According to netmusiccountdown.com, Bono was in Hollywood this past week taking in two of Ivan Kane’s Royal Jelly burlesque show. The site says, “The veteran singer sat with proprietor Kane and drank Guiness as he enjoyed watching the ladies perform. Bono said, ‘It was the nicest feeling he’s had in a club … it’s f***in’ brilliant.’”

Meanwhile, Edge has been working hard to go into Phase 2 of Music Rising. JAM! Music is reporting that Music Rising is now going to focus on restoring music programs in churches and schools. The site states that “Music Rising Phase II will be administered by The Gibson Foundation with assistance from Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation and All Congregations Together. As with Phase I, donations can be made via the web site, www.MusicRising.org, where there are links to pay online or one can mail a cheque or money order to Gibson Foundation, 309 Plus Park Blvd., Nashville, TN 37217.” The article also reminds readers that they can order Music Rising tshirts through fanfire.com and can purchase a “‘very’ limited edition Music Rising Epiphone guitar” through the Music Rising website.