Quincy Jones
The 97th Academy Awards celebrated Black talent with historic wins and unforgettable performances. While few Oscars were awarded to Black entertainers, stars like Cynthia Erivo, Doja Cat, and Queen Latifah made a lasting impact on stage. Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked, […]
This week highlights Black excellence across music, film, and sports. Usher will deliver the keynote speech at Emory University’s 180th Commencement and receive an honorary doctorate. Meanwhile, Zendaya joins the cast of Shrek 5, set for a 2026 release. At the 2025 Academy Awards, Queen Latifah will honor the late Quincy Jones, celebrating his legendary […]
The 2025 Grammy Awards continue to build excitement with the addition of Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, and Chris Martin of Coldplay to the already star-studded lineup. Announced by the Recording Academy on January 29, the new wave of performers also includes Brittany Howard, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, and Jacob Collier. The ceremony will feature special […]
Quincy Jones, the iconic music producer and cultural pioneer, has passed away at 91, sparking tributes from industry giants like LL Cool J, Victoria Monét, and Reverend Al Sharpton. Known for producing Michael Jackson’s legendary albums Thriller and Off the Wall and organizing the all-star “We Are the World” project, Jones reshaped music and championed […]
28 time Grammy Winner Quincy Jones has died at 91., The multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists. Jones rose from running with gangs on the South Side […]
Legendary producer Quincy Jones had to be rushed to the hospital over there the weekend after suffering from a medical emergency. Reports say Quincy Jones’ medical emergency happened from a bad reaction from food. Quincy Jones rep says everything is going to be fine after the Thriller producer was cleared by doctors to be released […]
The legendary music icon Whitney Houston will be having her legacy honored with a debut NFT collection from OneOf, a green music NFT platform backed by producer Quincy Jones. The collection of her music is said to include a never-before-heard song recorded by Houston at the age of 17. The auction will take place on […]
In a court case that is expected to last about three weeks legendary music producer Quincy Jones claims Michael Jackson’s estate owes him $30 million.
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