Guardian Music — Irish band's 360º world tour grossed more than £180m, placing them ahead of Bon Jovi, Take That and Roger WatersRock superstars U2 had the highest-earning tour of the year, according to figures published today.The band played 44 dates on its 360° ... more info

ContactMusic — U2s 360 world tour was the highest-earning trek of 2011 according to newly released statistics The rockers series of concerts which began in 2009 grossed 293 million 183 million across 44 shows this year 11 according to Billboard Boxscore b... more info

Guardian Music — Bassist Alex James confirms the band will play after receiving outstanding contribution to music awardBlur have confirmed they will perform at the 2012 Brit awards. The group will celebrate their outstanding contribution to music trophy by playing th... more info

Guardian Music — Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney perform with metal monoliths for first time in three decadesMetallica have wrapped up an extraordinary week of anniversary shows by reuniting with former members. Saturday night saw the return of Dave Mustaine and Ron M... more info

Guardian Music — The former X Factor contestant is back following a split with her label. And her new song glides like a glitter-covered featherOf all the X Factor contestants in recent years, Diana Vickers had it particularly tough. Not only was she ousted in the 20... more info

NME - The Daily Download — The Killers - 'The Cowboys’ Christmas Ball' Yeehaw! Tighten your neckerchief and rinse out the family spittoon – it’s all round Brandon’s for a yuletide Wild West barn dance. This is The Killers’ sixth Christmas song in a row, and fair play... more info

Guardian Music — The band will join the likes of Paul McCartney and Oasis as winners of the prestigious Brit awardBlur will receive an Outstanding Contribution to Music award at the 2012 Brit awards.The band, whose debut album Leisure was released over 20 years ago,... more info

Chicago Tribune — Here are the most notable box sets of the season in rock and pop: more info

Guardian Music — The news that Madonna will provide appear at Super Bowl XLVI will (possibly) have you cheering with delight or shaking your head in dismay – as these recent half-time shows proveHere are the best …Prince, Super Bowl XLI, 2007In the (very) small... more info

ContactMusic — Madonna will play the prestigious half-time show at Super Bowl Xlvi on February 5th its finally been confirmed after months of rumors With previous stars including Bruce Springsteen Michael Jackson Diana Ross and U2 among many others its perhaps no s... more info