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U2 on Schedule for 2013 Release

Chad Childers — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:00:46 +0000

Pretty much since the early part of promotion for the ‘No Line on the Horizon’ album, U2 has hinted that there’s a wealth of material that could result in multiple projects, but so far there’s been no mention of an actual release date. However, the band’s U.K. label Mercury Records let it slip that the [...]

U2 Bassist Adam Clayton's Former Aide Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Embezzlement

Chad Childers — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 17:00:54 +0000

U2 bassist Adam Clayton has received justice. The musician wasn’t in court at the time of sentencing, but his former assistant Carol Hawkins received a seven-year prison term in relation to her embezzlement of funds from the musician. The Dublin jury recently unanimously found her guilty of embezzling more the $3.6 million from Clayton.

U2 Bassist Adam Clayton's Former Assistant Found Guilty of Stealing $3.5 Million

Chad Childers — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:00:37 +0000

U2 bassist Adam Clayton is finally seeing justice in action as his former personal assistant Carol Hawkins has been found guilty of embezzlement. A Dublin jury ruled in the musician’s favor after evidence was presented that Hawkins had run up a £2.2 million (roughly $3.5 million U.S.) on him. In total, the Dublic Circuit Court [...]

U2 Singer Bono Denies Facebook IPO Made Him World's Richest Rock Star

Dave Lifton — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:57:22 +0000

The initial public offering of Facebook on Friday (May 18) may not have been as successful as many had expected. But even if it had done better than closing at only 23 cents more than the opening price, it would not have put Bono up with Paul McCartney in the exclusive Billionaire Rockers Club as had been initially believed.

U2′s Adam Clayton Seeking Millions in Misappropriated Funds Lawsuit

Chris M. Junior — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:00:31 +0000

From early 2005 to late 2009, U2 grossed boatloads of money from their Vertigo Tour and every-bit-as-massive 360 Degree Tour.

At the same time, bassist Adam Clayton claims he was losing big bucks, too. Clayton says his personal assistant back then misappropriated $7.5 million of his hard-earned money, and now Clayton is suing all of the parties believed to be involved.

Sweaty Tracy Morgan Sings U2′s 'With or Without You' at Fashion's Night Out [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:00:27 +0000

This would never happen under Liz Lemon’s watch: ’30 Rock’ actor Tracy Morgan attended a karaoke party hosted by Valentino during Fashion’s Night Out, where he performed a heartfelt rendition of U2′s ‘With or Without You’ while sporting a sweat-soaked t-shirt. Apparently, Morgan’s perspiration wasn’t enough to scare off a blonde fashionista who joins Morgan on [...]