Lyricists Aren?t Always Poets: Some of the Worst Song Lyrics

2010-03-16T21:14:13Z

Lyrics are often considered as poetry for the masses; in turn, those who write lyrics are considered as poets. This idea may not be true all the time, but it is applicably to a few notably artists. Norah Jones, Tupac, Jewel, and Paul McCartney are noted writers of lyrics (and creators of music too, of course), and their lyric...

Record industry hits back at 'myth' of go-it-alone stars

2010-03-09T09:16:15Z

<div><p>Record industry bosses hit back Tuesday at the "myth" that musicians no longer need them to become successful, insisting the Internet can help raise their profile but cannot make them stars.</p><p>The success of the Arctic Monkeys, the British band who made their name through fan websites, and Radiohead's decision to release an album for free online, have ...

Travel Trip Dublin's Docklands

2010-03-01T06:17:24Z

This photo taken Feb. 26, 2010 shows a plaquet on the wall from the rock band U2 at Windmill Lane studios, were the group recorded many of their albums. Many of Dublin's most iconic sites can be found situated close to the River Liffey. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

U2 leads Money Makers list with $108M earned

2010-02-26T11:15:46Z

<div id="subtitle">U2 leads Billboard's Money Makers list with $108M earned, Springsteen is second with $57M</div><div><p>If money makes the world go round, then U2's latest tour, which is dubbed "360 Degrees," proves this saying true.</p><p>The veteran act leads Billboard's 2010 Money Makers list, earning more than $108 million in 2009.</p><p>Bruce Sp...

Music-Money Makers

2010-02-26T10:45:46Z

FILE -In this Oct. 25, 2009 file photo, Bono of the Irish rock band U2 performs during their 360 world tour stop at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)

Personal Trainers Are Like Rock Stars ? They Both Have Short-lived Careers

2010-02-22T15:24:16Z

The career span of your typical rock star is extremely short lived. If a band is lucky they may have five or six good years. Unless they produce a lot hits fast they disappear into obscurity. There are groups like U2, Bon Jovi and Elton John who have made careers in the music industry but they are the exception. Making a career out of personal training and be...

BBC rapped over promoting U2, Coldplay

2010-02-22T20:24:20Z

<div><p>A BBC editorial watchdog body criticised the British broadcaster Thursday for breaching its own guidelines by appearing to promote the bands U2 and Coldplay in its coverage of them.</p><p>The BBC's Editorial Complaints Unit slammed an on-screen slogan "U2=...

Top 20 Concert Tours

2010-02-22T20:27:21Z

<div id="subtitle">Top 20 Concert Tours</div><div><p>The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.</p><p>...

Top 20 Concert Tours-2009

2010-02-23T07:37:31Z

<div id="subtitle">Top 20 Concert Tours-2009</div><div><p>The final 2009 Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by the year's total box office gross and includes average box office gross per city and the average ticket price for shows in North America. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.</p><p&...

U2 tour tops annual rankings in North America

2010-02-23T07:49:04Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U2 may have suffered disappointing sales for their new album, but the Irish rockers were easily the most popular draw on the North American concert circuit this year, according to data issued on Wednesday.</p><p>The band sold $123 million worth of tickets ...

Madonna leads list of 2009's top music tours

2010-02-23T13:57:39Z

<div><p>NASHVILLE (Billboard) - A year ago, many were predicting a downturn -- if not disaster -- for the music touring industry in 2009 based on a gloomy economic forecast, particularly in North America.</p><p>A look at the top tours of the year shows that there were plenty of acts people wanted to see. A dozen of the top 25 tours to...

U2 Tickets For Getting Music Sensation

2010-02-23T13:33:17Z

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For many people, spending time with friends and family members is the best time. You need to know that U2 was formed in 1976 and a few years later, they have been able to set up themselves as a new music sensation. It is seen that U2 have been able to make their fans go crazy at time of their concert and all the fans from the world have the chance to see Bono

U2 to headline UK's Glastonbury Festival

2010-02-24T01:39:59Z

<div><p>LONDON (Reuters) - Irish rock band U2 are to headline next year's Glastonbury Festival on the 40th anniversary of the world's biggest green field arts and music event.</p><p>The band are set to appear on June 25, the opening night of the festival for a one-off p...

Premiere Brothers NY

2009-11-23T04:01:54Z

Musician Edge of the music group U2 attends The Cinema Society premiere of "Brothers" in New York on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

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U2 to headline UK's Glastonbury music festival

2010-02-24T01:48:17Z

<div id="subtitle">U2 to headline 2010 Glastonbury music festival; organizers promise 'more surprises' in lineup</div><div><p>Organizers say U2 will headline Glastonbury, Britain's leading summer music festival.</p><p>Festival boss

2010-02-24T08:42:18Z

Fall of the Berlin Wall, you bet it does. Officially the 20th anniversary on November 9th, but U2 kicked off celebrations yesterday:

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In Berlin, music fans build a new history

2010-02-24T08:55:40Z

<div><p>BERLIN (Hollywood Reporter) - Twenty-year-old Emilia was desperately trying to get a ticket to the MTV Europe Music Awards Thursday, shivering outside the O2 World stadium on a chill grey evening in what used to be East Berlin.</p>&...

u2 mtv ema

2009-11-06T13:19:28Z

Jay-Z and U2 performing a song together in front of the Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor) as part of the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009. Berlin, Germany - 05.11.20

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2009-11-06T13:18:59Z

Atomsphere U2 playing a 6 song set in front of the Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor) during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009. Berlin, Germany - 05.11.20

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