Simone Battle’s Death Was Officially Ruled A Suicide: Morning Mix

Mike Wass | September 9, 2014 5:00 am

Did You Hear?

:: The Los Angeles County Coroner has ruled Simone Battle‘s death at the age of 25 a suicide by hanging. The former X Factor contestant had finally found fame with girl band G.R.L., who are currently climbing the charts with “Ugly Heart”. [ABC News]

:: Avicii has cancelled all his touring and promotional plans for the foreseeable future due to ongoing health concerns. The Swedish DJ recently had his gallbladder and appendix removed and also suffers from pancreatitis. [MTV]

:: While she waits to give birth to her second child, Alicia Keys has been busy thinking about the state of the world and her place in it. She just wrote a song addressing the matter called “We Are Here”. Prepare to be uplifted. [Facebook]

:: Taylor Swift is going all out with the deluxe edition of 1989. Take the exclusive Target release. The packaging includes voice memos, a collection of photos and even a chance to meet the former country queen. [Target]

Find out below what music you can catch on TV today.

:: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (syndicated) — Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora :: Late Show With David Letterman (CBS) — Interpol :: Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) — Jhene Aiko :: The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (NBC) — The Replacements :: Conan (TBS) — Wiz Khalifa