Stereogum — It’s the biggest news story in the world right now: Israel formally declared war on the Palestinian militant group Hamas after a series of deadly attacks over the weekend that killed hundreds of civilians. One of those attacks was at the Tribe O... more info

JamBase — U2 opened the Las Vegas Sphere, showcasing the state-of-the-art new venue’s incredible immersive technology. more info

Stereogum — Live Aid, the 1985 benefit concert organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, is being turned into a musical. As the BBC reports, the musical — called Just For One Day, after David Bowie’s “Heroes” — will feature songs by Queen, U2, Elton Jo... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — On opening night at the $2.3-billion Sphere concert hall, the visuals projected onto the high-def walls behind and above U2 were a show unto themselves. more info

Consequence Of Sound — The concert marked the opening night of the $2.3 billion Las Vegas venue. U2 Kick Off “U2:UV Achtung Baby” Residency at MSG Sphere: Setlist + Photo Gallery Scoop Harrison more info

Stereogum — U2 kicked off their residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Friday night, becoming the first band to perform at the venue. The performance (called U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere) was dedicated to their 1991 album Achtung Baby, which they played... more info

New York Post — "This one, yeah -- it's probably the most passionate business project I've had," Sphere and MSG owner James Dolan told The Post. more info

New York Post — "Atomic City” finds U2 — the quintessentially earnest quartet — coming out swinging and swaggering as they open their much-anticipated Las Vegas residency on Friday. more info

JamBase — U2 unveiled new single "Atomic City" and an accompanying video as they prepare to start a residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas tonight. more info

Stereogum — For years — decades, even — U2 have been trying to rawk. Dudes are legends — well past their prime, with nothing to prove. Bono and bros could satisfy most of the old heads with a facsimile of their post-post-punk arena rock anthems from the... more info