The orange-hewed specter of President Donald Trump loomed large over Soldier Field as U2 played two sold-out shows during its “Joshua Tree 2017 Tour.”
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Plenty of people thought Zlatan Ibrahimovic couldn’t play in England. We were all wrong.
I love Take That. But I didn’t love Wonderland. Then again, that doesn’t really matter anymore.
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I’m Excited for the “Joshua Tree Tour,” But I Was Really Looking Forward to that “Pop” Re-Issue
I guess we’re not getting that 20th anniversary re-issue of Pop, then.
Perhaps George Michael’s biggest legacy is that he was willing to walk away from fame because he was desperate for artistic credibility.
Recorded before Donald Trump was elected President and Fidel Castro died. Still, it was a fascinating discussion. And it was fun being a guest instead of the interviewer, for once. …