JamBase — Jimmy Buffett's plane, carrying U2's Bono, was shot at by Jamaican authorities who mistook it for a drug trafficker, and the incident inspired the song, “Jamaica Mistaica.” more info
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Kelly Clarkson covers multiple songs on The Kelly Clarkson Show every week in her recurring Kellyoke segment, and we post about a lot of them. Since resuming production post-writers’ strike, Clarkson has sang songs by Bloc Party, Olivia Rodrigo,... more info
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You may not be in the Christmas spirit, but this week U2, Darlene Love, Bethany Cosentino, Billie Eilish, Lil Tjay, the Regrettes, Bernice, and Ken were. I hope I get Dashboard in my stocking next week. more info
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During their residency at the Vegas Sphere — which has been extended until March — U2 have been having fun with the setlist. Last month, they played “Seconds” for the first time since 1985; in September, they performed Achtung Baby deep cu... more info
JamBase — U2 covered The Pogues’ “A Rainy Night In Soho” in honor of their late frontman Shane MacGowan during a concert at the Las Vegas Sphere. more info
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U2 have announced four additional dates of their U2:UV Achtung Baby residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. These will be the final shows of the residency. When all is said and done, the band will have done 40 nights at the Sphere. more info
Consequence Of Sound — The “U2:UV Achtung Baby” residency will continue in Las Vegas next year.
U2 Announce 2024 MSG Sphere Residency Dates [Updated]
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Earlier this week, Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan passed away at 65. Musicians have been sharing tributes for the beloved punk icon, including U2, who paid homage to MacGowan on Friday night at their residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. more info