Chicago Tribune — From Loretta Lynn to U2Loretta Lynn : The 79-year-old country icon has never gone out of style, with her no-guff attitude and classic songs such as "Fist City," "Rated X" and "Coal Miner's Daughter." 5 p.m. Friday with Court Yard Hounds at the Petril... more info

NME — DJ says he hasn't spoken to Bono since initial talks more info

Perez Hilton — If that title doesn't really make sense to you, "The Claw" is what they called the alien-like 29,000-square-foot steel structure they used on their two year 360 tour! They have FOUR of them! We think this is an amazing idea, for the very same reason ... more info

Guardian Music — Virgin Media on verge of deal with Spotify and four record companies more than two years after unveiling plans for serviceVirgin Media is close to announcing a deal with Spotify and four record companies to launch a new digital music service – more... more info

E! Online — It's not every day that Joe Jonas gets to chat with Bono. So when the 21-year-old pop star met the U2 frontman, he made sure to take full advantage of the rare... more info

Guardian Music — Irish rockers plan to 'recycle' 390-tonne steel structures used for world tour, converting them into permanent venuesU2 are going to sell off their claws. As soon as their world tour ends in July, the Irish rockers plan to "recycle" the 390-tonne ste... more info

ContactMusic — U2 are to sell off the stage 'claws' used on their '360 Tour'. The Irish rock band created incredible 29,000-square-foot steel 'claws' which formed the structure of the set and allowed for 360 degree views for fans. The run of shows - which have... more info

Guardian Music — Missed Glastonbury? It's not too late – more or less every minute of it was uploaded somewhere, finds Chris SalmonAfter the effort required to trudge through the thick, sticky mud, anyone who managed to see all the acts they'd hoped to at Glasto... more info

NME — Four legged stages are set to be turned into permanent venues more info

Gigwise — For his debut album... more info