I would certainly like to think not. Just because U2’s Oct. 3 performance in Raleigh has not sold out, does not mean U2 is becoming irrelevant. It seems more of Raleigh’s “rock” crowd would rather frequent The Pour House or Slim’s. Now the country fans … they can pack a Triangle stadium.
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In hindsight, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg acknowledged, grudgingly, on Friday, taking a helicopter flight from Manhattan to New Jersey to catch a U2 concert may not have been the most environmentally friendly way to travel.Especially since Mr. Bloomberg had events on Thursday and Friday that were meant to burnish his environmental record.On Thursday, Mr. Bloomberg, [...]
Full List of Nominees: Best Song Beyonce Knowles – “Halo” Black Eyed Peas – “I Got A Feeling” David Guetta ft. Kelly Rowland – “When Love Takes Over” Kings of Leon – “Use Somebody” Lady GaGa – “Poker Face” Best Live Act Beyonce Knowles Green Day Kings of Leon Lady GaGa U2 Best Group Black [...]
Today’s Pittsburgh Post-Gazette devoted almost a full page to ONE, CGD and the University of Pittsburgh’s panel yesterday. Below are some excerpts: “It shouldn’t be a summit to address only the completion of a global economic stimulus. It should also be about some of the issues that have caused us a lot of disappointment and [...]
Globe trotting stadium giants Coldplay have dug deep and donated £1 million to a children’s charity. Perhaps Coldplay really are the new U2. Emerging from an indie background the group have become world beaters through their euphoric songs and sheer hard work. Of course, having a Hollywood star as his wife marks singer Chris Martin [...]