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Amber Raiken

David Byrne reveals on Instagram that he will marry fiancée Mala Gaonkar

David Byrne
  • David Byrne, the 73-year-old former Talking Heads frontman, announced he is set to marry his fiancée, Mala Gaonkar, this week.
  • Byrne revealed his wedding plans on Instagram Stories, sharing that he has curated an instrumental playlist for the reception dinner.
  • His engagement to Gaonkar, 55, a hedge fund founder, was subtly disclosed last month during an interview with The Times.
  • The couple has been dating since 2016, having met while co-writing an immersive show for the Stanford Arts Institute.
  • The wedding announcement comes as Byrne prepares for the release of his new album, Who Is The Sky?, on September 5.

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David Byrne says he will marry girlfriend 18 years his junior ‘this week’ in surprise announcement

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