Stereogum — From first spin of Viva La Vida... , "Lost" has been my personal favorite, mixing just the right portions of Peter Gabriel and U2 to move the arenas they so badly want to move. Although when I saw the band at MSG, my brother turned to me and said "... more info

CNN Showbiz — Global activist and U2 frontman Bono attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York to push world leaders to join his ONE campaign in fighting disease, poverty, and hunger. He talked to CNN's John Roberts on "American Morning" about recent ... more info

Orange Music Blog — Despite fears over extremist threats, Sir Paul McCartney is set to play a groundbreaking concert in Israel tonight (25 September).Macca was famously banned from playing there with the Beatles 43 years ago amid fears that youngsters would be corrupted... more info

Orange Music Blog — Despite fears over extremist threats, Sir Paul McCartney is set to play a groundbreaking concert in Israel tonight (25 September).Macca was famously banned from playing there with the Beatles 43 years ago amid fears that youngsters would be corrupted... more info

Detroit Free Press — Emerald Theatre: Europa, a tribute to U2, 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 31 N. Walnut, Mt. Clemens. 586-913-1920. Fritts' American Bistro: Mark Crowley, a tribute to classic rock and rockabilly, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 77 N. Main, Mt. Clemens. 586-469-0878. more info

Idolator — Once again, we present Rock-Critically Correct, a feature in which the most recent issues of Rolling Stone, Blender, Vibe, and Spin are given a once-over by a writer who's contributed to many of those magazines, as well as a few others! In this insta... more info

Paste Magazine — Kings I want to hate this band. Actually, I want to hate any band with a song called “Sex On Fire.” I tried to dismiss Kings of Leon for their filthy lyrics, bodyguards (it’s true) and painted-on jeans, but beyond that, I really can’t muste... more info

Undercover, Australia — U2’s long time tour manager Dennis Sheehan will this year receive the Parnelli Lifetime Achievement Award for his forty years of service to the live music industry. more info

MTV.com News — Jova's latest venture will develop new talent through 360 deals.By Gil Kaufman Jay-Z Photo: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage What if one of the biggest stars in the music world launched a new record label and barely anyone noticed? That appears to... more info

A Deeper Shade of Soul — The first time I ever saw the Kings of Leon, I was excited to see them. I was in a hotel room with the band, their lawyer and someone else working with them as they showcased for several record labels on their acoustic guitars. I was with a co-work... more info