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Bono, Richard Branson, Olivia Wilde Join Matt Damon’s ‘Toilet Strike’

In an effort to end the water crisis that is affecting millions of people, 780,000,000 to be exact, Olivia Wilde, Bono and Richard Branson have joined in Matt Damon’s “toilet strike.”

2013/05/24

Ian Curtis of Joy Division (provided photo)

Producer Steve Lillywhite Attributes U2 Connection To Ian Curtis Death

Producer Steve Lillywhite attributes his big break working on U2′s “Boy” to Ian Curtis’ suicide.

2013/05/22

Bono Talks Poverty and New U2 Music

Bono appeared on CBS This Morning Thursday (May 16) to talk to host Charlie Rose about activism and music. Bono’s appearance comes on the heels of a new biography, The Frontman: Bono (In the Name of Power) that denounces the U2 frontman’s anti-poverty campaigning (among other things). Though Rose and Bono never mentioned the book, written by Dublin-based writer Harry Browne, the singer’s appearance could be seen as a counter-argument to the unflattering biography.

2013/05/16

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Jennifer Hudson, Bono & Stevie Wonder Join Star-Studded 80th Birthday Tribute To Quincy Jones

For over five decades, legendary music producer Quincy Jones has lent his talents to some of the most notable songs and albums in history. To recognize his 80th birthday, Jones was honored by many of those he influenced in the first of four birthday celebrations taking place this summer.

2013/04/16

Love Hurts AND Stinks: A Classic Valentine’s Day Playlist

For the single folks in the room, Valentine’s Day is just cruel. An entire day that rubs in the fact that you’re alone? No thank you. Take the mushy stuff elsewhere, this is not a playlist celebrating the wonder of love, of two people connecting on the most intimate level. More often than not, all that goes horribly wrong. Luckily, it’s inspired some enduring songs to help us commiserate the fact that love both hurts and sucks. Behold.

2013/02/13

From U2 to Prince, The 5 Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows Ever

This weekend, all eyes will be on Beyonce as she takes the stage for the Super Bowl XXXIII Halftime show. She’s the latest in a long line of huge stars to play the event, and we went through the history of Halftime performances to count down the best five.

2013/02/01