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Rolling Stones Plan Paris Gig After Postponing Tour Down Under

Rolling Stones Plan Paris Gig After Postponing Tour Down Under

Paris (AFP) – The Rolling Stones Sunday said they will play Paris’ Stade de France in June for the first time since 2007, after postponing a tour Down Under due to the death of Mick Jagger’s girlfriend.

The British band will play a single gig in France’s national stadium in Paris on June 13 as part of their 14 On Fire tour, according to a statement from their French promoter.

The Stones already have a string of dates planned across Europe for June, including in Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and Italy.

Their promoter said Sunday several more European concerts would shortly be announced for May, June and July.

The news comes after the Stones postponed their tour of Australia and New Zealand on Tuesday after the shock death of Jagger’s girlfriend L’Wren Scott.

The grieving frontman is being comforted by his daughters in Los Angeles after the former model turned fashion designer was found hanged in her luxury apartment on Monday.

The band has promised to reschedule dates in Australia and New Zealand “as soon as possible.”

The iconic rock outfit returned to the stage in late 2012 after years of absence to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a series of concerts in England and the United States.

AFP Photo/Roslan Rahman

Rolling Stones Postpone Dates After Death Of L’Wren Scott

Rolling Stones Postpone Dates After Death Of L’Wren Scott

By Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — The Rolling Stones have thus far postponed a total of seven concert dates after the death of L’Wren Scott, the designer, celebrity stylist and former model who’s long been romantically linked to Stones leader Mick Jagger.

All of the dates are part of the “14 On Fire” tour in Australia and New Zealand, and no rescheduled shows have yet been announced.

Scott was found dead Monday in her New York City apartment. A spokesman for the Rolling Stones singer said Monday that Jagger was “completely shocked and devastated by the news.”

“The Rolling Stones are deeply sorry and disappointed to announce the postponement of the rest of their 14 On Fire tour of Australia and New Zealand following the death of L’Wren Scott,” the band posted Tuesday on its website.

The site says that a new round of dates for Australia and New Zealand is “presently being worked on.” Ticket holders are advised to hold onto their tickets until further notice.

“Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood wish to thank all of their fans for their support at this difficult time and hope that they will fully understand the reason for this announcement,” the statement continued.

Earlier Tuesday morning, a photo with a heartfelt tribute to Scott was posted on Jagger’s official Facebook page. “I am still struggling to understand how my lover and best friend could end her life in this tragic way,” the post reads.

“We spent many wonderful years together and had made a great life for ourselves. She had great presence and her talent was much admired, not least by me. I have been touched by the tributes that people have paid to her, and also the personal messages of support that I have received. I will never forget her,” the post concludes.

The band’s next scheduled date now is June 7 at the Pinkpop Festival in the Netherlands. The Stones have dates scheduled through June.

AFP Photo/Larry Busacca

Spokesman: Jagger’s Girlfriend L’Wren Scott Found Dead In NYC

Spokesman: Jagger’s Girlfriend L’Wren Scott Found Dead In NYC

New York (AFP) – Fashion designer L’Wren Scott, the girlfriend of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, has been found dead at her apartment in New York, the rocker’s spokesman said Monday.

The spokesman said Jagger was “completely shocked and devastated” by the death of the 49-year-old Scott. U.S. media reported that she was found hanged.

Jagger, 70, is currently in Perth, Australia, where he is touring with the Stones, according to his official Twitter account.

Scott, an American former model, had dated the Rolling Stones frontman since 2001 following his split from wife Jerry Hall.

“He is completely shocked and devastated by the news,” his spokesman said.

New York police confirmed that officers found a dead woman after being called to an apartment at 200 11th Avenue in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood shortly after 10:00 am.

“Upon arrival, officers discovered a 49-year-old female unconscious and unresponsive,” a police spokeswoman told AFP. “She was pronounced dead on arrival. The investigation is ongoing. The medical examiners will determine the cause of death.”

A spokesman for the New York Fire Department confirmed only that firefighters had found a dead body when called to the address to respond to a “possible cardiac arrest.”

“We cannot release any more information before any proper family notification,” the police spokeswoman said.

The U.S. media said the six-foot, four-inch Scott was found hanging with a scarf around her neck.

No note was found, local media reported.

AFP Photo/Larry Busacca