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‘American Idol' Music Supervisor Robin Kaye and Her Husband Die in Double Homicide; Arrest Made
An arrest has been made after longtime American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were killed following an apparent double homicide. American Idol, in a statement from a spokesperson and obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, said, 'We are devastated to hear of Robin and her dear husband, Tom's, passing. Robin has been a cornerstone of the Idol family since 2009 and was truly loved and respected by all who came in contact with her. Robin will remain in our hearts forever and we share our deepest sympathy with her family and friends during this difficult time.' More from The Hollywood Reporter KCON L.A. Returns - How to Secure the Best Ticket Deals (and Stream the Festival Online for Free) Kelly Clarkson Just Kicked Off Her Vegas Residency - Here's How to Save on Last-Minute Tickets The Best U.S. Music Festivals of 2025, from Lollapalooza to Ohana Fest Kaye, a veteran of music reality series, worked for American Idol from 2009 to the present day. She was responsible for clearing all songs used or performed on the show and was instrumental in getting Led Zeppelin to sign off on an Idol performance of 'Whole Lotta Love' — a standout of season 8 when future Queen frontman Adam Lambert brought down the house. A spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department told THR on Tuesday that LAPD officers in Encino responded to a call for a welfare check at a home on White Oak Avenue on Monday at around 2:30 p.m. On entering the home, a couple, one male and one female, was discovered with possible gunshot wounds. Paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department then arrived at the residence and declared the couple dead at the scene. Upon further investigation, LAPD said that they later learned that a prior radio call had been made for a possible burglary suspect at the home on July 10 at around 4 p.m. 'While there were no signs of forced entry or trouble at the location during that investigation, it is now believed that the suspect had gained entry into the residence through an unlocked door,' authorities shared in a press release. 'The victims returned home while the suspect was inside their residence, and a confrontation ensued, which resulted in the suspect taking their lives. The victims succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds, and the suspect fled from the residence on foot.' LAPD has since arrested the suspect, identified as 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian. TMZ was the first to report that the couple was Kaye and Deluca. Kaye's other music supervisor credits included work on Lip Sync Battle, After the Sunset, The Singing Bee and Q'Viva!: The Chosen. She began her career on the record company and artist management side of the music industry, working for Waylon Jennings in Nashville, and then MTM Records in artist development. Kaye eventually joined the film and TV licensing department at MCA-Universal Records and then ran the music licensing division at PolyGram Records. In 2000, Kaye launched her own company, SyncroniCity, and represented artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Kenny Loggins, Lang Lang, Donny Osmond and Steven Bishop. That eventually led her into music supervision. Among her other music supervision credits were several editions of the Miss Universe pageant and the NAACP Image Awards. Deluca was a songwriter and musician. His last album, Street Rock, was released in 2022, according to his website. Tributes to Kaye from former Idol contestants are flooding in as the community absorbs the shock of her passing. Colton Dixon, an Idol finalist from season 11, tells THR: 'I'm absolutely devastated. Though I shouldn't play favorites, Robin was always a highlight during my time on American Idol. She was quick to listen and always fought for what the artist wanted. She helped make my time on the show an unforgettable experience.' Adds season 8's Scott MacIntyre: 'Robin was great at her job. As a blind person, there were always some extra considerations for me to work through when I needed to get a hold of music or quickly research new songs to perform. Robin made that process as easy as possible for me and was always willing to go the extra mile. She helped me and a lot of others on our musical journeys.' American Idol season 10 contestant Casey Abrams wrote on Instagram, 'RIP Robin. You took care of me on Idol! I'm happy I knew you[.] Sending love to Kaye Family.' Michele Angermiller and Fred Bronson contributed to this report. July 15, 2:45 p.m. Updated with a statement from an American Idol spokesperson. July 15, 4:45 p.m. Updated with statement from American Idol contestant Casey Abrams. July 15, 7:10 p.m. Updated with statement from LAPD on arrest made in case. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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K-pop Group Riize Announces Venues and Ticketing Details for North American Tour Leg (Exclusive)
K-pop group Riize is heading out on tour this fall, stopping at the Peacock Theater, The Theater at Madison Square Garden and more venues across North America, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned. The boy group announced the North American leg of their first solo tour, Riizing Loud, last week, with stops in eight cities across the U.S. and Mexico. The group is heading to the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, on Oct. 30 for the first night of the tour leg before traveling to New York's The Theater at MSG and D.C.'s The Anthem. The group's last U.S. stop is in L.A. at the Peacock Theater; they'll then head to Mexico City for a night at the Velódromo Olímpico. More from The Hollywood Reporter KCON L.A. Returns - How to Secure the Best Ticket Deals (and Stream the Festival Online for Free) Kelly Clarkson Just Kicked Off Her Vegas Residency - Here's How to Save on Last-Minute Tickets The Best U.S. Music Festivals of 2025, from Lollapalooza to Ohana Fest 'We're excited to connect and get closer with Briize (official name for fans) from even more places through our North American tour,' Riize said in an exclusive statement to THR. The group is expected to perform all songs from their recently release full-length album, Odyssey, in the U.S. for the first time during the tour. 'Since this is our first solo concert, the number of songs we'll perform on stage has increased compared to last year's fan concert, so we're all focusing on keeping our energy up and are also studying languages,' the group continued. 'We're working hard to prepare a show that Briize will love, so please look forward to it.' Riize kicked of the Riizing Loud tour earlier this month with three sold-out shows in Seoul, South Korea. The three concerts drew over 31,000 fans, according to a release. Tickets for the tour, which is being produced by the group's Korean label SM Entertainment and promoted by AEG Presents, are set to go on sale for the general public on Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. local time. Fans can register for an early presale on Weverse, the Hybe-owned fan platform, beginning Wednesday, July 17 at 4 p.m. PT. Fan presale will be held Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. local time, while local and AEG presale begins Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. local time. Presales end Aug. 7 at 10 p.m. local time. The full details for Riize's upcoming North American leg of the Riizing Loud tour are below. Riizing Loud in North America 2025 Dates and Venues: Oct. 30 in Rosemont, IL, at the Rosemont Theatre Nov. 1 in New York at The Theater at Madison Square Garden Nov. 2 in Washington, D.C., at The Anthem Nov. 4 in Duluth, GA, at the Gas South Arena Nov. 7 in Seattle at WAMU Theater Nov. 9 in San Francisco at The Theater at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Nov. 11 in L.A. at the Peacock Theater Nov. 14 in Mexico City at Velódromo Olímpico Riizing Loud in North America Ticketing Timeline: July 17 at 4 p.m. PT through July 30 at 8 p.m. PT: Fan club presale registration is held on Weverse Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. local time: Fan presale begins Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. local time: Local and AEG presale begins Aug. 7 at 10 p.m. PT: Presales end Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. local time: General on-sale begins Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Party in the U.S.A.' to 'Born in the U.S.A.': 20 of America's Most Patriotic (and Un-Patriotic) Musical Offerings Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
