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Clarence Avant, the judicious manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as the “Black Godfather” of music and beyond, has died. He was 92.

Black American culture as one of the most influential businessmen in entertainment. The Greensboro, North Carolina, native became a pillar in entertainment after moving to Los Angeles in the late 1960s.

Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa is urging travelers to suspend their Maui vacation plans.

Sasha Obama made while on a trip to Europe. While her father Barack Obama was President, Sasha was spotted at an air force base with a dress and some henna tattoos on her hands. Sasha Obama, Camila Cabello, Tom Brady and more celebs vacationing in GreeceSasha Obama embraces boho chic in effortless summer style while in Los AngelesSasha Obama enjoys life after college and leaves a party in West HollywoodObama was accompanied by his daughter to discuss education for girls in countries like Morocco and Liberia.

Oprah Winfrey is doing what she can to lend a hand after a massive wildfire ripped through Maui, destroying the historic old town area of Lahaina.

killed at least 36 people and decimated hundreds of structures – many of them cultural and historical landmarks – on the once-idyllic Hawaiian island. Among the destroyed buildings is the eponymous Lahaina restaurant of British rocker Mick Fleetwood.

Celebrities are sending their thoughts and prayers to Maui amid the deadly wildfires.

Barack Obama celebrates another milestone, his birthday is an occasion to commemorate his life and reflect on some of his most heartwarming and unforgettable moments. During his time as the 44th President of the United States, Obama’s charisma and authenticity have impacted the lives of numerous individuals, creating an enduring impression on people across the globe.From his playful interactions with children to his emotional meetings with veterans, Obama’s sweet moments have exemplified his unique ability to connect with individuals from all walks of life.One of the most cherished memories of Obama’s presidency was his annual tradition of reading stories to children during the White House Easter Egg Roll.

Michelle Obama's birthday message for Barack Obama was a shout-out to her favorite guy. The former first lady shared a tribute to her longtime husband on Friday, commemorating his 62nd birthday.«Happy birthday to my favorite thoughtful guy,» she wrote on Instagram.

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are mourning the tragic loss of their chef Tafari Campbell. The 45-year-old was found dead on July 24 near their Martha’s Vineyard summer retreat. On Wednesday, they both shared photos with Campbell, honoring his memory.A post shared by Barack Obama (@barackobama)The former president shared two photos of the chef with kind words.

Michelle Obama is speaking out about the death of her and Barack Obama's personal chef, Tafari Campbell. Campbell died after drowning in the waters near the Obama's estate in Martha's Vineyard last month.

Barr joked about holocaust denialism and Jews controlling the media. YouTube said the video — which was uploaded to comedian Theo Von’s channel — violated its hate speech policies and prevented him from uploading new content for a week.Amid the controversy, Musk backed Von’s support for Barr and chimed in, “Comedy is legal on this platform!” Enter Publicsq, founded by CEO Michael Seifert in 2021 with the aim of becoming the next big online shopping destination.

Malia Obama is fighting the heat. The 25 year old screenwriter was spotted buying some groceries in Los Angeles while she wore a printed button up and some jean shorts. She paired the look with a bag and some sneakers.

Malia Obama is going food shopping on a rare outing.

Katie Spikes, a veteran producer for 60 Minutes, has died after a long battle with cancer, CBS News said.

Tiffany Haddish is opening up about her breakup with Common after the pair dated for a year. In a recent profile for, Haddish spoke highly of her relationship with the rapper-turned-actor, calling it «the healthiest, the funnest relationship I’ve ever had.»However, Haddish revealed that their breakup was «not mutual» and that Common — whose legal name is Lonnie Rashid Lynn — broke up with her over the phone. «It wasn't mutual,» she tells the publication.

Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro have called off their engagement. The couple had been together for the past three years, announcing their engagement in March of this year following the release of their chart-topping album “RR.” Rauw Alejandro and Bizarrap photographed together in MadridPeso Pluma, Rosalía, and Rauw Alejandro made it to Barack Obama’s 2023 summer playlistThe news were revealed by PEOPLE, with exclusive sources reporting that despite the love and respect that they have for one another, they’ve decided to conclude their engagement.

Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are mourning the loss of a staff member they considered “a truly wonderful man.” Tafari Campbell, who worked as a White House sous chef and later became the Obamas‘ chef, died on Monday, July 24, in a paddle boarding accident near the Obamas’ Katama estate in Martha’s Vineyard. He was 45.The search started at 7:46 p.m. ET on Sunday when Martha’s Vineyard police and fire agencies responded to a 911 call for “a male paddle boarder who had gone into the water, appeared to briefly struggle to stay on the surface, and then submerged and did not resurface.”A post shared by Tafari Campbell (@thymeless_creations)Massachusetts State Police confirmed Campbell’s death to PEOPLE during a news release.

Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, are mourning the loss of their personal chef Tafari Campbell after he was found dead on Monday, July 24.

Barack and Michelle Obama, has died after drowning in the waters near the Obama's estate in Martha's Vineyard. He was 45.Campbell's body was discovered by divers on Monday after he was first reported missing Sunday evening, the Massachusetts police told the Police responded to reports of a missing paddleboarder, and later discovered Campbell's body «approximately 100 feet from shore at a depth of about eight feet,» according to authorities.The Obamas were not at their Martha's Vineyard residence at the time of Campbell's tragic drowning.Campbell was a former sous chef at the White House and later was hired as the former first couple's personal chef.The family released a statement following the news of Campbell's death, paying tribute and mourning the loss of their close family friend.«Tafari was a beloved part of our family.

Tiffany Haddish is opening up about her split from Common in 2021.

Barack Obama, recently spilled the beans on his ultimate playlist – and it’s got some serious groove!Peso Pluma, Rosalía, and Rauw Alejandro caught Obama’s attention, and now their beats are making his summer epic. Obama’s got 42 top-notch jams to keep the party going! From the latest hits to timeless classics that still make us swoon, this man knows his music like a maestro knows his orchestra.Bob Dylan and Ella Fitzgerald also made an appearance.

Malia Obama enjoyed her time on the set of “Swarm.” To commemorate Flashback Friday, we’re sharing a joyful image of Malia alongside two of the TV show’s stars: Dominique Fishback and Chloe Bailey. The Obama family enjoys dinner with Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson in GreeceMalia and Sasha Obama enjoy summer in Greece with their parentsA photo shared by the comedian Loni Love shows Malia, Chloe and Dominique smiling brightly for the camera. While Chloe and Dominique play key parts in the series, Malia was one of its writers, writing one episode of the show titled “Girl Bye.” The photo shows them all on set and having a good time.

President Joe Biden said that Tony Bennett, who died on Friday, “didn’t just sing the classics – he himself was an American classic.”

the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.The drone strikes are one of the most controversial aspects of his presidency. The first drone strike he approved was in Yemen and it killed 55 people — including 21 children and 12 women, five of whom were pregnant at the time.

Joe Biden would look like in a Barbie World? You’re in luck: An enterprising film editor is cashing in on the rabid “Barbie” movie craze by giving the US president and other A-listers Mattel-inspired makeovers with the aid of artificial intelligence. “I absolutely loved making these photos — I was laughing the whole way through,” freelancer Duncan Thomsen, 53, said of his star-studded AI “Barbiefication” campaign.

Barack Obama has shared his annual summer playlist, which this year includes tracks from Boygenius, Janelle Monaé, Ice Spice, Bob Dylan, SZA and more.The former president of the United States began sharing his recommendations for music, books and films and TV shows during his time in the White House and has continued the tradition since.Obama took to social media to share the list of songs in his playlist, writing: “Like I do every year, here are some songs I’ve been listening to this summer – a mix of old and new. Look forward to hearing what I’ve missed”.Like I do every year, here are some songs I’ve been listening to this summer — a mix of old and new.

DJ Cassidy — already underage at 18, but looking “like I was 8” — got his big break on one slow, rainy night at the club Lotus in NYC’s Meatpacking District.That was back when there was more beef than beats in the neighborhood’s nascent nightlife days, and, that night, there was a certain hip-hop mogul — Sean “Puffy” Combs — in the house as Cassidy was filling the largely empty space with the soulful sounds of Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan and Luther Vandross.“And so Puffy goes to the floor and essentially dances by himself for two hours,” the now 42-year-old DJ — who will headline Manhattan’s Radio City Music Hall with his “Pass the Mic Live!” concert on Friday — told The Post.“At 5 in the morning on the way out, he walks by the DJ booth … and he wrote down his name and number on a napkin and said, ‘Call me tomorrow.’ ” And when he talked on the phone to Combs the next day, Cassidy Podell got “the greatest compliment I’ve ever received.”“He goes, ‘How do you know how to play all those records like that?’ And I said, ‘Like what?’ And he goes, ‘Like you lived it.’ ”A white, Jewish kid from the Upper East Side, Cassidy was too young to have heard many of the black classics he was spinning when they were first released.But with his signature mix of old-school R&B and hip-hop, DJ Cassidy would go on to become spinner to the stars — from Puffy and Jay-Z to Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez — as well as rock the White House at not one but two presidential inaugurations for Barack Obama.Now a star in his own right, he looks every bit the part in a custom-made pink suit ahead of his “Pass the Mic Live!” show on Friday at Radio City.

Steph Curry went absolutely berserk on Saturday afternoon, and for good reason too, after burying his second-ever hole-in-one. The NBA star teed off at the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship in Lake Tahoe, Nevada and, for the first time in tournament history at the 152-yard 7th hole, bounced his shot into the hole.

The former First Couple are back in Emmy contention.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood, prosthetic makeup artist Barrie Gower, and composers Hans Zimmer, Nicholas Britell and Danny Elfman were among the industry heavyweights who landed Creative Arts Emmy nominations on Wednesday morning. Four-time Oscar winner Atwood landed her second Emmy nomination in the outstanding contemporary costumes for Tim Burton’s “Wednesday.” Speaking about her work on the show and about recreating the icon Morticia Addams’ costumes, Atwood said, “We reinvented look with this silver fabric on the side, which was bonded to the black, twisted and sewn over. The dress had a more contemporary shape to it. I think we honored the previous versions of Morticia that had come before.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Nicole Avantwill release her memoir, “Think You’ll Be Happy: Moving Through Grief With Grit, Grace, and Gratitude,” in October, Variety can exclusively reveal. In the book, the philanthropist, filmmaker and diplomat writes candidly about coming to terms with the tragic death of her mother, Jacqueline, who was fatally shot during a robbery at her Beverly Hills home in 2021. “Getting out there and being creative helps me a lot,” Avant says. “I am grieving and I am crying and I am angry and I’m furious at what has happened — there is no denying that. But I’m going to put one foot forward because the greatest thing I can do for my mom is live my life. The greatest way to honor her soul is to live my life to the fullest.”

had a conversation at Windsor Castle on Monday and many fans were wondering if the 80-year-old politician breached royal protocol.When Biden’s vehicle first approached the residence, Charles, 74, came out to welcome him with a handshake.As they both walked together up some steps, Biden gently placed his hand on Charles. Sometime later, when the men went to ceremoniously inspect the Guard of Honor, Biden was several paces in front of the sovereign.

Beyoncé and JAY-Z celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary in April, marking a major marriage milestone for music’s most powerful duo.The pair, who started dating after collaborating on the 2002 hit, «03 Bonnie and Clyde,» tied the knot in a secret ceremony on April 4, 2008, and are parents to an 11-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, and 5-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir. Bey and Jay have been through a lot in their time as a married couple, from epic pregnancy announcements and heartbreaking miscarriage revelations to, elevators and everything in between. Here’s a look at some of the biggest moments in their 15 years as Mr.

BreAnna Bell Chef Alisa Reynolds was on the brink of losing her prized My 2 Cents restaurant when she was struck with an idea that would take her career worldwide. On her eight-episode unscripted Hulu series “Searching for Soul Food,” which dropped on June 2, the Los Angeles-based Reynolds travels the world, shining a light on marginalized cultures as she dines on native cuisines. Hailing from Onyx Collective, the series pushes Reynolds — whose food has been enjoyed by renowned figures such as Barack Obama, Lena Waithe, A$AP Rocky, among others — into the TV space as one of the few Black women to host their own show in the travel and food genres.

The first trailer for Bob Marley: One Love, a big screen biopic of the reggae singer, has been revealed. The movie is set to open in theaters on January 12 next year. Check out a preview above.