Mercury News, California — The rock stars' tour comes to HP Pavilion in San Jose on Tuesday. more info

8/1 — MP3: Various Artists - Perfect Day ACT LINES Lou Reed Just a perfect day, drink sangria in the park... Bono (of U2) And then later, when it gets dark... Sky (of Morcheeba) We go home.. ... more info

Guardian Music — Meet the rock managers who've spotted an opening for them to bring expertise and experience – as well as funds – into the art worldMusic and the visual arts have had a loose relationship for decades. From the 60s onward, bands like the ... more info

Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Dr. Dre, Rage, Veoh • John Mayer Apologizes for “N-Word” • Lady Gaga Salutes Elton John in NYC • Rihanna Unveils “Rude Boy” Video • Axl Rose Lashes Out Over Slash-Ban Rumors • U2’s Mullen Jr. to Guest on Cleveland... more info

The Mirror — Russell Brand's joke about the parlous state of Amy Winehouse's liver was today ranked the greatest on-stage quip at the Brit Awards. Brand, who hosted the show in 2007, topped a poll for networking site MySpace Music, ahead of Robbie Williams challe... more info

Rolling Stone — “I hate the snow. We can’t do it if it snows.” Taking inspiration from a would-be blizzard, Lady Gaga helped kick off Fashion Week at amfAR’s New York gala to honor Elton John and benefit AIDS research Wednesday night as a woman in white — ... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Three nighttime concerts at Wrigley Field apparently aren't too much for the congested Lake View neighborhood to handle, according to the alderman whose ward includes the ballpark. Elton John and Billy Joel and the Dave Matthews Band will headline th... more info

The Daily Mail — Elton bore an uncanny resemblance to Oddbod Junior, a Frankenstein-like figure from Carry on Screaming. more info

The Daily Mail — Blood tests have revealed that 18-month-old Lev, who stole Elton John's heart, has escaped the deadly virus that both his parents and older brother carry. more info

VH1 News — Lady Gaga talked about the next phase of her Monster Ball Tour, her Grammy performance with Elton John and even Black Sabbath during an interview on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show. more info