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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and husband Thomas Deluca killed in Los Angeles double homicide
Los Angeles police investigate double homicide in Encino Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a welfare check at a White Oak Avenue residence in Encino on Monday, July 14, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Officers discovered a male and female couple with apparent gunshot wounds inside the home. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics arrived at the scene and pronounced both victims dead. The LAPD spokesman confirmed a homicide investigation is ongoing but could not verify the victims' identities. No suspects have been identified or arrests made in connection with the double murder investigation. Also read: Who is Jamal Roberts, first Black man to win American Idol in over 20 years Victims identified as entertainment industry professionals TMZ first reported the victims as Robin Kaye and Thomas Deluca . Kaye worked as a music supervisor and producer in the American Idol music department from 2002 to 2023, spanning the show's original run and revival. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 기미, 레이저 대신 이렇게 해보세요 에스테틱최원장 Undo Deluca was a songwriter and musician whose most recent album, Street Rock, was released in 2022 according to his website. The couple's deaths represent a significant loss to the entertainment industry music community. Kaye's extensive career in music supervision Robin Kaye built a distinguished career in music supervision across multiple television productions. Her credits included work on Lip Sync Battle, After the Sunset, The Singing Bee, and Q'Viva!: The Chosen, establishing her as a veteran in music reality television. Kaye began her music industry career on the record company and artist management side, working for Waylon Jennings in Nashville before joining MTM Records in artist development. She subsequently worked in the film and TV licensing department at MCA-Universal Records and managed the music licensing division at PolyGram Records. Live Events Also read: American Idol 2025 finale: When, how to watch the show in US, India and other countries SyncroniCity company and artist representation In 2000, Kaye launched her own company, SyncroniCity, representing high-profile artists including Andrea Bocelli, Kenny Loggins, Lang Lang, Donnie Osmond, and Steven Bishop. The company's success eventually led to her transition into music supervision work. Kaye's entrepreneurial venture in artist representation demonstrated her comprehensive understanding of the music industry, from artist development to licensing and production. Her work with SyncroniCity provided the foundation for her later success in television music supervision. Investigation continues with no arrests The Los Angeles Police Department homicide investigation remains active with no announced suspects or arrests. The welfare check that led to the discovery occurred on a Monday afternoon in the Encino neighborhood. Also read: Fans ecstatic as Lin-Manuel Miranda joins American Idol for magical Disney Night The double homicide has shocked the American Idol production community and broader entertainment industry. Kaye's long tenure with the show and extensive industry connections have made her death particularly impactful among music supervision professionals.
Buzz Feed
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Here's Why Olivia Munn Turned Down A 7-Figure Deal From A Movie Studio To Stay Silent About A 'Traumatic' Incident On Set
This article contains mentions of sexual harassment. Olivia Munn revealed that she was once offered a 7-figure deal in exchange for her silence about an incident she experienced on the set of a movie years ago. Appearing on an episode of Monica Lewinsky 's Reclaiming podcast this week, Olivia opened up about a 'traumatic' incident which she said occurred at the start of the #MeToo movement. 'There were things that happened on this movie set, personally to me, that were really not OK,' Olivia said. The New Girl star did not name the exact movie or go into detail — however, she recalled that the events led her to 'file complaints with the studio.' Olivia revealed that her choice to speak up on set led to the offer of a settlement deal in exchange for her silence. 'It got to this place where I was offered a lot of money, a lot of money — seven figures, to accept their apology, and [the studio] acknowledging it,' she explained. 'But it came along with an NDA.' 'I said, 'I'm not signing an NDA,'' she continued. 'And they said, 'You have to.' And I just felt that it was so wrong.' 'The Harvey Weinstein reckoning that began it all — this was that time period. And this is when people were targeting anyone who signed an NDA, saying, 'You only did it for the money,' she said. 'So I was afraid that my voice and speaking up would reverse… any kind of validity to my voice,' she said. 'And I was concerned that the studio, in an effort to diminish my voice would leak out that I had signed an NDA for money.' Olivia recalled the legal team advising her to sign, with one saying, 'This is a lot of money, you'd be crazy not to take this, are you kidding?' To this, she responded, 'I know this is a lot of money to you, but it is not a lot of money for me to lose my voice.' 'I remember feeling so proud when I walked out,' she concluded. And while Olivia said she doesn't regret her decision, she acknowledged that she made her choice out of 'anger,' saying, 'That's something that I had to learn how to rein in.' However, despite not signing the NDA and declining the settlement, Olivia still refuses to talk about the incident in detail. She explained her reasoning to Monica, saying, 'Not that I would ever have talked about it, truly, because I just wanted to move past it all. And that's why I don't want to talk about the specific things that happened in that situation.' While Olivia is maintaining her silence on the incident, she has joined other women in speaking out against industry abuse in the past. In 2017, she joined six other women in accusing director Brett Ratner of sexual harassment, alleging that he had masturbated in front of her while she was visiting the set of After the Sunset in 2004. Brett's lawyer 'categorically' denied the allegations. And the next year, Olivia shared that during production of Shane Black's Predators, she had reported to 20th Century Fox when registered sex offender Steven Wilder Striegel — a friend of the director — was cast.
Express Tribune
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Olivia Munn rejected seven-figure NDA after 'traumatic' set incident
Olivia Munn recently revealed that she declined a seven-figure offer from a movie studio to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) after a 'traumatic' experience on set. Speaking on Monica Lewinsky's 'Reclaiming' podcast, Munn did not disclose the specific movie or details of the incident but emphasized her refusal to stay silent. 'I had to file complaints with the studio, and they offered me a lot of money—seven figures—to accept their apology and acknowledgment,' Munn said (via E! Online). 'But it came with an NDA. I said I'm not signing an NDA, and they said I had to.' The actress rejected the offer, feeling it was 'so wrong' and 'disrespectful,' particularly during the early days of the #MeToo and Times Up movements. She feared signing the NDA could be used against her to silence her voice or discredit her claims. Munn ultimately walked out of the meeting, feeling empowered by her decision. Munn has previously spoken out against industry misconduct. In 2017, she accused director Brett Ratner of sexual harassment, alleging he exposed himself to her on the set of 'After the Sunset.' In 2018, she reported to 20th Century Fox that 'The Predator' director Shane Black had cast his friend, a registered sex offender, in the film without informing the cast. Black later issued an apology. Munn's decision to reject the NDA underscores her commitment to accountability in Hollywood. Her latest revelations highlight ongoing concerns about industry misconduct and the silencing tactics used by studios.
