Alex George supported by celebrity pals as he goes offline on anniversary of brother’s death

DEALSUniversal’s Republic Records has expanded its partnership with K-pop company JYP Entertainment, they having worked together to launch girl group Twice in the US. “We are beyond delighted to move forward with Republic Records”, says JYP CEO Jimmy Jeong, so to develop a “major artist roster” together after “the successful kick-off Twice has brought”.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSUlf Zick has joined Utopia Music as Chief Marketing Officer.

Liza Womack, the mother of rapper Lil Peep – who died of a drug overdose while on tour in 2017 – says that newly unsealed documents prove that her son’s management company, First Access Artists, should be help liable for his death.A collection of evidence spanning nearly 400 pages was published by the Los Angeles Superior Court last month, after First Access unsuccessfully argued for seven pages of that evidence to be sealed.The seven pages included text messages from 2017 that were sent by tour manager Belinda Mercer to colleagues after she was found with illegal substances in her bag when Peep’s tour bus was stopped at the Canadian border weeks before his death.Womack and her legal team argue that these texts, and other newly published evidence, support their claim that the rapper was provided with and urged to take drugs by his team.When First Access sought to keep some of the evidence sealed last October, Womack’s lawyers wrote in response, according to Pitchfork: “These seven pages help tell the story of the drug-infected mismanagement that is part of [Womack’s] central narrative and led to her son’s death. What these documents mostly contain are exchanges that reveal [First Access] tour management as dangerous, discordant, inept, and engaged in conduct that contributed to [Peep]’s death”.Lil Peep, real name Gustav Åhr, died in November 2017 of an accidental drugs overdose, aged 21.

Sting’s only gone and sold his entire songs catalogue to the good old Universal Music Publishing Group. All of it. Police and solo.

The widow of Ol Dirty Bastard – Icelene Jones – is suing Wu-Tang Productions, claiming that it has “wilfully refused” to pay the ODB estate at least $1 million in royalties stemming from the late rapper’s solo recordings and his work with Wu-Tang Clan.The lawsuit, which was filed in New York earlier this week, claims that the label – owned by Wu-Tang leader RZA – has failed to pay out proper royalties or provide accounts for more than ten years, instead making occasional payments without any real information on what they relate to.It says that ODB’s agreement with Wu-Tang Productions prior to his death in 2004 stated that he would receive 50% of any publishing income from his work, while 50% of net recordings income would be shared between the artists appearing on each track. Recordings income was meant to be paid within 45 days of receipt by the label, with publishing income paid twice yearly.

Tess Roby has announced that she will release her first album for four years, titled ‘Ideas Of Space’, in April. The title track is out now.“‘Ideas of Space’ signals the beginning of a new chapter”, she says of the track.

This harrowing custody photo shows the bleak reality of a lifetime spent addicted to heroin.

Many a child has had a birthday card shout-out on CBeebies and today the channel is celebrating a milestone of its own after 20 years on air.

A retired traffic warden who dubbed herself ''gangster granny'' on Facebook began a secret double life as a drug dealer

A group of thieves "rummaged" through a grieving woman’s car and stole a suitcase belonging to her best friend who had recently passed away.

Police have now charged 13 suspects in an investigation into a violent dispute between two of Rochdale's suspected organised crime groups (OCGs)

Comedian Joel McHale couldn't be more excited to celebrate the American sport of football with Super Bowl LVI. "We created that sport," McHale told Fox News Digital while discussing his Super Bowl ad with Planters. "It's become this wonderful tradition, this kind of holiday, and now it's a worldwide event," he added.

Amir Khan returns to the ring after two years to face off against Kell Brook in a long-awaited grudge match.Fans have been looking forward to the match, which has been brewing for years.At a press conference about the fight, Khan said: "In the past 10 years I have fought two of the best pound-for-pound best fighters. I have never run from Kell. I have never needed to.

EXCLUSIVE: Harvey Keitel and Peter Stormare will lead the cast of Hard Matter, an action thriller being directed, written and produced by Justin Price.

Dr Alex George has paid tribute to his late brother Llŷr as he opened up about his death on Lorraine.

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Ranvir Singh broke down in tears on Tuesday's Lorraine as she told Dr Alex George she thought he was "amazing" for the way he has dealt with his brother's tragic death. Former Love Island star Dr Alex lost his brother Llyr a year ago to suicide and spoke about how his family had been coping with their loss on Lorraine, where he often appears to give medical advice.The A&E doctor's younger brother was just 19 when he died and presenter Ranvir, who is standing in for Lorraine Kelly, was overcome with emotion as she heard his family's story.

Alex George paid tribute to his late brother Llŷr a year after he took his own life aged 19.  The reality TV star's family were devastated when his little brother died weeks before he was due to begin medical school.

Love Island star Dr Alex George has returned to the A&E ward at Lewisham University Hospital after having a break to focus on charity work.

Former Love Island star Alex George has paid an emotional tribute to his late brother one year since his tragic death.

Dr Alex George has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his brother Llŷr on the first anniversary of his death. Llŷr tragically died by suicide at the age of 19 last July, with former Love Island star Alex since becoming a Youth Mental Health Ambassador for the UK government.The 30 year old has now penned the tribute to his younger brother on social media, sharing a sweet photo of the brothers posing with their parents.

DR Alex George has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his late brother Llyr a year after his death. The A&E doc and former Love Island star shared a picture of Llyr with him and their parents on Instagram. He wrote: "I can’t believe it’s been a year.