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Stars Gather as Irglová and Vedder Honor Glen Hansard at Dublin Funeral
music21 days ago

Stars Gather as Irglová and Vedder Honor Glen Hansard at Dublin Funeral

Hundreds gathered at Dublin's St. Patrick’s Cathedral for Glen Hansard's funeral after his July 29 death in a motorcycle crash at 56; Markéta Irglová and Eddie Vedder performed 'The Song of Good Hope' with Thomas Bartlett and the Frames, Bono recited a poem, and The Edge joined for a closing 'Beautiful Day' as family and friends paid tribute to the Irish musician known from The Frames and for the Oscar-winning song 'Falling Slowly' from Once.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#bono#eddie-vedder#funeral
Bono and Eddie Vedder Deliver Intimate Tributes at Glen Hansard's Dublin Funeral
music21 days ago

Bono and Eddie Vedder Deliver Intimate Tributes at Glen Hansard's Dublin Funeral

At Glen Hansard's funeral in Dublin, Bono shared Patti Smith's musical voicemail and recited a rewritten version of 'Beautiful Day,' Eddie Vedder performed Hansard's 'The Song of Good Hope,' and the two joined a group performance of Bob Dylan’s 'Forever Young' with fellow musicians including Hozier and The Edge as friends and fans remembered the late Once co-writer who died July 29 after a motorcycle crash.

via Rolling Stone|
#bono#eddie-vedder#forever-young
Dublin funeral brings together stars and fans for Glen Hansard
world21 days ago

Dublin funeral brings together stars and fans for Glen Hansard

Celebrities and large crowds gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin for Glen Hansard’s funeral, where Bono attended and delivered a recital before joining The Edge for a rendition of Beautiful Day; Patti Smith sent a voicemail “lullaby” for Hansard’s family, and a series of tributes and performances by friends and fellow musicians followed. The coffin arrived by horse-drawn carriage, and about 11,000 people are said to have attended Hansard’s wake, with attendees paying tribute to his life and music across multiple musical interludes.

via BBC|
#bono#dublin#funeral
Stars Remember Glen Hansard After Sudden Dublin Death
music27 days ago

Stars Remember Glen Hansard After Sudden Dublin Death

Glen Hansard, the Irish singer-songwriter behind Once and the Oscar-winning Falling Slowly, died in a motorcycle crash near Dublin at 56, prompting heartfelt tributes from peers including Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Finneas O'Connell, Hozier and Lin-Manuel Miranda who celebrated his generosity, artistry and the angelic presence he brought to stages and streets alike.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#bono#bruce-springsteen#glen-hansard
From Dublin to Spielberg’s Spotlight: Eve Hewson on Disclosure Day
entertainment2 months ago

From Dublin to Spielberg’s Spotlight: Eve Hewson on Disclosure Day

Eve Hewson, Bono’s daughter, discusses growing up in Dublin, training in New York, and breaking into acting, including a nerve-wracking scene with Colin Firth in Disclosure Day. She recounts Spielberg’s hands-on approach—down to banging props to scare her—and the surreal moment when Barack Obama visited the set. Spielberg later offered her the Jane role in Disclosure Day, a collaboration that has boosted her profile as she navigates Hollywood while staying connected to her Dublin roots.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#bono#disclosure-day#entertainment
Springsteen, Bono and Patti Smith Deliver Uplifting Tribeca Performance of 'People Have the Power'
music2 months ago

Springsteen, Bono and Patti Smith Deliver Uplifting Tribeca Performance of 'People Have the Power'

At the Tribeca Film Festival, Bruce Springsteen accepts the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award from Bono, then performs with Bono and Patti Smith; the trio discusses Belafonte’s legacy and the state of American democracy, followed by a collaborative rendition of Patti Smith’s 'Peaceable Kingdom' and a crowd-pleasing take on 'People Have the Power' before Springsteen closes solo with 'Land of Hope and Dreams.'

via Rolling Stone|
#bono#bruce-springsteen#music
Springsteen Headlines Tribeca Night, Honored for Social Justice with Bono and Patti Smith
entertainment2 months ago

Springsteen Headlines Tribeca Night, Honored for Social Justice with Bono and Patti Smith

Bruce Springsteen received the Harry Belafonte Voices For Social Justice Award at Tribeca, performing with Bono and Patti Smith (and accompanist Tony Shanahan) in a show that included 'People Have The Power' and a dedication of the award to citizens who stood against federal actions; De Niro also spoke at the event, praising Springsteen while condemning Trump, highlighting art’s role in shaping culture and politics.

via Deadline|
#bono#bruce-springsteen#entertainment
Springsteen Apologizes to Bono, Sings With Patti Smith at Tribeca Festival
music2 months ago

Springsteen Apologizes to Bono, Sings With Patti Smith at Tribeca Festival

Bruce Springsteen accepts the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award at Tribeca, discusses democracy and Trump-era overreach in a sit-down with Bono, apologizes to Bono for not saying yes to licensing his song for a Gap campaign, then welcomes Patti Smith onstage for “Peaceable Kingdom” and “People Have the Power” before delivering a live solo version of “Land of Hope and Dreams” with Bono providing backing vocals; Smith’s appearance underscores the event’s activist tone as Springsteen dedicates the award to protesters in Minneapolis, Portland and Los Angeles.

via Billboard|
#bono#bruce-springsteen#land-of-hope-and-dreams
Springsteen Regrets Declining Bono’s Gap Song, Says He Should Have Said Yes
music2 months ago

Springsteen Regrets Declining Bono’s Gap Song, Says He Should Have Said Yes

At a Tribeca Festival event, Bono recalled asking Bruce Springsteen to license his song 'Girls in Their Summer Clothes' for Gap’s (RED) campaign; Springsteen admits he refused in 2008 and now says it was a big mistake, calling the song a personal favorite and joking that he should have done it so audiences could hear it as a hit. The moment came during a night honoring Springsteen, with Bono praising him and later joining for a performance.

via Variety|
#bono#bruce-springsteen#gap
U2’s Defiantly Joyful Return: Mullen Resumes Drums as New Album Takes Shape
music6 months ago

U2’s Defiantly Joyful Return: Mullen Resumes Drums as New Album Takes Shape

U2 is recording a follow-up to Songs of Experience with Larry Mullen Jr. back on drums after neck surgery, following Bram van den Berg’s stint during the Sphere residency. The band released the Days of Ash EP and Bono says roughly 25 songs are in contention for future projects, with a mood described as “defiantly joyful” and celebratory rather than mournful; there is no timeline yet, but the album isn’t far behind, and Mullen says he’s rebuilt and playing with renewed energy.

via Rolling Stone|
#bono#days-of-ash-ep#larry-mullen-jr
U2 Burns Bright with Six-Track Protest EP Days of Ash, Teasing a New Album
entertainment6 months ago

U2 Burns Bright with Six-Track Protest EP Days of Ash, Teasing a New Album

U2 releases Days of Ash, their first new music since 2017, a six-track EP centered on global rights struggles—from Renee Good’s death at ICE to Iran’s protests and a Palestinian activist death—featuring Ed Sheeran and Taras Topolia on the closing track. Bono uses the songs to critique political rhetoric and advocate for democracy, while a Kyiv-related documentary accompanies the release. The band also confirms a separate full album later this year, and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. briefly returns from neck surgery.

via The Guardian|
#bono#days-of-ash#entertainment
world1 year ago

U2 Members Condemn Gaza Conflict and Call for Humanity

Members of U2 have issued individual statements condemning the violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, criticizing both Hamas and the Israeli government, especially Prime Minister Netanyahu, and calling for peace, justice, and increased humanitarian aid. Bono emphasized the moral failure and the need for a negotiated, humane solution, while other band members questioned Israel's military actions and the impact on civilians, advocating for a two-state solution and international intervention.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#bono#gaza#israel
world1 year ago

U2 Condemns Israeli Military Action and Voices Support for Gaza

Members of U2 have issued individual statements condemning the violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, criticizing both Hamas and the Israeli government, especially Prime Minister Netanyahu, and calling for peace, justice, and increased humanitarian aid. Bono emphasized the moral failure of both sides, while The Edge questioned Israel's actions and future, Clayton highlighted the devastation, and Mullen condemned the famine and violence, urging global awareness and action.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#bono#gaza#israel