2010-03-01: News / Releases >
UPDATED: Before you rush out and buy that Angélique Kidjo album, be aware that the version already released in the UK contains a different version (3:45) of Move On Up, a duet featuring Kidjo and John Legend, sans Bono. According to the label site, the track featuring Bono will appear on the US release, now scheduled to drop on April 6. [BH]
2010-03-01: Site >
Angelique Kidjo's new album OYO includes a song called "Move on Up" which MAY feature Bono and John Legend alongside Kidjo. One version of the track is 3:13 and features Bono prominently. The track can be heard at Kidjo's site, www.kidjo.com - there is an audio player there which will allow you to stream the track. iTunes lists a March 30, 2010 release date in the US. The UK release arrived in January, and did not include the track with Bono, but rather just featured John Legend as a guest. [Please see next story for more information] [AJ]
2010-02-11: Discography / Site >
The By Songs section of the U2 discography which lists every song U2 has been involved in, has been brought up to date. New listings include tracks from the Crazy / Magnificent singles, Unforgettable Fire Remaster, the upcoming Artificial Horizon, as well as rare materials like the Queen of No Heart single, and the Winter promo CD. Full details of updates can be found in the forum. [AJ]
2010-02-01: News / Releases >
UPDATED: MTV initially reported that Bono had signed on to participate in Quincy Jones' remake of We Are The World. However, there is no mention of Bono having been at the taping in New York City this Monday. Some outlets are reporting that a few artists will be contributing to the effort remotely, but did not specifically mention Bono. The song and video are set to premier on NBC on February 12 during the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Winter Olympics. [BH]
2010-01-27: News / Releases >
Hope For Haiti Now debuts as the #1 album on this week's Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 171K, marking the first time a digital-only release has topped the chart. The Hope For Haiti Now Telethon has also broken fundraising records, taking in more than $61 million. (Thanks, Morgan) [BH]
2010-01-21: News / Releases >
Rolling Stone reports that the charity collaboration between Bono, Jay-Z, and Rihanna will be titled Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour). As previously reported, the track is being produced by Bono's drinking buddy Swizz Beatz. UPDATED: The track is now up on iTunes. It's an instant download when you pre-order the Help For Haiti Now live album. [BH]
2010-01-21: News / Releases >
iTunes will be offering audio and video of this Friday's Hope For Haiti Now concert. The album will be available for pre-order the same day as the broadcast. All proceeds will go to charities assisting victims of the earthquake. The telethon will air at 8PM ET/PT on a wide variety of broadcast and cable networks. [BH]
2010-01-19: News >
U2W is proud to be part of a group of U2 fans who are coming together to raise money to help the people of Haiti. Our friends at U2tour.de have put together a U2 Fans Team Page on BetterPlace.org where U2 fans can join the effort and make a donation. BetterPlace.org sends 100% of donated funds to the organizations the team is supporting: CARE, Save the Children, and action medeor. Click here to see the U2 Fans Team Page, join, and make your donation. If you prefer to donate anonymously, you can click the link above and then click directly to the pages for the organizations the team is supporting. [AJ]