The band will broadcast live from the Pasadena Rose Bowl in California onto video-sharing site YouTube.com to millions of fans - and it is all for free.

U2 manager Paul McGuinness said: "The band has wanted to do something like this for a long time.

"As we're filming the Los Angeles show, it's the perfect opportunity to extend the party beyond the stadium.

"Fans often travel long distances to come to see U2 - this time U2 can go to them, globally."

The Rose Bowl s...