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Super Bowl 2023 commercial featuring spheres in the sky.“An unidentified object has been spotted over the skies,” the ad proclaimed. While the commercial is advertising “U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at the Sphere” — a series of concerts that marks the band’s first live shows in four years — many on social media were quick to point out the similarities to the Chinese spy balloon that has been making headlines.“Did you guys make this commercial before last week?” one person asked.“Read the room.

The Irish rock band U2 are among the artists awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.While the band's contribution on the U.S. culture began with its amazing catalogue of music dating back to its first release in 1980, they have also made a major impact as activists for non-profits and social justice causes both as U2 and as individuals.The day's event included a White House reception for band members, Bono (vocals), The Edge (guitar, vocal), Adam Clayton (bass) and Larry Mullen Jr.

Matt Damon and his wife-of-17-years Luciana Barroso, looked glamorous on the red carpet at the 45th Kennedy Center Honors at the White House on Sunday.The 52-year-old Good Will Hunting star, who recently discussed going into business with his BFF Ben Affleck, looked handsome as ever in a black tuxedo while Luciana, 46, showcased her slender frame in a sheer form-fitting gown over a black bra top.Luciana tucked her brunette tresses back in a wavy ponytail and accessorized with a large pair of silver earrings and light makeup.The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual event celebrating those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. Lovely couple: Matt Damon, 52, and his wife-of-17-years Luciana Barroso, 46, looked glamorous on the red carpet at the 45th Kennedy Center Honors at the White House on SundayThe Kennedy Awards have been presented annually since 1978, culminating each December in a gala celebrating five honorees. The event will be televised Wednesday, December 28th on CBS.The 2022 Honorees include: acclaimed actor and filmmaker George Clooney; contemporary Christian and pop singer-songwriter Amy Grant; legendary singer of soul, Gospel, R&B, and pop, Gladys Knight; Cuban-born American composer, conductor, and educator Tania León; and iconic Irish rock band U2, comprised of band members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.

Bono has recalled losing his mother when he was just 14, and says she was ‘never spoken of’ after her death.The rocker, who fronts one of the most successful bands of all time, grew up in Dublin in the 1960s and 1970s, back when he was Paul Hewson rather than the one-word moniker he’s best-known for today.Bono formed U2 while he was still at school, along with his classmates the Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr, with the group enjoying massive success in the almost 50 years since.Known for his philanthropy and charity work almost as much as for his music, Bono has led a rollercoaster of a life – which is now all set to be laid out in public.The vocalist is due to release his memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story in November, which details his life from his childhood in the Irish capital to his Band Aid activism, music career and everything in between.In anticipation of the memoir’s release, US outlet The New Yorker published an excerpt in which Bono reflects on the death of his mother, who tragically suffered a stroke on the day of his grandfather’s funeral.In devastating simplicity, Bono writes that he has ‘very few memories’ of his mother, and ‘the simple explanation is that, in our house, after she died she was never spoken of again.’He adds: ‘I fear it was worse than that.

George Clooney, “The Empress of Soul” Gladys Knight, “The Queen of Christian Pop” Amy Grant, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and songwriter Tania León, and legendary rock group and humanitarians U2 -- which is comprised of members Bono, The Edge Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr -- will all be honored during this year’s ceremony in Washington, D.C. “Growing up in a small town in Kentucky I could never have imagined that someday I’d be the one sitting in the balcony at the Kennedy Center Honors,” 61-year-old Clooney said in a statement to the Kennedy Center. «To be mentioned in the same breath with the rest of these incredible artists is an honor.

“Sesame Street” was honored. The Eagles were honored in 2016 and Led Zeppelin in 2012.Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter said in an interview that her group has “worked really hard to think about ‘Are we including all of the performing arts?’” as it hands out its awards. She singled out Grant’s music in particular as a different genre being represented in the honors this year.“We’ve had gospel before.

U2 may be getting its own television series from Bad Robot.

A new show about U2 is in development at Netflix!

Netflix is in early development on a scripted series inspired by the rock band U2, sources close to the project confirmed to Deadline. It hails from J.J. Abrams and his Bad Robot Productions, and Warner Bros. TV, where Bad Robot is under a deal. Oscar-nominated screenwriter Anthony McCarten (Bohemian Rhapsody) is attached to pen the series.

While speaking with the Times‘ “Awards Chatter” podcast, U2 frontman Bono reveals he hates the band’s name, his own singing voice and most of the songs the group has released.

U2 frontman Bono is in mourning following the death of the family dog. The 61-year-old rock star and his family are bereft at the loss of their mixed wolfhound Jackson.

U2 have said that they would have no problem with frontman Bono going solo if he ever decided to do so.Speaking in a new interview, the band’s bassist Adam Clayton insisted he and the rest of the band – also comprising guitarist The Edge and drummer Larry Mullen Jr.

The Sunday Times has released the 2021 Rich List and Irish band U2 has ranked incredibly high, considering the live music industry has been on its knees for the last year.