Bono

Bono

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Bono, born Paul David Hewson, is the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the Irish rock band U2. Renowned for his powerful voice and socially conscious lyrics, he is also a prominent activist, working on various humanitarian efforts around the globe.

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Bono summoned the chutzpah to serenade the former first lady with a rendition of The Beatles’ Michelle.

Three former presidents sat together to listen to Obama on Thursday. Trump was not invited – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-21
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Bono, the frontman of U2, offered his congratulations to Freedman from abroad.

Remembering Makybe Diva – the horse who rewrote the record books
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-28
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Bono is the lead singer of U2 and is known for his political activism and music.

Love Bono or loathe him, we could all do with a little more of his sanctimony – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-26
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Bono is angry but still advocates for peace.

Der gute Ton: Wütende U2, ein trauriger Joji und die schöne Vergangenheit - Musik
Der Standard·AustriaAustria· 2026-02-24
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Bono is an aging Irish pop star and front man for the band U2, known for his political activism and recent protest song against President Trump.

Bono releases 'American Obituary' protest song targeting Trump's immigration policies
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-22
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Bono is mentioned in the context of a provocative statement.

Bono stikker kniven ind, hvor det gør ondt
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2026-02-20
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Bono is mentioned as part of the countless celebrities who have been hosted at Beaufield Mews.

High-end apartments come to the market at Beaufield Mews in Stillorgan – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-20
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Bono is the lead singer of U2, a band that addresses social issues through their music.

Avec « American Obituary », U2 repart au front
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-20
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Bono sings about David, the 'giant killer', in the second song of U2's EP 'Days Of Ash'.

„U2“ veröffentlicht EP „Days Of Ash“: „Eine Kugel für jedes Kind“ - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-02-20
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Bono commented on the new songs, describing them as 'songs of defiance, dismay, and lament'.

U2 veröffentlicht neue Songs: Krieg, Politik und mutige Stimmen
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2026-02-20
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Bono is the singer of U2, which released a song honoring Renee Good.

U2 gir ut sang om Renee Good.
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-02-19
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Bono lambasts ICE, Putin, Netanyahu and more as U2 release their first collection of new songs since 2017.

Bono lambasts ICE, Putin, Netanyahu and more as U2 release first collection of new songs since 2017 | U2
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-19
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Bono is a cultural figure who has been involved in activism and political commentary through his music.

You may loathe the politically broad tone, but the band sounds reinvigorated – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-18
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Bono is involved in U2's new EP, which reflects a politically charged spirit and addresses recent social issues.

U2: Days of Ash review – six new tracks reaffirm the band as a vital political voice | U2
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-18
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Bono is the lead singer of U2, who surprised Cypress, Mine! by joining them on stage during a gig in 1985.

Brilliantly vulnerable Cypress, Mine! see their return as all about the here and now – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-16
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There is a clip of Bono dialling in from Africa.

Pat Kenny signs off after more than four decades of daily radio – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-30
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Bono is one of the celebrities present at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Long a caricature and waste of time, Davos is finally relevant again
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-01-22
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Bono, the U2 singer, wears sunglasses due to a medical necessity but has made them his trademark.

Warum Macrons Sonnenbrille in Davos für Aufsehen sorgt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-21
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Bono made crucial saves to keep Senegal from extending their lead.

los jugadores abandonaron el campo en protesta
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-19
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Bono made a strong save to prevent Senegal from scoring a second goal.

Afrika-Cup 2026: Senegal gewinnt Chaos-Finale gegen Marokko - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-01-19
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