Perez Hilton — Hope Bono will be watching! ESPN struck a deal with U2 to use their music exclusively in for their World Cup coverage. Along with using their music, the South Africa's Soweto Gospel Choir also recorded versions of some U2 songs for the network to us... more info

Pitchfork — The New York Times reports that the producer and singer-songwriter Daniel Lanois was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on Saturday. According to The Globe and Mail, Lanois fell while riding his motorcycle through the L.A. neighborhood Sil... more info

Guardian Music — Writing a World Cup anthem? Then read this to avoid making the same mistakes as Bob Dylan (too many lyrics) or Madonna (released at Christmas)The football anthem occupies its own genre. It must delicately balance patriotic spirit, jovial sportsmanshi... more info

MTV.com News — Skakira's official FIFA World Cup song 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)' has much company among 2010 soccer anthems.By Gil Kaufman Shakira kicks off the 2010 World Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday Photo: Michelly Rall/Getty Images... more info

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ContactMusic — U2 star BONO is back on his feet following emergency surgery last month (May10) - he has been seen out enjoying a lunch date as he recuperates in the South of... more info

Guardian Music — Songwriter and producer, celebrated for his work with Bob Dylan, Neil Young and U2, recovering in hospital following crashCelebrated songwriter and producer Daniel Lanois is in intensive care following a serious motorcycle accident last weekend. Lano... more info

Guardian Music — Xbox 360 (reviewed)/PS3/Wii; £34.99-£49.99; cert 12+; Harmonix/EAAfter the success – and all-round brilliance – of Beatles Rock Band, it was inevitable that another popular beat combo would see their back catalogue converted to console gaming. ... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 06-21 Rochester, NY - Water Street Music Hall !06-22 Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom !06-23 Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Small's Theatre !06-25 Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock Cafe !06-27 Minneapolis, MN - TCF Bank Stadium * 06-28 Des Moines, IA - People's Cou... more info

Guardian Music — New York band recruit guitarist celebrated for his work with Slint, Zwan and Bonnie 'Prince' BillyInterpol will replace departed bassist Carlos Dengler with Dave Pajo, one of the most famous guitarists in US indie rock. Pajo, best known for his work ... more info