Pharrell Williams was honored at ASCAP’s annual Rhythm & Soul Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, Friday (June 30). The Neptunes’ front man received the coveted Golden Note Award for his career achievements, spanning over a decade. Legendary producer Quincy Jones was also acknowledged for his noteworthy contributions to music, with […]
Quincy Jones isn’t a fan of Sean “Diddy” Combs. Jones was the guest of honor at the Spotify Stories Behind the Music event held at the Andaz Hotel in Hollywood, Calif., Tuesday (June 26) where he spoke with host, Bruno Mars about his legendary career and creative process. Noting that he found his way into the […]
Mitt Romney is already showing what type of A$$ he’ll be if ever elected president. The Republican and former Massachusetts Governor had a man ejected from a plane last week after an altercation that he apparently helped start. As it turns out, the man ejected from the flight was LMFAO member Sku Blu. On a […]
In the effort to provide Haiti with relief, the U.S. has been trying to do its part to provide support to those in dire need within the country. Coming together to remake the classic “We Are The World”, Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie pulled together a slew of artists to remake the magic first created […]
Various acts in genres of music including pop, rock, rap and r&b are uniting for a remake of 1985’s “We Are The World.” Originally produced by Quincy Jones and co-written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson, the song made $30 million for African humanitarian programs 25 years ago. Now in light of the devastation in […]
The first celebration of the life and legacy for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for the new decade will be like none other before it, as media stars and intellectual titans alike are geared to pay homage to a man who helped change a nation. Famed professor, lecturer, author, and intellectual, Dr. Cornel West, will […]
The Ludacris Foundation announces its 6th Annual Benefit Dinner to take place Saturday, October 24, 2009, 7:00 PM at Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20004. Title sponsors for the gala include: BET Networks, Pepsi, and Anheuser-Busch. The gala will be filled with special performances and festive activities while supporting the foundation’s […]
Superstar arranger and mega-producer Quincy Jones has teamed up with Tyrese and his filmmaking offspring QD3 for a partnership with L.A. based Operation HOPE. Together they will launch the 5 Million Kids National Education Campaign in an attempt to teach 5 million children and their guardians the benefits of being financially literate. Launching September 29th […]
Teddy Riley, the father of “New Jack Swing” recalls his time with the “King of Pop.” As the world celebrates the life of Michael Jackson, one man truly has things to share when the moment arrives to “Remember The Time.” Producer Teddy Riley, who worked with Michael on the Dangerous, Blood on the Dance Floor […]
