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Bono discusses his new memoir, 'Surrender,' and the faith at U2's core

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Bono discusses his new memoir, 'Surrender,' and the faith at U2's core

October 27, 2022 • The veteran rock star speaks with Morning Edition about his new memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story — and in particular, his deep-rooted spirituality.

Bono discusses his new memoir, 'Surrender,' and the faith at U2's core

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Scarlett Johansson, Tori Kelly and Bono gamble big for superstardom in 'Sing 2'

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Scarlett Johansson, Tori Kelly and Bono gamble big for superstardom in 'Sing 2'

December 19, 2021 • In a sequel to the 2016 hit animated film, koala-bear mogul Buster Moon and his talented troupe try to land a dream booking, by promising to enlist a reclusive superstar.

Scarlett Johansson, Tori Kelly and Bono gamble big for superstardom in 'Sing 2'

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Bono, Pharrell, Laurie Anderson And More Memorialize A... Cat

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Bono, Pharrell, Laurie Anderson And More Memorialize A... Cat

October 16, 2018 • French artist Sophie Calle's cat died in 2014. To mourn him, Calle asked dozens of musicians — including Michael Stipe, The National and Jarvis Cocker — to memorialize him.

Bono: 'Why Would Anyone Want A New U2 Album?'

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World Cafe

Bono: 'Why Would Anyone Want A New U2 Album?'

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October 14, 2014 • The U2 singer discusses the unconventional release of his band's new album, Songs Of Innocence.

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Oddest Musical Pairings

August 9, 2010 • If you've ever seen the infamous video of David Bowie's Christmastime duet with Bing Crosby, then you know musicians are capable of the most imaginative (and baffling) collaborations. On this edition of All Songs Considered we look at odd pairings, some brilliant, and some just so very, very wrong.

Oddest Musical Pairings

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Bono's Fight Against AIDS and Poverty

April 7, 2005 • NPR's Farai Chideya reports on the effort of U2 frontman Bono to work with celebrities, religous and secular leaders to try to end AIDS and poverty in Africa.

Bono's Fight Against AIDS and Poverty

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Bono and Sheridan, 'In America'

February 24, 2004 • U2 frontman, singer and songwriter Bono and film director Jim Sheridan talk about working together on the song "Time Enough for Tears" from the soundtrack to Sheridan's film, In America.

Bono and Sheridan, 'In America'

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