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U2 - Gearing up for release of new album, Songs of Experience

U2 premiere new single on 2fm

U2 have continued their time-honoured tradition of premiering new music on RTÉ 2fm, unveiling new single You're the Best Thing About Me on Wednesday.

U2 • 06 Sep 17

U2 in action at Twickenham Stadium in London last week

All you need to know about U2's Croker corker

Unless you've been living in a hole, eating from a can, you'll know that U2 play their magnum opus The Joshua Tree in its entirety tonight in their spiritual home of Croke Park on Dublin's northside. We preview what to expect.

U2 • 23 Jul 17

That's him in the spotlight: Bono finds his very own Arc of the Covenant on March 1, 1980

Superb doc reveals the true arc of U2's early years

Tony McCarthy's compact and atmospheric new film about U2's early days in Cork is a must-see.

U2 • 21 Jul 17

U2 on Jimmy Kimmel Live! - "Manchester has an undefeatable spirit"

U2 salute Manchester's 'undefeatable spirit'

U2 have paid tribute to the victims of Monday night's terrorist attack at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, saying that the city has an "undefeatable spirit".

U2 • 25 May 17

Under a blood-red screen: U2 slay Seattle and Dunphy

U2 rocked on Seattle Sunday night with the biggest LED screen ever used in a live concert and another rendition of new song The Little Things That Give You Away and another new track referencing the band's biographer Eamon Dunphy.

U2 • 16 May 17

U2 confirm Croke Park date this summer

As expected, U2 have announced a concert in Croke Park this July as part of their 30th Anniversary Joshua Tree shows, the first occasion on which the band will have revisited a studio album as a tour record or theme.

Entertainment • 09 Jan 17

A tongue-in-cheek video was posted by the quartet on social media on Christmas Day

New Year's yay as U2 promise fans 'very special' 2017

U2 have promised their fans a "very, very special" 2017 as the band gear up for the release of their new record Songs of Experience and the 30th anniversary of classic album The Joshua Tree.

U2 • 27 Dec 16

Bono and Mullen were reportedly ordered by Santa Catarina Court to pay promoter Franco Bruni

Court orders Bono and Mullen to pay promoter €1.7m

U2's Bono and Larry Mullen have been ordered to pay €1.7million to a Brazilian concert promoter.

Entertainment • 17 Dec 16

The Edge has received support from fans around the world following his father's passing

U2 fans lend support following death of Edge's father

U2 fans have been showing support for The Edge following the death of his father, Garvin Evans, who died last Saturday.

Entertainment • 19 Apr 16

Environmentalists move to halt Edge's Malibu homes

US environmental organisation the Sierra Club is taking legal action against the California Coastal Commission in a bid to halt U2 guitarist The Edge building five luxury homes in the beach city of Malibu.

Entertainment • 24 Jan 16

The Edge - "From day one my intention was to build a home of the very highest possible standard of environmental sensitivity and sustainability"

Get on your boots - Edge given US homes go-ahead

After years of objections from locals and environmental groups, U2 guitarist The Edge has been given the go-ahead by state officials for a five-home luxury development in Malibu, California.

Entertainment • 11 Dec 15

The US band joined U2 on stage for a cover of Patti Smith's People Have the Power. Photo: Danny North

U2 welcome Eagles of Death Metal on stage in Paris

U2 closed their European tour in Paris on Monday night, where they were joined onstage by Eagles of Death Metal, the band who had been playing the city's Bataclan venue when last month's terrorist attacks took place.

Entertainment • 08 Dec 15

U2 live in Ireland - what can fans expect

Hoping to see U2 when they get to Ireland in November, here's a flavour of their iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE tour, including their setlists in Turin and Amsterdam.

Entertainment • 09 Sep 15

Bono and The Edge at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on Monday - They've found a way to come home Photo: Paul Bergen

U2 to donate €2 million from Irish gigs

It's a Beautiful Day for U2 fans in Ireland after the band put an end to rumours and speculation and confirmed they will play in both Dublin and Belfast this November.

Entertainment • 10 Sep 15

The accident happened during the performance of I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For at the close of the show at the Rogers Arena

The Edge falls off stage during U2's opening night

U2 guitarist The Edge fell off the band's walkway stage during the opening concert of the band's iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour in Vancouver, Canada on Thursday night.

Entertainment • 16 May 15

Adam Clayton, Larry Millen, Bono and The Edge

U2 will reportedly play the 3Arena this December

It looks likes Bono and the lads will end their world tour with a string of Christmas gigs at Dublin's 3 Arena.

Entertainment • 20 Apr 15

The Edge in the documentary Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me

Watch! The Edge and more salute Glen Campbell

With Glen Campbell Oscar-nominated for I'm Not Gonna Miss You, from the acclaimed documentary Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me, check out The Edge, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and more paying tribute to the country music great.

Entertainment • 19 Feb 15

The Edge's first guitar is up for auction

The first guitar owned by The Edge of U2 will go under the hammer at a Dublin auction house and is expected to fetch up to €1,800.

Entertainment • 28 Jan 15

Playlist: TEN's underrated U2 tracks

We at TEN reckon these 10 U2 recordings - including some covers - do not get the recognition from the masses they deserve - see if you agree.

Entertainment • 25 Oct 14

The Edge had doubts about U2's album deal

The Edge has revealed he had his doubts about releasing U2's latest album Songs Of Innocence as an automatic download for Apple users.

Entertainment • 14 Oct 14

U2 insist they will release an album this year

U2 have insisted that they will release a new album this year, ending the wait for fans in what has been the longest gap between new releases.

Entertainment • 20 Aug 14

Bono and The Edge are set to join the board of guitar giants Fender

U2's Bono and Edge to join board of Fender guitars

U2's Bono and The Edge are set to be appointed to the board of electric guitar giants Fender.

Entertainment • 29 May 14

Watch! U2 sing Aslan's This Is at special concert

A host of Irish stars took to the stage at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre last night to show their support for Aslan frontman, Christy Dignam, who is currently recuperating after treatment for cancer.

Entertainment • 22 Jun 13

The Edge