LONDON - IRISH band U2 releases its 12th studio album on Monday, and while reviews are generally glowing, critics argue that lead singer Bono's dual role as rock star and campaigning 'saviour' may be meddling with the music.

No Line On The Horizon hits the shelves in Europe on Monday and in the United States on Tuesday, and, as one of 2009's biggest record launches will be closely watched by a business seeking to reverse deep declines in album sales.

PARIS - IT'S THE longest weekend of the year for the world's top chefs as they await the make-or-break verdicts of the Michelin Guide's feared team of restaurant inspectors.

The 100th edition of the renowned Red Book will be published on Monday, promising to promote some up-and-coming cooks to global celebrity and to prick the egos of some established masters of the restaurant universe.

LOS ANGELES - BRAZILIAN model Gisele Bundchen married National Football League star Tom Brady in the Los Angeles suburb of Santa Monica on Thursday, Us Weekly reported.

The celebrity magazine said the ceremony took place at St. Monica Catholic Church in the oceanfront community, and the guests were mostly immediate family members. The bride wore Dolce & Gabbana as did her three dogs.