Rolling Stone — The Rolling Stone editors have unveiled the 25 best albums and songs of 2009, and U2 top both lists with No Line on the Horizon and its single “Moment of Surrender.” Jay-Z takes second place on the songs list with his inescapable “Empire State ... more info

Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Snoop Dogg, Sara Bareilles • Frusciante Quits Red Hot Chili Peppers • Rihanna: Armed and Scandalous in “Hard” Clip • The Decade in U2: The Edge Q&A • Weezer Cancel January 2010 Shows • Beasties’ Hot Sauce Coming in 20... more info

Guardian Music — The wizened rockers made more money than any other touring band this decade, earning almost $1bn over 264 gigsThe Rolling Stones are the decade's top-grossing live performers, according to Billboard, generating almost $1bn over 264 gigs. The Stones b... more info

Undercover, Australia — Beanied U2 guitarist The Edge has warned that nobody will invest in music unless something is done to save the industry. more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Rock legend and Big Issue cover star Bob Dylan has revealed Robert Burns' song 'A Red, Red Rose' is his most inspirational track, on a celebrity calendar to raise cash for CLIC Sargent.The singer is one of 18 celebrities who have revealed whch song h... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Mazur/WireImage The Rolling Stone editors picked eight stars — from Bruce and Beyoncé to Radiohead and U2 — who not only made the best music but also led the way as Artists of the Decade in our new issue. Grab a copy to read why these act... more info

Stereogum — The Academy has selected 63 songs that will contend for Best Song nominations for next year's ceremony, and among them are songs not written by Randy Newman. Paul McCartney and U2 -- "you may have heard of them" -- both made the cut, of course. Bu... more info

VH1 News — The Rolling Stones, U2 and Madonna are the top touring acts of the decade, all earned more than $800 million in the 2000s, according to Billboard. more info

MTV.com News — Stones concerts raked in $869 million in the 2000s, according to Billboard. By Gil Kaufman Madonna Photo: Daniel Mihailescu/ AFP/ Getty Images It should come as no surprise to anyone who saw one of their multiple massive tours that classic... more info

AngryApe — For their forthcoming world tour concerts more info