A few months ago we posted a list of the top 10 band / artist searches sending traffic to MySpace, the primary destination of searches for new artists. We’ve decided to expand the list to cover our whole Social Networking and Forums category, which includes the likes of Facebook and Bebo as well as YouTube (the fourth most popular destination for new artist searches after the MySpace, the band’s homepage and Wikipedia). So, here is a list of the hottest bands in the UK during June, based on the top 50 band / artist searches sending traffic to our Social Networking and Forums category (with their May position in brackets).

Los Angeles - Live Nation (NYSE: LYV), the large concert promoter and venue owner, said this week that it has signed platinum-selling Hollywood Records artists the Jonas Brothers to a long-term, worldwide touring deal. The agreement follows similar deals Live Nation has struck with Madonna, the Rolling Stones and the Police. Tickets for Jonas Brothers tour dates will be sold through LiveNation.com.