May 24, 2013

Donna Summer, PE, Quincy Jones Inducted into ‘Rock Hall’ (Pics)

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*The 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place Thursday night at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater, honoring Donna Summer, Public Enemy, Quincy Jones, Albert King, Heart, Randy Newman, Rush and Lou Adler. Kelly Rowland and Jennifer Hudson were among the celebs ushering Summer into the Rock Hall, while Public Enemy’s Chuck D recalled [...]




From Bowlegged Lou & Full Force: Happy 80th Birthday Quincy Jones! (Watch)

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*Whats up ya’ll, its me again, Bowlegged Lou of Full Force. On behalf of EURweb & all of us Quincy Lovers, I’d like to say on March 14, today, happy 80th Birthday to OUR FRIEND, MR. QUINCY JONES. Another milestone for our friend Q who continues to live life to the fullest. Q is a [...]




THE (03-14-13) EURweb Free-4-All Page/Board

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*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE I did what my conscience told me to [...]




Rashida Jones Writes Tribute to Dad Quincy Jones

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*Legendary producer Quincy Jones received a glowing tribute from his daughter Rashida Jones in honor of his 80th birthday, coming on March 14. In the piece for Variety.com, the “Parks and Recreation” star says, “the most important contribution my dad has given this world is the life he lives.” Read the piece in its entirety [...]




J-Hud, Aguilera to Salute Donna Summer at Rock Hall Ceremony

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*Jennifer Hudson, Christine Aguilera and John Mayer are among the musicians who will perform at the induction ceremony in April for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Hudson and Aguilera will pay tribute to the late disco icon Donna Summer, who is being inducted posthumously. Mayer and Gary Clark Jr. will salute [...]




Donna Summer, P.E., Quincy Jones Make Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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*The late Donna Summer, rap group Public Enemy, musician/producer Quincy Jones and bluesman Albert King are among the acts to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this Spring. Rock bands Rush and Heart also made the cut, while Jones and his friend Lou Adler will enter the hall as Ahmet Ertegun [...]




Celebs Help to Honor Quincy Jones in Los Angeles (Photos)

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*Music mogul Quincy Jones was honored Tuesday evening at the 2012 Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Awards Ceremony at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. Hollywood’s elite showed up to fete Jones for his “exceptional time, energy, and funds to artists and their work.” Among the celebs on hand were Morgan Freeman, BET founder [...]




Disney Family Movies Offering Free Shaq, Brandy, Whoopi, More

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*If you have little kids and they like Disney – and you have cable TV – then you’re in luck. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Sign-up for the Video On Demand service Disney Family Movies in October and get the first month free of charge. Films on the schedule this month include “Fantasia 2000,” featuring [...]




THE (09-11-12) EURweb Free-4-All Page/Board

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*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE “Every choice in life either moves you forward [...]




‘Girls Gone Wild’ Guy Claims Quincy Jones Warned Him of ‘Vegas Rub Out

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*Uh oh. We just gon’ be honest here and say we are simply not used to seeing Q’s name connected in any fashion with this kinda stuff. It’s just not a good look for the Grammy-winning record producer; and from the sound of things, he doesn’t think so either. But its news, so we’re reporting it. [...]




Quincy Jones Moved to Tears with ASCAP Award; Speaks on Diddy Dust Up

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*Music master Quincy Jones was bestowed the ASCAP Founders Award during the organization’s recent 25th Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds presented the music icon with the honor during the event that took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. During the invitation only dinner, Babyface revealed that he wanted to be just [...]




Rashida Jones on New Film; Being Bi-Racial in Hollywood: ‘I Don’t Have Any Issues with My Identity’ (Audio)

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  *For anyone who has ever had a hard time letting go of a relationship –Rashida Jones has a movie you can relate to. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] “Celeste and Jesse Forever,” co-written by Jones and Will McCormack, tells the story of a divorcing Los Angeles couple – longtime best friends and former high [...]




Quincy Jones: Diddy ‘Couldn’t Recognize a B Flat if it Hit Him’

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*Legendary producer and musician Quincy Jones had to clarify some things at the recent launch event for the music streaming service Spotify. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Music mogul and one-time producer Sean “Diddy” Combs may have a great ear for music, having signed and cultivated such talent as The Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans and [...]




EURweb’s ‘Jazzy In July’ Seeks Artists!

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*Now that summer is here and jazz festivals are in full swing, EURweb invites jazz artists to join us for our premier Jazzy In July special edition. In July EURweb presents an opportunity for jazz artists to gain exposure at EURweb.com for the entire month.  This special promotion is designed to give these artists increased exposure and [...]




Gloria Gaynor, Quincy Jones, Streisand, More Mourn Donna Summer

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*The family of five-time Grammy winner and disco diva Donna Summer released a statement regarding her passing, as condolence messages from her colleagues in the entertainment industry continue to pour out. “Early this morning, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts, the greatest being her faith,” her family said Thursday. “While we [...]