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

Mjsbigblog — The New York Post broke the story on Friday.  Now it’s confirmed.While backstage at the Billboard Music Awards, the band’s longtime manager, Paul McGuinness, revealed that the group would be rehearsing for the “Idol” finale on Monday before... more info

NME — U2, Beyonce and Neil Diamond also walk away with prizes more info

Gigwise — After Billboard awards win... more info

Gigwise — For 360 world tour... more info

ContactMusic — U2 star Bono has stunned the New York theatre world by revealing he agrees with most reviewers who have slammed his much-maligned musical Spider-man Turn Off The Dark. In his first TV interview since director Julie Taymor quit the production after... more info

Guardian Music — There are photographs, taken during the 1930s and 40s, of British seaside towns teeming with people. Absolutely ram-a-jam, chock-full: hundreds of holidaying workers walking arm in arm along promenades, giggling as they lean over railings, perching a... more info

Guardian Music — Adam Clayton of U2 on Glastonbury, Bob Marley, and the moment he knew he had to play the bass'I'm really looking forward to Glastonbury,' says U2 bassist Adam Clayton. 'It's been a long time coming.' A year in fact, with the band moving last year's h... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's biggest festivalsBestivalWhen: 8-11 SeptemberWhere: Robin Hill country park, Downend, Isle of WightWhat: The definitive closer of the festival season, with a "rock stars and divas" fancy dress theme this year. Ec... more info

Perez Hilton — We're sure the Spider-Man team REALLY appreciate it, Bono… Check out the video (above) of U2's Bono talking about Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark in a less-than-flattering manner on Nightline. It's def good that he's not letting criticism of the show... more info