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Nicola Peltz Beckham's 'heart is shattered' over Quincy Jones' death

Nicola Peltz Beckham has declared her heart has been "shattered" following the death of "musical genius" Quincy Jones, a family friend.

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Quincy Jones laid to rest in Los Angeles at ‘intimate’ family funeral

The music industry titan died surrounded by family at his home in Bel Air last week aged 91

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Grammy tribute to Quincy Jones

'The Greatest Night in Pop’s Grammy nomination feels like "a sweet tribute" to the late Quincy Jones, according to Recording Academy chief Harvey Mason Jr.

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‘Leave your ego at the door’: from Thriller to Sinatra, Quincy Jones collaborators tell the stories behind his songs

Whether hashing out Beat It over the phone or jamming with Snoop Dogg, artists who worked alongside Jones recall his skill, kindness and lust for life

The Guardian - UK

9 of the best Quincy Jones tracks for testing your system

From performing his own tunes to peerless production for other artists, the world of music owes a serious debt to Quincy Jones.

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Rashida Jones honours ‘genius’ father Quincy Jones days after his death

The Office star was one of the Grammy-winning producer’s seven children

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Quincy Jones’ grieving daughter hails him as a ‘giant’

Days after his death, Quincy Jones’ daughter has hailed him as a “giant”.

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Rashida Jones shares emotional memory of father Quincy Jones days after his death

‘Parks and Recreation’ star was the Grammy-winning producer’s one of seven children

The Independent UK

“This is like Buddy Rich saying Ringo couldn’t drum. Because, coming from Buddy Rich’s sensibility, Ringo can’t drum”: What Paul McCartney said about that beef with Quincy Jones

How the two legends made their peace

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Quincy Jones: 'heartbroken' Céline Dion pays tribute

Céline Dion, who worked with the late Quincy Jones, has paid tribute to her "musical genius" friend.

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“He’d be like, ‘Let’s throw Lukather in there.’ The next thing I knew, I’m in a room with Stevie Wonder and all these guys. It was like a childhood dream come true”: Steve Lukather on Quincy Jones’ ability to create “magic” in the studio

"Everyone played their best around Quincy. He commanded the room. Everyone was their extra best for every take”

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The Long Wave: Is Kemi Badenoch’s victory a win to Nigerians?

Despite initial excitement after becoming the first Black leader of any British political party, a cooling to Badenoch’s ascent is on the horizon

The Guardian - UK

Quincy Jones on Trump: I can't stand him

In a 2018 interview, the legendary music producer made some wild statements about Trump and his daughter

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“I did a demo. I had Sheila E playing on it and Michael sang on it. I played it for Quincy and he said, ‘No.’”: Greg Phillinganes on the Michael Jackson song arrangement that Quincy Jones rejected because it wasn't "sexy" enough

Phillinganes reveals that he last saw Jones earlier this year, when they “talked and reminisced”

The Guardian - US

Quincy Jones and Frank Sinatra: the audacious partnership that rocketed them to another planet

Jones was behind many inflection points in American music, but it all began with a brotherhood with Ol’ Blue Eyes

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“Limited mentally – a megalomaniac, narcissistic. I can’t stand him”: The late Quincy Jones on Donald Trump

Fans have been sharing Quincy Jones's views on Donald Trump

Guitar World

“Beat It was interesting. Of course, Eddie Van Halen did the solo. But the rest of the guitars were Steve Lukather and myself...” Session ace Paul Jackson Jr. on how he became Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones’ go-to guitarist

From meeting Michael Jackson at 19, to playing with B.B. King and on Daft Punk’s Get Lucky, his career has thrived on variety – but the session great tells us it starts with your ears, not your hands...

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The Guardian - UK

‘I named my son after him’: readers on the greatness of Quincy Jones

Whether advising him on restaurant menus or meeting him at Prince’s house, Guardian readers recall their encounters with the entertainment icon

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Peter Hook and New Order pay tribute to Quincy Jones

Peter Hook and New Order have thanked their former record boss Quincy Jones for "making us big in America" following the legendary producer's death at the age of 91.

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Quincy Jones’s music was the soundtrack to so many Black lives – and something we could be proud of

There will be countless tributes to the revered producer, but for me he evokes happy days growing up and the chaos of family parties, says music industry employee Michelle Kambasha

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Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney and more pay tribute to Quincy Jones

Music and film stars celebrate late entertainment icon, with Wonder saying ‘Quincy should remembered as one of God’s greatest gifts to the world’

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'Let's celebrate his life' The Weeknd pays tribute to 'idol' Quincy Jones

The Weeknd has paid tribute to iconic record producer Quincy Jones, describing him as his "idol" and calling for fans to "celebrate" the late star's life.

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Quincy Jones changed my life, says Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey has explained how Quincy Jones changed the course of her life.

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Goldie Hawn 'heartbroken' over Quincy Jones' passing

Goldie Hawn has described Quincy Jones as "one of the great loves of [her] life".

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