PLEBA Misc News, Stories and Articles #9

[dazzledbylight]

hey jv

add:

wow i justfinally heard the partial clip of ol from the link a few pages back

ooooo i like! and very impressed with the sound/singing of the chorus.
guess i have go find the full thing now w00t!

 

[last unicorn]

What Bono talked about at the Mo Ibrahim forum in Ethiopia:

Bono: “Information, and the knowledge that flows from it, has enormous power to challenge inequality” | ONE

 

[last unicorn]

A preview for the (RED) auction taking place on 23 November, including a passionate Bono, his hands and the F-word

Jony and Marc's (RED) Auction - the Preview - YouTube

 

[chork]

...and a shirt unbuttoned to his navel and those shades that always trick me into thinking there might be a hint of eyeliner...

Cheers, Unicorn!

 

[hcbiggs2002]

A preview for the (RED) auction taking place on 23 November, including a passionate Bono, his hands and the F-word

Jony and Marc's (RED) Auction - the Preview - YouTube

Thanks for this video and the transcript of Bono's speech from the 2013 African Media Leaders Forum! Going to post the screen caps I just took from the video onto the More 2013 Misc New U2 Pics thread!

 

[last unicorn]

...and a shirt unbuttoned to his navel

*** Looks closer ***

*** Looks very closely ***


Um, yes, you're indeed right

 

[chork]

Also, I'm fairly certain he wasn't wearing underpants...

 

[Rhiannon64]

Found this in the Financial Times. It seems as though Principal Management (along with Madonna's management company) is going to become a part of Live Nation Entertainment.

Mr McGuinness, the manager of U2 since 1978, will become chairman of Principle following the deal.

Here's the article:
U2 and Madonna managers come under the Live Nation tent - FT.com

 

[last unicorn]

Now, this is quite surprising:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/13/b...-near-deal-for-management-companies.html?_r=1

Does it mean that Paul won't be U2's manager anymore? I cannot even imagine them without him.

 

[Edge_Orchestra]

It means Paul will be the 'Chairman' but not actively attending the day to day management.

And perhaps McGuinness isn't physically up to running the day-to-day business any longer.

Judging by the failures at U2.COM and some of the lack of imagination, it could be a good thing?

But the fact that they are selling off to a company like Live Nation… sounds VERY suspect. I think it might be an agreement that they later regret.

Now, this is quite surprising:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/13/b...-near-deal-for-management-companies.html?_r=1

Does it mean that Paul won't be U2's manager anymore? I cannot even imagine them without him.

 

[mama cass]

sounds like Madonna's manager will be managing U2, but Paul McGuinness is quoted as saying he can't think of anyone better to do the job...

eek though

 

[last unicorn]

It's on the front page of Irish media:

https://twitter.com/Independent_ie/status/400596115562586113/photo/1

Now, very sad news, personally, I feel like an era is ending. But let's stay optimistic and wait and see what the new U2 era will bring.

 

[hcbiggs2002]

Just came across this latest news about U2's new album.....

U2 Album Slated for Early 2014 Release | Billboard

 

[hcbiggs2002]

And another interesting piece of news.....

Dublin's U2 One in running to be named best live song ever - Irish Mirror Online

 

[Caroni]

We Will be GLEBANS !!!!!!

 

[jeevey]

U2 Get Better With Age @ARTISTdirect

 

[jeevey]

As McGuinness clears his desk, U2 will never be the same again - Independent.ie

 

[Jeannieco]

We Will be GLEBANS !!!!!!

 

[corianderstem]

Someone suggested BAGEL in another thread, which I thought was awesome.

 

[Galeongirl]

DEBLA!

 

[Rarry]

Someone suggested BAGEL in another thread, which I thought was awesome.

Bagel!! Brilliant

 

[feedthetree]

It's official, I thought U2 sold out years ago but this is the icing on the cake.

selling out to LIVE NATION? I suspect this is the beginning of the final end for u2.

very disappointed.

 

[last unicorn]

Yes, because U2 haven't been tied closely to Live Nation before and because U2 IS Principal Management. U2 is owned by U2. I'm tired of people yelling "sell outs" as if U2 have ever been a small indie band who's not interested in being commercially successful. Maybe some fans are simply fans of the wrong band?

 

[hcbiggs2002]

Yeah, I'm with you Silvia! I've never really understood what people mean by "sold out"!? Espcially when it comes to U2's partnership with Live Nation, who they've been with since 2008!?! U2 have always wanted to be the biggest rock band in the world and they are! And in order for them to bring us huge productions like their 360 tour they need partners who have a big organization and logestics with deep pockets to help them achieve their goals. And anyone who doesn't understand these simple facts is naive!!

 

[Rarry]

Haters gonna hate.

I agree with you both. Sell-out? BS. Plus isn't Paul allowed to semi retire? Puh-lease. Business is business and music is music. Nothing changes in terms of either I expect. I'm personally just delighted that we have new music coming.

 

[loner]

Yes, because U2 haven't been tied closely to Live Nation before and because U2 IS Principal Management. U2 is owned by U2. I'm tired of people yelling "sell outs" as if U2 have ever been a small indie band who's not interested in being commercially successful. Maybe some fans are simply fans of the wrong band?

 

[last unicorn]

With or without him: 'Fifth member' of U2 quits after 35 years of managing world famous rock group | Mail Online

 

[kassandra]

U2 and Paul McGuinness: the end of the affair - People | Popular Stories, Obituaries & More | The Irish Times - Sat, Nov 16, 2013

Article highlight: "Today, sales of the new U2 album, which is due out in March, no longer really matter much. Sales of tickets for their world tour, which is due to begin in June, really do."

 

[hcbiggs2002]

U2 and Paul McGuinness: the end of the affair - People | Popular Stories, Obituaries & More | The Irish Times - Sat, Nov 16, 2013

Article highlight: Sales of tickets for their world tour, which is due to begin in June, really do."

So what does this actually mean, that the tour will begin in June or just the ticket sales will begin in June?!? I'm having a discussion on Twitter as to the proper interpretation of this statement!?!

 

[corianderstem]

That sentence infers (implies?) that the tour would start in June.