AFTER 35 years at the top of the music business, ROLAND ORZABAL is taking to the stage as a single man.

I’m sad to report that Roland’s wife Caroline has died, leaving the TEARS FOR FEARS singer grief-stricken.

7 Tears for Fears are set to take to the stage again - for the first time since the death of Roland Orzabal's wife Credit: PR Handout

Caroline was at his side all through Roland’s time with the band — and even sang on one of their tracks.

The awful news came as the band were planning a huge reunion tour and their forthcoming studio album.

A source close to the band said: “Roland is absolutely devastated by Caroline’s death.

“Not only was she the mum to his two kids, she was also his soulmate who stuck by him through thick and thin.

7 The band cancelled their tour when Roland's wife Caroline passed away in July Credit: Getty - Contributor

“He’s really struggling to come to terms with not having her around.

“She was his rock and was the inspiration behind a lot of his music.

“He won’t let this set him back, though, and he is ­determined to carry on ­working and touring. It’s what Caroline would have wanted.”

Following her death in July from “natural causes”, the band were forced to ­cancel the remaining dates of their North American tour with HALL & OATES.

They cited a “family emergency” on social media but gave no specifics.

7 Roland described Caroline as his 'fire' Credit: Pintrest

Roland’s bandmates were also fearful their 2018 reunion tour might be put on hold or cancelled too.

But thankfully it seems the singer-songwriter will be taking to the stage again.

This week he will perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday, and in a special concert for BBC Radio the night before.

Roland previously dubbed Caroline his “fire”, saying in an interview: “I didn’t marry someone timid and conservative.”

She can be heard singing on Suffer The Children from the band’s debut album The Hurting, and Caroline also drew cover artwork for the 1983 re-release of Pale Shelter.

Roland recently admitted that a string of personal tragedies had affected his music, including the deaths of his wife’s parents, a good friend and his gardener.

He said: “It’s difficult when people are dying around you. So you see with the lyrics, ‘Hey Andy . . . when I die you’ll be waiting for me’, I’m trying to gain some understanding of it.”

I’m thinking of him at this difficult time.

BIZARRE JUKEBOX THERE are loads of great new tunes out this week – and I am bringing you the best of the bunch. My Bizarre Jukebox Spotify playlist is updated every Tuesday with 15 tracks from my favourite artists and some of the brightest new talent around. Here are four from this week’s hotlist. BEDROOM FLOOR: LIAM PAYNE’s hottest single yet.

The former ONE DIRECTION star told me last week that the sexy track, about an on-off relationship, is girlfriend CHERYL’s “favourite”.

He will perform it on X Factor this Saturday.

LIAM PAYNE’s hottest single yet. The former ONE DIRECTION star told me last week that the sexy track, about an on-off relationship, is girlfriend CHERYL’s “favourite”. He will perform it on X Factor this Saturday. ANYWHERE: RITA ORA is back with another sure-fire hit.

This dance-pop number, from her elusive second album, is about bunking off work to go on a jolly with your mates.

Speaking about the track, Rita said: “I’ve never been more proud of anything.”

RITA ORA is back with another sure-fire hit. This dance-pop number, from her elusive second album, is about bunking off work to go on a jolly with your mates. Speaking about the track, Rita said: “I’ve never been more proud of anything.” SAM: After taking three years off to marry and have a child, JESSIE WARE returns with a smooth soul anthem.

The song, co-written by ED SHEERAN, is dedicated to her husband Sam, their baby girl and her own mother.

After taking three years off to marry and have a child, JESSIE WARE returns with a smooth soul anthem. The song, co-written by ED SHEERAN, is dedicated to her husband Sam, their baby girl and her own mother. ONE CHANCE TO DANCE: NAUGHTY BOY has a new banger up his sleeve – this time with JOE JONAS.

In an exclusive chat Naughty Boy said of the tune, about dancing with your crush: “It’s like a throwback pop song from the Sixties.”

Charli a Brit special

HER latest stage ­outfit will live long in the memory of her American audience.

And CHARLI XCX has also left a ­lasting impression on US singer CAMILA CABELLO.

7 Charlie XCX's latest stage ­outfit isn't one the audience will forget in a hurry Credit: BackGrid

The singer co-wrote the former FIFTH ­HARMONY star’s recent track OMG and it has given Camila the taste to team up with even more Brits.

In an exclusive chat, Camila said: “I would love to go back and work with Charli because I think she’s ­amazing.

“ED SHEERAN would be amazing and I love DUA LIPA too, and SAM SMITH. You Brits do it so well.”

She’s not wrong.

7 Working with Charlie XCX has given Camila the taste to team up with even more Brits Credit: Getty - Contributor

Charli XCX insists she'd love to make an album with Gemma Collins

Little accident JESSARAE might be supporting ­LITTLE MIX on their UK tour but the hot new talent has not enjoyed the star treatment. The US singer recalled meeting PERRIE EDWARDS. Jessarae, whose new single Fishbowl is out now, said: “I was walking barefoot to go to the bathroom just before my set on our first show in Aberdeen and stepped in a puddle. "Perrie’s dog had done a number one. She came ­running over, like, ‘No, no, no – watch your step’.”

Beyonce shooting from the lip

SHE created more than just a fizz when she exposed her husband JAY Z’s ­infidelity in the album Lemonade.

And BEYONCE is once again pulling out all the stops to make sure she does not leave fans feeling flat with an upcoming seventh album.

7 Beyonce is pulling out all the stops to satisfy fans with her upcoming seventh album Credit: Getty - Contributor

I can reveal the singer is secretly shooting her most dramatic video to date to accompany the album, with RIHANNA appearing on set last week to lend her support.

A source said: “Beyonce is recording her new album this year and is already filming scenes for a movie.

“Bey’s visual albums have been widely successful and she’s shooting another one in New York at the moment.

"The movie will feature music from the album and will be one of the most hard-hitting pieces of work she’s ever created.

“She’s bored of what she used to do and feels bold enough to explore new things.”

7 Beyonce is secretly shooting her most dramatic video to date - with Rhianna arriving on set last week to help Credit: Getty - Contributor

I’m also told Beyonce whose last album saw her smash up cars with a bat and sing about a man who betrayed her trust, has rapped on half the tunes already recorded.

But she will also deliver her signature powerhouse notes.

A source added: “It will feature her rapping but she’ll still show off those Grammy- winning vocals that fans love.

“It is likely to be released through either HBO or Netflix.”

Let’s hope Jay Z has been on his best behaviour.

Justin's nip pledge JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE is bringing sexy back to the Super Bowl stage for a record-breaking third time in February next year. But there won’t be a repeat of his last appearance in 2004 when he exposed JANET JACKSON’s breast. Justin, who also did the show in 2001 with his band N SYNC, said: “There was a little bit of that discussion. But that’s not going to happen.” After “Nipplegate”, he apologised, saying it was “not intentional and is regrettable”. LADY GAGA, COLDPLAY and BEYONCE have all put on dazzling Super Bowl shows and Justin is not sure how he can top them. He said: “Gaga jumped from the top of the stadium or something. I don’t know, man. "I’m 36 now. I don’t know how much of that I can do any more.” I’m sure there wouldn’t be many complaints if he tore off his own costume to reveal his torso.