U2 Coming This Fall To Las Vegas, Super Bowl Ad Confirms (VIDEO)
We knew they were building MSG Sphere. We knew U2 was coming to Las Vegas. Now… the world knows. In a mysterious and well-timed 15 second commercial during the fourth…

We knew they were building MSG Sphere. We knew U2 was coming to Las Vegas. Now... the world knows.
In a mysterious and well-timed 15 second commercial during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl on Sunday, Las Vegas' newest residency was confirmed with a time frame to boot! (While the Super Bowl ad was only 15 seconds, they have a much longer, more theatrical version below)
Flying orbs in the sky. We don't know if they've been planning this or if it's a response to the little balloon problem we've been having. Whatever the case - it couldn't have been timed better.
"U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At The Sphere" is set to premiere "Fall 2023" at the LED-strewn ball behind The Palazzo. While that boils it down to three months, the CFO of Madison Square Garden Entertainment (who is running the joint) said last week the venue would open in September. Review-Journal has gone a step further, reporting the band is expected to take the stage starting September 29th - but that's not confirmed just yet.
This would be the first time the legendary Irish band will take the stage for live performances in four years.
What can we expect from U2 In Las Vegas?
Bono said in an interview last year - before the show was confirmed - what the then-rumored show would be like. “I can promise you it won’t be like anything you’ve ever seen in Las Vegas or anywhere ever. It is the most extraordinary — If it comes off, it’s grand madness by one hundred," Bono said. Even for a band with their level of performance, that is setting expectations high. Even higher for a venue which we still think - but don't know - we understand.
If you're down to see them perform, you better get registered at this link.
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2023 Super Bowl: 10 Best Commercials from Funny to Heartwarming
With Super Bowl LVII officially in the rearview, let's dig into one of the biggest attractions of the game: the commercials!
As with previous years, millions of dollars were spent by many brands in an effort to make a lasting impression on those watching. Of course, by "those watching," we mean the millions of people tuning in around the world. Many major brands bought ad time this year but so did some surprising brands, too. (Fun fact: AdAge reports a 30-second spot during this year's Super Bowl costs around $7 million. Many of the ads were 60 and 90 seconds, so that's quite the expense.)
In 2023, the "Big Game" ads were strong. They featured plenty of celebrities, laughs and even some tender moments. Now that we've seen all the spots, here are the ten ads we thought were the best Super Bowl commercials this year. Let the debating begin!
Amazon
This Amazon ad about a loved, but lonely family dog certainly tugged at the heartstrings. The ad is titled "Saving Sawyer," which is also the name of the dog that stars in this ad. Per Amazon, Sawyer used to be a stray dog. He landed in a shelter and was rescued by his owner five years ago, And now he's the star of a major Super Bowl ad! What a story!
Bud Light
This Bud Light ad starring Miles Teller was super cute and has probably given plenty of people a few ideas on how to pass the time while on hold.
Busch
This ad for Busch Beer featured a surprise cameo from Sarah McLachlan spoofing her gutwrenching ASPCA ads. Even though McLachlan's work on behalf of animals is incredibly noble, you have to give her credit for having a sense of humor.
Disney
With Disney celebrating its 100th anniversary, the company bought a 90-second spot honoring its rich legacy of storytelling that has been passed through the generations. We're positive everyone watching the Super Bowl has fond memories of many of the film's highlighted in the ad.
Dunkin'
We all know Ben Affleck loves Dunkin', but working the drive-thru is fandom on a whole other level. Of course, wife Jennifer Lopez doesn't seem too happy about her husband's side-hustle. However, that's not stopping Jenny from wanting a glazed donut.
The Farmer's Dog
Yet another beautiful Super Bowl ad starring a dog! This time around, pet food subscription brand The Farmer's Dog showed the beautiful story of a woman and her dog. We see the two as a child and a puppy all the way through to the woman becoming a mother. It's okay if some dust got in your eyes while watching this one.
Rakuten
Shopping app Rakuten hit us right in the nostalgia with their 60-second spot starring Alicia Silverstone and Elisa Donovan reprising their roles of Cher and Amber from the classic teen comedy Clueless. If you didn't love this ad, we have just one word for you: Whatever!
T-Mobile (Bradley Cooper and His Mom)
Sure, there was likely some sort of script for this T-Mobile ad, but it just feels like Bradley Cooper and his mom, Gloria, were allowed to riff and adlib. They looked like they were having the most fun together, which was really sweet.
T-Mobile (New year. New neighbor.)
T-Mobile had two outstanding ads during the Super Bowl! The second one that aired starred John Travolta, Zach Braff and Donald Faison singing about T-Mobile's Home Internet service to the tune of "Summer Nights" from Grease. (Side note: Travolta is 68 and still looks incredible!)
Workday
Some of the biggest rock stars in the world have had it with the corporate world using the term "rock star," and they are putting their collective foot down. Seriously, who really wants to upset the likes of Paul Stanley, Ozzy Osbourne, Joan Jett, Gary Clark Jr. and Billy Idol? We certainly don't!
Here’s What You Missed On Aimee+Shawn This Week
What a week! Aimee+Shawn kicked off on Monday with Aimee going under the needle. She got a Beyoncé-inspired tattoo by @ink_andiron to give herself good luck. Would it work?
Shawn... he used to be carefree. He used to take it easy. But now he's rapidly entering middle-aged and picking fights with garage door opener companies. It's sad to see how quickly he's fallen.
Anyone with kids knows the aspirations we have to give our kids the best. Aimee wanted to get her son Jayden a meet and greet with NFL icons, and get pictures with them. She ended up doing just that, but not before going undercover as a member of the press to circumvent all the rules.
You ever get to a stop sign at the same time as someone else, and you do the "acceleration shuffle"? One car goes, then stops. The other car does it too. No one ends up going despite someone definitely having the right of way? Shawn dealt with it and all of a sudden it was a stand-off during the school commute.
Speaking of stand-offs, Shawn got to bare witness to the biggest hissy fit by someone angry about his enchilada order at Roberto's Taco Shop and he gives the play-by-play on the silliest reason to get uppity, ever.
Aimee's starting to realize her oldest is keeping his digital distance away from her... is she taking it personally? Meanwhile, Shawn recalls the one time he did something physical and truly embarrassed his wife.
Finally... there are some stark differences between men and women... and this difference is almost universal. Aimee+Shawn dove into the difference between wanting to talk about problems and wanting to fix them.
What's coming up on Aimee+Shawn?
Starting on Monday, February 13th and all week long, win your way in to see Duran Duran at 7:40am... plus score Jonas Brothers passes in the 8am and 9am hours! Talk to you then!
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When She Wants Talk About It... And He Wants To Fix It
We have ALL been there, on one side or another of this debate. It really struck a nerve with Aimee who forgot she was on-air and dropped an s-bomb!