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A pop persona can work wonders – but pity those who attempt to shake off the schtick

As Billie Eilish expresses discomfort at her self-invention, let's casts an eye back at the stars who got stuck in character

Mark Beaumont - 10th June 2020

Music News

U2’s Bono debuts star-studded ‘Beautiful Day’ cover and shares powerful speech

"For many black Americans, Lady Liberty’s torch is far from a beacon of hope, it’s often a flashlight in the face"

Nick Reilly - 8th June 2020

Music News

Bono shares thank you notes to Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Nick Cave and more

All as part of his '60 Songs That Saved My Life' playlist

Will Richards - 16th May 2020

Music News

Bono shares playlist of “60 songs that saved my life” to mark 60th birthday

He's writing a fan letter to each artist included on U2's website, including Billie Eilish

Will Richards - 10th May 2020

Music News

U2’s Adam Clayton opens up on how he overcame mental health issues

He urged those struggling in lockdown to seek help

Tom Skinner - 9th May 2020

Music News

Bono helps Ireland to obtain urgent coronavirus medical supplies

"It feels like a time for action rather than words"

Will Lavin - 13th April 2020

Music News

U2’s Bono performs brand new song ‘Let Your Love Be Known’ via livestream

"For the doctors, nurses, carers on the front line, it's you we’re singing to"

Charlotte Krol - 17th March 2020

Music News

Record Store Day 2020: One-off U2, David Bowie and Manic Street Preachers War Child releases announced

The releases have been confirmed with the news that War Child will be the official charity partner of RSD 2020

Sam Moore - 4th March 2020

NME Blogs

Mark, My Words: why rock needs to have more ‘quickies’

It sits there, as unavoidable as death itself. Sometimes it's in the middle of the album, like a rail replacement bus service, sometimes it's...

Mark Beaumont - 3rd March 2020

Music News

Inhaler’s Elijah Hewson says dad Bono wasn’t supportive of his band at first

Some tough love from the U2 frontman

Will Lavin - 26th February 2020

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