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Quincy Jones: The man responsible for Michael Jackson's greatest hits almost sued him, attended his own memorial service, died of cancer

Stabbed as a kid at 7, he delivered more hits than Shah Rukh, was more prolific than AR Rahman; attended his own memorial service after he defeated death

August 29, 2025 4:43 pm

He was a solo artist, a composer, a business mogul, film producer, and more. He even attended his own memorial service and almost sued Michael Jackson after making him famous.

The Third Edit: Quincy Jones, The Dude

November 05, 2024 11:58 pm

From an out-of-order Chicago neighbourhood, he became a musician — and a great one at that

Famous for his scathing candour, Quincy Jones was often critical of the super rich for not doing enough for the deprived. (Photo: Quincy Jones/ Instagram)

Why Quincy Jones would be a misfit in a music industry he helped shape

November 05, 2024 7:36 pm

Today, big-ticket artistes heavily rely on 'interpolation' — a clever way to circumvent copyright infringement by rerecording parts of a song rather than directly sampling it. At a time when the music-making machinery is tirelessly working to create catchy formulaic pop music, Jones famously said, 'I've never, ever in my life done music for money or fame — because that's when God walks out of the room,' he said.

Music legend Quincy Jones, who passed away at 91, leaves behind $500 million legacy

November 05, 2024 2:14 am

Known for his groundbreaking work across genres, Jones’ six-decade career earned him 28 Grammy Awards.

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

November 04, 2024 10:27 pm

Quincy Jones' publicist, Arnold Robinson, shared that he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.

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Quincy Jones will discuss diversity, but not on Oscar show

February 28, 2016 6:51 pm

Quincy Jones wants to talk about diversity, just not on the Oscar show.

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When AR Rahman met Quincy Jones

June 21, 2015 5:07 pm

A.R. Rahman got a chance to meet the legendary producer Quincy Jones in US.

Commander in chic: Michelle Obamas style guide

December 11, 2011 2:37 am

She is also working on a third book (about skin care),as well as a nail polish line.

New We Are The World video features MJ

February 13, 2010 4:00 pm

MJ will be part of a new video for the revamped version of We Are The World,Lionel Richie has revealed.

Amy Winehouse dropped by Quincy Jones from all-star album

May 28, 2009 10:21 am

Amy's wayward lifestyle seems to be taking it's toll on her career and now Quincy Jones has dropped her.

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Priyanka Chopra to join Julianne Moore, Reese Witherspoon as Oscars presenter

February 02, 2016 6:38 pm

Priyanka Chopra, who has been going places ever since her American TV debut ‘Quantico’, will be one of the presenters at this year’s Oscars to be held on February 28. Other presenters at the 88th Academy Awards include Quincy Jones, Jared Leto, Julianne Moore and more.