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U2 Talks ABout U2

U2, one of the most important musical groups of all time, will release their book, U2 On U2, on Tuesday, September 26.  The book, containing 1,500 photographs, covers the 30 year span of the band’s career.  The muscial group began at Mount Temple school in Dublin in 1975.  The four bandmates were first school friends.

U2 has sold more than 130 million records around the world.  The band, consisting of Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Laryy Mullen, Jr., were at the Waterstone Library this weekend for the launch of their book.

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Green Day and U2 To Perform at Superdome

On September 25, the two bands will take the stage at the Louisiana Superdome.  The stadium was used as a temporary home for thousands of people who lost their homes in Hurricane Katrina, which devastated much of the southern United States.

For the first time since the tragedy, the New Orleans Saints will battle the Atlanta Falcons, both members of the National Football League (NFL).  The Saints have been playing in Baton Rouge and San Antonio since the hurricane struck last year.

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Bono Struggles with Stagefright

The well-known singer and political activist recently told Digital Spy that the condition also causes him to have many sleepless nights before scheduled concerts.  Bono explained, “The morning before a show I get nervous. I can wake up in the middle of the night with a sick feeling. I have to hit very high notes and if you hit them wrong you can put your throat out."

“If you are a rock star and need 25,000 people telling you they love you, obviously you must be a very insecure person,” added Bono.

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New Album for U2

According to their website, U2 is working with producer Rick Rubin.  They have been doing non-stop concerts since the release of How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb in 2004.

In studio, U2 and Green Day will be recording the song The Saints are Coming, along with the Scottish group, The Skids.

Profits will go to Music Rising to help residents of Louisiana, that were victims of Hurricane Katrina.

ZOOTV, a new DVD by U2, will be available on September 19.

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U2 Announces Concert Dates

These concerts, which were cancelled last spring, will give disappointed fans a chance to see their favorite band, with opening artists Pearl Jam or Kanye West.

West will open for Bono for the Australia and New Zealand concerts.

As for Pearl Jam, they will join U2 on December 9th in Honolulu. It will be the first time both legendary rock bands will be on the same stage since 1993.

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U2 To Record Film Soundtrack

The film about the legendary singer’s life will open on July 14, and the soundtrack should be in stores on July 25.

The songs for the disc were recorded last January, during a tribute concert for Cohen in Sydney, Australia.

U2 and Cohen also recorded Tower of Song together in a New York studio.

Here is a list of the songs on the soundtrack from I’m Your Man:

"I’m Your Man," Nick Cave
"Chelsea Hotel No. 2," Rufus Wainwright
"Everybody Knows," Rufus Wainwright
"The Guests," Laurie Anderson
"If It Be Your Will," Antony
"Sisters of Mercy," Beth Orton
"The Future," Teddy Thompson
"Winter Lady," Kate et Anna McGarrigle
"The Traitor," Martha Wainwright
"Famous Blue Raincoat," the Handsome Family
"Suzanne," Nick Cave
"Bird on a Wire," Perla Batalla
"I Can’t Forget," Jarvis Cocker
"Alexandra Leaving," Linda Thompson
"Tonight Will Be Fine," Teddy Thompson
"Tower of Song," Leonard Cohen et U2

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Bono to Be Editor for a Day

According to IOL, the idea is to emphasize the importance of raising awareness to fight a disease that is killing many people around the world, as well as in Africa.

Bono has already been submitting ideas and articles for the special publication of The Independent, which will be on newsstands on May 16.  Half of the revenues earned for that day will go to Bono’s Product Red campaign.    The Independent has long been a partner to the cause, and has raised a lot of money to fight AIDs.

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U2 Delays Concerts Until November

The lead singer of the Irish group, Bono, confirmed the news today on Australian television.  The star, who is having a family holiday in Sydney said, "I can’t really get into details.  There was a lot of distress and angst and [the] good news is … I can announce tonight we are coming back, looks like November."

Last week, the group announced that the concerts would not be happening due to an illness of one of the band member’s family.

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U2 Cancels Concerts

The concerts were to take place next month in Japan, Australia and New Zealand, but will be delayed due to an illness of one of the bandmember’s family.

No other details were given, although the tour promoter said that the concerts would be rescheduled as soon as possible.

U2 had a very successful evening at the recent Grammy Awards, winning five categories for their disc, How to Dismantle An Atomic Bomb.

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Amnesty International Honours U2

The four members of the group were named Ambassadors of Conscience during a ceremony held in Santiago, Chile.

The Secretary General of Amnesty International Irene Khan explained, "They have inspired and empowered millions with their music and by speaking out on behalf of the poor, the powerless and the oppressed."

U2 was also commended for their work in the declaration of human rights around the world.

Other well known personalities that were named Ambassadors of Conscience included:  First President of the Czech Republic, Vaclev Havel, and former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson.