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Music
Quincy Jones, who expanded the American songbook as a musician, composer and producer and shaped some of the biggest stars of the 20th century, has died at 91.
Hollywood Inc.
A Los Angeles appeals court has denied an attempt by Michael Jackson’s mother to block a $600-million transaction between the singer’s estate and Sony.
California
Neverland Ranch, the former home of pop sensation Michael Jackson, was threatened this week as the Lake fire continued to burn in Santa Barbara County.
World & Nation
A Chinese businessman has been barred from the U.K. over concerns he cultivated links with Prince Andrew in efforts to influence British elites.
Michael Jackson’s production company is seeking to quash requests from the singer’s alleged victims to open sealed records ahead of a new trial.
This year’s list of top nominees include Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift.
Tito Jackson, an original member of the family band the Jackson 5, which launched the career of ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson, has died at 70.
Awards
Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ won the best picture Oscar nearly 24 years ago. With the sequel now out, it’s time to think about its place at the Academy Awards.
Ridley Scott is back with a sequel to his best picture-winning “Gladiator,” and if it wins the top prize come Oscar night, he will have finally won a statuette of his own as a producer of the film, something he wasn’t on the original 2000 release starring Russell Crowe.
Movies
Director Ridley Scott returns to the site of one of his greatest triumphs with a belated sequel that follows the same beats, giving Denzel Washington a forum to scheme.