Nov. 11
Motorhead’s original drummer, Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor, who played with the British heavy metal outfit from 1975 to 1984 and again from 1987 to 1992, died after suffering from an unspecified illness. He was 61.
Scottish-born session drummer Andy White, who played on The Beatles’ debut single, “Love Me Do,” died at his New Jersey home after suffering a stroke. He was 85.
Nov. 12
David Geffen donated $100 million to UCLA to complete a new university-run secondary school called the Geffen Academy at UCLA.
Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden listed his former bachelor pad, a 2,183-square-foot, single-story ranch-style house in the Nichols Canyon area of the Hollywood Hills, for $1.495 million.
Nov. 14
Selena Gomez listed her 7,786-square-foot Calabasas, Calif., mansion for $4.5 million.
Nov. 15
Calle 13 frontman Residente (real name: René Perez Joglar) was awarded the Nobel Peace Summit Award in Barcelona. The Puerto Rican artist, the first Latin American recipient of the honor, was celebrated for his lyrics and support of social causes.
Azoff MSG Entertainment chairman/CEO Irving Azoff and Tim Leiweke, former CEO of Anschutz Entertainment Group, launched the Oak View Group, a Los Angeles-based development and investment company.
Kobalt Music Publishing signed R&B singer-songwriter Kem to a worldwide agreement.
Singer-songwriter P.F. Sloan, who penned 1960s hits including “Eve of Destruction” and “Secret Agent Man,” died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 70.
APA promoted music agent John Pantle (Public Enemy, Run-D.M.C.) to vice president of its concerts division.
Lou Blair, former manager of Loverboy, died in Vancouver of unknown causes.
Nov. 17
Beggars Group founder Martin Mills was reappointed chairman of the indie digital-rights group Merlin.
SiriusXM announced that Tom Petty will launch his own station, Tom Petty Radio, on Channel 31 of the satellite service.
Nederlander Concerts and Austin-based independent promoter TAG Presents partnered to form Paragon Presents, which will book and produce live events throughout the city, beginning with the 7,000-capacity Skyline Theater at the Long Center.
Rogers & Cowan elevated John Reilly to senior vp entertainment and multicultural communications.
Elisa Torres was appointed head of SBS’ Aire Radio Networks.
Isaac Lee was elevated to the new role of chief news and digital officer for Univision Communications. Lee will continue as CEO of Fusion.