Guardian Music — A merger of the world's biggest concert vendor and promoter has also sparked fears of rising ticket prices, with Bruce Springsteen as an early opponent of the dealThe controversial merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation was thrown into uncertain... more info

Detroit Free Press — Bruce Springsteen, Stephen Colbert and Brian Williams will join a host of other celebs at "Stand Up for Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation" at New York's Town Hall on Nov. 4. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama al... more info

Pop Tarts Suck Toasted — As promised here are the mp3's from my Best Albums of the Decade lists zipped up for your consumption. There's only one song missing (Bruce Springsteen's "The Rising", which I really wanna take off my list at this point) so you have 99 mp3's here to ... more info

Pop Tarts Suck Toasted — So apparently in my week being away none of you were able to access the mp3's that were posted with my decade end lists, but thankfully you guys kept on reading anyway! Thank you so much for that and for your commentary on the whole thing. Thanks aga... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Dyson/Getty Bruce Springsteen was so inspired by President Barack Obama during the 2008 election that he went out on the campaign trail to support the Democratic candidate. Returning the favor, Julius Genachowski, the man hired by Obama to ove... more info

411 Mania — Details of the new Final Fantasy album, loads of new music, James Murphy gives details of the next LCD Sounsystem album, Bruce Springsteen to play classic albums in full, Thom Yorke forms a new band and more. more info

Guardian Music — Tickets for the 40th anniversary of Glastonbury festival have sold out within a day of going on saleTickets for next year's Glastonbury festival have sold out in less than 24 hours. Those who registered for early tickets hit the phone lines yesterday... more info

Live Daily — Carrie Underwood [ tickets ], Miley Cyrus [ tickets ], Colbie Caillat [ tickets ], Vanessa Hudgens [ tickets ] and Kellie Pickler [ tickets ] are among the acts featured on this year's "A Very Special Christmas" CD, which is set for release on Nov. 2... more info

Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Thom Yorke, Neil Diamond • Kanye/Gaga “Fame Kills” Tour Canceled • U2 Reveal Plans for Next Album • Michael Jackson Autopsy: Star Was Healthy • Merle Haggard: The Essential Playlist • Lady Gaga Talks New Tracks, Dr. Dre... more info

Stereogum — As you might have heard, the Meadowlands (aka Giants Stadium) is going to be demolished following this year's football season. As you might have also heard, NJ Ambassador Bruce Sprinsgteen is playing a series of shows there to mark the occasion. T... more info