Idolator — Radar reports that The New York Times editorial page will have Bono penning columns for it in 2009; he'll do six to ten (that's an oddly vague commitment) pieces for the Gray Lady next year. (Radar also teases the possibility that this could mean the... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Outspoken Echo + The Bunnymen leader Ian McCulloch has sparked a new rock feud with Irish supergroup U2 after calling them "spud peelers" who wanted to become part of the music industry's elite in a new magazine interview. more info

Undercover, Australia — U2 could earn more than £500 million after signing a new contract. more info

Undercover, Australia — U2 will receive an estimated $19 million worth of Live Nation shares as part of a 12-year deal the rock band signed with the concert promotion company earlier this year. more info

ContactMusic — Outspoken ECHO + THE BUNNYMEN leader IAN MCCULLOCH has sparked a new rock feud with Irish supergroup U2 after calling them "spud peelers" who wanted to become part of the ... more info

Altsounds — Just as new single * ‘Long Live The Queen’* is added to the * Radio 1* playlist and is made * Record Of The Week* by * Sara Cox* (covering for Jo Whiley); Frank can proudly announce details of some really exciting tours and further ... more info

Reuters - U2 will receive an estimated $19 million worth of Live Nation shares as part of a 12-year deal the rock band signed with the concert promotion company earlier this year. more info

Rolling Stone — • Rock Band Downloads Doing Big Business Top stories from the last three days: • Exclusive Video: The Making of Love • Stream New Tom Jones Track • Early Madonna Recordings Surface • U2 Net $19 Million in Live Nation Shares • Chris Cornel... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - U2 will receive an estimated $19 million worth of Live Nation shares as part of a 12-year deal the rock band signed with the concert promotion company earlier this year. more info

Yahoo! Music — Reuters - U2 will receive an estimated $19 million worth of Live Nation shares as part of a 12-year deal the rock band signed with the concert promotion company earlier this year. more info