The rumor that Ali Hewson is interested in running for the office of president of Ireland has surfaced again (see Ali 4 Prez). In an article published in the Irish News this week, Ali was once again listed among several of Ireland’s power players vying for the figurehead position (the Irish president does not have executive or a policy role in government). Could Ali, who possesses a political science degree, really be interested in the position? It’s anyone guess. Two years ago, she denied any interest in the position, but time can affect one’s feelings. In any case, we are amused by the notion of calling Bono the “husband of the president.” (Photo
Month: January 2004
Limited Wolf Lithographs
A limited edition of lithographs of Bono’s illustrations for Peter and the Wolf goes on sale at the London Art Fair on Tuesday (13/1), in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation. (From The Guardian, via U2world.com)
Eno on TechTV
Longtime U2 producer Brian Eno will be appearing on The Screen Savers tonight, a show on the U.S. Tech TV channel.
U2log readers are reminded that Eno is not producing U2’s newest album in any official capacity.
Nominate U2log.com. Please?
The Golden Globes, The Oscars… pah! The only awards that matter are the Fourth Annual Weblog awards, a.k.a. the 2004 Bloggies.
U2log.com won the award for best music weblog in 2002. Can we do it again? Not unless you nominate us first. From now until 10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) on Monday, January 12, 2003, anyone can nominate their favorite weblogs. So get cracking!
Lanois on WNYC
Daniel Lanois will be the guest on WNYC radio’s New Sounds show tonight at 11 pm. Lanois will be in studio to discuss his current release Shine (and, likely, his career). WNYC/93.9 FM streams live audio at its web site.
Electronic Edge
The Edge was in Las Vegas yesterday at the Consumer Electronics Show to lend his support in the fight against digital piracy. He joined HP CEO Carly Fiorina and Interscope Chairman Jimmy Iovine in their announcement that HP is developing technologies that will allow people to enjoy digital entertainment yet respect the rights of artists.
Win U2 Propaganda book
U2.com are giving away free copies of U2: The best of Propaganda. Answer three questions and complete the following sentence at U2.com: “I think U2 should have released the track ………….. from the album ………….. as a single because …………..” What do you think?
Someone Tells Him No
According to the New York Daily News, Bono asked the National Football League (NFL) if he could perform “An American Prayer” at this year’s Super Bowl halftime show and was declined. The NFL’s response was the show “is for entertainment, not for flogging worthy causes,” referring to Bono’s campaign to raise awareness of the African AIDS crisis.
The NFL has, however, not completely turned its back to Bono. Some football players will accompany him when he makes a return visit to Africa this spring.
Win U2 Live book
Dutch readers should check out the 3FM website where they can win a copy of U2 Live – A Concert Documentary.
Peter and the Wolf documentary
Ireland’s RTE 1 screened a half hour documentary on the making of ‘Peter and the Wolf’ on Monday, January 5th. There’s a brief review of the documentary on gavinfriday.com. We expect to be able to offer some screencaps and footage next week.
You got the boxed set, you ordered the T-shirt and the catalogue, now fork out for the luxury screen print: all available from the Irish Hospice Peter and the Wolf shop.