Chorus.fm — *Backseat Goodbye (http://backseatgoodbye.com)* has posted a cover (http://blog.backseatgoodbye.com/post/661063497/backseat-goodbye-thirteen-big-star-cover-this) of *Big Star*'s "Thirteen" on his blog. more info

The Vinyl Villain — I really do envy those of you who haven't heard today's great Scottish single before, because it really is something quite special.I previously posted this single back on July 2007. As I said at the time, I had just picked up the track on a CD compi... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Gary Coleman Gary Coleman 's TV nanny is shocked and deeply saddened by his death -- especially because she got the tragic news shortly after hearing he was in the hospital. Charlotte Rae -- who played Mrs... more info

Guardian Music — The recent passing of several much-loved musicians reminds us that the obituarist's art is to make writing about death seem life-affirmingAs 2010 draws towards its halfway point, the time seems right for an excursion into the kind of broader strategi... more info

MTV.com News — 'American Idol' wasn't Kat's first reality competition, she reveals on Saturday's episode.By MTV News staff Katharine McPhee Photo: MTV News The world got to know Katharine McPhee in 2006 as a sweet-voiced breakout star on "American Idol" w... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — This has been a weird year for music deaths.  It seems like there's a new death every couple weeks.  And it's not minor players or older musicians.  Each of them has been a pivotal member of their musical legacy.  Alex Chilton was Big Star. ... more info

Pop Candy — Last week I mentioned a Big Star/Alex Chilton tribute concert that was scheduled for May 15 in Memphis. Pop reader Sam Z. was among the attendees, and he says it was a night to remember: more info

VH1 News — Katy Perry's "California Gurls" is a nod to ... Big Star? Her manager suggested the spelling variation as a reference to Big Star's "September Gurls." more info

MTV.com News — Her manager suggested the spelling variation as a reference to Big Star's 'September Gurls.'By James Montgomery Katy Perry?s "California Gurls" Photo: Chelsea Lauren/ FilmMagic You might not realize it, what with the redonkulously catchy ch... more info

Guardian Music — This terrific new band's 70s-tinged rock recalls the best sounds of the pre-punk era, like Bolan bopping with Big StarHometown: Pittsburgh.The lineup: Nic Snyder (vocals, guitar and keyboards), Derek White (bass, vocals), Josh Sickels (drums).The bac... more info