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obituary1 year ago

"Snoop Dogg Mourns Brother Bing Worthington Jr.'s Untimely Death at 44"

Bing Worthington Jr., the younger brother of rapper Snoop Dogg, has passed away at the age of 44. The cause of death is pending toxicology and autopsy reports. Worthington worked on high-profile projects for his brother and rose through the ranks to become a music executive. He recently co-founded Dogg Records and was planning to launch a Latino division. Worthington is survived by a partner and an adult son. Snoop Dogg and other celebrities have expressed their condolences.

via Yahoo News|
#bing-worthington-jr#condolences#death
entertainment1 year ago

"Snoop Dogg's Brother Bing Worthington Jr. Dies at 44, Rapper Pays Tribute"

Snoop Dogg's younger brother, Bing Worthington Jr., has passed away at the age of 44. The cause of death is pending toxicology and autopsy reports. Worthington worked his way up in Snoop's entourage to become a tour manager and executive producer at the record label bearing his brother's nickname. He was involved in various business endeavors under Snoop's branding and also merged a record label with Quebec-based Urban Heat Legends. Snoop Dogg and other celebrities expressed their condolences on social media.

via NBC News|
#bing-worthington-jr#condolences#death
entertainment2 years ago

Jimmy Iovine Faces Shocking Sexual Abuse Allegation

Music executive Jimmy Iovine is facing a lawsuit from a woman who alleges he sexually abused and forcibly touched her. The woman also claims she faced sexual harassment and retaliation. Iovine has expressed shock and disbelief at the accusation, stating that no one has ever made a claim like this against him before. The lawsuit is expected to be filed by the end of the year. Iovine, co-founder of Interscope Records, has had a successful career in the music industry, working with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, U2, and Dr. Dre.

via Rolling Stone|
#entertainment#interscope-records#jimmy-iovine
obituary2 years ago

Legendary Music Mogul Clarence Avant Passes Away at 92

Clarence Avant, a renowned music executive and film producer known as "the Black Godfather," has passed away at the age of 92. Avant's family confirmed his death, praising his revolutionary business leadership and leaving behind a loving family and a vast network of friends and associates. Avant's career spanned managing venues, working with notable artists, promoting tours, and producing films. He sold his companies in 2018 and was the subject of a documentary in 2019. Avant was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.

via Vulture|
#black-godfather#clarence-avant#film-producer
musicentertainment2 years ago

Legendary Music Mogul Clarence Avant Dies at 92

Clarence Avant, known as the 'Godfather of Black Music,' has passed away at the age of 92 in Los Angeles. Avant, a legendary Grammy-winning executive, concert promoter, and manager, played a significant role in the careers of artists such as Bill Withers, Jay-Z, and Whitney Houston. He chaired Motown Records in the 1990s and was described as someone who made the impossible possible. Avant's wife was tragically shot and killed during a home invasion in 2021. His life and legacy were chronicled in the 2019 documentary "The Black Godfather."

via Daily Mail|
#black-music#clarence-avant#home-invasion
music-industry2 years ago

Seymour Stein, Iconic Record Executive Who Signed Madonna and More, Passes Away at 80

Seymour Stein, the music executive who signed Madonna, the Ramones, Talking Heads, and the Pretenders to his label Sire and helped found the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 80. Stein was known for his encyclopedic knowledge of pop music and his ability to turn great music into hit records. He was also a collector of art and antiques. Stein's daughter Mandy confirmed that he died at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday due to cancer.

via The New York Times|
#madonna#music-executive#music-industry