Rolling Stone — Hours before Live Nation and Ticketmaster revealed final merger plans, an Ontario man filed a class action lawsuit against Ticketmaster in Canada after he was maneuvered to the secondary ticket site TicketsNow while trying to buy seats for a Smashing... more info

VH1 News — Bruce Springsteen said he didn't even know he was nominated for the Grammy he won Sunday night. He also talked about his rousing performance at the Super Bowl. more info

Pitchfork — It's been nearly fifteen years since members of Pearl Jam testified before of Congress about Ticketmaster's virtual monopoly over the concert-ticket business. But right now, that monopoly looks to become a whole lot less virtual. As Billboard repor... more info

Pitchfork — It's been nearly fifteen years since members of Pearl Jam testified before of Congress about Ticketmaster's virtual monopoly over the concert-ticket business. But right now, that monopoly looks to become a whole lot less virtual. As Billb... more info

Kings of A&R — The boards of Live Nation  and Ticketmaster agreed on Monday to merge their companies — possibly creating  a concert and live entertainment monster. “In announcing the deal Tuesday morning the companies said they plan an all-stock merg... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — Press Assoc. - Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band will make their first festival appearance outside the United States at Hard Rock Calling 2009. more info

ContactMusic — Bruce Springsteen has been announced as the headline act of the Hard Rock Calling event in Hyde Park this summer.The American legend will be supported by the ... more info

AngryApe — The Boss and the E Street Band are heading to London more info

MTV.co.uk News — The Boss will play two dates in central London this summer... more info

Thrash Hits —   As we predicted earlier this week, Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen, has been confirmed as the Day 2 headliner for Hard Rock Calling, the retro-flavoured rock festival that takes over London’s Hyde Park to June 27-28. Backing him up will be... more info