One Liners: Jake Shears & Self Esteem, Corinne Bailey Rae, Death Cab For Cutie, more

You’re sick of hearing of the WGA writer’s strike and the SAG actor’s strike, surely. But the reality is they keep messing with everything.

APPOINTMENTSThe Scottish Music Industry Association has announced that its Creative Director Robert Kilpatrick will take on the additional role of Interim CEO following the departure of Ronnie Gurr from the top job. The association’s Interim Chair, Nick Stewart, says: “Robert understands the SMIA’s importance better than anyone else.

Death Cab For Cutie announced they were embarking on a fall 2023 North American tour with frontman Ben Gibbard’s secondary group The Postal Service.The tour, in which the groups will play their classic 2003 albums “Transatlanticism” and “Give Up” in full at all gigs, quickly made waves within the indie rock world.However, now that the highly-anticipated tour is finally here nearly a year later, ticket prices have cooled down considerably.In fact, some are downright cheap.At the time of publication, we found a handful of DCFC/TPS seats going for as low as $20 before fees on Vivid Seats.Better yet, that’s for the co-headliners’ Madison Square Garden gig on Tuesday, Sept. 19.Death Cab and The Postal Service will be at MSG the night after too — prices start at $36 before fees for the Wednesday, Sept.

DEALSExceleration Music has made an investment into India-based Azadi Records which will “help to supercharge the label’s growth and establish it as a leading force in India’s independent music scene”. Exceleration partner Charles Caldas will also take a seat on the Azadi board.

Paris Jackson – the daughter of late pop icon Michael Jackson – has recalled being sent death threats for not acknowledging her father’s birthday online.The musician took to social media earlier this week to recall the harassment she faced from Michael Jackson super-fans, who criticised her after she chose not to post anything online on what would have been his 65th birthday.Here, she explained the reasons behind her lack of acknowledgement of the event, explaining that when her father was alive, he would hate anyone celebrating his birthday.“Today’s my dad’s birthday, and back when he was alive, he used to hate anybody acknowledging his birthday,” she told viewers in the video, which was posted on Tuesday night (August 29). “Wishing him a happy birthday, celebrating it; nothing like that.

Paris Jackson is calling out fans who have sent her NASTY messages all because she didn’t wish her late father Michael Jackson a happy birthday on social media!

DEALSWarner Chappell has signed a publishing deal with rapidly rising rapper Kaliii. “There’s a new generation of talented lyricists making waves in the industry right now and Kaliii is a clear standout above the rest”, says the company’s North American President Ryan Press.

Hilarie Burton is calling out her former boss for a creepy AF thing he once did!

The Apprentice and Loose Women star Saira Khan has admitted to receiving death threats for posting bikini snaps but says she "won't stop" as she loves that she is fit and healthy. Saira is best known for featuring on the first series of the hit BBC show The Apprentice which she finished as a runner up in 2005. But since then, the TV personality, 53, has also been a regular feature on rival channel ITV's Loose Women.

Hilarie Burton is looking back at a very uncomfortable day on set of One Tree Hill with the show’s creator Mark Schwahn.

APPOINTMENTSBMG has promoted Tony Abner to Global General Counsel and EVP Business & Legal Affairs. Abner joined the company in 2018 as VP Business & Legal Affairs, becoming SVP Business & Legal Affairs in 2020.Morrison Hotel Gallery – the music photography gallery with locations in New York and LA – has announced former Sony Music exec Adam Block as its new CEO. “I’m deeply honoured to be stepping into the role of CEO at Morrison Hotel Gallery, a beacon of artistry in the world of music photography”, he says.

A task force formed to halt a wave of “flash mob” robberies at high-end stores has arrested 11 more alleged participants in the thefts.

DEALSRound Hill Music has acquired Canadian music company Linus Entertainment, bringing with it a catalogue of over 3000 songs and 20,000 master recordings. “This investment includes some of the most celebrated music and performers to come out of Canada and supports our strategy of investing in and supporting the growth of iconic music”, says Round Hill CEO Josh Gruss.

Manchester Pride 2023 has arrived in the city-region just in time for the August bank holiday weekend and it’s jam packed full with plenty of things to do.

RELEASESHave Guns N Roses released a new single? Perhaps. No, they have. It’s called ‘Perhaps’.Kristen Hersh has released new single ‘Constance Street’.

Death Cab For Cutie have released new single ‘An Arrow In The Wall’ along with a B-side remix from Chvrches.The new track, produced by John Congleton, is available to listen to now or order on a two-side, 12-inch single vinyl from here.“‘An Arrow In the Wall’ is about the warning signs all around us in the 21st century that society-at-large is in decay,” said vocalist and guitarist Ben Gibbard in a press statement. “The arrow lodged in the wall might have missed this time, but it would be naive to assume the next one won’t also.”He added of the synthy remix from the Scottish trio: “We have been good friends with Chvrches since touring together in 2019.

LEGALVariety has reported that Coldplay‘s long-time manager Dave Holmes has sued the band through the English courts. He actually stood down as their manager last year.

A pervert driving instructor has been convicted of sexually assaulting more teenagers during lessons after a fresh investigation.

Jake Shears and Self Esteem have joined the cast of the West End production of Cabaret – watch the official preview video below.Soloist and Scissor Sisters vocalist Shears will join the ‘Prioritise Pleasure’ singer-songwriter (real name Rebecca Lucy Taylor) onstage at the Playhouse Theatre’s Kit Kat Club from September 25 to January 20.The pair are stepping into the lead roles of Emcee and Sally Bowles, respectively. They’ll take over from current cast members Maude Apatow (Euphoria) and Mason Alexander Park (Quantum Leap).In a statement, Taylor said: “I’ve never made a secret of my love of theatre and I couldn’t be more excited about getting to make my stage debut as one of the greatest leads of all time.“I’ve joked for years that there is no need for a Self Esteem musical because Sally’s story covers most of the points.

APPOINTMENTSManagement firm Various Artists has appointed Emily Thorpe-Jones as Head Of Brands & Corporate. She previously worked in the magazines business, most recently at Hearst UK, as well as presenting music shows for Hoxton FM and London Live.