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U2 has announced that their Paris concerts, originally scheduled to kick off the day after the Paris terrorist attacks, have been rescheduled.

The band will perform in the City of Light’s Accorhotels Arena on December 6 and December 7. The second show will be filmed and aired on HBO that night.

“So much that was taken from Paris on the tragic night of November 13th is irreplaceable,” Bono said in a statement. “For one night, the killers took lives, took music, took peace of mind – but they couldn’t steal the spirit of that city. It’s a spirit our band knows well and will try to serve when we return for the postponed shows on December 6th and 7th. We’re going to put on our best for Paris.”

“The band wanted us to reschedule as soon as possible so that they could honour the commitment to their audience,” U2‘s tour promoter and producer Arthur Fogel added.

You can watch U2‘s iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour on Monday, December 7 at 9/8c on HBO.

Bono places flowers down on the pavement at a memorial near the Bataclan Theatre on Saturday night (November 14) in Paris, France.

The 55-year-old rocker was joined by his U2 bandmates to pay their respects near the site of the terrorist attack that took place the day before.

Bono opened that day in an Irish radio interview about the Paris terror attacks and to explain why the band had to cancel their HBO concert scheduled for tonight. The band was rehearsing just three miles away from the Bataclan concert venue on Friday when terrorists fired upon the audience at the Eagles of Death Metal show.

“Our security locked it down pretty quickly and we got our team and our crew out of there safely,” Bono said. “We came to the back door of the hotel. Everyone congregated and watched the TV like everybody else in disbelief with what was happening. We’re all safe.”

“Our first thoughts at this point are with the Eagles of Death Metal fans,” he said. “If you think about it, the majority of victims last night are music fans. This is the first direct hit on music that we’ve had in this so-called War on Terror or whatever it’s called. It’s very upsetting. These are our people. This could be me at a show. You at a show, in that venue. It’s a very recognizable situation for you and for me and the coldblooded aspect of this slaughter is deeply disturbing and that’s what I can’t get out of my head.”

When asked about the HBO concert, which has been postponed until further notice, Bono said, “we didn’t call it off. It was cancelled, honest, and I understand perfectly why … It’s up to the French authorities and the city to decide when we can go back.”

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The members of U2 are safe following a mass shooting at Bataclan, a music venue, on Friday night (November 13) in Paris, France.

According to Billboard, Bono, as well as guitarist The Edge, bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. were all just minutes from the venue at AccorHotels Arena while rehearsing for an upcoming show.

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The group was moved into lockdown and are safe at accommodations nearby.

The band also announced that they have cancelled their scheduled concert on Saturday night, which was also set to be broadcast live on HBO.

“As a result of the ongoing state of emergency across France, the U2 Paris concert scheduled for 14th November will not be going ahead as planned. U2 and Live Nation, along with HBO who were due to live broadcast the Saturday concert, are fully resolved to go ahead with this show at an appropriate time,” said the band in a statement.

They added, “We watched in disbelief and shock at the unfolding events in Paris and our hearts go out to all the victims and their families across the city tonight. We are devastated at the loss of life at the Eagles of Death Metal concert and our thoughts and prayers are with the band and their fans. And we hope and pray that all of our fans in Paris are safe.”

Our thoughts are with the people of Paris during this tragedy.

U2 played a big role in Apple’s major news conference today – the band announced the surprises release of their new album Songs of Innocence, which they are giving away for free to every iTunes customer!

“From the very beginning U2 have always wanted our music to reach as many people as possible, the clue is in our name I suppose�”so today is kind of mind-blowing to us. The most personal album we’ve written could be shared with half a billion people… by hitting send. If only songwriting was that easy,” lead singer Bono said in a statement. “It’s exciting and humbling to think that people who don’t know U2 or listen to rock music for that matter might check us out. Working with Apple is always a blast. They only want to do things that haven’t been done before�”that’s a thrill to be part of.”

Songs of Innocence features 11 new songs and is being called the band’s most personal work to date. All current iTunes account holders can download the album now for free, as well as anyone who signs up for an account in the next five weeks.

Eve Hewson is dressed to impress while attending the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter held after the 2014 Oscars on Sunday night (March 2) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The 22-year-old actress was joined at the star-studded event by her father Bono, her mother Ali, and his U2 bandmates The Edge and Adam Clayton, who were both accompanied by their wives Morleigh and Mariana.

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In case you missed it, check out U2 performing their nominated song “Ordinary Love” at the big ceremony from the Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom soundtrack – The song lost the Oscar to “Let It Go” from Frozen.

FYI: Eve is wearing a Dsquared2 dress and a Stuart Weitzman clutch. The Edge is wearing a Dsquared2 suit.

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Bono wows the crowd with a performance at the 2014 Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday (March 2) in Hollywood.

The 53-year-old musician was joined by his U2 bandmates The Edge, Larry Mullen Jr., and Adam Clayton while performing nominated song “Ordinary Love” from the Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom soundtrack.

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In case you didn’t know, “Ordinary Love” is competing against “Happy,” “Let It Go,” “The Moon Song, and “Alone, Yet Not Alone” for Best Original Song.

Bono hits the red carpet at the 2014 Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday (March 2) in Hollywood.

The 53-year-old musician was joined by his U2 bandmates The Edge, Larry Mullen Jr., and Adam Clayton.

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The band will be hitting the stage this evening to perform their song “Ordinary Love” from the movie Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. The song is nominated for Best Original Song this evening, up against Frozen‘s “Let It Go,” Her‘s “The Moon Song,” and Despicable Me 2‘s “Happy.”

Stay tuned to JustJared.com to check out the performance after it airs!

FYI: The Edge is wearing a Dsquared2 suit.