Checking In With U2, And Their Headlines
U2 are possibly the biggest band in the world. They sell out stadiums on every continent. Their album releases are Big Deals. They meet popes.
Naturally, U2 cannot walk to the corner store without someone writing something about it. And of course, not all the press is glowing. Let's peruse the Google News results for U2 and see what the headlines tell us about what's new with our favorite Irish do-gooders!
Backstory:
U2 have been criticized by environmentalists, as well as David Byrne, for their mammoth 360 Tour, which is leaving a large, undeniable carbon footprint. The Edge has been defending the tour, claiming that U2 will offset the environmental impact. He isn't saying how.
Headlines:
U2 Hits Back In Row Over 360 Tour Carbon Footprint
U2 Guitarist Defends Charges Against Environmental Damage
The Edge Annoyed By U2 Carbon Criticism
Verdict:
U2 waited too long to respond. Once everyone had moved on, U2 returned the story to the news by releasing belated statements. Not a black eye, but a bruise.
Backstory:
U2 are writing the music for the forthcoming Broadway show based on Spiderman.
Headlines:
U2 Enthuse About Spiderman 'Opera'
Expect A Slacker Spiderman And A Female Villain In U2's Broadway Version, Says Bono
Bono Talks About His Problem-Plagued Spiderman Musical
Verdict:
That last one is from the notoriously bitchy Perez Hilton, but still: if this show isn't untouchably cool, the mocking is going to be relentless.
Backstory:
U2 played a stadium show in Zagreb last month. The pitch had to be replaced, and visiting Scottish team Hearts are concerned over possible injuries ahead of their match.
Headlines:
Laszlo Fears For Hearts Players As U2 Render Zagreb Pitch A Hazard
Stuck In A Moment They Can't Get Out Of
Verdict:
Not everything is U2's fault. Blame the stadium, not the rock!
Backstory:
U2 recently played three hometown shows at Dublin's Croke Park. Fans loved it. Nearby residents complained about the neighborhood invasion.
Headlines:
U2 Rake It In, But Not All Are Pleased
U2 Confound The Doubters To Blow Away Croke Park
Verdict:
Sometimes life isn't fair. The residents complaining about the inconvenience of huge crowds need to chill. Nothing wrong with being successful.
Miscellaneous:
There are no words to describe the bizarre and far-reaching scope of U2's celebrity... but there are headlines. They certainly seem to 'pay tribute' a lot.
Church Service Looks To Words Of U2 Songs
U2's Bono Pays Tribute To Eunice Kennedy Shriver
U2 Pay Tribute To Convicted Burmese Pro-Democracy Leader At Wembley
U2 To Perform At Andrea Corr's Lavish Irish Wedding
