ContactMusic — U2 frontman BONO has praised the British government's inquiry into the Bloody Sunday shootings, insisting the newly-published report on the tragedy will help the victims'... more info

Guardian Music — Lead singer of U2 – the voice behind Sunday, Bloody Sunday – praises prime minister for his apologyIn recent years Bono has heaped praise on British prime ministers as Tony Blair and Gordon Brown led the way in funding the developing world.But t... more info

The Telegraph — With half the Clash, Bobby Womack and a host of others on board, Damon Albarn's one-time novelty act has become the must-see band of the year. Now U2's sicknote has them headlining the world's biggest festival. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mister Moods said... BRAND NEW MOODS presents: - Talking Heads "Speaking in Tongues" (remaster, bonus tracks) Talking Heads found a way to open up the dense textures of the music they had developed with Brian Eno on their two previous studio albums ... more info

Guardian Music — Frankie and the Heartstrings are flying the flag for the surprisingly fertile Sunderland scene. They tell Dave Simpson how classic kitchen-sink dramas and the miners' strike are still alive in their musicFrankie and the Heartstrings played at Sheffie... more info

NME — Noel's gardening, U2's £100m loss, Drake loves UK acts – your music gossip stop more info

ContactMusic — Bono could cost U2 100million.The lead singer of U2 has been told by doctors to rest for two months following emergency back surgery and will now miss out on the... more info

Gigwise — It's been claimed... more info

ContactMusic — Rockers U2 stand to lose up to $150 million (100 million) from the cancellation of their world tour after BONO underwent emergency back surgery, according to a... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Michael Eavis has said that Gorillaz were the first band who phoned after U2 dropped out of Glastonbury. The cartoon group will fill in for the Irish rockers after they pulled out because of a back... more info