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U2 to release first studio album of new songs in nine years with new single

U2 to release first studio album of new songs in nine years with new single

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

The Bono-led group will release the as-yet untitled new album later this year.

Eve Hewson says being raised by U2’s Bono took fame ‘off of a pedestal’

Eve Hewson says being raised by U2’s Bono took fame ‘off of a pedestal’

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

Hewson said she does not understand why being famous is so celebrated especially when it comes at the cost of privacy.

Moya Brennan remembered at funeral as ‘First Lady of Celtic music’

Moya Brennan remembered at funeral as ‘First Lady of Celtic music’

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

U2, Andrea Corr and Daniel O’Donnell were among those who attended the service in Donegal on Friday afternoon.

Brian Eno features on reflective and hopeful new U2 record

Brian Eno features on reflective and hopeful new U2 record

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Easter Lily was released on Friday ahead of the band’s album later this year.

Bono awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House

Bono awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House

Sat, 04 Jan, 2025

Denzel Washington, Anna Wintour, and Jane Goodall were also honoured at the event

Bono to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden

Bono to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden

Sat, 04 Jan, 2025

Actor Michael J Fox, US politician Hillary Clinton and Vogue magazine editor-in-chief Dame Anna Wintour will also be given the honour