U2 Helps Island Records Celebrate the Big 50

Island Records recruited Baaba Maal and U2 for a surprise performance at their 50th Anniversary party in London Thursday!

Not bad!!

The duo performed a cover of Bob Marley’s “One Love,” as well as U2’s “One,” before Cat Stevens hit the stage for a set of his own.

U2 signed with Island Records in 1980 after being notoriously turned down by other labels. Singer Bono often speaks out about his gratitude that Island took them on.

Best investment ever!!!!

Want to Star in U2’s "Spider-Man" Musical?

With less than a year before its February 2010 debut, producers are anxiously searching for cast members for Spider Man: Turn Off the Dark, the musical soundtracked by U2‘s Bono and The Edge.

Their press release reads:

“Casting agents are now “seeking principals and understudies for the roles of ‘Peter Parker,’ ‘Mary Jane,’ and ‘Female Lead Villian.’ The production is looking for performers with dynamic rock/pop voices including those with experience in bands and as solo performers. Regardless of experience, anyone who thinks they might be qualified is encouraged to audition.”

Auditions kick off in six major cities April 9, so if you’re interested, get moving!

Orlando, FL
Thursday, April 9

New York, NY
Monday, April 13

Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, April 18

Seattle, WA
Monday, April 20

Chicago, IL
Thursday, May 7

Austin, TX
Wednesday, May 27

Smart People Dig U2, not Lil Wayne

According to a new study, U2 fans are among the most intelligent of all music lovers.

Beethoven listeners were rated the smartest, while fans of Radiohead and Bob Dylan also fared well. 

Beatles, Hendrix, Sinatra and Queen fans were found to be averagely intelligent.

The study was completed by comparing a person’s favorite artists with their standardized test scores.

Most stupid on the list??

Lil Wayne fans.

Hah!

U2 Announce Stadium Tour

After a week of Letterman performances and publicity stunts, U2 have finally announced dates for their U2 360° Tour.

The first stop will be in Barcelona, Spain on June 30, and it won’t be until September 12 in Chicago that the band hits the U.S.

The band also promises that 85 percent of tickets will cost $120 or less!

Thanks, boys!

Check out the full list of dates on U2’s official site.

U2 Get Their Own Street

We knew it wasn’t over!!!

As part of their latest promotional stunt for their latest record, U2 have earned a portion of West 53rd Street in New York City, permanently renamed “U2 Way.”

The band will stop at nothing to sell records!!

U2 Kick Off Week of Letterman Performances

Bono snaps a photo of fans waiting outside the Late Show with David Letterman Monday, where U2 played their first of five performances this week.

On Friday, the band played atop a roof to the tune of 5,000 screaming fans.

The stunts are aimed to promote U2’s latest album, No Line on the Horizon, out today.

What will the band do next??

Perform inside a spaceship???

Quote of the Day

“I’m afraid of heights by the way. So why would you write a song called ‘Vertigo’?”

–U2‘s Bono, during a surprise rooftop performance in London Friday

Bono Tries Guyliner

Srsly, B??

Bono channels Pete Wentz at U2‘s rehearsal for The Brit Awards 2009 this morning.

You’re not going on live television like that, are u???