Mark Sheehan, the guitarist of Irish rock band The Script, has passed away at the age of 46.
The musician died in hospital on April 14 after a brief illness, his bandmates announced in a joint statement shared to their social media pages.
“Much loved husband, father, brother, bandmate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness. The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time,” they wrote.
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In 2001, Sheehan formed The Script with frontman Danny O’Donoghue and drummer Glen Power. They released their debut self-titled album in 2008, which quickly gained popularity with chart-topping hits including “We Cry”, “Breakeven” and “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved”.
Sheehan leaves behind his wife Reena Sheehan, whom he met while she was working as a session singer, and their three children.
Last year, Sheehan...
The musician died in hospital on April 14 after a brief illness, his bandmates announced in a joint statement shared to their social media pages.
“Much loved husband, father, brother, bandmate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness. The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time,” they wrote.
Read More: Michael Lerner, Oscar-Nominated ‘Barton Fink’ Actor, Dead At 81
In 2001, Sheehan formed The Script with frontman Danny O’Donoghue and drummer Glen Power. They released their debut self-titled album in 2008, which quickly gained popularity with chart-topping hits including “We Cry”, “Breakeven” and “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved”.
Sheehan leaves behind his wife Reena Sheehan, whom he met while she was working as a session singer, and their three children.
Last year, Sheehan...
- 4/14/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
A punk band from Germany was allegedly refused entry into the UK due to post-Brexit rule changes.
The Stuttgart-based band called Trigger Cut was due to play at seven UK venues this week but was refused entry into the country.
“Today we got refused at the UK border for weird reasons,” the band wrote in a Facebook post. “We would have needed a special certificate of sponsorship but no one knew before, not even the venues, promoters, or the German customs authority.
“Brexit bureaucracy??? A post-Brexit nightmare.”
The band, which consists of three members, also said that the whole experience “at the UK border was humiliating and sad”.
In another post, the band explained that the UK authorities wanted them to have “ a so-called certificate of sponsorship from all seven clubs,” claiming that “this certificate or number was unknown even to the organisers”.
“Nobody knew about it!!” the post read.
The Stuttgart-based band called Trigger Cut was due to play at seven UK venues this week but was refused entry into the country.
“Today we got refused at the UK border for weird reasons,” the band wrote in a Facebook post. “We would have needed a special certificate of sponsorship but no one knew before, not even the venues, promoters, or the German customs authority.
“Brexit bureaucracy??? A post-Brexit nightmare.”
The band, which consists of three members, also said that the whole experience “at the UK border was humiliating and sad”.
In another post, the band explained that the UK authorities wanted them to have “ a so-called certificate of sponsorship from all seven clubs,” claiming that “this certificate or number was unknown even to the organisers”.
“Nobody knew about it!!” the post read.
- 4/11/2023
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - Music
The creator behind the botched Fyre Festival has teased a possible resurgence of the event.
In 2017, Billy McFarland was at the centre of a scandal in which ticket holders were lured to a “luxury music festival” held on Pablo Escobar’s former private island in the Bahamas, with Migos and Blink-182 booked to perform.
However, the event was a disaster after festivalgoers faced issues with food, security, and accommodation.
In 2018, McFarland pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud, was sentenced to six years in prison – but was released early in March 2022 – and ordered to pay back £23m to festival investors. The entire scandal around the festival was the subject of two documentaries, including one by Netflix that aired in 2019.
“Fyre Festival II is finally happening,” McFarland tweeted on Monday (10 April).
In the tweet, he asked his followers to tell him why they should be invited.
In 2017, Billy McFarland was at the centre of a scandal in which ticket holders were lured to a “luxury music festival” held on Pablo Escobar’s former private island in the Bahamas, with Migos and Blink-182 booked to perform.
However, the event was a disaster after festivalgoers faced issues with food, security, and accommodation.
In 2018, McFarland pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud, was sentenced to six years in prison – but was released early in March 2022 – and ordered to pay back £23m to festival investors. The entire scandal around the festival was the subject of two documentaries, including one by Netflix that aired in 2019.
“Fyre Festival II is finally happening,” McFarland tweeted on Monday (10 April).
In the tweet, he asked his followers to tell him why they should be invited.
- 4/11/2023
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - Music
Little Simz has announced her 10-date North American tour, happening this fall.
This marks the British rapper’s first time touring across the pond since 2019. She was originally scheduled to embark on a 10-date North American tour in the spring of 2022, but had to cancel it for financial reasons.
Now, a year later, on Monday (10 April), Little Simz shared the “exciting” news of her 2023 North American tour, in support of her latest album No Thank You.
“It’s been a long time. Appreciate your love and patience excited to announce my No Thank You North American tour!” she wrote on Instagram.
The “No Thank You” tour will kick off on 20 September in Chicago before making stops in Atlanta, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal, Silver Spring and eventually concluding in New York on 13 October.
For more information about how to land a ticket to see the 29-year-old perform live,...
This marks the British rapper’s first time touring across the pond since 2019. She was originally scheduled to embark on a 10-date North American tour in the spring of 2022, but had to cancel it for financial reasons.
Now, a year later, on Monday (10 April), Little Simz shared the “exciting” news of her 2023 North American tour, in support of her latest album No Thank You.
“It’s been a long time. Appreciate your love and patience excited to announce my No Thank You North American tour!” she wrote on Instagram.
The “No Thank You” tour will kick off on 20 September in Chicago before making stops in Atlanta, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal, Silver Spring and eventually concluding in New York on 13 October.
For more information about how to land a ticket to see the 29-year-old perform live,...
- 4/10/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
Abba have paid loving tribute to their longtime guitarist Lasse Wellander, crediting his “musical brilliance” and saying he played “an integral part in the Abba story.”
The Swedish guitarist, who died on Friday at 70, can be heard playing on hits including ‘Knowing Me, Knowing You’, ‘Thank You For the Music’ and the epic ballad ‘The Winner Takes It All’.
Abba said in a statement Monday: “Lasse was a dear friend, a fun guy and a superb guitarist.”
Wellander first joined the Swedish supergroup as a session musician on their eponymous 1975 album, before becoming their main guitarist on subsequent records and joining the band on tour from 1975 to 1980. Following Abba’s split, Wellander worked with Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson on the album for the musical Chess, and he played on the soundtracks of hit musicals Mamma Mia! The Movie and its sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. Besides all his in-demand session work,...
The Swedish guitarist, who died on Friday at 70, can be heard playing on hits including ‘Knowing Me, Knowing You’, ‘Thank You For the Music’ and the epic ballad ‘The Winner Takes It All’.
Abba said in a statement Monday: “Lasse was a dear friend, a fun guy and a superb guitarist.”
Wellander first joined the Swedish supergroup as a session musician on their eponymous 1975 album, before becoming their main guitarist on subsequent records and joining the band on tour from 1975 to 1980. Following Abba’s split, Wellander worked with Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson on the album for the musical Chess, and he played on the soundtracks of hit musicals Mamma Mia! The Movie and its sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. Besides all his in-demand session work,...
- 4/10/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Abba’s long-time guitarist Lasse Wellander has died aged 70.
The news was announced by the Swedish musician’s family, who told Wellander’s fans that he had died on Good Friday (7 April) “surrounded by his loved ones”.
“It is with indescribable sadness that we have to announce that our beloved Lasse has fallen asleep,” their statement read, adding: “You were an amazing musician and humble as few, but above all you were a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather.
“Kind, safe, caring and loving... and so much more, that cannot be described in words. A hub in our lives, and it’s unbelievable that we now have to live on without you.”
The musician died of cancer.
In tribute, Abba released a statement to Pa, reading: “Lasse was a dear friend, a fun guy and a superb guitarist. The importance of his creative input in the recording studio as...
The news was announced by the Swedish musician’s family, who told Wellander’s fans that he had died on Good Friday (7 April) “surrounded by his loved ones”.
“It is with indescribable sadness that we have to announce that our beloved Lasse has fallen asleep,” their statement read, adding: “You were an amazing musician and humble as few, but above all you were a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather.
“Kind, safe, caring and loving... and so much more, that cannot be described in words. A hub in our lives, and it’s unbelievable that we now have to live on without you.”
The musician died of cancer.
In tribute, Abba released a statement to Pa, reading: “Lasse was a dear friend, a fun guy and a superb guitarist. The importance of his creative input in the recording studio as...
- 4/10/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
Michael Lerner — an actor who is known for his roles in Barton Fink, Elf, Godzilla and more — has died at 81 years old, his family announced Sunday.
His nephew, Sam, took to Instagram to share the news, writing, “We lost a legend last night. It’s hard to put into words how brilliant my uncle Michael was, and how influential he was to me.”
The tribute included a carousel of photos of Michael throughout the years. One photo shows Micheal posed with famed comedian Eddie Murphy.
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“His stories always inspired me and made me fall in love with acting. He was the coolest, most confident, talented guy, and the fact that he was my blood will always make me feel special,” Sam wrote of his uncle.
“Everyone that knows him knows how insane he was— in the best way.
His nephew, Sam, took to Instagram to share the news, writing, “We lost a legend last night. It’s hard to put into words how brilliant my uncle Michael was, and how influential he was to me.”
The tribute included a carousel of photos of Michael throughout the years. One photo shows Micheal posed with famed comedian Eddie Murphy.
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A post shared by Sam Lerner (@samlerner)
“His stories always inspired me and made me fall in love with acting. He was the coolest, most confident, talented guy, and the fact that he was my blood will always make me feel special,” Sam wrote of his uncle.
“Everyone that knows him knows how insane he was— in the best way.
- 4/9/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Abba guitarist Lasse Wellander has died at 70 years old, the musician’s family announced. The Sweden native died on Friday, April 7 after a battle with cancer.
Taking to Wellander’s official Facebook page, his family wrote, “It is with indescribable sadness that we have to announce that our beloved Lasse has fallen asleep. Lasse recently fell ill in what turned out to be spread cancer and early on Good Friday he passed away, surrounded by his loved ones.”
“You were an amazing musician and humble as few, but above all you were a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. Kind, safe, caring and loving… and so much more, that cannot be described in words. A hub in our lives, and it’s unbelievable that we now have to live on without you.”
The post, written by his family members, Lena, Ludvig and Andréas, concluded, “We love and miss you so much.
Taking to Wellander’s official Facebook page, his family wrote, “It is with indescribable sadness that we have to announce that our beloved Lasse has fallen asleep. Lasse recently fell ill in what turned out to be spread cancer and early on Good Friday he passed away, surrounded by his loved ones.”
“You were an amazing musician and humble as few, but above all you were a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. Kind, safe, caring and loving… and so much more, that cannot be described in words. A hub in our lives, and it’s unbelievable that we now have to live on without you.”
The post, written by his family members, Lena, Ludvig and Andréas, concluded, “We love and miss you so much.
- 4/9/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
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