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At a star-studded Governors Awards ceremony on Sunday, November 17, the late Quincy Jones was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar by Hollywood's film academy. Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic Thriller album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording …

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Music giant Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, a week after his death at age 91. The family of the 28-time Grammy winning producer, arranger and composer said in a statement to The Associated Press that the 'intimate ceremony included Mr. Jones´ seven children, his brother, two sisters, and immediate family members.' Seen …

Quincy Jones, the pioneering, award-winning music producer and musician who worked with artists like Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, died on Sunday at the age of 91. Jones' family said in a statement Sunday evening, “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. The Chicago-born musician would also transform …

Who is #41? The winning way Quincy Olivari introduced himself to Lakers nation

LOS ANGELES — Quincy Jones, who once embarked on an international diplomatic tour with jazz great Dizzy Gillespie, will receive the U.S. Department of State’s inaugural Peace Through Music Award. A ceremony honoring the 28-time Grammy winning producer, musician and arranger will be held Wednesday night and as part of the launch of the State Department’s new Global Music Diplomacy …

Natasha Oakley attends the premiere of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty in Sydney

Natasha Oakley and Cameron Merchant joined star Quincy Isaiah at the Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty premiere in Sydney on Wednesday. Stepping out: Natasha Oakley and Cameron Merchant joined star Quincy Isaiah at the Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty premiere in Sydney on Wednesday Tash rounded out her slinky ensemble with a pair of …

'Winning Time': Meet the Magic, Kareem of HBO Lakers drama

Solomon Hughes, left, plays Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Quincy Isaiah plays Magic Johnson in HBO’s forthcoming drama about the 1980s Lakers, “Winning Time.” When NBA legend Michael Jordan reminisced about his remarkable career and final championship season with the Chicago Bulls in 2020’s “The Last Dance,” viewers turned up in droves, making the ESPN docuseries an instant smash. But against its …

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Winning Time: The stars transform into the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers

Winning Time, the upcoming HBO limited series, traces the evolution and triumphs of the Los Angeles Lakers throughout the 1980s. Star player: Quincy Isaiah makes his major acting debut playing Lakers star point guard Magic Johnson. Isaiah doesn't appear to have required any special makeup effects to match Johnson's look, aside from a goatee that Johnson wore for much of …

John C. Reilly looked completely transformed as he stepped into the shoes of former Los Angeles Lakers majority owner Jerry Buss in the first trailer for the new series Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty. John C. Reilly looked completely transformed as he stepped into the shoes of former Los Angeles Lakers majority owner Jerry Buss in the …