The U2 man is joining in the guitarist’s birthday celebrations…

Could the singer be swapping U2 for the World Bank?...

The star reveals the soundtrack he would like for his send-off...

The Irish rockers go straight to the top...

Two massive shows in the band's native Dublin sell out within 50 minutes...

Even the addition of a second London night can't satisfy the huge demand...

The agency responds after NME.COM fields complaints from fans who were unable to buy tickets for the European tour...

The band play in a host of stadiums this summer...

The band will kick off their global trek in San Diego…

The line-up includes a couple of 2004 NME cover stars...