Latest Quincy Jones News
Jon Batiste To Make Feature Acting Debut In The Color Purple
Jon Batiste will make his feature acting debut in 'The Color Purple'.The 35-year-old singer has landed a role in the adaptation of the award-winning Broadway musical, which was previously seen on the big screen in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 April 2022
Taraji P. Henson Starring In The Color Purple Remake
Taraji P. Henson will star in 'The Color Purple'.The 51-year-old actress will play the role of Shug Avery in Blitz Bazawule's musical take on Steven Spielberg's 1985 film of the same name.The forthcoming Warner Bros....
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 February 2022
The Weeknd Drops Narration-heavy Lp Dawn Fm
The Weeknd has released 'Dawn FM', featuring narration by Jim Carrey.The 'Blinding Lights' hitmaker launched his latest LP with the global 103.5 Dawn FM’ livestream experience on the Amazon Music Channel on Twitch and the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 January 2022
The Weeknd Announces 103.5 Dawn Fm Livestream Event
The Weeknd has announced the '103.5 Dawn FM’ livestream experience.The 'Take My Breath' hitmaker has partnered with Amazon Music to put on the special celebration of his upcoming fifth studio album, 'Dawn FM'.The performance will...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 January 2022
The Weeknd Announces A New Album
The Weeknd plans to release a new album on Friday (07.01.22).The 31-year-old star has taken to social media to tease details of 'Dawn FM', revealing that the upcoming album will feature comedian Jim Carrey.In the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 January 2022
Music Industry Social Media Blackout Following George Floyd's Death
The music industry is observing a social media blackout on Tuesday (02.06.20) following George Floyd's death.Billie Eilish, The Rolling Stones, Britney Spears and more are taking part in the online demonstration after the Minneapolis native...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 June 2020
Quincy Jones' 9,4m Legal Win Against Michael Jackson Estate Overturned
Quincy Jones' $9.4 million legal win against Michael Jackson's estate has been overturned. The 87-year-old record producer - who worked extensively with Michael at the height of his pop career - was originally awarded the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 May 2020
Julia Roberts And Eva Longoria Among Stars Set To Take Part In Coronavirus Livestream Event
Julia Roberts and Eva Longoria are among the stars who will take part in a 24-hour global livestream to support people amid the coronavirus pandemic. More than 200 entertainers and global and community leaders are...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 April 2020
Quincy Jones Humbly Apologises For Contentious Interview Comments
After a couple of recent interviews in which he made a slew of controversial comments about a number of his celebrity friends, Quincy Jones has stepped forward with an in-depth apology arisen from a 'family...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 23 February 2018
Quincy Jones Confesses He Hates The Beatles' Music
It doesn't matter that they are considered one of the most influential rock bands in history, Quincy Jones has nothing good to say about The Beatles - particularly Ringo Starr. Though, in all honesty, he...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 08 February 2018
Quincy Jones Isn't Impressed By Taylor Swift
Quincy Jones has slammed Taylor Swift's songwriting.The legendary music producer has taken aim at the chart-topping star's songwriting talents, suggesting that her tunes are too hook-heavy.Quincy - who has previously worked with the likes of...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 31 January 2018
Quincy Jones Victorious In Michael Jackson Royalties Lawsuit
After a nearly four-year long legal dispute, this week Michael Jackson's long-term producer Quincy Jones is finally awarded nearly $10 million after he sued the estate for in unpaid royalties from music used in the...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 27 July 2017
Quincy Jones To Be Honoured For Philanthropic Efforts
The 82 year old will receive the Herbie Hancock Humanitarian Award in recognition of spearheading the production of benefit recordings for African famine relief and victims of Superstorm Sandy, which ravaged America's East...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 October 2015
Quincy Jones Pays Tribute To Late Phil Woods
Woods passed away in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania , aged 83, after suffering complications from emphysema, his agent Joel Chriss confirmed. The jazz saxophonist, who won four Grammy Awards during his career, worked...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 September 2015
Quincy Jones: 'I'm All Good After Hospitalisation'
The 82 year old was admitted to a medical facility to treat chest pains and breathing difficulties after falling sick at his home in Bel Air, California. A representative subsequently insisted Jones...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 September 2015
Quincy Jones Recovering After Being Rushed To Hospital
Quincy Jones is recovering after being rushed to hospital on Thursday (17.09.15).The 82-year-old music producer was taken by ambulance to a local medical facility near his Bel-Air home after suffering shortness of breath but he...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 September 2015
Quincy Jones Hospitalised
The 82 year old was taken to a local medical facility by ambulance on Thursday afternoon (17Sep15) to treat chest pains and breathing difficulties. He was admitted for observation, and a representative...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 September 2015
Quincy Jones To Be Honoured By The Latin Songwriters Hall Of Fame
The 82 year old will be feted at the 2015 La Musa Awards In Miami Beach, Florida in October (15). Previous recipients of the accolade include Natalie Cole and late media mogul...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 September 2015
Rashida Jones Dumped Robin Thicke For R&b Star In Junior High
The former Parks and Recreation star, daughter of music superproducer Quincy Jones and model/actress Peggy Lipton, mingled in the Hollywood scene alongside Thicke, whose father Alan Thicke, was a hit TV star when...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 July 2015
Quincy Jones Never Leaves Home Without Sinatra's Ring
Jones had a special friendship with Ol' Blue Eyes and now never leaves home without the ring that bears the Sinatra family crest. He tells The Hollywood Reporter, "I wear this all...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 April 2015
Quincy Jones: 'The Chicago Of My Youth Was A Super-tough Place'
The legendary producer spent 11 years in Chicago before his family moved to Washington, D.C. and in that decade he witnessed a lifetime of hurt, pain and violence that he'll never forget....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 April 2015
The Sound Of Seattle: Budweiser Made In America See How Music Has Changed In The Noisy City
Nirvana remains to be one of the best things to come out of SeattleSeattle has one of the most legendary music scenes in America so it's only right that we delve into their record collection...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 22 July 2014
Quincy Jones Terrified Of Driving After Road Crash Horror
Veteran music legend Quincy Jones has never learned to drive because cheating death in a horrific traffic accident as a teenager left him severely traumatised.The producer was just 14 years old when he was caught...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 May 2014
Quincy Jones Slams New Michael Jackson Album
Michael Jackson's longtime producing partner Quincy Jones has criticised the decision to release a new album of the late star's previously unheard material, slamming it as a purely money-making venture.Jones, who produced Jackson's huge hit...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 May 2014
Peggy Lipton And Quincy Jones To Act With Daughter Rashida
Rashida Jones has recruited her real-life mother and father, Peggy Lipton and Quincy Jones, to play her on-screen parents in her new Tv sitcom.The actress recently left her role on hit U.S. comedy Parks and...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 February 2014
Introducing: The 'Life And Times' Of Noah Francis Johnson
He may have kicked off his solo music career late in life being now in his fifties, but Cardiff-born singer Noah Francis Johnson has certainly proved that time and patience is enormously beneficial with his...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 17 February 2014
Quincy Jones Sues Michael Jackson Estate
Quincy Jones is suing Michael Jackson's estate.The music producer and close friend of the late King of Pop - who produced some of his biggest hits including 'Thriller' and 'Billie Jean' - is seeking $10...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 October 2013
Quincy Jones Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Family Estate
Quincy Jones is taking Michael Jackson's family estate to court over allegedly unpaid royalties, with his estimates claiming that he is owed $10 million from the estate of the late King of Pop. Jones produced...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 26 October 2013
Quincy Jones Sues Michael Jackson Estate Over Owed Royalties
American music producer Quincy Jones has filed a lawsuit for $10 million aimed at Michael Jackson's posthumous music releases.TMZ reported, Jones is suing Michael Jackson Productions (MJJ) and Sony citing the works 'This Is It'...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 26 October 2013
Drake: My New Track Is A Wedding Song
Drake insists his new single is a ''wedding record'' rather than a rap song.The 26-year-old rapper is hoping his new track 'Hold On, We're Going Home', which features on his upcoming album 'Nothing was the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 August 2013
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