Mercury News, California — The 2011 summer season will probably be remembered at least as much for what happens indoors as for what goes down outside, as many major acts have opted to take their tours to arenas and theaters rather the amphitheaters. more info

Altsounds — Mooooove over Tinie Tempah, Beyonce and U2, the big draw at Glastonbury this year will be Ella the singing cow in the Gaymers Cider VIP bar Gaymers fans will be taking part in a 'Cow-a-oke' contest on the Gaymers Cider Facebook page in the lead up to... more info

ContactMusic — Irish rockers U2 marked Bob Dylan's birthday by paying tribute to the music legend at their gig in Utah on the day he turned 70. The folk-rocker reached the milestone on Tuesday (24May11) and Bono's band honoured the veteran star during their conc... more info

NME — Band perform folk legend's co-penned track 'Love Rescue Me' more info

Mjsbigblog — Scotty McCreery could be most popular 'American Idol' ever, says Nigel Lythgoe"If Scotty wins, I believe he could be the biggest 'American Idol' selling artist of all time," Lythgoe tells Zap2it."Whoever it is, the fact is, it's America's vote."Read... more info

ContactMusic — U2 rockers Bono and The Edge will introduce their Spider-man musical to the U. S. by performing with the cast on the upcoming American Idol finale. The Irish musicians have created the score for Spider-man Turn Off The Dark and recently went... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Apparently, some in the music business still value the whole ability-to-look-yourself-in-the-mirror thing. Sunday night U2 manager Paul McGuinness told Billboard.com that the act would be heading to Los Angeles to rehearse for the final of "American ... more info

ContactMusic — U2 will give the American Idol wannabes a taste of what megastars look like when they perform during the show's finale on Wednesday (25May11). The Irish rockers, who picked up the Top Touring Artist Award at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards on Sund... more info

NME — Manager Paul McGuinness says band will appear on talent show more info

Mercury News, California — Rihanna and Taylor Swift were two of the key winners at the Billboard Music Awards, which returned after a five-year hiatus with a major dose of star power, featuring Beyonce, U2, the Black Eyed Peas - even First Lady Michelle Obama. more info