New York Post — This year's music mantra is: Gimme something fine in 2009 . . . an album, and not just a piddling ringtone riff or a catchy single featuring Akon. So far, the artists ready to meet that challenge include veterans like Springsteen and U2, newcomers... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News, Holy HellSpinner.com: U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. is speaking out in criticism of frontman Bono over his bandmate's relationship with politicians. Mullen says he is specifically distressed by the singer's relationship former Briti... more info

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — Here are the top 10 early runners Newsbeat expects will be the most talked about including Jay-Z, Franz Ferdinand, U2, Lily Allen and much more. more info

The Telegraph — Lily Allen and U2 lead an early charge of album releases in 2009 more info

Rolling Stone — In true Las Vegas fashion, Sin City will usher in the New Year with “Tribute Palooza,” a concert featuring performances by David Bowie, the Eagles, U2, Kiss, the Rolling Stones, Queen, Aerosmith and Billy Joel… impersonators. 2U will substi... more info

ContactMusic — Buskers and world musicians from South Africa, Russia and Brazil have teamed up for a stirring new charity version of soul classic STAND BY ME. The song and video ... more info

Q4Music — .. with narration from Adam Clayton more info

Q4Music — The Edge opens up to Q about comic book stage show more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. has risked incurring the wrath of frontman Bono - he has reportedly blasted the singer for cosying up to world leaders. more info

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