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

Monsters and Critics — U2 could earn more than £500 million after signing a new contract. more info

U2 scoop £10m before playing a note as part of a huge deal with gig promoters Live Nation more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Gichigi/Getty Legendary crooner Tom Jones’ new album features a Springsteen cover — for real — and a smooth new tune called “If He Should Ever Leave You.” Get a first listen to the latter over at the Breaking Blog. Related Stories: �... more info

NME — U2 are on course to earn $19 million as part of the deal they recently signed with Live Nation. more info

NME — U2 are on course to earn $19 million as part of the deal they recently signed with Live Nation. more info

Rolling Stone — • U2 Net $19 Million in Live Nation Shares Top stories from the last three days: • Springsteen, Joel Form Obama Supergroup • The Four Tops’ Levi Stubbs, Jr. Dead at 72 • DJ Bob Dylan Returns to the Airwaves • Chinese Democracy Finally a R... more info

Rolling Stone — U2 are set to receive 1.56 million shares of Live Nation, worth roughly $19 million, as part of the 12-year touring contract the band signed with the concert giant earlier this year. The deal, which was signed in March, includes the band’s tours, m... more info

ContactMusic — Rockers U2 have been given a financial boost after landing 1.56 million shares from their concert promoters Live Nation. The generous move, worth over $18 million ... more info

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