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U2’s Monster Tour Possibly Put On Hold, Drivers Lose Keys

U2’s Monster Tour Possibly Put On Hold, Drivers Lose Keys

E. RUTHERFORD, N.J.—Halfway through what has been considered a successful American tour, with just about every show sold out, U2 has found themselves in the unusual predicament in which they might have to cancel tonight’s show, due to the fact that all 100 drivers that have been hauling their three 290-ton stages across the...
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U2 Paid “One Baby Zebra” for Blackberry Commercial

U2 Paid “One Baby Zebra” for Blackberry Commercial

DUBLIN—U2 doesn’t ask for much if and when they choose to do a television commercial.  When they agreed to take part in an advertisement campaign for the ipod, they received no payment, still legitimizing themselves as a band that wouldn’t sell out for the big bucks.  This time around, as they advertise the new...
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Coldplay Cites Lifelessness as Reason for Breakup

Coldplay Cites Lifelessness as Reason for Breakup

LONDON—Surprising fans and friends all over the world yesterday, the rock band, Coldplay, announced they will be breaking up after eleven successful years.  Singer, Chris Martin, cited the band’s lack of personality and energy, as well as the band’s inability to construct a decent song, as the main reasons for the breakup.  “We finally...
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Reviews

U2-No Line on the Horizon-In light of most of the music U2 has put out in the past twenty years, it’s pretty much a safe bet that this record falls far short of the mark it sets for itself.  Without bothering to listen to a single note or beat, it’s pretensious tone, self-indulgent lyrics...
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