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Remembering Don Corneliusupdated: Thu Feb 02 2012 16:48:00

"Soul Train" founder Don Cornelius was found dead of an apparent suicide. He is remembered as a pioneer and visionary.

Larry King: I want to be frozen updated: Fri Dec 02 2011 16:20:00

"I want to be frozen on the hope that they'll find whatever I died of and bring me back," Larry King told a shocked group of dinner guests gathered at his Beverly Hills home for a party hosted by him and his wife, Shawn.

Quincy Jones Arab charity song goes viralupdated: Tue Nov 29 2011 07:21:00

A charity single made by legendary music producer Quincy Jones featuring some of the Arab world's top recording artists has become an internet hit.

Zsa Zsa Gabor's Bel Air mansion for saleupdated: Tue Jun 07 2011 20:15:00

Zsa Zsa Gabor's Bel Air mansion, which offers an expansive -- and expensive -- view of Los Angeles, officially hit the real estate market for sale Tuesday, according to the Beverly Hills realtor who is listing the property.

Inside the Bokra studioupdated: Wed Jun 01 2011 11:12:00

Music legend Quincy Jones produces a stellar cast of top Arab talent in a song they hope will hit a high note.

Quincy Jones produces Arabic charity recordupdated: Wed Jun 01 2011 11:12:00

Quincy Jones has joined some of the biggest names in Arab music to produce a charity single aimed at helping a new generation of artists and musicians.

This week on Inside the Middle Eastupdated: Thu May 26 2011 12:08:00

Inside the Middle East Show #88

Film director Sidney Lumet dead at age 86updated: Sat Apr 09 2011 16:25:00

Film director Sidney Lumet, who made the American classics "12 Angry Men," "Network," "Serpico," "Dog Day Afternoon" and "The Verdict," died Saturday morning in his New York City home. He was 86.

Pharrell Williams gets 'Despicable'updated: Thu Dec 16 2010 13:53:00

The art of music production comes easy for Pharrell Williams, but the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and producer met his match when Hollywood came knocking on his door.

About icon, CNN International's arts and culture showupdated: Fri Dec 10 2010 12:15:00

Icon is a monthly arts series that promises viewers a journey into the worlds of visual arts, architecture, literature, music, photography, dance, opera, fashion and design, accompanied by interviews with their innovators and influencers as diverse as I.M. Pei, Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock.

Amy Winehouse records Quincy Jones tributeupdated: Fri Sep 10 2010 09:40:00

Amy Winehouse -- who last month gave a surprise performance with her producer Mark Ronson at a London movie premiere -- has taken another step closer to functional stardom, contributing a song to the upcoming Quincy Jones tribute album Q: Soul Bossa Nostra, due November 9th.

Coming up next on icon: Musicupdated: Thu Aug 12 2010 07:59:00

In August, icon is all about music. Presenter Monita Rajpal travels to the Swiss resort of Montreaux which has, for more than four decades, been home to the annual jazz festival.

Herbie Hancock: After 54 albums, still making beautiful musicupdated: Tue Jun 22 2010 19:18:00

Herbie Hancock has forgotten his glasses at home in Beverly Hills, and is waiting for his publicist to bring them to his rehearsal studio. "I had surgery and I don't really need them," he confides. "But nobody recognizes me without them."

Herbie Hancock goes globalupdated: Tue Jun 22 2010 19:18:00

Herbie Hancock's new album teams pop stars with world musicians. CNN's Denise Quan has more.

People.com: Lionel Richie Can't Wait to Walk Nicole Down the Aisleupdated: Tue Feb 16 2010 15:13:00

"I am not sure who is luckier, Nicole and Joel to have each other, or me, to have both of them in my life," he tells PEOPLE

People.com: 5 Things to Know About Singer Iyazupdated: Thu Feb 04 2010 13:47:00

Kara DioGuardi is his "industry mom" and he's obsessed with Disney. Meet the rap world's newest star!

Stars gather for 'We Are the World' recordingupdated: Tue Feb 02 2010 09:23:00

Dozens of recording stars converged on a Hollywood studio on Monday evening to add their voices to a song they hope will raise millions of dollars for Haitian earthquake relief.

'We are the World' updateupdated: Tue Feb 02 2010 09:23:00

CNN's Kareen Wynter talks to music producer RedOne about his involvement with the "We are the World" update.

The battle over controversial Lil' Wayne filmupdated: Tue Nov 24 2009 12:44:00

In 2008, superstar rapper Lil' Wayne allowed a film crew full access to his hectic life.

Quincy Jones: Science and soulupdated: Sat Oct 24 2009 12:28:00

Quincy Jones moved to Seattle as a child and discovered a passion for music that would bring him global success as a musician, composer and producer. He talks to CNN about music, working with Michael Jackson, and the city he grew up in.

Quincy Jones may try to buy back Vibe magazineupdated: Wed Jul 01 2009 13:07:00

Vibe magazine founder Quincy Jones may attempt to buy back the now-shuttered hip-hop magazine, according to a published report.

People.com: Quincy Jones Tears Up Hearing Michael's Musicupdated: Mon Jun 29 2009 17:28:00

The producer grows emotional at the sound of a Jackson song in a London club

Stars pay tribute to Michael Jackson at Glastonburyupdated: Fri Jun 26 2009 15:02:00

Stars at the legendary Glastonbury, one of the world's largest music festivals, have begun to pay tribute to Michael Jackson, who died Thursday.

People.com: PEOPLE Appreciation: Remembering Michael Jacksonupdated: Fri Jun 26 2009 14:31:00

Music critic Chuck Arnold recalls the profound influence of the King of Pop

People.com: Superstar: The Incredible Life of Michael Jackson 1958-2009updated: Fri Jun 26 2009 13:48:00

From the Jackson 5, to Thriller to the scandals, he never failed to fascinate

Commentary: Michael Jackson, the greatest starupdated: Fri Jun 26 2009 10:47:00

It falls to me to prepare a statement on behalf of Vibe magazine when someone is promoted, when there is trouble, or when something major happens in the world of pop.

People.com: Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx Set for Apollo Feteupdated: Tue Apr 07 2009 08:47:00

The stars will turn out for the 75th anniversary of the historic theater

Seattle: A local's viewupdated: Thu Jan 08 2009 06:32:00

Scott grew up in Texas and has lived in Seattle for 11 years. He runs the Central District News blog, which keeps tabs on the news in Quincy Jones's old neighborhood. Here he gives CNN the lowdown on life in Seattle.

Quincy Jones feels like he's 'just starting'updated: Thu Dec 18 2008 07:51:00

If there's one thing Quincy Jones can't stand, it's people without a sense of history.

People.com: Rumor Patrol: Amy Winehouse Doing 'Fine'updated: Tue Oct 07 2008 11:27:00

Her rep shoots down Internet reports claiming that the trouble singer is on suicide watch

People.com: Whoopi Goldberg Crushes on John Mayer!updated: Wed Sep 24 2008 15:53:00

The View co-host calls Jennifer Aniston's ex "cute" – but says she's "too tired" to make a move

Grammy highlightsupdated: Mon Feb 11 2008 12:51:00

Here's a look at some of the best performances from last night's Grammy Awards.

Behind the scenes: VH1 Save the Music galaupdated: Mon Sep 24 2007 15:34:00

Conan O'Brien didn't mince words at the VH1 Save the Music Foundation's 10th Anniversary gala Thursday night.

People.com: Inside the Beckhams' Star-Studded Bashupdated: Tue Jul 24 2007 08:44:00

Capping a whirlwind week of festivities marking the arrival of David and Victoria Beckham to Los Angeles, superstar duos Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith hosted a gala private party Sunday night for their British pals at the Museum of Contemporary Art's Geffen Contemporary in downtown L.A.

Fortune: Jonesing for a Maybachupdated: Sun Jan 28 2007 07:41:00

"Sue! SLOW DOWN!" Quincy Jones screamed, his normally baritone, saxophone-esque voice jumping into Aretha terrain, his body straining against all six racing belts holding him in the seat. In fairne...

Jonesing for a Maybachupdated: Wed Jan 24 2007 10:15:00

"Sue! SLOW DOWN!" Quincy Jones screamed, his normally baritone, saxophone-esque voice jumping into Aretha terrain, his body straining against all six racing belts holding him in the seat.

FSB: Sculptor Supportupdated: Tue Oct 24 2006 09:20:00

On an overcast day in June, employees at Chiarini Marble & Stone are working on a limestone staircase, which they will hand-carve and fit to connect the three levels of a large San Diego home. The ...

EW review: 'Cosby Show' holds upupdated: Thu Jul 28 2005 13:33:00

As a kid, I never missed an episode of "The Cosby Show." Then again, I never missed an episode of "She's the Sheriff," so it was with some trepidation that I approached this season 1 set. Was the show as fresh and funny as I remembered, or merely a convenient excuse to ditch homework for 30 minutes?

Ruling could limit celebrity testimonyupdated: Wed May 18 2005 21:19:00

The judge in Michael Jackson's child molestation trial issued a ruling Wednesday that could discourage the defense from bringing in the singer's famous friends to vouch for his character.

CNNMoney: Wal-Mart sounds out Quincy Jonesupdated: Thu Mar 31 2005 08:09:00

In a bid to court more affluent shoppers, discount behemoth Wal-Mart will introduce a high-end home entertainment sound system that was developed in collaboration with Grammy-winning music legend Quincy Jones, according to a published story Thursday.

CNNMoney: Major songwriters penning jinglesupdated: Thu May 20 2004 06:56:00

Some major music producers and songwriters, including Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Quincy Jones are agreeing to write advertising jingles, according to a published report.

Fortune: THE MOST GLAM JOB IN ACCOUNTING OSCAR COUNTERS KEEP MUM; "THE ENVELOPE? PUH-LEEZE!"updated: Mon Mar 31 1997 00:01:00

Imagine for a moment that you know everything about next year's Super Bowl. You know who will win, the score at the end of the first half, the MVP--you name it. That's how Frank Johnson must feel a...

Fortune: THE INSIDER updated: Mon Nov 15 1993 00:01:00

IS RAY SMITH hip? He'd better be. When his Bell Atlantic merges with cable monster TCI, he's going to be cruising in the info-highway fast lane, rubbing fenders with the folks who shape the tastes ...

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