Hollywood is more hospitable to Black talent — and Quincy Jones was an integral part of that change. This post originally appeared on Medium and is edited and republished with author's permission.

His contributions to cinema and song were recognized at the ceremony. By Shirley Halperin Quincy Jones was perhaps best known for his work in pop and R&B music, but the composer, producer and ...

Oprah Winfrey remembered the late Quincy Jones as “love lived out loud” at the Oscars on Sunday (03.03.25). The touching tribute moved many attendees to tears as Hollywood gathered to ...

There are rule-breakers, and trendsetters and industry legends. And then there's Quincy Jones. As Hollywood's biggest names gathered for the Oscars Sunday night, the show paused the awarding ...

Jones died at the age of 91 in November 2024. Quincy Jones was honored with a ... onstage during the 97th Annual Oscars March 2, 2025 in Hollywood. Kevin Winter/Getty Images The tribute continued ...

According to Variety, they credited Jones for helping pave the way for Black artists to make an impact in Hollywood. “In 1967, Quincy Jones was the first Black composer nominated in the original ...

The Oscars will feature a tribute to legendary producer Quincy Jones ... the significance of Jones’ contributions to music and film make his recognition at Hollywood’s biggest night almost ...

By Paul Grein Queen Latifah is set to take part in a tribute to Quincy Jones on the 2025 Oscars, which are set for Sunday (March 2) at the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood. Latifah, a longtime ...

Quincy Jones was perhaps best known for his work in pop and R&B music, but the composer, producer and arranger also left an indelible mark on film music with innovative and genre-defying scores.