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LEGENDARY PRODUCER/COMPOSER IS DEAD

Quincy Jones: New Documentary Directed by Daughter Rashida Jones

Quincy Jones Claims Michael Jackson Stole Songs & Says The Beatles Were "The Worst Musicians In ...

(FOX NEWS) -Quincy Jones, a music mogul whose career in the
industry spanned over seven decades, died Sunday night at 91
years old.

Jones was surrounded by his children, siblings and close family
at his home in Bel Air, California.
His
cause of death was not
revealed.

Jones, who worked in the music industry for over 75 years, was
a multi-Grammy winning producer, arranger, composer and
multi-media entrepreneur.

Quincy Jones | Academy of Achievement
Michael Jackson with Quincy Jones.

   
Jackson won a record eight awards, including Album of the Year
and Record of the Year for Thriller — the bestselling album of all
time — with record producer Quincy Jones.

Watch the trailer for new Quincy Jones doco featuring Kendrick Lamar, Dr Dre and more
Stevie Wonder and Quincy Jones.

  

The Challenges and Pleasures of Helping Quincy Jones Tell His Life Story ‹ Literary Hub

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SITCOM PRODUCER HAS DIED AT AGE 101

Norman Lear Flew 52 Combat Missions with the US Army Air Forces During World War II

Norman Lear's Net Worth: The TV Legend Has More Money Than You Think
Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023)

Norman Lear was a screenwriter and producer who wrote,
created or developed over 100 shows. Lear created and
produced numerous popular 1970s
sitcoms, including
All in the Family (1971–1979).

Lear (right) speaks with Jean Stapleton and Carroll O'Connor on the set of "All in the Family" on Dec. 22, 1970.
Lear (right) speaks with Jean Stapleton and Carroll
O’Connor on the set of "All in the Family" (1970).

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IT’S AN ACCLAIMED DIRECTORS BIRTHDAY

Oliver Stone Rewrites History — Again - The New York Times
Stone as a G.I. in Vietnam / 1968.

For his service, he received military honors such as the Bronze
Star
with "V" Device for valor, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf
Cluster
, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service
Medal
with one Silver Service Star.

Oliver Stone – Movies, Bio and Lists on MUBI

Film director, producer, and screenwriter William Oliver Stone is
77 years old today.

Love U Wallpapers: oliver stone wallpaper

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PRIMETIME TV SHOW CREATOR HAS DIED

The Dallas Decoder Interview: David Jacobs – Dallas Decoder

David Jacobs, creator of such classic soap opera series as
"Knots Landing" and "Dallas," has died. He was 84.

Jacobs died of heart failure and suffered from several health
issues leading up to his death, including a battle with
Alzheimer’s and kidney problems.

'Dallas' & 'Knots Landing' Creator David Jacobs Dies at 84 - mxdwn ...

Solar Power Lures J.R. Ewing, Holy See - The Source - WSJ

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TODAY IS ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S BIRTHDAY

I can hear the intro music just looking at this silhouette of Alfred Hitchcock | Alfred ...


Coming soon: The Holocaust documentary that traumatized Alfred Hitchcock – The Mercury News
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980)

Director and producer Alfred Hitchcock is widely regarded as one
of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of
which are still widely watched today. Known as the "Master
of Suspense", his films garnered 46
Academy Award

nominations, including six wins.

 

Alfred Hitchcock | Life magazine covers, Alfred hitchcock the birds, Alfred hitchcock

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