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Lead singer and songwriter for chart-topping Irish band U2, Bono is also known for his activism and humanitarian work.

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Bono on the Graham Norton Show in 2022.

Music and activism: Bono of U2 releases memoir

Music and activism: Bono of U2 releases memoir

The U2 singer takes his readers on a journey through time. "Surrender" describes his life in 40 songs.
MusicNovember 1, 2022
Cover Time Magazin März 2021 mit dem Schauspieler Elliot Page

Transgender star Elliot Page featured in Time magazine

Transgender star Elliot Page featured in Time magazine

Along with Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page, here are other celebrities who have contributed to breaking down barriers.
CultureMarch 16, 20218 images
Bono at the Berlin concert

Bono voice problems end Berlin U2 concert

Bono voice problems end Berlin U2 concert

U2's lead singer Bono has voice problems and cancels concert after a few songs.
CultureSeptember 2, 2018
Anton Corbijn at the "The Living and the Dead" exhibition in Hamburg

'The Living and the Dead': Life's work of photographer Anton Corbijn

'The Living and the Dead': Life's work of photographer Anton Corbijn

A retrospective at the Triennial of Photography in Hamburg celebrates the Dutch music photographer and filmmaker.
CultureJune 7, 201811 images
Berlin U2 fährt U2 - Irische Rocker spielen im Berliner Untergrund

Achtung Baby!: U2 gig on Berlin subway

Achtung Baby!: U2 gig on Berlin subway

U2 frontman Bono and guitarist The Edge treated fans on the city’s subway system to an impromptu mini-concert.
MusicDecember 7, 2017
Band U2 (picture-alliance/dpa/B. Pedersen)

U2 album 'Songs of Experience': Time for retirement?

U2 album 'Songs of Experience': Time for retirement?

After Trump's election, Bono pushed back the release of this album to make it more political.
CultureDecember 1, 2017