Music

New Orleans -- Singer-songwriter-guitarist Alex Chilton, best known as a member of the Box Tops, died suddenly Wednesday in New Orleans a colleague said. He was 59.

It is celebration time in the nation as the St. Patrick Day is here. Though the day is named after the patron saints of Ireland, Americans over the years have been celebrating the day wholeheartedly.

Somerville, Mass. -- Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews say they plan to mark the 25th anniversary of the U.S. non-profit this year.

Lady Gaga’s latest music video ‘Telephone,’ featuring Beyonce, has been called a “true pop event.” The video, released by E! News on March 11, reached a 16 million viewership in just 4 days!

London -- British pop star Mark Owen's wife told a friend she may leave him even though he is seeking treatment for alcohol addiction in an effort to save his marriage.

Detroit -- Thousands of mourners flocked to a Detroit church for the funeral of Dramatics founder Ron Banks, who died of a heart attack at age 58.

Los Angeles -- Record producer Phil Spector has asked a California appeals court to set aside his murder conviction and grant him a new trial, court records indicate.

Los Angeles -- Taio Cruz's "Break Your Heart" featuring Ludacris is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart this week, Billboard.com reported Thursday.

Los Angeles -- U.S. singers Melissa Etheridge and Rob Thomas are to take part in the global water initiative Dow Live Earth Run for Water.

Jimi Hendrix’s new album “Valleys of Neptune,” consisting of 12 previously unreleased studio recordings (over 40-year-old), is all set to release today.