William Orbit, the Grammy-winning producer and electronic musician whose work shaped records by Madonna, Blur and other major artists, dies at 69. His family says he dies at home on July 23, and tributes center on a career that helped bring atmospheric electronic production into mainstream pop.

A scheduled San Francisco stop on Lionel Richie’s tour with Earth, Wind & Fire is postponed just before showtime after a medical emergency involving a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. Fans are already outside Chase Center when the announcement comes, leaving the co-headlining concert abruptly delayed minutes before it is due to begin.

Chappell Roan announces a two-night Los Angeles fundraiser called “The Super Graphic Spectacular,” set for October at the Shrine Auditorium. She is due to headline both nights, with proceeds aimed at supporting trans youth and broader LGBTQ+ communities, extending her rising pop profile into a major benefit event.

Ricky Gervais’s new Netflix animated comedy “Alley Cats” opens to largely negative reviews. Critics say the six-episode series struggles to sustain jokes and does not find a convincing balance between dark material and more sentimental moments, leaving the show short of the comic impact expected from its creative team and cast.

“Heated Rivalry” adds Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie for its second season, casting them as Harris Drover and Troy Barrett. The pair join returning leads Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as production gets underway, with the new season continuing the central relationship story between Shane and Ilya.

James and Ola Jordan confirm they are in a trial separation after 22 years of marriage. The former “Strictly Come Dancing” professionals say they are no longer together as a married couple after a period of discussions about their relationship, marking a significant personal change for one of British television’s best-known dance pairings.