BREAKING NEWS
OK LogoNEWS

U2 Taking the Stage to Perform at 'American Idol' Finale!

2011__05__U2_May23news 300×220.jpg

May 23 2011, Published 11:35 a.m. ET

Link to FacebookShare to XShare to Email

Bono and the gang are getting ready to take on the American Idol stage! U2 has confirmed they will be special musical guests at Wednesday's star-studded Idol finale.

"We've got Idol rehearsal tomorrow, maybe that's supposed to be a secret," manager Paul McGuiness told Billboard yesterday backstage at the Billboard Music Awards. "Then, yes, the Idol finale is Wednesday."

OK! GALLERY: THE BILLBOARD AWARDS BRING OUT HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST & BRIGHTEST

MORE ON:
Homepage
Article continues below advertisement

The Irish rock group took home the Best Touring Band award at  last night's ceremony.

"It's more important to be the best rather than the biggest," their manager said, commenting on U2's win. "But I think they've managed to be both."

Are you excited to see U2 on Idol? Tune in Wednesday as Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina compete to be crowned winner of the hit Fox singing competition's tenth season.

Advertisement

Want OK! each day? Sign up here!

Opt-out of personalized ads

© Copyright 2024 OK!™️. A DIVISION OF EMPIRE MEDIA GROUP INC. OK! is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Offers may be subject to change without notice.