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Kavinsky, French DJ behind ‘Nightcall’, found dead in Paris

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Kavinsky, the French DJ and electronic musician widely known for ‘Nightcall’, has died at the age of 50.

The artist, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, was discovered inside his Paris home by authorities at approximately 10:30pm local time on Tuesday, July 28.

French publication Le Figaro reported that emergency services were contacted by a worried neighbour who had not seen Belorgey around the building for several days.

The outlet said his death is suspected to have been caused by a stroke. In the days before he died, the musician reportedly told people close to him that he had been experiencing intense headaches.

According to France24, Paris police confirmed that “an investigation into the causes of death has been opened in order to determine the origin of the death”. Officials also stated that “no suspicious elements were discovered at the scene by the first responders”.

Kavinsky achieved his greatest recognition with ‘Nightcall’, which became a major part of the soundtrack to the 2011 Ryan Gosling movie Drive.

He later performed the track during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Following the appearance, it set a new record as the most Shazamed song within a single day.

Messages honouring Kavinsky began circulating soon after his death was announced. Clément Beaune, France’s former Secretary of State for European Affairs and Minister for Transport, wrote on X that the country had lost an “immense artist”.

“From ‘Odd Look’ to ‘Nightcall’, and with so much emotion during the Games, Kavinsky made generations dance. And he will continue to make many more dance,” Beaune wrote.

French broadcaster Canal+ remembered him as an “iconic figure of French Touch”. One admirer said they were “heartbroken” by his death and described the musician as “very kind and had a brilliant vision/story”.

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Lovefoxxx of CSS provided the vocals for the original recording of ‘Nightcall’. The song gained further attention when London Grammar released their own version in 2013.

The Weeknd also sampled the track before collaborating with Kavinsky on ‘Odd Luck’, while Avenged Sevenfold used the song to open their concerts in 2024.

Belorgey issued his debut Kavinsky album, ‘OutRun’, in 2013 before stepping away from releasing new material for several years. He eventually returned with ‘Reborn’ in 2022.

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Ellie Goulding Files Lawsuit Over Live Nation “Conflict Of Interests”

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Ellie Goulding has launched legal action against former managers Ben Mawson and Ed Millett, claiming their relationship with Live Nation resulted in a conflict of interest that was not disclosed to her.

A legal filing covered by Variety states that Mawson and Millett represented Goulding through TaP Management from 2018 to 2025, receiving a commission of 20 per cent.

The lawsuit says Goulding entered into several arrangements with businesses belonging to the Live Nation group during those years. Those deals reportedly covered touring, merchandise and a documentary project.

Goulding alleges that nobody informed her that Live Nation controlled HNOE, the parent business of TaP. According to the filing, the entertainment company purchased a 50.1 per cent share of HNOA in 2015 and assumed complete ownership four years later.

The lawsuit argues that Mawson and Millett “had a personal interest or duty in dealings between Ms. Goulding and companies in the Live Nation group which was in actual or potential conflict with the interests of Ms. Goulding in securing the best commercial terms with whichever promoter, merchandiser or other counterparty it was most advantageous for her to deal with.”

Goulding is requesting an unspecified amount of “equitable compensation and/or damages for their breaches of fiduciary duty”, as well as further connected remedies.

NME has approached Mawson and Millett’s representatives, Goulding’s team and Live Nation for responses.

The singer is once again represented by Sarah Stennett, who previously managed her during an earlier stage of her career. WME now handles her global representation.

Goulding is getting ready to issue her sixth studio album, ‘I Know Too Much’, on September 4. She has introduced the project through ‘Black Prada Dress’, ‘4 Seasons’ and ‘Ravers’.

She performed ‘Black Prada Dress’ for the first time at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in May. In July, she also appeared during half time as England defeated Norway in their World Cup quarter final.

During an interview with NME about the album last November, Goulding said: “This is probably the most honest I’ve been in my lyrics. I don’t have anyone to answer to. In certain situations, you’re trying to please someone, but for the first time ever, I don’t feel like I have to do that. I’m just making music that I love.”

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