U2 going back on the road later this year U2 have announced that they will be going back on the road later this year, bringing their Joshua Tree Tour to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea. Music • 30 May 19
U2 going back on the road later this year U2 have announced that they will be going back on the road later this year, bringing their Joshua Tree Tour to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea. Music • 30 May 19
Beautiful pay. U2 No 3 on Sunday Times music rich list U2 are in at number three on the new Sunday Times Rich List of performers in Ireland and the UK. Music • 09 May 19
Beautiful pay. U2 No 3 on Sunday Times music rich list U2 are in at number three on the new Sunday Times Rich List of performers in Ireland and the UK. Music • 09 May 19
Rare U2 in Dublin footage goes online for first time In a treat for U2 fans, previously unreleased footage of the band performing on a rooftop on Sheriff Street in Dublin in 1982 is now available to watch for the first time on the Irish Film Institute Player. Music • 16 Apr 19
Rare U2 in Dublin footage goes online for first time In a treat for U2 fans, previously unreleased footage of the band performing on a rooftop on Sheriff Street in Dublin in 1982 is now available to watch for the first time on the Irish Film Institute Player. Music • 16 Apr 19
Larry Mullen pens heartfelt tribute to Larry Gogan U2's Larry Mullen Jr was among those who paid tribute to Larry Gogan on his last day on 2FM on Thursday, penning a heartfelt letter to the broadcasting legend. Larry Gogan • 01 Feb 19
Larry Mullen pens heartfelt tribute to Larry Gogan U2's Larry Mullen Jr was among those who paid tribute to Larry Gogan on his last day on 2FM on Thursday, penning a heartfelt letter to the broadcasting legend. Larry Gogan • 01 Feb 19
U2 get planning permission for visitor centre in Dublin The long-planned U2 visitor centre in the docklands area of Dublin has been given the green light after plans for a scaled-down version of the original design were approved by Dublin City Council. Music • 24 Jan 19
U2 get planning permission for visitor centre in Dublin The long-planned U2 visitor centre in the docklands area of Dublin has been given the green light after plans for a scaled-down version of the original design were approved by Dublin City Council. Music • 24 Jan 19
Larry Gogan was once told off for playing U2 on 2fm Larry Gogan has revealed that a member of RTÉ management once chided him for playing a U2 song on this 2fm show. Music • 22 Jan 19
Larry Gogan was once told off for playing U2 on 2fm Larry Gogan has revealed that a member of RTÉ management once chided him for playing a U2 song on this 2fm show. Music • 22 Jan 19
Phil Lynott story coming to cinemas in new documentary A new, feature-length documentary about the life and work of late Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott is coming to cinemas, with award-winning Irish director Emer Reynolds behind the lens. Music • 22 Jan 19
Phil Lynott story coming to cinemas in new documentary A new, feature-length documentary about the life and work of late Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott is coming to cinemas, with award-winning Irish director Emer Reynolds behind the lens. Music • 22 Jan 19
Bono sends fans into frenzy by saying U2 are going away Bono has sent U2 fans into a frenzy after saying the band are "going away now" as they concluded their Experience + Innocence tour in Berlin on Tuesday night. Music • 15 Nov 18
Bono sends fans into frenzy by saying U2 are going away Bono has sent U2 fans into a frenzy after saying the band are "going away now" as they concluded their Experience + Innocence tour in Berlin on Tuesday night. Music • 15 Nov 18
U2 say trust must beat Brexit on 'island we share' Bono used U2's concert at Dublin's 3Arena on Monday night to make an appeal to people North and South to look to their future after Brexit, saying "we need more than ever to trust each other on this little island we share". Music • 06 Nov 18
U2 say trust must beat Brexit on 'island we share' Bono used U2's concert at Dublin's 3Arena on Monday night to make an appeal to people North and South to look to their future after Brexit, saying "we need more than ever to trust each other on this little island we share". Music • 06 Nov 18
U2 tell Dublin: 'The boys are back in town' U2 returned to their old stomping ground of Dublin's 3Arena on Monday night, with Bono telling the crowd "the boys are back in town" during a show that found the band in rude health but the audience sometimes trying to find its own pulse. Music • 06 Nov 18
U2 tell Dublin: 'The boys are back in town' U2 returned to their old stomping ground of Dublin's 3Arena on Monday night, with Bono telling the crowd "the boys are back in town" during a show that found the band in rude health but the audience sometimes trying to find its own pulse. Music • 06 Nov 18
U2 duo turn up for special screening of Rattle and Hum U2 stars Adam Clayton and The Edge were surprise guests at a special screening of the movie Rattle and Hum at the Savoy Cinema in Dublin last night. U2 • 27 Oct 18
U2 duo turn up for special screening of Rattle and Hum U2 stars Adam Clayton and The Edge were surprise guests at a special screening of the movie Rattle and Hum at the Savoy Cinema in Dublin last night. U2 • 27 Oct 18
Bono labels Brexit 'a loss of shared dreams' Bono spoke about Brexit at U2's concert in London on Tuesday night, labelling it a "loss of shared dreams" as he declared Europe's love for the United Kingdom. Music • 24 Oct 18
Bono labels Brexit 'a loss of shared dreams' Bono spoke about Brexit at U2's concert in London on Tuesday night, labelling it a "loss of shared dreams" as he declared Europe's love for the United Kingdom. Music • 24 Oct 18
Bono says he doesn't know if U2 will tour again Bono has said he doesn't know if U2 will tour again after their Experience + Innocence tour, saying "I don't take anything for granted". Music • 01 Oct 18
Bono says he doesn't know if U2 will tour again Bono has said he doesn't know if U2 will tour again after their Experience + Innocence tour, saying "I don't take anything for granted". Music • 01 Oct 18
Eve Hewson to star in BBC adventure The Luminaries Eve Hewson is to star opposite Penny Dreadful's Eva Green in BBC Two's six-part adaptation of Eleanor Catton's Man-Booker Prize-winning novel The Luminaries. Television • 27 Sep 18
Eve Hewson to star in BBC adventure The Luminaries Eve Hewson is to star opposite Penny Dreadful's Eva Green in BBC Two's six-part adaptation of Eleanor Catton's Man-Booker Prize-winning novel The Luminaries. Television • 27 Sep 18
Cardi B and Drake lead American Music Awards shortlist Cardi B and Drake lead the nominees for this year's American Music Awards with eight nominations each. Music • 12 Sep 18
Cardi B and Drake lead American Music Awards shortlist Cardi B and Drake lead the nominees for this year's American Music Awards with eight nominations each. Music • 12 Sep 18
U2's tour back on track after Bono gets his voice back U2's tour continued in Cologne on Tuesday night and the band were said to be "in fine form" after they were forced to cancel Saturday's Berlin show when Bono lost his voice. Music • 05 Sep 18
U2's tour back on track after Bono gets his voice back U2's tour continued in Cologne on Tuesday night and the band were said to be "in fine form" after they were forced to cancel Saturday's Berlin show when Bono lost his voice. Music • 05 Sep 18
Grohl vows: "That's the last time I make out with Bono" Dave Grohl has joked that he won't be "making out" again with Bono after the Foo Fighters frontman lost his voice. Music • 05 Sep 18
Grohl vows: "That's the last time I make out with Bono" Dave Grohl has joked that he won't be "making out" again with Bono after the Foo Fighters frontman lost his voice. Music • 05 Sep 18
Bono 'so happy and relieved' U2 tour can continue Bono has said he is "so happy and relieved" to be able to continue U2's European tour after a dramatic night onstage in Berlin on Saturday which saw him losing his voice and the band scrapping the show after a couple of songs. Music • 03 Sep 18
Bono 'so happy and relieved' U2 tour can continue Bono has said he is "so happy and relieved" to be able to continue U2's European tour after a dramatic night onstage in Berlin on Saturday which saw him losing his voice and the band scrapping the show after a couple of songs. Music • 03 Sep 18
U2 begin European Tour in Berlin U2 opened the European leg of their eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour in Berlin on August 31, as the band set off on the long road home to their Belfast and Dublin dates in October and November. Audio Video • 01 Sep 18
U2 begin European Tour in Berlin U2 opened the European leg of their eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour in Berlin on August 31, as the band set off on the long road home to their Belfast and Dublin dates in October and November. Audio Video • 01 Sep 18
U2 begin European Tour in Berlin on long road home U2 opened the European leg of their eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour in Berlin on Friday night, as the band set off on the long road home to their Belfast and Dublin dates in October and November. Music • 01 Sep 18
U2 begin European Tour in Berlin on long road home U2 opened the European leg of their eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour in Berlin on Friday night, as the band set off on the long road home to their Belfast and Dublin dates in October and November. Music • 01 Sep 18
Carry on EU, say U2. Bono to wave Euro flag U2 frontman Bono has said he will wave the EU flag on stage when the band kick off their European tour in Berlin this Friday in what he's calling a "provocative" act of support for Europe as Brexit negotiations drag on. Music • 29 Aug 18
Carry on EU, say U2. Bono to wave Euro flag U2 frontman Bono has said he will wave the EU flag on stage when the band kick off their European tour in Berlin this Friday in what he's calling a "provocative" act of support for Europe as Brexit negotiations drag on. Music • 29 Aug 18
U2 biggest music earners in US in 2017 U2 were the music business' top earners in the US in 2017, according to industry publication Billboard, with $54.4 million in "take-home pay". Music • 24 Jul 18
U2 biggest music earners in US in 2017 U2 were the music business' top earners in the US in 2017, according to industry publication Billboard, with $54.4 million in "take-home pay". Music • 24 Jul 18
It's a Beautiful Day! U2 top Billboard dance club chart U2 have topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart with remixes of their track Love Is Bigger Than Anything In Its Way. Music • 20 Jul 18
It's a Beautiful Day! U2 top Billboard dance club chart U2 have topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart with remixes of their track Love Is Bigger Than Anything In Its Way. Music • 20 Jul 18
Ed Sheeran named highest-earning solo musician Shape of You hitmaker Ed Sheeran has been named the highest-earning solo musician in the world having raked in $110 million (€94 million) over the past year. Music • 17 Jul 18
Ed Sheeran named highest-earning solo musician Shape of You hitmaker Ed Sheeran has been named the highest-earning solo musician in the world having raked in $110 million (€94 million) over the past year. Music • 17 Jul 18
Clooney cleans up between acting and alcohol George Clooney made more money last year than any actor in history – and tequila played a part. George Clooney • 16 Jul 18
Clooney cleans up between acting and alcohol George Clooney made more money last year than any actor in history – and tequila played a part. George Clooney • 16 Jul 18
