Undercover, Australia — Alex Chilton, front man for indie rock legends Big Star has died in New Orleans. more info

Stereogum — Sad news about the passing of Memphis rock icon Alex Chilton via commercialappeal.com: The singer and guitarist, best known as a member of ’60s pop-soul act the Box Tops and the ’70s power-pop act Big Star, died today at a hospital in New Orleans... more info

MSN Music — Singer and guitarist Alex Chilton dies; known for influential work with Box Tops and Big Star more info

Guardian Music — Hammersmith Apollo, LondonSeven years after being crowned winner of Britain's first Pop Idol television show, Will Young is celebrating the release of a greatest hits album, starting with two shows five minutes from his front door. But his thoughts a... more info