Mercury News, California — How does a long-haired multimillionaire who's better known for backing the likes of Facebook and disk drive maker Seagate rate such a gig? Well, it helps that U2 frontman Bono is a partner in McNamee's Sand Hill Road investment firm, Elevation Partne... more info

E! Online — Next time you see a hitchhiker on the side of the road, you may want to stop. It could be Bono! While in Vancouver for a concert earlier this week, the U2 rocker and his assistant got... more info

Guardian Music — • Campaigners claim U2 is latest big name to avoid paying tax• Plan includes 'Bono pay up' banner for band's headline set First it was Vodafone stores, then Philip Green's Topshop, Boots and grocers to the Queen Fortnum & Mason. Now direct action... more info

CNN Showbiz — When Bono wrote the song "Walk On," he probably wasn't foreshadowing wandering the streets of Canada at the mercy of a passers-by. more info

ContactMusic — Bono was forced to hitchhike when court in heavy rain this week. The U2 singer and his assistant were taking a stroll in West Vancouver on Tuesday (31. 05. 11) but had to flag a passing car to help them out when they were soaked in a downpour. Edm... more info

NME — U2 frontman gives NHL pro Gilbert Brule and his girlfriend backstage passes after they rescues him from the rain more info

Gigwise — He was caught in rain shower.. more info

ContactMusic — U2 star Bono was forced to hitch-hike in Canada earlier this week (begs30May11) after he was caught out by a storm. The rocker and his assistant were walking through West Vancouver on Tuesday (31May11) when the weather turned nasty. Rather than walk.... more info

Mercury News, California — San Francisco psychedelic rock and blues jam band Moonalice can appear as a contradiction. On one hand, its members made their biggest contributions to music in the '60s and '70s. more info

Mjsbigblog — No Idol Concerts to report. U2 made $22,866,542 during 3 concerts in Mexico City in May. No wonder they wanted Bono on the finale no matter he was singing.This is the daily numbers thread. Come on in and post this BIG. more info