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On The Download: U2 At The Rose Bowl (October 25, 2009)

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:31:08 -0700

By Eugene Monzon

PASADENA, Calif. -- Sunday night brought the final stop of U2's soldout North American tour at the famed Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The biggest stadium gig ever to perform at the Bowl (thanks in part to their stage), quickly turned into a global phenomenon... as the band streamed the entire show to the world making it the first global concert Web cast on YouTube. And for the nearly 2 and a half hour show, four Irish lads captivated the world.

U2 and Bono adapt to changing times

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:17:57 -0700

AP - Even while maintaining its status as one of the few musical acts that can still fill stadiums, U2 is struck by how quickly its world is changing � musically and politically.

U2 and Bono adapt to changing times

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:56:15 -0700

AP - Even while maintaining its status as one of the few musical acts that can still fill stadiums, U2 is struck by how quickly its world is changing � musically and politically.

Gerard Butler Won't Be Apologizing To Jennifer Aniston For Fueling Romance Rumors

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:51:47 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Gerard Butler hasn't had to apologize for starting sexy rumors over the summer that he was getting it on with his "The Bounty" co-star, Jennifer Aniston.

"She has the best sense of humor," Gerard told Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson on Tuesday at the junket for his new film, "Law Abiding Citizen."

ROLL CALL: 'Gossip Girl' Triples The Fun With A Threesome

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:52:56 -0700

By Jesse Spero

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Plus, Madonna and Lady Gaga follow their "SNL" brawl sketch with a dance battle! Courtney Love kisses and kisses some more. And, Prince dressed like a sexy senior citizen!

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!

Bono & The Edge Talk 'Spider-Man' Musical': 'A Guy Singing In Tights Can't Happen'

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:04:28 -0700

LONDON, England, U.K. -- U2's Bono and The Edge have revealed they are bringing a new bad girl to their Broadway production of "Spider-Man" when it opens next year.

"We've got a new villain, it's a girl," Bono told BBC Radio 1 in a new interview. "It's a very extraordinary role. We've taken it to a much more dizzy place than you'd expect."

ROLL CALL: Spidey Senses Say 'Spider-Man' Musical In Danger

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:57:23 -0700

By Jesse Spero

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Plus, Jon Gosselin and Hailey Glassman are still going strong - for now. Which "Real Housewives of New York City" star was spotted with a pregnancy test? And, Gerard Butler is so over Jennifer Aniston!

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!

Musical Spidey Senses Tingling? - 'Spider-Man' Musical Announces Open Casting Call

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:11:31 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Do you think you have the acting - and singing -- chops to play Peter Parker or Mary Jane on Broadway?

"Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark," the musical based on the web-slinging super hero, is holding open casting calls in Orlando, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago and Austin.

U2 Talks New Album, Inauguration Performance, And More

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:30:00 -0800

Access' Billy Bush sits down with Bono and The Edge to talk about "No Line On The Horizon," performing at the Lincoln Memorial, and if their wives call them by their real names.

Evan Rachel Wood Cast In 'Spider-Man' Musical

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:37:17 -0800

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kirsten Dunst may have spun a web around Peter Parker's heart in the big screen version of "Spider-Man," but actress Evan Rachel Wood is reportedly now set to woo the web slinger, as Mary Jane Watson in the Broadway treatment of the friendly neighborhood superhero story.