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Source: The Washington Post / Getty Music titan Quincy Jones has been laid to rest one week after his passing at the age of 91. The family of the 28x Grammy-winning producer, composer, and arranger held a private ceremony in Los Angeles. A larger, more public memorial is also in the works. A statement to the Associated Press revealed that Jones’ seven children, his brother, two sisters, and immediate family members […]

Source: Mindy Small / Getty The Recording Academy recently announced the nominees for music biggest night: GRAMMYs 2025. Christian and Gospel nominees this year include Melvin Crispell III, DOE, CeCe Winans, and Maverick City Music, to name a few. See the full list of Christian and Gospel nominees below. Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song “Holy Forever (Live)” – Bethel Music “Praise” – Elevation Worship ft. Brandon Lake and Chandler Moore […]

Source: Arnold Turner / Getty Actress Rashida Jones is sharing her memories of her father’s love in a heartfelt post on Instagram. The Parks & Recreation actress is the daughter of Quincy Jones, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 91, and the late Peggy Lipton, best known for her role on the ’70s drama The Mod Squad. The prolific musician, who produced Thriller the top-selling album of […]

Source: Cindy Ord/VF23 / Getty What do Will Packer, MC Lyte, and Fantasia have in common? Aside from being celebrities in film and music, they’re all associated with HBCUs. Now BET is honoring Packer and Fantasia and MC Lyte are performing at the 2nd annual HBCU Honors. The show will be filmed on Nov. 14 at Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium to air on the network on Dec. 1. Fisk University […]

Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty In 2016, Prince, one of music’s most enduring icons, passed away. At the time, his sister Tyka Nelson said that he’d told her he’d “done all he came here to do.” Now the Prince fan community mourns her loss as Nelson has passed away at the age of 64. Her cousin, Chazz and son President Nelson announced the news. “Born 1960, the daughter of Mattie and […]

Source: Taylor Hill / Getty Diddy is shooting his shot at bail. The Hip-hop mogul is mounting an aggressive legal defense as his federal case gains new complexity. On Friday, Diddy’s lawyers filed for bail in Manhattan federal court, arguing that “changed circumstances” and new evidence should allow the rapper to await his May 5 trial from home. Previously denied bail twice, Diddy has been held in a Brooklyn federal […]

To any military veteran of the United States Armed Forces – Happy Veterans Day! In 1954, Congress passed a bill that President Eisenhower signed, proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day. A day we honor and show appreciation for the many men and women who’ve dedicated their lives to making sure that we’re all safe and secure in our country. For active and veteran service members, your favorite restaurants are offering […]