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Browser, 11/5

First, the preview for Revolutionary Road... [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bOHf_EZlgg] HD here. The Browser: News & links to raise your eyebrows & furrow your brow. New headlines may be added as the day goes on. Stay tuned. Wow. It's 3:26PM on the

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U2's New Album Arrives Early

I'm listening to U2's new album right now! It's called Viva La Vida. You can stream it for free right here. U2's collaborations with Brian Eno have always been fruitful, and I'll be enjoying this for the rest of the

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The Browser, 6/5: Tolkien tidbits; Ray LaMontagne; U2 anniversary; best animated films; Farina in trouble

The Browser: News & links to raise your eyebrows & furrow your brow. * Christopher Tolkien wants to "terminate" Hobbit movie It's not surprising that Christopher Tolkien isn't happy about New Line's plans for a movie of The Hobbit. He wasn't

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The U2 Elevation Prayer

David Wainscott has just posted some interesting audio: An audio file of the prayer and blessing for U2's 2001 Elevation tour. And when you think about how that tour blessed so many, and about the ministry that the band had for those in New York after the attacks

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U2 Album Shaping Up to Be Something Special

NME reports on the progress of U2's next album: He added: "We got this little riad, a small hotel with a courtyard in the middle and set up the band there, with a square of sky over our head. The two great catalysts of U2's

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Music bits: U2 Album Progress. Whitman's aves. Hartse on Feist. The Believer.

A quick blitz of music links: * U2's progress on their new album. * Andy Whitman rates the best albums so far this year. * Joel Hartse reviews Feist's The Reminder. * A summary of The Believer's annual Music Issue.

On Movies & Media

Achtung, Spider-man! (I am not making this up.)

What in the world? Bono and The Edge... writing a Spider-man musical... for Julie Taymor. Right. Sure. Why didn't I see that coming?

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Window in the Skies: U2's New Video

U2's video for "Window in the Skies" is here, and it's a whole lot of fun. Hint: Watch the magical lip-synching as the various singers flash by. Man... this must have taken some work.

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U2's New (Completely Unnecessary) Compilation

U218, which arrives in stores Nov. 21, is a waste of time for anybody who already has the best-of collections that they released a few years ago. There's nothing in these 15 singles that you don't already know by heart, except... * the recent U2/Green

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More on U2's New Material

Josh Hurst just discovered more on the current activities of U2 at, well, atU2. The other new song is "Windows in the Skies." With soaring strings and a haunting piano melody, the tune is remarkably different to the stadium rock sound of their recent smash hit album, How

On Movies & Media

U2 in 3-D!!!

U2 is coming to a THEATER near you next year... in 3-D. Yep. The Hollywood Reporter has the story. I'll never forget seeing U2: Rattle and Hum in the Eastgate Cinemas in Portland, Oregon, on November 4, 1988. It was an overwhelming big screen experience, and the

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While U2 prepares to record, Bono is taking piano lessons.

☠️2026 Update: This post is past its expiration date. The relevant link to JAM! Showbiz no longer works. A similar story with the same quotations from Bono is still up at Stereoboard. I’m preserving this post for archival purposes. JAM! Showbiz reports that U2 is preparing to go back

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U2 plus Arcade Fire

Yep, that's Bono kneeling toward the right, smack in the middle of Arcade Fire. U2 and Arcade Fire played together last night, performing Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart." For those that were there, it must have been Thanksgiving all over again. For

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Bono on the Cover of the New Rolling Stone

Thanks to Josh Hurst for bringing THIS to my attention. As is so often the case, Bono gets in some quotable stuff about his faith. How big an influence is the Bible on your songwriting? How much do you draw on its imagery, its ideas? It sustains me. As a

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U2 on Conan O'Brien

I stayed up until the wee hours to see a most bizarre spectacle... U2 on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. While it was far from a total success, the bumpy and embarrassing moments were worth it for the highs, which included performances of "All Because of You,

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Specials: Steve Martin's Next Good Movie; Mark Helprin; Cowboy Junkies Sing U2; Steyn on Spielberg

Today's specials: THE REAL STEVE MARTIN ... THE ONE WORTH SEEING... IS BACK Steve Martin's upcoming romantic comedy Shopgirl wasn't very high on my must-see list. Until now. BEHIND THE SCENES OF MARK HELPRIN'S STORYTELLING Harvard Magazine investigates the house of Helprin,

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Today's specials: U2, Ron Howard, The Simpsons' movie, and... "16 Candles 2"?

Today's specials: * U2 HEARTS ARCADE FIRE In the new issue of Mojo, you'll find a disc featuring songs that Bono and the boys think you should hear. And I hate to say "I told ya so" but there's an Arcade Fire track

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For those who are still telling me that Bono isn't a Christian...

Recently I spoke in church about the “ministry” of U2 through their music and through their involvement in aid for Africa. Afterward, I heard from someone arguing the same thing I’ve heard for decades — that Bono may use a lot of religious references, but he’s really just a

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Contactmusic reports U2 to re-record ”Pop” album!

Can this be true? Personally, I like Pop the way it is. But you can bet I'd be in line on release-day to hear what the band intended the album to be. UPDATE: This looks more and more like a distortion of the quotes in the Greg

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U2 in church: a wonderful night

In which I testify about an unforgettable evening celebrating the music of U2 with help from Nathan Partain, who performed several U2 songs.

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U2 in Church!

Tomorrow night, I’ll be talking about the work and testimony of U2 at GreenLake Presbyterian Church. That’s Sunday evening, May 7th, at 6 p.m. You’re invited.

On Songs & Albums

Bono’s book creates a convert

I can’t wait to read this book. For all of the flak that Bono gets for being a rock star with a conscience, he still manages to surprise those who can restrain their cynicism long enough to listen to him. Bono said: “You know, celebrity is ridiculous. It’s

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U2 Live in Seattle last night: a great show, slightly “dismantled” halfway through

I've seen U2 perform live four times now, and I've seen the film Rattle and Hum somewhere around ten times on the big screen, along with countless DVD viewings, so I know what they’re capable of. Thus, I had high hopes about what would take

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U2 Fan of the Week

Let's hear it for Coma Guy!

On Songs & Albums

Ali Hewson on being married to Bono

A few days back, Looking Closer celebrated the resilient marriage of Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist. Today, applause for the resilient marriage of Bono and Ali! So, what’s it like to be married to Paul Hewson?