Rashida Jones, the daughter of Grammy Award-winning producer Quincy Jones, says that she and her family had an up-and-down relationship with the late Tupac Shakur but still consider him family. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In an interview with the New Yorker, which was published over the weekend(July 7), the actress recalled the open letter […]
Prayers go out to Quincy Jones as he recovers from a bad reaction to food. TMZ notes Jones called paramedics to his L.A. home on Saturday to get transported to a hospital to be checked out. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information An update states he was cleared by medical professionals and released to home. Representatives […]
Renowned producer, social activist, and pioneering Black music executive Quincy Jones has officially joined TikTok. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In addition to announcing the creation of his TikTok account, Jones also posts his first-ever video on the service, which features inspirational advice. The channel will include exclusive video content, motivational speeches, and a rundown […]
In just a few short years, Lil Baby has contributed a lot to the hip-hop community. However, he has also contributed a lot to the community in his hometown of Atlanta and was recently recognized for these efforts. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Lil Baby, whose real name is Dominique Armani Jones, received the Quincy […]
More wins for The Weeknd, XO. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Weeknd is set to receive the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award. He will take home the award at the first annual Music in Action Awards, hosted by the Black Music Action Coalition. The show will honor those in the music industry who made contributions to […]
More wins for The Weeknd, XO. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Weeknd is set to receive the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award. He will take home the award at the first annual Music in Action Awards, hosted by the Black Music Action Coalition. The show will honor those in the music industry who made contributions to […]
Looks like Danny Boy was tuned in to Keyshia Cole’s Verzuz celebration. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Keyshia Cole opened up about her surprising connection to Tupac Shakur during her Verzuz battle against Ashanti over the Summer. MC Hammer introduced the singer was introduced to Suge Knight’s Death Row Records, and she claims Pac had […]
Quincy Jones did an interview with The Hollywood Reporter and spoke about the protests for George Floyd and interacting with Billie Holiday and Elvis Presley. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “No. I wouldn’t work with him,” said Jones when asked if he would work with Presley. “I was writing for [orchestra leader] Tommy Dorsey, oh God, […]
Fat Joe caught wind of some of the reactions to his comparison of DJ Khaled to Quincy Jones. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The veteran rapper appeared on Nore and DJ EFN’s Drink Champs Podcast, and they talked Khaled’s “Sorry Not Sorry” collaboration featuring JAY-Z and Nas. “People take away the greatness from Khaled,” Fat Joe […]
Joseph Antonio Cartagena, AKA Fat Joe is trending after comparing award-winning record producer Quincy Jones to DJ Khaled. In an episode of Drink Champs podcast, Fat Joe praised the “We The Best” producer. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “People take away the greatness from Khaled and they say, ‘Well he just gets a bunch of […]
The National Museum of African American Music will honor Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, and the Fisk Jubilee Singers with the Rhapsody & Rhythm Awards. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The ceremony will take place at the NMAAM’s seventh annual Celebration of Legends Benefit Concert on June 17, according to Billboard. The event will […]
Quincy Jones lost a $6.9 million appeal against Michael Jackson’s estate. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A three-judge panel of the secnd Appellate District overturned a chunk of a 2017 jury verdict, discovering the jury misinterpreted Jones’ contract. Jones’ attorney argued the producer was owed $30 million in royalties and other income from the This […]
In the music production world, there are certain people who are considered great. Undoubtedly, super-producer Quincy Jones is one of those names, however, that has never stopped any comparisons to today’s greats. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Twitter just exploded after someone mentioned that they thought Kanye West was a better producer than Quincy Jones. […]
IFC has given the green light for a series pickup to a sketch variety comedy Sherman’s Showcase from writers Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle. The show is being executive produced by John Legend and his Get Lifted Film Co. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The series is a spoof of the 1970s and ’80s musical […]
At the 8th annual TRANS4M gala, music icon Quincy Jones was honored by will.i.am for his over a 60-year career in music and his philanthropic efforts. Along with will.i.am, the event was co-hosted by Lynne and Marc Benioff, Gayle and Ron Conway, Van Jones, Dean Karmen, Lyn and Norman Lear, and Laurene Powell Jobs. Visit […]
Words by: Rashad Grove Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The great Quincy Jones can now add another accolade to his enormous list of accomplishments. Today, the “Thriller” producer was honored today in Hollywood with the TCL Chinese Theatre handprint ceremony. It’s just the latest honor to arguably the most influential force in music, film, TV, […]
Words by: Rashad Grove Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Quincy Jones is arguably the most influential artists in the history of recorded music. As a musician, producer, arranger, record label president, publisher, and so much more, his career has spanned over 70 years. He discovered Oprah Winfrey and help launch Will Smith as T.V. star. […]
Quincy Jones made headlines recently when he did a rare interview with Vulture and spilled all the tea. Jones was busy again on Wednesday when he sat down with Scott Feinberg for the most recent episode of the Awards Chatter podcast. In a wide-ranging interview, the legendary musician, composer, and producer revealed that Ray Charles got […]
The music industry’s most elite joined at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theatre LA Live this past Tuesday (September 25) to celebrate the life and legacy of the Grammy Award-winning producer Quincy Jones. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Although the legendary Quincy Jones brought in his actual birthday this past March, he will be celebrated with an on-air special […]
At the Creative Arts Emmy’s this past weekend, John Legend became the first Black to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony, known as EGOT. Earlier this year, Legend starred in an all-star live production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar on NBC. He played the leading role, Jesus The Christ, […]
