Veteran Music Supervisor Robin Kaye and Husband Killed in Suspected Homicide

Babatunji Wusu –

• Robin Kaye, renowned for her two-decade tenure as music supervisor on American Idol, has died alongside her husband, Marc Deluca, in a suspected homicide.
• The LAPD’s Valley Bureau is investigating the case; a suspect has been arrested, though the motive remains unclear.
• Kaye’s career spanned television, music publishing, and licensing, with credits on major productions including Miss Universe, Lip Sync Battle, and NAACP Image Awards.
• She founded her own company, SyncroniCity, and served as Vice President of the Guild of Music Supervisors.
• Tributes highlight her professionalism, talent, and impact on the entertainment industry.

Robin Kaye, a respected music supervisor widely known for her longtime work on American Idol, has died alongside her husband, Marc Deluca, in a case now under investigation as a homicide by the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Bureau.

Authorities confirmed on Monday that a suspect has been arrested, although no motive has been disclosed. Kaye had an extensive and influential career in the music and television industries. According to her IMDb profile, she contributed to 288 episodes of American Idol from 2002 to 2023.

Her body of work also includes music supervision for high-profile programs such as Miss USA, Miss Universe, NAACP Image Awards, Lip Sync Battle, Hollywood Game Night, and The Dance Scene. In a 2019 interview with The Pop Disciple Podcast, Kaye discussed her early career in Nashville working with country icon Waylon Jennings.

She later held roles at MTM Records and Sound Management, before transitioning into music publishing and licensing at Universal and PolyGram Records. In 2000, she founded her own company, SyncroniCity, which represented artists including Andrea Bocelli and Kenny Loggins. Her pivot to television music supervision solidified her legacy in the field.

Kaye also served as Vice President of the Guild of Music Supervisors, further establishing her as a central figure in the industry.

Tributes have come from across the entertainment world. Phil Gurin, CEO of The Gurin Company and a longtime collaborator, remembered her fondly: “Robin was simply the best. She was a most trusted, valued, and important part of our team… with a positive attitude and infectious spirit. The entire community has lost a wonderful person.”