The Shins’ former bassist Neal Langford has died

Initial cast has been announced for Broadway’s Prayer for the French Republic. Written by Joshua Harmon and directed by David Cromer (The Band’s Visit), Prayer for the French Republic begins performances on Tuesday, December 19 with opening night set for Tuesday, January 9, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Johnny Hardwick, the voice actor, comedian and producer best known for playing Dale Gribble on the long-running Fox animated comedy “King of the Hill,” has died. Hardwick also had roles as a writer and a story editor during his run on the show, which consisted of well over 200 episodes. As a producer on “King of the Hill,” Hardwick won an Emmy Award in 1999 for outstanding animated program.

Robbie Robertson, who was the lead guitarist and songwriter for Canadian-American group The Band, has passed away, Variety reports. He was 80 years old and had been combatting a long illness.

Coronation Street star Rob Mallard appears to have stepped out with his new love - after his former co-star partner went public with his new boyfriend. Back in June, the actor appeared to go public with his new partner as he took to Instagram to share a snap of himself all suited and booted for British Soap Awards.

The Band guitarist and singer-songwriter Robbie Robertson has died. He was 80.The news was confirmed on Wednesday night (August 9) via The Band’s management on social media.

Ron DeSantis’s attorneys say that The Walt Disney Co. lacks standing to sue him in the company’s federal lawsuit over the Florida governor’s moves to strip the company of control of a special district that covers its Orlando theme parks.

Cardi B threw at a fan whilst on stage has sold in a charity eBay auction for almost $100K (£78,512).Whilst performing at the Drai’s Lounge on July 29, the ‘Bodak Yellow’ rapper reacted to a fan throwing water over her by throwing a mic at them. On August 1, the microphone Cardi B used as a weapon was put on eBay in a seven-day auction by seller g27racing, who promised that all the profits will go to charity as they want to “try to do something good.”The mic originally cost $1000 (£787.72) and the starting bid on the listing was $500 (£393.94).

The French Connection and The Exorcist has died at the age of 87.Friedkin passed away today (August 7) at home in Los Angeles. His death was confirmed by Chapman University dean Stephen Galloway, who is a friend of Friedkin’s wife Sherry Lansing.The filmmaker rose to fame in the ’70s along with Peter Bogdanovich, Francis Ford Coppola and Hal Ashby, who were seen as a new generation of envelope-pushing directors.

Clifton Oliver has sadly died at the young age of 47.

Joe, 26 and George, 20 are known for their hilarious videos and charming personalities.

The Big Moon have announced an intimate UK tour in support of the Music Venue Trust – find all the details below.The Mercury-nominated band are due to join The National Lottery and MVT’s United By Music Tour this September. They’ll take to the stage at various grassroots venues nationwide, beginning with the Tunbridge Wells Forum (September 5).Further gigs are scheduled at Moles in Bath (6), Hangar 18 in Swansea (8), The Sugarmill in Stoke (9), Independent in Sunderland (11), MacArts in Galashiels (12), PJ Molloys in Dunfermline (13), Brewery Arts in Kendal (15), The Crescent Community Venue in York (16) and Esquires in Bedford (17).In a statement, The Big Moon frontwoman Juliette Jackson said: “We are so excited to go out on this tour! These smaller venues are so crucial to the UK’s musical landscape – they give new artists a vital space to learn and hone their craft and enter the world of live music at an accessible level.“We need to protect these places to keep new music coming.”Tickets go on sale at 10am BST tomorrow (August 2) – you’ll be able to purchase yours here.We are so excited to go out on this tour! These smaller venues are so crucial to the UK's musical landscape.

Euphoria star Angus Cloud had died, aged 25.The news was first announced by TMZ, with a statement of confirmation from his family. “It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways,” his family told TMZ.They continue: “Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss.

, has died. He was 25 years old.“It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” Cloud’s family said in a statement to . “As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways.

Pee-wee Herman – has died at the age of 70.He passed away after a private bout with cancer last night (July 30).In a statement on his Instagram following his death, the late actor wrote: “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years. I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters.

Indie rock fans are in mourning.

Eagles and the band’s original bassist, has died at the age of 77.Meisner’s death was confirmed and revealed via the Eagles’ official website and Facebook. Their statement reads: “The Eagles are sad to report that founding member, bassist, and vocalist, Randy Meisner, passed away last night (July 26) in Los Angeles at age 77, due to complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD).”“As the original bass player for the pioneering country-rock group, Poco, Randy was at the forefront of the musical revolution that began in Los Angeles, in the late 1960s,” they wrote, adding “Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band.

Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro have confirmed they ended their relationship and called off their engagement after more than three years together.The breakup was announced by People on Tuesday, July 25. The following day, Alejandro confirmed the spilt with a statement posted to his official Twitter account and Instagram story.“During all these years you guys have been part of my professional achievements as well as all the happy moments that I have lived with my partner.

The High School Musical universe has confirmed what fans knew all along — Ryan Evans is gay.

McKinley Franklin editor Randy Fullmer, a veteran Walt Disney Animation Studios animator and producer who worked on “The Little Mermaid” and “Chicken Little,” died of cancer on July 10. He was 73. Walt Disney Animation confirmed the news in a statement to Variety.

post to Twitter (via Time Extension).In 1983, Gibson took on a role as a programmer at the incipient developer Imagine, after teaching himself how to write code on a ZX81 computer. There, he gained the nickname “Grandad” as he was the eldest member of a much younger group of developers.He contributed to the creation of classics like Molar Maul, Zzoom and Stonkers, as well as the real Bandersnatch game before Imagine went bankrupt.Denton Designs was formed from five ex-Imagine employees – Steve Cain, Ian Weatherburn, Ally Noble, Karen Davies,  Graham “Kenny” Everett and Gibson.