Bono.
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If the global coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything, it's that celebrities get very, very bored when they're forced to stay indoors. On Tuesday night, U2 frontman Bono went as far as to release his first new song since 2017, explaining to fans that he was inspired by viral footage of Italians finding ways to sing with each other during isolation.

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.