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Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Gary Young, the madcap original drummer for the pivotal indie-rock band Pavement, died Thursday, the band has confirmed. No cause of death was announced; he was 70. Singer-guitarist Stephen Malkmus wrote on social media in a brief message, “Gary Young passed on today.

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

YouTube has a strange ability to showcase fare that rebuilds queer reality in previously unknown ways. Hence, we can delve into the life of Glenn Burke, an extraordinary man who came up Black and working class in Oakland, California, developing enviable shoulders, thighs, personality, and athletic prowess that bowled over Major League Baseball (MLB) prospectors, not to mention everyone around him.

Stevie Nicks is a fan of the Amazon Prime show “Daisy Jones & The Six”, which is inspired by Fleetwood Mac.

Selome Hailu It wouldn’t be hard to confuse this year’s Emmy nominees for acting with some sort of Forbes list. The talent across the lead, supporting and guest categories for both actors and actresses in drama and comedy include seven under age 30: Lead comedy actress nominees Jenna Ortega (“Wednesday”) and Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”); lead drama actress nominee Bella Ramsey (“The Last of Us”), supporting drama actress nominee Simona Tabasco (“The White Lotus”), supporting limited series actress nominee Camila Morrone (“Daisy Jones & the Six”), guest drama actress nominee Storm Reid (“The Last of Us”) and guest drama actor nominee Keivonn Montreal Woodard (“The Last of Us”), who is the second-youngest Emmy nominee of all time.

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.

Harrison Ford would like some more cuddly critters to bear his name.

DEALSBMG has acquired the writer’s share of song royalties from Michael Münzing of 90s dance duo Snap, it having previously acquired the outfit’s recordings catalogue. “Snap are a cultural touchstone for the 90s which continues to resonate today, not just in streaming but also in sync”, says BMG EVP Repertoire & Marketing Maximilian Kolb. “We are pleased to have agreed terms with Michael Münzing which will allow us to further secure the value of these great works”.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSVenue operator Oak View Group has appointed Ade Patton as CFO.

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.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer The most promising emerging talent in show business gathered on Thursday to celebrate Variety’s annual Power of Young Hollywood issue, honoring actors Sydney Sweeney and Noah Schnapp and musician Steve Lacy. Sony Electronics and Ford were the presenting and premier sponsors of the evening. High atop Sunset Blvd.

DEALSSony Music labels Since 93 and RCA US have together signed Mette, with the deal formally announced alongside the release of new single ‘Van Gogh’. Says Glyn Aikins, co-President of Since 93 and RCA UK: “We are delighted to welcome Mette to the Since 93 family alongside RCA US.

Casting for Broadway’s upcoming Spamalot revival is well underway, with James Monroe Iglehart, Michael Urie, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Jimmy Smagula and Nik Walker set to reprise their roles from the popular Kennedy Center production and Ethan Slater and Christopher Fitzgerald joining as newcomers.

In a new comedy sketch, Drake attempts to steal comedian and content creator BenDaDonnn’s girl.

New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer. ET has you covered for everything in between.In addition to new releases from Doja Cat, Usher, Halle and more, 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival is happening this weekend in Los Angeles.The 5th annual Head in the Clouds Los Angeles Music & Arts Festival is taking place Aug.

APPOINTMENTSKobalt has promoted Kenny McGoff to UK Head Of Creative. He was previously Head Of A&R in the UK. “Kenny’s dynamic spirit and passion for music is infectious”, says Kobalt COO Jeannette Perez.

Young Fathers have announced a run of UK tour dates for 2023 – find all the details below.The Scottish trio are due to hit the road this autumn for headline gigs in support of their Mercury Prize-shortlisted fourth album, ‘Heavy Heavy’, which was released back in February.Kicking off at The Dome in Brighton on October 20, the upcoming tour will also include a show at the Eventim Apollo in London (October 21), a double billing at Glasgow’s legendary Barrowland Ballroom (23, 24), a stop-off at the O2 Institute in Birmingham (27) and a date at Manchester Academy (28).Tickets go on general sale at 10am BST this Friday (August 4) – you’ll be able to purchase yours here. Alternatively, fans can access a pre-sale from the same time tomorrow (August 2).Check out the official tour poster in the announcement tweet below.*Just Announced*We're playing a handful of UK headline shows in October.

APPOINTMENTSDeezer has appointed Florence Lao as its General Counsel. “Deezer is leading the way for the future of the music industry and I’m looking forward to contributing to continued success, together with the talented teams in France and across the globe”, she says. “The music landscape is changing quickly, with Deezer playing a key role for its partners, the industry, and fans alike.

Young Fathers have spoken to NME about their 2023 Mercury Prize shortlisted album ‘Heavy Heavy‘, playing with Depeche Mode and the “abundance” of ideas they have for their next album. Watch our interview with the band above.Having already won the Mercury Prize back in 2014 for their debut album ‘Dead’, the Scottish trio of Kayus Bankole, Alloysious Massaquoi and Graham G Hastings find themselves nominated again for their 2023 fourth album ‘Heavy Heavy’ – a record they told NME was driven by “sense of togetherness”.“When we were making the songs, we recorded a lot of music, and the thread that held all the songs together was this communal aspect,” said Hastings at the launch of the prize yesterday (Thursday July 27). “Strangely we recorded this in a studio in a basement with no windows, just the three of us.

RELEASESCalvin Harris and Sam Smith have teamed up for new track ‘Desire’.Jessie Ware has released a new version of her song ‘Freak Me Now’, featuring Roisin Murphy. “It is a huge honour to have the queen of disco, Róisín Murphy, on ‘Freak Me Now’”, says Ware. “I messaged her hoping she may be interested in featuring on the song and before I knew it she was in the studio.

Todd Gilchrist editor At 90, Quincy Jones has accomplished enough for a dozen lifetimes. As a songwriter, composer, performer and producer, he’s collaborated with (and created) some of the biggest acts of all time, from Ray Charles to Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson.