk. We are told that for American this can be cheaper than waiting for... { read }

December 24, 2000
ESPN
 We received the following e-mail from someone calling himself 'Swan': ESPN (American Sports Station) will be airing Images of the year 2000 on 12/25 at... { read }

December 23, 2000
POCKET CRIB
 Since our mates over at Hot Press were kind enough to publish our Promo Bono image, we thought we'd return the favour and show you... { read }

December 22, 2000
WALK HUH?
 Some people were wondering about the 2 versions of Walk On that they saw on the images of the promo sleeve. These are the details:... { read }

December 21, 2000
SLANE ON
 U2 will be playing Slane Castle, in Ireland, on August 25, 2001. Perhaps the Castle's website will be ready by then. We imagine the view... { read }

December 20, 2000
E-CORE SNAPS CELEBS
 And catches U2 at the MTV awards. You'll have to browse through the gallery to find the pictures.... { read }
WALK ON BY
 Niels sent us a picture of the Walk On promo, which looks a lot like, well, the Stuck in a Moment promo.... { read }
BIG BOTTOMED GIRLS
 The details have been confirmed for the next U2 single, Stuck In A Moment (You Can't Get Out Of), which is to include a brand... { read }

December 19, 2000
STUCK ON YOU
 Club Achtung are holding a special Stuck in a Moment competition, with lots of prizes including 20 promo CDs. You gotta be a member of... { read }

December 18, 2000
ALMOST A MULLET
 Whilst Bono was successful in maintaining a pearler of a mullet, other U2 members just couldn't quite get it right. The end result here being... { read }
TILL THE COWS COME HOME
 What if U2 were also dairy farmers? ...would their music be somewhat like this? MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... { read }

December 17, 2000
SHIRLEY YOU WOULDN'T CRY?
 But she did. Garbage's Shirley Manson admits 'One' made her cry in her on line diary.... { read }
CATHOLIC GUILT, ME ARSE Reader
 Reader Emmet mailed us the following: Bono's wife, Ali Hewson, was on the Late Late Show on Irish tv on Friday night. She was there... { read }
WE THOUGHT THAT WE HAD THE ANSWERS
 'The Oracle' is now up and running at U2.com. Ask it anything U2 related and your questions will be answered... So we put it to... { read }

December 16, 2000
VOTE! Punch a hole, make
 Punch a hole, make it a big one: Art Shapes are voting for best album of 2000 and U2 are trailing far behind. Go on,... { read }

December 14, 2000
U2LOG BLOWS OWN TRUMPET
 Not too long ago we included links to this page to help you order ATYCLB at amazon.com. Today, the on line bookstore-gone-mega reports ATYCLB is... { read }
U2 SCREENSAVER
 Visit the official website to check out the official screensaver. Or use these direct links to avoid the time consuming process that can be U2.com.... { read }
SIGHTINGS FOR YOU
 Tired of 'buffering' video? U2star have a 20 mb download for you.... { read }

December 13, 2000
U2 SPINNER ME ROUND
 A direct link to U2's Spinner.com 'Ground Zero' interview. Ground Zero is a two-hour weekly show focusing on critical new music from both new and... { read }

December 11, 2000
SIGHTINGS OF BONO, SIGHTED
 The much hyped (and underwhelming) short 'Sightings of Bono' is now available on Allirelandmusic.com. We would like to know what kind of interest U2 have... { read }
LIVING BLOODY END
 There's been a lot of talk about Australian band The Living End covering Sunday Bloody Sunday live, including at the Livid and Homebake festivals. Now... { read }
LATE SCRATCHING
 Here's the hand written setlist for the recent Irving Plaza gig. It seems 'Real Thing' was scratched from the set at the last minute ....... { read }

December 10, 2000
SNL
 Listen to U2's performance on Saturday Night Live at U2tours.com. Or download mp3s of the songs (BD + Elevation) at U2 Satellite Television. And finally,... { read }
ZE TALL AND FAMOUZ
 On 'RTL 5', Dutch television, photographer Anton Corbijn talked about his video for 'One' tonight. He mentioned the references to the number 1 and its... { read }

December 9, 2000
IMAGINE...
 "...At the time of his death, a young band across the ocean in Ireland was trying to duplicate on its first album the magic they... { read }
MORE CLICHES THAN YOU CAN...
 ... poke a stick at. Feed Magazine talks musical cliches. If the lyrics in ATYCLB irk you, blame Elvis.... { read }
POSTER BOY
 "Larry Mullen, a man so handsome he'll never be let sing in this band..."... { read }
TOUR DATES
 Thanks to Gerry for the following: U2's New York Gig had a 2 min spot on E network's E NEWS WEEKEND this morning, it was... { read }

December 8, 2000
UNDER COVER
 Here's some recent covers of magazines U2 were on: Revolver and Guitar Player. Also, part of the interview in Revolver.... { read }
TAKE ME HIGHER
 You just can't get enough of that mp3 stuff. Here they are again, the NY Irving Plaza songs, this time encoded at 192 kbps. Which... { read }
U2TOURS MAILING LIST
 The mailing list associated with U2tours.com now has 2,000 subscribers. If you are interested in joining the list to receive tour-related announcements, register here.... { read }
PICTURE NEW YORK
 Picture a fan stuck in the crowd, wielding his automatic. Picture blurry: 1, 2, 3.... { read }
U2TOURS.COM LAUNCH
 U2log.com is part of the U2tours.com network and development team. U2tours.com features a complete database of every known U2 concert going all the way back... { read }
THE ORACLE KNOWS ALL
 The latest email from U2.com notifies us about this soon to happen update to the official site. "Shortly, The Oracle is born. Dubbed the 'surreal... { read }

December 7, 2000
STUCK IN AN ADVERT WITH U2
 Island Records are on top of things: click image... notice anything, um, funny? (thanks to Hannah for the scan)... { read }
STUCK IN A MOMENT TRACKLISTING
 Courtesy of Youtwo.net CD 1 1. Stuck In A Moment 2. Beautiful Day - live from KROQ, Los Angeles 3. New York - live from... { read }
NEW YORK PICTURE
 Youtwo.net offers a picture of the New York gig, courtesy of 'John'.... { read }

December 6, 2000
TRAILER SIGHTING
 We'd almost forget. The trailer for the 'Sightings of Bono' short is now available from Allirelandmusic.com.... { read }
"THESE GRAPES SURE DO TASTE SOUR"
 Or "What happens when you don't invite the press to your gig".... { read }
NOO YAWK GIG
 U2's stunning set from Irving Plaza, December 5, will be available in Real Audio from U2.com in the near future. Songs played: Beautiful Day Elevation... { read }

December 5, 2000
WARD, I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE BONO
 Irish rock star or American sitcom hero? Leave It To Bono. A little parody skitcom by American broadcasters Mark Jonathan Davis and Rob "Iceman" Izenberg.... { read }

December 4, 2000
SECOND STAR TO THE RIGHT...
 ... and straight on till morning, for Lieutenant Commander Hewson: He is a lover of music, and possesses a wonderful singing voice. "Wings of the... { read }
TRAILER TRASH?
 This just in: the trailer for 'Sightings of Bono' will be available on www.allirelandmusic.com this Wednesday, 6 December at 3pm GMT. The full seven minute... { read }
START SPREADIN' THE NEWS
 There's a U2 gig in Noo Yawk on December 5. If you're not going then it may be worthwhile tuning into the radio station with... { read }

December 3, 2000
NO CURE FOR A BEAUTIFUL DAY
 Proving once again that there is no more original art, and all is just a rehashing of what has been done before, we present you... { read }

December 2, 2000
MAN RAY REVISITED
 Team Achtung surprise us with soundboard recordings of 4 of the songs played in Paris on 19/10/00. Scroll down to "02/12: Nouveau! MP3 soundboard" to... { read }

December 1, 2000
MP3 MAGAZINE GET THEIR FACTS STRAIGHT
 Straight from lalaland, that is. This month's magazine (the dead trees version) reviews U2 sites and this is what they write about us: If it's... { read }
WHAT CAN IT BE?
 We at U2log.com have been wondering what these squiggly things in the background of official site U2.com are. One suggestion we heard was 'the... { read }
JUICE IT
 In the latest edition of Juice magazine you'll find Bono gracing the cover. Check out the U2 feature on their website. Here the band discuss... { read }
PROMO BONO FINDS HIS WAY
 Things have now gone full circle. U2log.com's spoof 'Promo Bono' has found its way onto the official U2.com website in this item from their newspage.... { read }
U2 ON VH1
 Thanks to Thomas Brower at U2star.com for this video of U2's performance on VH1 last night. If that doesn't work, try U2SAT36 Multimedia & Video... { read }

November 30, 2000
BONO THE GREEN TORNADO? A
 BONO THE GREEN TORNADO? A blast from the past sent to us by Rocco: 'there's one band standing between you and assembly-line rock: U2'. It's... { read }
ADAM TALKS! ...to Muse, Irish
 ADAM TALKS! ...to Muse, Irish webzine about the role of icons and influences in his musical wonderland. And allows himself being sent as a postcard.... { read }
WHERE FACT IS FICTION AND
 WHERE FACT IS FICTION AND PROMO BONO REALITY Even more attention has been given to this now famous promo doll spoof. At least not everyone... { read }
MILLION DOLLAR REVIEW - YOU
 MILLION DOLLAR REVIEW - YOU GIVE BONO A BAD NAME The Million Dollar Hotel opens in Australia today. So it's no surprise publications around the... { read }

November 29, 2000
WALKING, SLEEPING, TALKING, SHAGGIN' DOLL
 WALKING, SLEEPING, TALKING, SHAGGIN' DOLL Bono is asked in Perth, 1998, if there were plans for U2 action figures... PS. They weren't real.... { read }
NAME THAT BABE Here are
 NAME THAT BABE Here are some of the suggestions we received on our call for baby names: John Trimble Friday W. Bush Hutchence-Hewson Aretha Abdula... { read }
WENN WILL THEY COP ON?
 WENN WILL THEY COP ON? Like Hot Press before them, WENN, 'showbiz gossip press agency' has fallen for our 'Promo Bono' prank. [ click for... { read }

November 28, 2000
SHALL WE MAKE THAT PADDY
 SHALL WE MAKE THAT PADDY AWARDS? U2 will receive an 'outstanding contribution to music' award at the 2001 Brit Awards (Feb 26), as a group... { read }
A SHORT FILM ABOUT A
 A SHORT FILM ABOUT A SHORT MAN Obsessed with U2? Think you're seeing Bono everywhere? Starring the man himself, 'Sightings of Bono' is a new... { read }
HE'S IN FASHION Greek website
 HE'S IN FASHION Greek website thea.gr publishes an article called 'Steal the... Bono look', which was translated for us by Dimitris: "Here is Mr Bono... { read }

November 27, 2000
BRAZIL TV APPEARANCE Shortly after
 BRAZIL TV APPEARANCE Shortly after receiving the translation below we were also contacted by Valdenir Vanalli Filho, who is actually mentioned in Globo's article. He's... { read }
CAR CHASE Gabriele was kind
 CAR CHASE Gabriele was kind enough to translate the chase story at globo.com for us: U2 has been envolved in a high speed chasing that... { read }
NAME THAT BABY After christening
 NAME THAT BABY After christening their last baby 'Elijah Bob Patricius Guggi Q Hewson', fans have been wondering what the new whippersnapper will be called.... { read }
LIKE THE EDGE NEEDS A
 LIKE THE EDGE NEEDS A HANDYCAM Some happy snaps over at O Globo from the Walk On shoot, and a link to U2's performance of... { read }
BRAZIL NUTS II We'd love
 BRAZIL NUTS II We'd love someone to translate this story properly for us. From El Foco, it involves U2, a high speed car chase a... { read }
BRAZIL NUTS Here's some more
 BRAZIL NUTS Here's some more goodies from Rio, courtesy of Andre. Bono, moving in mysterious ways.... { read }

November 26, 2000
BONO SINGS WITH FANS Andre
 BONO SINGS WITH FANS Andre from Brasil reports that he saw U2 film the video for "Walk On". The band shot footage in the Museu... { read }
IT'S ALL IN THE HAIR
 IT'S ALL IN THE HAIR Well, you know what they say about men with long hair... According to the Sunday World (Irish tabloid newspaper), Bono's... { read }
ALL THAT YOU FEAR! Previously
 ALL THAT YOU FEAR! Previously at U2log we featured, what seemed to be, a noticeable comeback of the 'Bono Mullet'. Now thanks to Andre and... { read }

November 25, 2000
AT THE COPA, COPACABANA... Andre
 AT THE COPA, COPACABANA... Andre of the Ultraviolet U2 Brazilian mailing list and fan club sent us this link to his pictures of U2's showcase... { read }

November 24, 2000
WALK ON VIDEO From local
 WALK ON VIDEO From local Rio de Janeiro news: During the interview, the singer, Bono, said the band had changed their minds, and now will... { read }
WHY'D YOU SAY BURMA? U2's
 WHY'D YOU SAY BURMA? U2's new album ATYCLB is banned in Burma, reports Dotmusic, because its pays tribute to the country's imprisoned pro-democracy leader, Aung... { read }
U2 PLAY BRASIL Augusto Bermond
 U2 PLAY BRASIL Augusto Bermond of U2 Vitoria in Brasil reports U2 played the following tracks last night: Beautiful Day Stuck In A Moment Elevation... { read }

November 23, 2000
ATYCLB SCREENSAVER Achtung U2 are
 ATYCLB SCREENSAVER Achtung U2 are offering an official ATYCLB screensaver.... { read }
HOT PRESS ARTICLE MENTIONS OUR
 HOT PRESS ARTICLE MENTIONS OUR PROMO BONO "..on a rather different tact, the www.youtwo.net website claim to have found a hidden message on the ATYCLB... { read }
UFU: Unidentified Flying Undies Reports
 UFU: Unidentified Flying Undies Reports from South America have filtered in regarding an unidentified pair of flying undies at U2's hotel. Some say the drawers... { read }
PROMO BONO OH NO We're
 PROMO BONO OH NO We're told U2log's pretend Bono doll has appeared in Ireland's Hot Press as the real deal. What's more, it's credited to... { read }
BONO STOLE OUR ARCHIVES? You
 BONO STOLE OUR ARCHIVES? You may have noticed that our archives have gone missing. This is a technical hitch, we believe, although Bono was unavailable... { read }
THE'RE BOYS, WE'RE MEN Not
 THE'RE BOYS, WE'RE MEN Not so long back Bono declared that he was sick and tired of kids dominating the pop charts. So as we... { read }

November 22, 2000
USA tour, tentative sketch U2tours.com
 USA tour, tentative sketch U2tours.com has a list of possible tourdates for the first leg of the tour.... { read }
UPDATES Well, we've been jetting
 UPDATES Well, we've been jetting around the world and Dublin like proper rockstars and hardly time to fill you in on the latest gossip, so... { read }

November 20, 2000
ACHTUNG NOOKIE? Did this ruin
 ACHTUNG NOOKIE? Did this ruin anyone else's day? [Via Youtwo.net]... { read }
LAMB OF HOPE AND GLORY
 LAMB OF HOPE AND GLORY Sheep world wide phoned in to complain about rockstar Bono's outfit at the MTVe Music Awards in Stockholm last week.... { read }

November 19, 2000
SINGLE CONFUSION While on line
 SINGLE CONFUSION While on line CD shops have been publishing details about the upcoming second single, Stuck in a moment, Dutch radio 3FM announced tonight... { read }

November 18, 2000
AND THEN YOU'LL... "...call me
 AND THEN YOU'LL... "...call me a 365 pound gorilla, and I'll say I hate the film. And it'll do wonders for publicity. Trust me. We... { read }
FROM OUR MAILBOX We love
 FROM OUR MAILBOX We love to hear from you! Here's what postman pat delivered this week: I`d like to subscribe to the mailing list, and... { read }
U2 PLAN FREE GIG IN
 U2 PLAN FREE GIG IN COOBER PEDY Not. It's another freebie for New York. We imagine it's kind of practical, what with Bono owning a... { read }
BETTER BE GOOD We were
 BETTER BE GOOD We were kindly pointed in the direction of a better mp3 of U2s appearance at the MTVe awards.... { read }

November 16, 2000
THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES ON
 THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES ON MTV We've got U2s performance at the MTV European Music Awards in Stockholm for you in Real Video: Hi and... { read }
EDGE'S BIG EARS In the
 EDGE'S BIG EARS In the latest edition of Audio Technology Magazine, 'The magazine for sound engineers and recording musicians'.... ...there's an interview with Tim Palmer,... { read }
WHY, CLEF's IN SWEDEN! From
 WHY, CLEF's IN SWEDEN! From the transcript of Wyclef Jean's on line chat last night: Valentina säger: Who is your favorite artist, among all the... { read }
ENGLISH GOOD VERY In an
 ENGLISH GOOD VERY In an earlier post an online translator was used to interpret some Spanish regarding the Amigo awards. This surprisingly revealed Bono's fetish... { read }

November 15, 2000
OLE, OLE, OLE, OLE! U2
 OLE, OLE, OLE, OLE! U2 Madrid post their pictures of the band and their cuddly manager in Spain at the Amigo awards. Click on The... { read }
VOTE NOW To mark U2's
 VOTE NOW To mark U2's 10th studio album, the US postal service will release a commemorative stamp, just as they did with the remarkably popular... { read }

November 14, 2000
SPANISH FLY Over at U2Wanderer,
 SPANISH FLY Over at U2Wanderer, you'll find an mp3 of U2's performance in Spain last night.... { read }
AND TELL ME WHEN THE
 AND TELL ME WHEN THE SPACESHIP LANDS... U2 are drawn, hypnotised, to the mothership... Never do photo shoots at Area 51, fellas. (Still shot taken... { read }
WHY U2LOG SHOULD NOT RELY
 WHY U2LOG SHOULD NOT RELY ON ONLINE TRANSLATORS Translating a section on the Amigo Awards at wandoo.es we came up with: Special prize by its... { read }
THE MOVIE ABOUT THAT EXPENSIVE
 THE MOVIE ABOUT THAT EXPENSIVE HOTEL Some of you may have already seen it. But if you're amongst those who haven't then it might be... { read }
ELVIS HAS NOT LEFT THE
 ELVIS HAS NOT LEFT THE BUILDING Bono at the Amigo Awards in Spain. Thanks to remnice for the link. You won't see us mentioning "Fat... { read }
HERE'S PROOF Robert tells us
 HERE'S PROOF Robert tells us that U2's Until the End of the World features in the trailer for Proof of Life, a new movie that... { read }

November 13, 2000
GENETIC EXPERIMENT - Continued. We
 GENETIC EXPERIMENT - Continued. We now can safely reveal even more shocking genetic tomfoolery. Before cloning Larry (see previous post) a test subject was needed,... { read }

November 12, 2000
U2 ON JJJ Here in
 U2 ON JJJ Here in the wonderful land of Oz we have a nice little 'alternative' radio station known as Triple J. Recently they broadcast... { read }

November 11, 2000
ACE OF BASS The Adam
 ACE OF BASS The Adam Clayton interview from the December issue of Bass Player is now at YouTwo.net. Thanks to Wade T. Shelton for first... { read }
BUT YOUR HONOUR, THE STATUE
 BUT YOUR HONOUR, THE STATUE WAS UGLY AND I WAS TRYING TO MAKE IT PRETTY! In the news section of Spin there's a little 'today... { read }

November 10, 2000
NYD AN 80s DANCE WANNABE?
 NYD AN 80s DANCE WANNABE? In the December issue of Bass Player, cover boy Adam Clayton gives a long and frank interview, talking about his... { read }

November 9, 2000
...THEN THE HUGE PERSIAN RUG
 ...THEN THE HUGE PERSIAN RUG DESCENDS FROM THE CEILING... [Via Youtwo.net] Jonas Akerlund has spoken about working on the design concepts for U2's next tour:... { read }
REVEALED: MULLEN JR A GENETIC
 REVEALED: MULLEN JR A GENETIC EXPERIMENT U2Log can exclusively reveal the secret behind U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr's seeming eternal youth: he has been consistently... { read }
WHAT ELECTION? THERE'S AN ELECTION?
 WHAT ELECTION? THERE'S AN ELECTION? Well Mr Bush you haven't won yet, and you can blame your ol' man for costing you the votes of... { read }
US ELECTION SHOCK: OTHER STUFF
 US ELECTION SHOCK: OTHER STUFF STILL HAPPENING! Either I'm as observant as that mole, diggin in a hole , eating a cheese roll, etc, or... { read }

November 8, 2000
BITING... ... the arm of
 BITING... ... the arm of the pop tart?... { read }
WORDS FROM THE OVAL OFFICE
 WORDS FROM THE OVAL OFFICE [click to view] Via Youtwo.net Bill Clinton:Well, with this bill and these funds and this diverse coalition, Bono and the... { read }

November 7, 2000
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM
 WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR FANS We at U2log.com receive a lot of e-mail with questions on U2 and related issues. Sometimes we can... { read }
BONOMATIC FOR THE PEOPLE Irish
 BONOMATIC FOR THE PEOPLE Irish fun site P45 are running this 'Bonomatic', a random lyric generator. We were given this one in the style of... { read }
NEXT SINGLE INFO Eil.com have
 NEXT SINGLE INFO Eil.com have the following item for sale: Artist/Title: U2 Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of (Japanese CD single due... { read }
PROPAGANDA ISSUES Yes Matt I
 PROPAGANDA ISSUES Yes Matt I too have had problems with Propaganda, no issues for my previous subscription etc. The best was recently when I went... { read }

November 6, 2000
ALL THAT YOU SPEAK Matt
 ALL THAT YOU SPEAK Matt writes: I guess you dont need to be told this, but what a great site you have! Im just writing... { read }
YEE-HAA Watching MTV tonight (Australia),
 YEE-HAA Watching MTV tonight (Australia), a clip by that Craig David fella came on. Um. Yawn. So I channel hopped one station up and saw... { read }
HOLY SHIT We've noticed some
 HOLY SHIT We've noticed some discussion elsewhere about the nature of the 'Grace' icon in the ATYCLB booklet. The image is a Christian symbol of... { read }
OH NO!, NOT ANOTHER #1
 OH NO!, NOT ANOTHER #1 Australia's Aria chart also display the new album at #1 after its first week in. Double Platinum ain't bad for... { read }
KING OF THE HILL A#1...
 KING OF THE HILL A#1... we can't believe the chart today: ATYCLB in at number one in the British Top 75, with 300.000 copies sold... { read }

November 5, 2000
ONE MAN WALKING You may
 ONE MAN WALKING You may have read about the note that Bono left British R&B artist Craig David: "Craig, love your Walking Away. Check Walk... { read }
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION We haven't
 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION We haven't quite got round to setting up a FAQ, but the #1 asked question asked in these parts is without doubt:... { read }

November 4, 2000
ELEVTIELEVGIDLOGLORELEVTION Top of the Pops
 ELEVTIELEVGIDLOGLORELEVTION Top of the Pops Elevation: wow Creep-esque crunchiness at 2.34. But Bono, what the hell is "Elevtielevgidloglorelevtion"? Not sure that's right. But hey, we... { read }

November 3, 2000
U2 LIFT TOTP U2 played
 U2 LIFT TOTP U2 played on Top of the Pops tonight, their first British LIVE in studio appearance in 17 years, performing 'Elevation'. We captured... { read }
GO ON: GIVE HIM A
 GO ON: GIVE HIM A PULL [click him all over] It doesn't take long for the merchandising to kick in. Meet the limited edition doll... { read }
VIRGIN PRUNED Available in mp3
 VIRGIN PRUNED Available in mp3 elsewhere, this is the U2 + Chris Evans interview in Real Audio. Downloadable as a single 6 mb file, or... { read }
OL RED... SPECS IS BACK
 OL RED... SPECS IS BACK While my esteemed colleagues make fun of Mr B. with hedgehogs and what not, we thought it might be a... { read }

November 2, 2000
ACHTUNG... Man Ray mp3s ("re-worked
 ACHTUNG... Man Ray mp3s ("re-worked and mix by the team ACHTUNG U2" i.e. better than radio sound) are available from Achtung U2. And over at... { read }
HELP! Furthermore, Bono's pet hedgehog,
 HELP! Furthermore, Bono's pet hedgehog, Barry, also had a fetish for attacking its owner's head. Picture: U2.com... { read }
SIT! Adam and his long-haired
 SIT! Adam and his long-haired poodle, Roger, were rarely parted in those early days. Picture:U2.com... { read }
WEBCAM ANNIVERSARY (?) Music365 told
 WEBCAM ANNIVERSARY (?) Music365 told us yesterday that November 1 marked the anniversary of when "U2 set up a webcam from their recording studio in... { read }
IT MOST CERTAINLY IS! Melbourne's
 IT MOST CERTAINLY IS! Melbourne's 'Beat Magazine' have decided to go with a nice little "U2esque" cover for this weeks edition. With the release of... { read }
THERE *IS* A GOD SonicNet:
 THERE *IS* A GOD SonicNet: Eminem Loses Notebook With Lyrics For D-12 Album. Perhaps someone will accidentally return him Bono's lost original October notebook.... { read }
START SPREADIN' THE NEWS, WE'RE
 START SPREADIN' THE NEWS, WE'RE LEAVING IT OUT A long album feature in the Hit section of today's Herald Sun (Melbourne, Australia) has an interesting... { read }
MAN RAY RADIO BROADCAST The
 MAN RAY RADIO BROADCAST The good people at U2world.org have the mp3s as aired today by French radiostation NRJ. Do check the interview, it's a... { read }

November 1, 2000
SOME MORE *EXCLUSIVE* INTERVIEWS Earlier
 SOME MORE *EXCLUSIVE* INTERVIEWS Earlier in the week, Monday to be exact, Australian Radio Station Triple M spent a little while playing U2 tunes mixed... { read }
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED AT THE
 WHAT REALLY HAPPENED AT THE AIRPORT click image to enlarge hover cursor over items for a loggeractive experience... { read }
STIPEY SAYS HE'S LOOKING GOOD
 STIPEY SAYS HE'S LOOKING GOOD On the REM website, Michael Stipe comments on U2s new album: i read edna gunderson's interview with U2 on the... { read }
FARMCLUB II We have some
 FARMCLUB II We have some more Farmclub links for you. For the Windows Media Player users, songs and interview are up on this page.... { read }

October 31, 2000
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR LAWRENCE To
 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR LAWRENCE To celebrate the drummer boy's birthday, here's a rare shot of him at work. Taken by E.S. at a Boston fan... { read }
MINIBUS Taking a time out
 MINIBUS Taking a time out from all the ATYCLB info, here's an inside look at U2's special Popmart Minibus which was auctioned off for charity... { read }
HE EVEN GROANS LIKE BONO
 HE EVEN GROANS LIKE BONO We at U2log love a sense of humour. So why not have a listen to comedian Adam Sandler takin the... { read }
FARMCLUB Lots of readers are
 FARMCLUB Lots of readers are asking for Farmclub mp3s, but we haven't got them. Yet. In the meantime, we can offer you 'Bad' from that... { read }
U2.com DISCUSSION Over at community
 U2.com DISCUSSION Over at community blog "Metafilter" there's a discussion going on regarding the new U2.com. For those of you who don't know, k10k.net and... { read }
U2TRL Here we have 'New
 U2TRL Here we have 'New York' and 'Beautiful Day' (ooh, dud note there, Adam) performed live on TRL in New York today. Is it us,... { read }
FANNING THE FLAMES Edge: 'The
 FANNING THE FLAMES Edge: 'The day we start to do something for pure commercial reasons it's kind of the end. And it would be a... { read }

October 30, 2000
TREE OF PAIN More visibible
 TREE OF PAIN More visibible proof of the aul' JT's demise, plus some more extraordinary shots of it alive and um... rooted.... { read }
RACE AGAINST TIME Netscape users
 RACE AGAINST TIME Netscape users may have noticed some odd looking design on these pages. Fear not, the problems have now been solved. This means... { read }
STRIKING A CHORD The new
 STRIKING A CHORD The new album gets four stars out of four - and a lot of newsprint, too, in today's issue of USA Today.... { read }
WORLD BEAT 'Trabbie' sends us
 WORLD BEAT 'Trabbie' sends us links to the CNN 'World Beat' feature, part 1, 2, 3 and 4, conveniently encoded in Real Video. (Allard, if... { read }

October 29, 2000
SOMEWHERE OOR THE RAINBOW... ...
 SOMEWHERE OOR THE RAINBOW... ... you'll find the Low Lands. Oor is the leading Dutch magazine and its interviews with and articles about U2 are... { read }
LIKE A TALKING BOOK, ONLY
 LIKE A TALKING BOOK, ONLY DIFFERENT If you never bothered reading that whole article from The Age then the fella who wrote it, Michael Dwyer,... { read }
...BY ANY OTHER NAME... U2.com
 ...BY ANY OTHER NAME... U2.com credits, among others, Iris Bobby and Gwenda Garvin. No Tanya McLoads or Venda Davis' this time, eh?... { read }

October 28, 2000
U2.COM Well, well, well, look
 U2.COM Well, well, well, look who's looking brand new?... { read }
BEAUTIFUL DAY REMIX COSTS A
 BEAUTIFUL DAY REMIX COSTS A LOT, DOESN'T IT! £100? What? This?... { read }
PHOTOS LEFT BEHIND U2log has
 PHOTOS LEFT BEHIND U2log has happened across a personal account of lensman Anton Corbijn's photo shoot for the All That You Can't Leave Behind cover... { read }
TRIED TO SAY GOODBYE, CHOKED
 TRIED TO SAY GOODBYE, CHOKED It's the nastiest spin (eh heh heh) we've found on All That You Can't Leave Behind so far. After a... { read }
RIGHT FOOT, YELLOW! The studio
 RIGHT FOOT, YELLOW! The studio sessions were really about us playing a lot in a very small room... Edge talks to Rolling Stone about stripping... { read }

October 27, 2000
TOTP Jamie, BBC's Top of
 TOTP Jamie, BBC's Top of the Pop presenter, just announced that U2 will be performing live on the show next week. Not the rooftop performance!... { read }
BOTW No, not a U2
 BOTW No, not a U2 song title abbreviated. We're Blog of the Week over at Blogger.com. And we're chuffed as um... well, as very chuffed... { read }
U2 AT THE BEEB The
 U2 AT THE BEEB The Top Of The Pops website will be posting Quicktime footage of U2's performances on the show from over the past... { read }
FERRY GOOD It's Ferry Corsten.
 FERRY GOOD It's Ferry Corsten. It's New Years Day. It's 8.4mb [download]... { read }
BRING US A SHRUBBERY! Vegetation
 BRING US A SHRUBBERY! Vegetation worldwide has asked U2 associate none of its future material with trees following the sudden, unexpected demise of the Joshua... { read }
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY Well
 IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY Well actually, it's pissing down rain, but we still got on our bike and got our copy of ATYCLB from Concerto... { read }
THANKS FOR YOUR FEEDBACK We
 THANKS FOR YOUR FEEDBACK We have had some great responses to the site in our guestbook section. Andrew from Australia writes: "I think the page... { read }

October 26, 2000
JP2LOG.COM? We've recently had a
 JP2LOG.COM? We've recently had a single visitor from Vatican City State (Holy See) (.va). It's not, surely... is it? Awaiting a guestbook entry.... { read }
KROQ-MONSIEUR U2wanderer.org have today's L.A.
 KROQ-MONSIEUR U2wanderer.org have today's L.A. KROQ interview and session on line.... { read }
UNFORGETTABLE MULLET Our recent mullet
 UNFORGETTABLE MULLET Our recent mullet feature spawned an interesting discussion elsewhere on the web and we were reminded of what was surely the worst moment... { read }
UNITING THE TWO DIFFERENT PHASES
 UNITING THE TWO DIFFERENT PHASES "We fear for our own mental health at this stage," Larry Mullen says. "That's a much bigger issue. People think... { read }
LEMONS OUT, QUINCEYS IN We
 LEMONS OUT, QUINCEYS IN We don't know much about this remix of Beautiful Day, but it rules. It's called the Quincey & Sonance mix, and... { read }
MAD HATTER Elevation actually an
 MAD HATTER Elevation actually an ode to baldness remedy Regaineª? Edge not going bald, just covering up a bad perm? He owns a t-shirt with... { read }
THE MIDDLE, MAN Reader Jim
 THE MIDDLE, MAN Reader Jim Walls sent in the following observation: Taken from ShowBiz Ireland "The album was recorded in Dublin by the band and... { read }

October 25, 2000
U2LOG REDESIGN We've put on
 U2LOG REDESIGN We've put on a new jacket, and have streamlined our code for your pleasure. Parts of the site are still in our workshop... { read }
RAI DUE Today we present
 RAI DUE Today we present you with U2s promo for Italian radio station Rai Due. Three songs were aired: Elevation, Beautiful Day and Stuck in... { read }
PRAISE THE BOX It knows
 PRAISE THE BOX It knows all... Want fast and easy access to the latest in U2 tour info, or album details? Want to see the... { read }
IF A JOSHUA TREE FALLS
 IF A JOSHUA TREE FALLS IN THE DESERT... ...and no one was there to see it... oh hang on, someone took pics. If The Fly... { read }
GO SUCK A LEMON Last
 GO SUCK A LEMON Last week we quietly wondered which publication would be the first to give All That You Can't Leave Behind a tongue... { read }
GIMME DEBT Dug up by
 GIMME DEBT Dug up by reader Majid, a 13 minute speech by Bono about debt relief.... { read }

October 24, 2000
ROLLING STONE LEARN TO SPELL
 ROLLING STONE LEARN TO SPELL American magazine Rolling Stone has a hard time getting comfortable with Radiohead's Kid A. They prefer their stuff, um, simple... { read }
ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES A
 ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES A MULLET? While Bono has spoken of the embarrassment of haircuts past, U2log holds deep fears the mullet may return for... { read }
LIVE DRESS In case you
 LIVE DRESS In case you hadn't heard it yet, you can download a U2-ified version of WinAmp, with a live version of 'If you wear... { read }

October 23, 2000
IT'S MR B. (IN BBC
 IT'S MR B. (IN BBC STUDIOS) Bono, caught in a moment. We are offering this session in Real VIDEO and mp3. 1. Elevation. ("all set,... { read }
U2 CAN BE TRICKY Adrian
 U2 CAN BE TRICKY Adrian 'Tricky' Thaws in the Guardian: I told him [ Bono ] it [ POP ] was the best thing he'd... { read }

October 22, 2000
BBC WEBCAST MONDAY 23rd On
 BBC WEBCAST MONDAY 23rd On Monday morning betwee 11 AM and 1 PM GMT, the BBC will be webcasting U2's session in the Maida Vale... { read }
U2 NEW ALBUM TALKIE There's
 U2 NEW ALBUM TALKIE There's no time for irony in 2000, it's time for an honest conversation. Dave Fanning at RTE's 2FM talks with the... { read }
MAN RAY SHOW MP3s Here's
 MAN RAY SHOW MP3s Here's another spot to download the gig at U2 Swisshome.com. And U2abel.com are offering Elevation in Real Video.... { read }
PARIS SE REVEILLE... ...to the
 PARIS SE REVEILLE... ...to the sound of mp3s... U2's promo gig in Paris' Man Ray can be downloaded from YouTwo.net. And if you're wondering what... { read }
SMIRK YOU'RE ON CAMERA We
 SMIRK YOU'RE ON CAMERA We didn't want to keep this shot from you, taken by our good friend Jim Rinaldi, in Groningen earlier this year.... { read }

October 20, 2000
MORE MAN RAY Here's a
 MORE MAN RAY Here's a review of U2's Paris gig at Man Ray, in French... with pictures. ( auto translation )... { read }
SPRECHEN SIE FRENCH? Here's a
 SPRECHEN SIE FRENCH? Here's a link to NRJ's coverage of U2's showcase gig in Paris yesterday. NRJ will be broadcasting the event on Monday.... { read }
AUSSIES, SET YOUR VCRs Saturday
 AUSSIES, SET YOUR VCRs Saturday night/Sunday morning is worth recording. Rage [here's the playlist] does Radiohead (16 clips) and U2 (37 clips). One question. What... { read }
SPHINX Sphinx Montreal seem desperate
 SPHINX Sphinx Montreal seem desperate for a link, they keep bombarding us. They're broadcasting 4 songs off the album "24/7 and without commercials". We'd like... { read }

October 19, 2000
TOUR Speaking in Paris, Paul
 TOUR Speaking in Paris, Paul McGuinness stated that U2's American tour will start on March 23, 2001 in Miami. (Courtesy of YouTwo.net)... { read }
EXCLUSIVE WEBCAST U2's exclusive webcast
 EXCLUSIVE WEBCAST U2's exclusive webcast at U2.com will also be exclusively available at the exclusive BBC Radio One site. We will be sure to provide... { read }
THE BBC SESSIONS. Web Broadcast
 THE BBC SESSIONS. Web Broadcast at U2.com. If you're on the official mailing list then you would have received this courtesy of Mr U2 Listmanager.... { read }

October 18, 2000
ANOTHER (BEAUTIFUL) DAY Courtesy of
 ANOTHER (BEAUTIFUL) DAY Courtesy of Macphisto.net, we present the alternative video of Beautiful Day. We are offering this as a download. The (Real) file is... { read }
WANNA GO TO DUBBELIN TOWN?
 WANNA GO TO DUBBELIN TOWN? Win a trip to Dublin! Stay in U2's Clarence Hotel! Party in the Kitchen! Get hammered in the Octagon Bar!... { read }
YEH MEL, BUT DOGS JUST
 YEH MEL, BUT DOGS JUST LOVE IT Oh dear. Mel Gibson produced and starred in Million Dollar Hotel. Yesterday, he referred to it as "as... { read }

October 17, 2000
DIFFERENT DAY Over at Interscope
 DIFFERENT DAY Over at Interscope you can watch a different video for Beautiful Day - far more intimate than the regular one. IMHO.... { read }

October 16, 2000
WALK ON TO THE TOP
 WALK ON TO THE TOP The fans have spoken. 1571 people voted and here are the results of our 'favourite song on ATYCLB' survey. We... { read }
ATYCLB.com As Larry says: 'It's
 ATYCLB.com As Larry says: 'It's not looking good on a t-shirt', and we wonder whether it works as a domain name.... { read }
A #1 TOP OF THE
 A #1 TOP OF THE BILL Beautiful Day tops the charts: In the UK. In Ireland. In the Netherlands. In Australia. Billboard reports.... { read }

October 15, 2000
ROOTS We like these pictures
 ROOTS We like these pictures of the good old Joshua Tree, taken by Mike Gentile.... { read }
BUT JONAS..... ... what's my
 BUT JONAS..... ... what's my motivation? (Bono & video director Jonas Akerlund at Paris Roissy, Beautiful Day shoot)... { read }

October 14, 2000
VAS IST DAS? Vasil Dulev
 VAS IST DAS? Vasil Dulev writes us the following: stvarmo ste ok. pozdrav od makedonia i ako moze da go dobiam albumot.odnapred blagodaram. And we... { read }
EDGE, TAKE NOTE There's a
 EDGE, TAKE NOTE There's a tour coming up. Stage fright is natural. Better print out some ATYCLB guitar tabs just in case.... { read }

October 13, 2000
RUNNER UP? No way. Go
 RUNNER UP? No way. Go over to this BBC Most Wanted vote and get your voice to count for U2.... { read }
NO, WE CANNOT TELL YOU
 NO, WE CANNOT TELL YOU WHERE TO FIND... Some people e-mail us to say they can't find the new songs and would we send them... { read }
POLL A quick survey among
 POLL A quick survey among a circle of U2 fans close to U2log.com revealed a preference for U2's new song 'Kite'. Judging from the current... { read }
Sack the sample clearance unit...
 Sack the sample clearance unit... ... and stick the giant lemon in mothballs..... EG, in The Age reviews Beautiful Day. But it's Adam Clayton's bass... { read }
ATYCLB Wannit?
 ATYCLB Wannit?... { read }
KEEP ON POSTIN' If U2
 KEEP ON POSTIN' If U2 love the Internet then so do we! Thank you Spin Magazine for the link. Perhaps partly why so many people... { read }

October 12, 2000
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MEGABYTES
 IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MEGABYTES Still trying your luck shifting some virtual units on Napster? Bruno sends us another guide to finding the album tracks.... { read }
WOWY Reader Chris sent in
 WOWY Reader Chris sent in a link to an 'animated quick video' of With or without you.... { read }
HELP NAPSTER Or rather, here's
 HELP NAPSTER Or rather, here's some help to find the tracks via Napster. Kindly sent in by reader 'U2one'. Look for the correct time length... { read }
STILL HAVEN'T DOWNLOADED WHAT.... Can't
 STILL HAVEN'T DOWNLOADED WHAT.... Can't find the album tracks? We can't either at the moment! We'll try and link to places to download as we... { read }
RATE ME Do you like
 RATE ME Do you like U2log.com? Then why not spend a moment 'rating' us for the listings at bloghop.com, the weblog resource. Green is good,... { read }
A PENNY FOR YOUR EDGE
 A PENNY FOR YOUR EDGE Reader Andy Pope shares with us the following story: I saw Edge in Spar (convenience store) in Ballsbridge in Dublin.... { read }
BAD COVER With all this
 BAD COVER With all this new album madness we almost forget to mention that good old Luka Bloom has released an album of covers, one... { read }
ALL THAT YOU CAN'T WAIT
 ALL THAT YOU CAN'T WAIT FOR... For those of you who simply cannot wait for its official release. You can now download the whole album... { read }
SEE THE WORLD IN GREEN
 SEE THE WORLD IN GREEN AND BLUE... ...See superstars push in front of you. And perhaps this headline might have been rephrased. lol.... { read }
Kite Something, is about to
 Kite Something, is about to give I can feel it coming I think I know what it is I'm not afraid to die I'm not... { read }
COME FLY ME Got Napster?
 COME FLY ME Got Napster? Fire it up. Kite is on it. The song is listed as 'track 5' and/or 'Kite (It's Real)' and is... { read }

October 11, 2000
PEACE ON EARTH LYRICS heaven
 PEACE ON EARTH LYRICS heaven on earth, we need it now i'm sick of all of this, hanging around sick of sorrow, sick of the... { read }
ALL THAT YOU CAN LEAVE
 ALL THAT YOU CAN LEAVE BEHIND ON EARTH A fan in Iceland received a copy of All that you can't leave behind from a friend.... { read }
THE REAL REASON ...why U2
 THE REAL REASON ...why U2 turned 'Milli Vanilli' on their 'Top Of The Pops' performance. With all the promotional activity that goes along with a... { read }
EXCLUSIVE* Adam Clayton has joined
 EXCLUSIVE* Adam Clayton has joined a new advertising campaign that aims to revive bad 70s wallpaper. *Or perhaps it's a still from the Last Night... { read }
BAD .EXE CUTION Thank
 BAD .EXE CUTION Thank you, U2 News, for giving U2.com another thumbs down for sending out .exe files in bulk. We appreciate the thought,... { read }

October 9, 2000
NME: NOT AN ENEMY If
 NME: NOT AN ENEMY If you've come via NME.com you might be looking for this.... { read }
THE MISSUS SPEAKS Over at
 THE MISSUS SPEAKS Over at 'Liberation', a french magazine, there's an interview with Bono about the new album, Jubilee and being in a band. We... { read }

October 7, 2000
SOMEONE HAD TO DO IT
 SOMEONE HAD TO DO IT To show how much we love you we have extracted Paul Oakenfold's mix of Beautiful Day from a 240mb live... { read }
YOU'RE NOT GOING OUT IN
 YOU'RE NOT GOING OUT IN A SHIRT LIKE THAT Shocked at the sudden appearance of Mullen Jr nipples, grannies worldwide have set up the "Knit... { read }
E-CARD GOODIES So there's a
 E-CARD GOODIES So there's a fourth e-card to be downloaded from Interscope. This time Larry's the Easter Bunny to be retrieved after typing the 'secret... { read }

October 6, 2000
TOP AFTER POP Straight from
 TOP AFTER POP Straight from BBC television to your computer screen, we're streaming U2's performance on Top of the Pops tonight (high bandwidth only). Alternatively,... { read }
WHEN I LOOK AT THE
 WHEN I LOOK AT THE WORLD. ..Some Lyrics *Note these words have been deciphered straight from the song. Any misinterpretation is purely accidental. When you... { read }
WHEN I LOOK AT THIS
 WHEN I LOOK AT THIS DOWNLOAD You can now download 'When I look at the world' from Amazon.com. Yes, the full song. It's a Liquid... { read }
U2 FINALLY ADMIT THEY ARE
 U2 FINALLY ADMIT THEY ARE PASSENGERS On U2.com Steve Averill, long time art director of U2's artwork, talks about the creation of All that you... { read }

October 4, 2000
IF THERE'S A BUSHEL IN
 IF THERE'S A BUSHEL IN YOUR HEDGEROW... Given the chance again, when the third overzealous U2 fan is locked up for indecent exposure after trying... { read }
BITS 'n' PIECES Adam Clayton
 BITS 'n' PIECES Adam Clayton in November's Q magazine when asked: Would you ever pose naked on a U2 album cover again, like you did... { read }
I TRY NOT TO JUDGE
 I TRY NOT TO JUDGE PEOPLE... ...because I think, one day, I'm going to be judged. - Bono, on the failure of Mark Chapman, John... { read }
MORE LYRICS We put on
 MORE LYRICS We put on our headphones and deciphered more lyrics for you. Elevation: high, higher than the sun, you shoot me from a gun,... { read }

October 3, 2000
THEY SAID ``PRETEND WE'VE GOT
 THEY SAID ``PRETEND WE'VE GOT NO MONEY.... ... but too many laughed and said "You're so funny". So this cover idea was dumped.... { read }
RADIOHEAD SONG ABOUT BONO (We
 RADIOHEAD SONG ABOUT BONO (We may be kid a-ing) Picked up a copy of Radiohead's Kid A yesterday and, after recovering from the experience, I... { read }
ALWAYS A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR
 ALWAYS A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR A U2 SINGLE. .....and we even get some enhanced video footage. So say the folk at Universal Music, Australia. It... { read }

October 2, 2000
AWWW SHUCKS We haven't done
 AWWW SHUCKS We haven't done reader e-mail for a while, so here's a selection from the last few days: John writes, and we blush: Hey!....... { read }
DRUMMING DOWN Edge always did
 DRUMMING DOWN Edge always did want to know what it feels like being a... Larry. Hidden in e-card #1:... { read }
EGG TOO In case you
 EGG TOO In case you missed it, here's the "Easter Egg" picture from e-card #2. It's Bono, who should ask the missus to think of... { read }
ECARD #... we've lost count
 ECARD #... we've lost count From the latest ecard for "When I look at the world" and "Grace" we present the resident "Easter Egg", Adam.... { read }
A SCENE FROM A U2
 A SCENE FROM A U2 GIG, 2001 The crowd does not clap, does not sing. Instead, the throng shows its appreciation by raising recording devices... { read }
THANK YOU... ...U2.com for sending
 THANK YOU... ...U2.com for sending out that flash .exe file last night via e-mail. We think that's 1. bad netiquette 2. not very considerate of... { read }

September 30, 2000
THE LONGER CLIPS... ... of
 THE LONGER CLIPS... ... of Stuck in a Moment (a.k.a. ISHFWILF II), Elevation which, frighteningly, seems to contain some sort of rap as it fades,... { read }
OK, OK, OK... Showbizireland seem
 OK, OK, OK... Showbizireland seem to be desperate for a link. So here it is. Now stop spamming. As for that fine British tabloid 'the... { read }
GET YOUR DATS OUT! Bono
 GET YOUR DATS OUT! Bono in Billboard: "The Edge is very pro-Napster, actually," Bono says. "He thinks that as long as people are using their... { read }

September 29, 2000
WHEN I LOOK AT THE
 WHEN I LOOK AT THE WORLD... ...I see another 'classic' U2 song, says Edge: "When I look at the world is a tune that started... { read }

September 28, 2000
Sure, they can dress like
 Sure, they can dress like rock stars,... but can them climb like them, too? Check out U2's latest song, Beautiful Day, rise and fall at... { read }
"This is an idea we
 "This is an idea we stole from the Beatles and ummm we're stealing it again" If you desire you can view RTE'S coverage of the... { read }

September 27, 2000