Topix — In the classic song "Rock And Roll" Lou Reed , who died this week at the age of 71, sang of a girl named Jenny who's "Life was saved by rock and roll." more info

411 Mania — Looking at the trees... more info

CNN Showbiz — Since Lou Reed's death on Sunday, posts on blogs and social networks have been going up 24/7. Many, touching accounts of how the legend's music changed their lives. (Guilty.) Others, tearful RIP sentiments embedding favorite songs and YouTube clips e... more info

People.com — The rocker's partner of 18 years pens a touching obituary for him more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Publishers Weekly lists the 101 best books of 2013. The New York Times lists the best illustrated children's books of the year. Flavorwire explores Lou Reed's photography. The Rumpus interviews Eric Lundgren about his debut novel The Facades. The Gua... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Performance artist Laurie Anderson has broken her silence following the death of her husband Lou Reed at the weekend in a heartfelt open letter to the couple's Springs, NY, neighbours. more info

411 Mania — Will Chris Brown face any punishment for his latest assault arrest? Will Lou Reed be remembered as one of the great songwriters? Did Miley Cyrus' performance save the VMAs? 411's Chad Webb and Joseph Paige Jr debate these topics and more! more info

411 Mania — Laurie Anderson speaks on her husband… more info

Impose Magazine — Presenting all the goodies this Halloween season didn't treat you with, Impose's Week in Pop has got you covered. Loaded with some of the freshest sounds and visions from today's hottest headliners, we first give you a quick look at the t... more info

Metal Injection — Earlier this week, New York punk icon Lou Reed passed away. He's notable to metalheads for the ill-received collaboration with Metallica from 2011, Lulu (our poignant review here). Metallica's Lars Ulrich, who got to know Reed during the re... more info