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place the musician under a conservatorship in February after the Beach Boys co-founder was diagnosed with dementia, Fox News Digital confirmed.The diagnosis, coupled with the recent passing of Brian’s wife, Melinda Wilson, led his family and doctors to make the decision.“I find from clear and convincing evidence that a conservatorship of the person is necessary,” Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gus T. May said at the brief hearing.The judge said that evidence shows that Wilson consents to the arrangement and lacks the capacity to make health care decisions.His longtime representatives, Jean Sievers and manager LeeAnn Hard, were appointed as his conservators.In February, when his family initially sought the conservatorship, they released a statement to Fox News Digital, saying, “Following the passing of Brian’s beloved wife Melinda, after careful consideration and consultation among Brian, his seven children, Gloria Ramos and Brian’s doctors (and consistent with family processes put in place by Brian and Melinda), we are confirming that longtime Wilson family representatives LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers will serve as Brian’s co-conservators of the person.”Before her death, Melinda provided Brian with his “daily living needs,” involving “physical health, food, clothing, or shelter,” according to a court document obtained by Fox News Digital.In his advance health care directive, Melinda was named as his agent for healthcare — but there was not a successor put in place before her death.

the Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, is speaking out about her daughter. “I just wanna say, we’re human, and the internet is so cruel.

Sunday’s episode of “American Idol,” Bonfiglio — who is the daughter of Wilson Phillips member Carnie Wilson and granddaughter of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson — introduced herself and her father, Rob, to judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. “I’m guessing you come from a musical family,” Underwood said, before asking her what she would perform. “First, I have to get some family members,” Bonfiglio said before grabbing her mom, Carnie, and aunt Wendy — who are co-founders of the popular ’90s pop group, which also included Chynna Phillips.

The line-up for this year’s award-winning Summer Nights at the Bandstand in Glasgow will include punk rockers Public Image Ltd, Teenage Fanclub and Billy Ocean as part of a raft of acts playing the famous venue.

The Beach Boys have announced an outdoor UK show for 2025 – and it’s set to be their only in the country. Check out all the information below.The UK-exclusive gig will take place at Englefield House in Berkshire on Sunday July 20, and comes as part of the band’s ‘The Sounds of the Summer’ tour.David Essex is on board to perform as a special guest, as well as Lulu, who earlier this year announced her retirement from touring after 60 years in music.Ticket presale will begin next Wednesday (December 4) at 9am, and you’ll be able to register here.

Brian Wilson, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Ramones, Madonna, Elton John, Patti Smith and Debbie Harry over the years, passed away on Wednesday (November 20) after battling cancer.Wilson, who Paley produced and co-wrote songs for on his solo comeback album in 1988, was one of the first to pay tribute to the late composer.A post on his official Instagram read: “We are saddened to learn of the passing of Brian’s friend and collaborator, Andy Paley. Andy was literally instrumental in Brian starting his solo career with his critically acclaimed 1988 album, ‘Brian Wilson’.“Andy played electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drums, percussion, keyboards, harmonica, and provided backing vocals.

Variety and Deadline.He was 72.“We were blessed to have had Andy,” the band’s rep said in a statement via People. “He truly is the reason all this SpongeBob joy exists in music around the world.

Andy Paley, a prolific songwriter, producer and musician who collaborated with such artists as Brian Wilson, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Ramones, Madonna, Elton John, Patti Smith and Deborah Harry and composed the scores for SpongeBob SquarePants and other TV shows, died Wednesday of cancer. He was 72.

Andy Paley, a veteran producer and musician who worked with a wide range of artists including Brian Wilson, the Ramones, Madonna, Jonathan Richman, Elton John, Deborah Harry, NRBQ and many others, died following a brief battle with cancer, a rep confirms to Variety. He also worked extensively in film and television, composing scores and writing songs for such top animated series as “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “Ren & Stimpy,” “Digimon” and others.

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Beach Boys concert July 5.Stamos, 60, proudly posted a video of the father and son duo to his Instagram, writing: “Had a little help from my son BILLY on Good Vibrations last night – Wasn’t it nice! @thebeachboys.”The clip shows Billy, 6, helping his dad perform a drum solo as he wears protective headphones. The little one previously played with the band in March 2023.The “Full House” alum is touring on the Endless Summer Gold tour with the band. The tour marks the band’s 50th anniversary of their album of the same name, which was released June 24, 1974.

The Beach Boys ‘Endless Summer Gold’ tour – watch footage below.It was announced in May that the Full House actor would join the band for 16 shows as they commemorate the 50th anniversary of their 1974 compilation album ‘Endless Summer’.Over the weekend, Stamos was also joined by his son Billy, who can be seen in clips wearing noise-dampening headphones as he performs a drum solo during ‘Good Vibrations’ alongside his dad. “Had a little help from my son BILLY on good vibrations last night – Wasn’t it nice!” read the caption of the post the musician and actor shared.A post shared by John Stamos (@johnstamos) A post shared by John Stamos (@johnstamos)The day after posting the clip, he reflected on losing his dad with a video of him performing on the tour.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic If Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer on most Americans’ calendars, then it makes sense that the real tentpole kicking off tent season for a lot of people is not “Furiosa” or “Garfield” but “The Beach Boys,” a streaming documentary devoted to the least wintery group of all time. The Disney+ film, co-directed by music-doc stalwarts Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, focuses on the first decade and a half, in the 1960s and ’70s, of the career of the rock band that still might rightfully be considered America’s greatest all-time group.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic When you sit down to watch a documentary about the Beach Boys, you know what you want: to be immersed in the California dreamin’ of the group’s early surfin’-hit days, in the jaunty beauty of songs like “I Get Around” and “Help Me Rhonda,” and in the story of how Brian Wilson began to figure out a way to turn pop songs into miniature symphonies. You want to be immersed in the recording of “Pet Sounds,” in the Beach Boys’ rivalry with the Beatles, in the derailed masterpiece that was “Smile,” and in how Brian’s mental and emotional problems began to tear himself and the group apart.

Ellise Shafer If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. “The Beach Boys,” a documentary about the iconic band, is now streaming Disney+. The doc is described as “a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.” “The Beach Boys” includes never-before-seen footage and new interviews with band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston, as well as music stars like Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Paul Dano, Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Zach Galifianakis and Tom Sturridge team up in Olivier Assayas’ political thriller “The Wizard of the Kremlin”, based on Giuliano da Empoli’s bestseller by the same name. Produced by Olivier Delbosc’s banner Curiosa Films and Gaumont – who last partnered on Cannes prizewinning “The Taste of Things” — “The Wizard of the Kremlin” is one of the hottest packages launching at the Cannes Film Market where Alexis Cassanet, Gaumont’s EVP international sales and distribution, is kicking off pre-sales.

The Beach Boys have discussed their new Disney+ documentary, the support they had from The Beatles, and the health of songwriter Brian Wilson.Interviewed by Mariella Frostrup alongside The Beach Boys’ documentary director Frank Marshall at Abbey Road Studios last night (May 13), the pair revealed that the 81-year-old Wilson – who has recently been placed under conservatorship for what his doctors call a “major neurocognitive disorder” – was still able to perform with the band for the film.“Brian remembered things that I had forgotten from high school at times,” said Love. “His long-term memory is right there.

The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson should be placed under a court conservatorship due to a “major neurocognitive disorder”.The initial court documents seeking the conservatorship were filed in February, citing the belief that the 81-year-old was no longer able to care for himself.Now, the Los Angeles superior court judge Gus T. May approved the petition, which had been submitted by Wilson’s family and close friends.

UPDATED with latest: At a hearing today, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gus T. May placed Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson in a conservatorship. The arrangement is to be overseen by the 81-year-old musician’s longtime publicist Jean Sievers and manager LeeAnn Hard.

Brian Wilson has recorded a posthumous duet with the late Glen Campbell, on a version of the latter’s song ‘Strong’ – listen to the track below. The song is taken from Campbell’s upcoming album, ‘Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions’, which is out on April 19. The record sees a host of music luminaries join forces with the singer, including Elton John, Dolly Parton, Carole King, Eric Clapton and Daryl Hall.

Selena Kuznikov Get ready for some fun, fun, fun! Disney+ has released the trailer for its “The Beach Boys” documentary, which is set to stream on the platform May 24. The trailer features clips from interviews with original band members, rock and roll historian Josh Kun, music star Janelle Monáe and more. The film is a celebration of the band that encapsulated the California dream in their revolutionary pop music.