Who says only Democrats get to make friends with rock stars?

The annual Coachella festival in the southern Californian desert got off to a great start last weekend. Bono was there, but instead of listening to the music he headed to an event to promote a new partnership for Edun, the African-conscious clothing brand he created with his wife Ali Hewson several years back.

U2's Adam Clayton has revealed how he quit alcohol to combat the 'suicidal thoughts' he struggled with during his early years with the band.

In a survey conducted by Dublin radio station Phantom FM, Whipping Boy’s second album, Heartworm, was voted the best Irish album of all time ahead of big names such as U2, Van Morrison, Damien Rice and Thin Lizzy.

AT TED2013, Bono recently spoke about the progress being made against extreme poverty in the world. His full speech, in which he praises our progress and warns us against complacency, is now available to watch in its entirety.

Bono and Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary could save thousands in a controversial tax based on how their homes have been valued on the Revenue Commissioners’ new website.

During the TED conference of 2005, U2 frontman Bono delivered the disturbing news that 11 million AIDS orphans and 6,500 Africans were dying every day from AIDS due simply to their lack of access to drugs that are available in the pharmacies that we take for granted. At that time, Bono asked people to actively take part in the fight against poverty rather than just donating to charity.

Rock legend Adam Clayton has revealed how U2’s music saved him from depression – and urged the Irish government to tackle the teenage suicide issue.

Bono was in New York last week supporting Edun, the clothing line he founded with his wife Ali in 2005 to support trade and fashion on the African continent.  

In a supplement for The Irish Times this week, U2’s frontman Bono writes a piece in which he envisions not only Ireland, but the entire world ten years on in 2023. The piece is a part of The Irish Times’ support for Hireland.

U2 manager Paul McGuinness has slammed Google for not cracking down on illegal music downloads, the Irish Daily Star reports.

Renowned Irish rock band U2 and The American Ireland Funds announced in 2009 that they were to establish a national music education program to help children and young people access music tuition in their local area.

U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jnr reckons that the scariest gig of his life was acting on screen with Donald Sutherland, even though he has performed in front of millions.

U2 fans can expect a new album from their heroes in September – with Brian Barton of Dangermouse in the producer’s chair.

U2’s front man Bono has revealed the working title of the legendary rock band’s 13th studio album.

It has become an annual ritual, the great Bono busk in Grafton Street on Christmas Eve. This year the U2 front man was accompanied by Glen Hansard of “Once” fame and singer Lisa Hannigan.

Bono has welcomed his daughters Jordan, 23, and Eve, 21, home to Dublin for Christmas and he couldn't be happier about it.