Reuters — CANNES, France (Reuters) - U2 lead singer Bono has undergone emergency surgery on his back in a Munich hospital after being injured while preparing for the next leg of the band's world tour, a spokesperson said Friday. more info

MTV.com News — New leg of the 360 Tour was set to kick off in Salt Lake City on June 3.By Kelley L. Carter Bono Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage U2 frontman Bono has undergone emergency back surgery at a hospital in Germany, a manager for the group said. Due... more info

Guardian Music — Today the Global Fund to fight Aids, TB and Malaria breaks with its heavyweight image to launch a campaign on the web and YouTube in hopes that popular support will persuade donor governments to give it up to $20 billion over the next three years.Wha... more info

Pitchfork — Interpol are set to remind people of their existence this summer out on the road, even if bassist Carlos D isn't along for the ride. Along with a handful of opening gigs for some band called U2, they'll do headlining shows across the U.S., too. (They... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 06-21 Rochester, NY - Water Street Music Hall06-22 Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom06-23 Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Small's Theatre06-25 Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock Cafe06-27 Minneapolis, MN - TCF Bank Stadium * 06-28 Des Moines, IA - People's Court06-30 ... more info

Cross Rhythms — U2's performance in Pasadena, California to be released on DVD more info

Idolator — Remember when Glee used to feature just one or two song performances per episode, filling the majority of its running time with witty dialogue and captivating character development? Wait, Glee never did that. Our bad. Five fairly randomly-picked song... more info

Guardian Music — Threatened digital stations receive boost from victories at industry's top awards ceremony, while Radio 4 scoops six prizesCampaigners hoping to reverse the BBC's decision to close two of its radio stations were given a boost tonight after BBC 6 Mus... more info

MTV.com News — Fashionable, mustached bass player leaves after completion of band's fourth album.By James Montgomery Interpol's former bassist Carlos D Photo: Jason Kempin/ FilmMagic The iconic coif. The Italian greyhound named after a depraved Roman empe... more info

Starpulse — U2 frontman Bono is celebrating his 50th birthday on Monday, marking a career which has taken him from early rehearsals in a pal's kitchen to international rock star, leading campaigner on humanita... more info