U2 Will Debut New Single in Super Bowl Ad as AIDS Fundraiser

Co-sponsor Bank of America to donate $1 per download

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Rumors have been fluttering around fan sites for weeks, but now it's official: U2 will star in a Super Bowl ad co-sponsored by Bank of America and Bono's high-profile nonprofit, (Red). The band plans to debut its new single, "Invisible," as a fundraiser for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

For 24 hours after the Super Bowl commercial airs, U2's song will be available for free download on iTunes. During that time, Bank of America will donate $1 to the Global Fund for each download, up to a total of $2 million.

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