Jamal Edwards, British music entrepreneur who launched Ed Sheeran and Jessie J, dies at 312/21/2022 LONDON — Jamal Edwards, a British music entrepreneur who helped launch the careers of artists including Ed Sheeran, Jessie J and Stormzy, has died. He was 31. His mother, broadcaster Brenda Edwards, said Monday that her son died the day before after a sudden illness. She said the family was “completely devastated. He was the center of our world.” Edwards founded the online music channel SBTV as a teenager in 2006. Frustrated that he could not find the music he loved online, he began filming performances by friends in his west London neighborhood. SBTV now has more than 1.2 million subscribers on YouTube and has helped a generation of performers gain national and international attention. “It was a frustration of going to school and everyone talking about ‘How do we get our videos on MTV,’” Edwards later recalled. “YouTube was like a year old. I was like ‘I’ve got a camera for Christmas, I’m going to start filming people and uploading it.’
Actor Adam Deacon said he was “heartbroken.” “Jamal was one of the nicest, most down to earth and humble men I’ve met in this industry. He always gave me time even when no one else would. He was an inspiration and what he achieved in life was truly remarkable.” Rapper and producer Example, whose full name is Elliot Gleave, said: “Can’t believe you’re gone. 31 years old. Can’t find the words right now.” - USA Today
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Gas prices in Orange County have reached a record high. The average price of self-serve regular is $4.70 a gallon, beating the previous record set in 2012, CBS Los Angeles reports.
That has given way to a shocking sight: $4.99 a gallon for regular gas at a Chevron station in Costa Mesa — the most expensive price for regular gas in Orange County. John Doidge says he was only there because he only needed a couple of gallons, and it was the closest station to home. "It's all about convenience. I just needed a couple of gallons for the lawnmower, get it here real quick," he said. For that convenience, he paid $25 for just five gallons. The weather is still cool and blustery, but gas prices are already approaching summer highs. In Los Angeles County, the average price of self-serve regular is at $4.72 — tying a record price set in November — while Ventura County prices are right up there with Orange County. In the Inland Empire, gas prices are up to $4.65. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, gas prices increased almost 50% from December 2020 to December 2021. "Today, really expensive," Ariana Garcia said. "I think with like having four kids, we're always driving to practices, and to school... It's just a lot of money that's going to gas." Experts say there are a number of factors pushing gas prices up so early in the year. "We see record oil prices that are contributing to this high price, and also, the local refineries started shipping their summer-blend of gasoline this week, and that always traditionally pushes up prices," Marie Montgomery of the Auto Club said. - CBS News |
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