Guardian Music — A new writer will be joining the New York Times editorial staff, issuing literate meditations on the issues of the day. He's Irish. He wears wrap-around sunglasses. And his name rhymes with "Oh no!"Yes, U2's Bono is the latest columnist to be hired b... more info

New York Times — Bono, the activist, philanthropist and U2 front man, has been invited to write an Op-Ed page column for The New York Times. more info

Pitchfork — Photos by Francis Chung; Above: Beach HouseFor Marc Hogan's coverage, click here: TuesdayFor Amy Phillips' coverage, click here: TuesdayFor Jessica Suarez' coverage, click here: TuesdayHello Saferide [The Bowery Electric; 8 p.m.] Sweden churns out po... more info

Idolator — Radar reports that The New York Times editorial page will have Bono penning columns for it in 2009; he'll do six to ten (that's an oddly vague commitment) pieces for the Gray Lady next year. (Radar also teases the possibility that this could mean the... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Outspoken Echo + The Bunnymen leader Ian McCulloch has sparked a new rock feud with Irish supergroup U2 after calling them "spud peelers" who wanted to become part of the music industry's elite in a new magazine interview. more info

Undercover, Australia — U2 could earn more than £500 million after signing a new contract. more info

Undercover, Australia — 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

ContactMusic — Outspoken ECHO + THE BUNNYMEN leader IAN MCCULLOCH has sparked a new rock feud with Irish supergroup U2 after calling them "spud peelers" who wanted to become part of the ... more info

Altsounds — Just as new single * ‘Long Live The Queen’* is added to the * Radio 1* playlist and is made * Record Of The Week* by * Sara Cox* (covering for Jo Whiley); Frank can proudly announce details of some really exciting tours and further ... more info

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