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U2 to headline Glastonbury's 40th birthday party

2009-11-23T12:12:50Z

Irish rock giants U2 have been confirmed as the headline act for Glastonbury's 40th anniversary

The man behind the Jedward factor (and it's not Simon Cowell)

2009-11-19T09:45:07Z

Video: Thirty years ago, Robert Stephenson brought U2 to London. Now it emerges he gave Jedward their first break � see an exclusive video of them singing here

Oasis in the running for 'world's best act' title at Q awards despite split

2009-10-26T08:40:40Z

Oasis were shortlisted for "best act in the world today" at the Q Awards.

U2 to make history with live web gig

2009-10-20T11:16:41Z

Rockers U2 are to make internet history by broadcasting an entire gig on the web live from the Pasadena Rose Bowl in California

U2 are the kings of infinite space

2009-08-16T23:00:00Z

Not content with being the biggest band on Earth, U2's Wembley Stadium gig saw them intent on bringing outer space into the equation

Noel Gallagher causes mayhem at U2 bash

2009-08-17T10:11:23Z

Still mad for it. Noel Gallagher did his best to upstage U2 last night as the Irish supergroup hosted a party at Home House in Marylebone to celebrate their weekend gigs at Wembley Stadium

Sound check: Arctic Monkeys are ready to evolve

2009-08-14T10:13:55Z

Sheffield quartet Arctic Monkeys have a challenging new sound for their third album � but by taking risks they could soon be in a league of their own.

U2 set to Claw in record-breaking 88,000 fans for Wembley show

2009-08-14T08:18:24Z

The record for the biggest ever audience at Wembley Stadium is due to be broken as U2 perform at the venue.

Gigs of the week

2009-08-14T10:30:48Z

British Sea Power will play Regent's Park, Grizzly Bear comes to Koko and U2 are ready to fill Wembley Stadium.

Yusuf, U2 and Baaba Maal delight in Island Life

2009-05-28T23:00:00Z

Spine-tingling music from Baaba Maal and U2 before Yusuf melted hearts with his masterful songs and strangely affecting voice.

Off the record: The Top 10's back on trend

2009-03-27T10:38:34Z

The charts are worth following again � and it's all thanks to the download revolution.

Luck & ego keep U2 going

2009-03-11T13:02:40Z

U2 attribute their success to �good luck and band ego�.

CDs of the week

2009-02-27T10:38:42Z

No Line On The Horizon should mark the end of U2's years of consolidation and Courtney Pine is approaching his prime.

Killers and Coldplay to star at War Child's 15th birthday show

2009-01-28T09:19:19Z

The Killers and Coldplay are set to perform a one-off concert for the War Child charity next month

U2 payout leaves tour company nursing a $19m loss

2008-12-18T09:17:49Z

Media: Irish rock legends U2 have cashed in $25 million worth of shares in Live Nation, the company which handles their tours, merchandising and sponsorship

Kasabian rattle through hits

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

Kasabian's Union Chapel gig was a stopgap show to be sure, but one that makes their proper return next year that little bit more eagerly anticipated.

Seasick Steve and Stereophonics back to basics

2008-11-11T00:00:00Z

"Seasick" Steve Wold and Stereophonics went into busking mode at DJ Jo Whiley's Little Noise Session and proved sometimes simplicity is the best policy.

Campaign is on to quell barracks-plan rebellion

2008-11-07T11:15:52Z

It is nice to see the Qataris wish to be good neighbours with the residents of Chelsea and Belgravia. A very English representative of the oil-state's development arm, Qatari Diar, took morning tea last Friday with members of the Belgravia Residents Association

Fan records new U2 songs blaring out of Bono villa

2008-08-18T12:54:53Z

Tracks from rock band U2's new album have appeared on the internet illegally after singer Bono played them loudly at his holiday villa in France

Bono up close

2008-02-21T00:00:00Z

U2 3D is rock that's just a bit too temperate to be properly radical and the show looks rehearsed to the minutest detail.

CDs of the week

2007-11-30T00:00:00Z

Rufus Wainwright's Carnegie Hall tribute to Judy Garland, U2's Joshua Tree sprouts once more and the distinctive Souad Massi in CDs of the week.

Sorry, there aren't any names left for bands...

2007-10-08T14:05:24Z

Today's new bands are finding it difficult to think of a name for themselves because all the good ones have been taken.

Bono turns up at Beatles premiere

2007-09-27T07:31:09Z

Rock star Bono made a surprise appearance at the UK celebrity premiere of Across the Universe, a musical film featuring songs by The Beatles.

Surf's up this summer

2007-04-27T10:51:50Z

Music matters this week include Britain's answer to surfer-folky Jack Johnson, another insight into Bob Dylan and a quick listen to Editors' epic new record.

Long-term success in the US is earned the hard way

2007-03-05T13:55:03Z

Sir Paul calls for music copyright to be longer

2006-12-07T09:24:41Z

Sir Paul McCartney is among more than 4,000 musicians who have taken out a full-page newspaper advert expressing their discontent with the law over copyright.

Bono wins court battle over his old Stetson

2006-11-15T15:59:23Z

U2 won a High Court battle against their former stylist, forcing her to hand over a cowboy hat she took from Bono almost two decades ago.

Downloads of the week

2006-11-03T15:04:06Z

Two of the world's biggest bands unite for Music Rising, cult music show The Tube returns in barely recognisable guise and MIA is offering the first fruits of her next album as a free download.

Elder statesmen, but Oasis are still bad boys

2006-10-30T15:38:40Z

Oasis joined the rock establishment at the Q magazine awards, but Liam Gallagher failed to turn up fuelling speculation he was in a sulk.

Sgt Pepper tops all-time album chart

2006-08-29T09:07:32Z

The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was today voted the nation's favourite Number One album.