Gigwise — After he passes away... more info

ContactMusic — U2 took a moment to remember Clarence Clemons during their show in Anaheim, California on Saturday night (18Jun11) after learning the E Street Band star had died just before they took to the stage. Frontman Bono broke the sad news to fans before read... more info

NME — Chuck D, Bryan Adams and The Joy Formidable also honour Bruce Springsteen's saxophone player more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Could the power of music help redeem a band that throughout its career has declared over and over again its desire and ability to do just that? Basically, could U2 still bring it? more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — These days the U2 stage rig, nicknamed “The Claw,” looks better after dark. At dusk Friday, as thousands of fans filed into a sold-out Angel Stadium in Anaheim to see the rock band perform, it was apparent that the orange... more info

Guardian Music — Bono and the boys are in the headline slot at Worthy Farm on Friday… but should they be?Kitty Empire, Observer pop criticLast week, Glastonbury supremo Michael Eavis griped that booking the Wombles to play the legendary pop festival had been a mist... more info

Guardian Music — Founder laments high ticket prices and loss of soul, but activism is back on the bill – and there's a protest against U2Beyoncé might be headlining, but Glastonbury is set to become a "sounding board of political discontent" this week, according t... more info

NME — Guitarist wants to build five 'environmentally sustainable' homes on Pacific coast more info

MTV.co.uk News — U2 have been named the highest paid musicians by Forbes Magazine. Bono and co. made $195m in the last year alone, largely thanks to their 360 Degree tour, which recently became the highest-grossing... more info

Guardian Music — Oliver Laughland on the people and stories in the media spotlight in the last seven daysThe storyHugh Hefner dumpedHe's spent years profiting from the exploitation of women, but at the age of 85 the Playboy king has got something of a comeuppance, h... more info