ContactMusic — U2 make their records in a way so that they sound like they didnt try too hard The Vertigo band work meticulously in the studio but always aim for their albums to sound effortless and full of energy according to long time producer Steve Lilly... more info

Guardian Music — Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev invites veteran rock band to perform at special new year shindigLed Zeppelin riffs set his heart racing and the booming chords of Deep Purple are said to shake the walls of his chintzy living room. Now Russia's pres... more info

411 Mania — Both pulled in over $200 million on the road... more info

MTV.co.uk News — U2 frontman Bono had his traditional annual Christmas Eve busking session in Dublin broken up by the police, it has emerged.The star plays on the streets of the Irish capital every year to raise a... more info

Perez Hilton — U2, T-Swizzle, RiRi, oh my! That's right, Pollstar has released the numbers for the top 25 worldwide tours that took place during 2011, and we have to say some of our favorites made some SERIOUS BANK this past year! Check out the full list of acts, a... more info

Detroit Free Press — Figures are in millions 1. U2, $156 2. Taylor Swift, $97.7 3. Kenny Chesney, $84.6 4. Lady Gaga, $63.7 5. Bon Jovi, $57.1 6. Elton John, $51.8 7. Sade, $48.6 8. Kanye West and Jay Z, $48.3 9. Lil Wayne, $44.4 10. Celine Dion, $41.2 more info

411 Mania — From U2's Achtung Baby and David Bowie's Heroes to Talking Heads' More Songs About Buildings And Food and more, 411's Christopher Bell counts down the top 10 Brian Eno-produced albums! more info

Topix — The band's "360 Degree" tour ran began in 2009 and continued until this year. U2 played 44 "360 Degree" shows this year before nearly 3 million fans. more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS- Irish rockers, U2 are #1 for concert touring this year! The band won the honor with their highest-grossing tour both in North America and around the globe in 2011. The band grossed $156M in USA/Canada from over 1.7... more info

The Newsroom — The latest celebrity news including U2's big year in 2011 and an LMFAO concert is a very hot ticket, literally. more info