Guardian Music — This week saw the most successful UK charts run ever enjoyed by female artists. But marketing women in pop hasn't changed much from the poster girls of postwar BritainIt's not often you spot a trend started by Vera Lynn. She might be a mistress of th... more info

Undercover, Australia — Kiss want to go head to head with Bono and Mick Jagger to show them how its done. more info

411 Mania — No more Evan Rachel Wood... more info

Rolling Stone — The delayed Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark Broadway show featuring music by U2’s Bono and the Edge will have to find a new Mary Jane. Producers have confirmed that Evan Rachel Wood, the actress originally cast in the role of Peter Parker’s love in... more info

XFM.co.uk — Gene Simmons wants to show them all "what the big boys do". more info

Gigwise — He says he's best suited... more info

XFM.co.uk — Steve Lillywhite posts a YouTube resume for the vacant American Idol post... more info

ContactMusic — U2 send fan letters to their favourite singers.The 'One' hitmakers delighted Scottish star Amy MacDonald when they sent her a hand-written request for a meeting at... more info

Reuters — DETROIT (Billboard) - Steve Lillywhite wants to "help America find the next Elvis Presley." And that's why the Grammy Award-winning producer -- whose resume includes work with U2, the Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz, Morrissey, the Rolling Stones, Phi... more info

ContactMusic — Revered hitmaker STEVE LILLYWHITE has added his name to the list of potential SIMON COWELL replacements on AMERICAN IDOL, insisting he wants to find the next ELVIS.The... more info