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Deke Richards, Motown songwriter-producer, dies

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BELLINGHAM, Washington (AP) — Motown songwriter-producer Deke Richards has died at a hospice at age 68.
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Will Packer attends the 'Think Like a Man' screening at the AMC Empire 25 theater on April 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Fernando Leon/Getty Images)

theGrio’s 100: Will Packer, taking over Hollywood one film at a time

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theGRIO's 100 - Producer Will Packer is taking over Hollywood one film at a time. In 2012, his film 'Think Like A Man' was the number one movie in America and took home a total of $91.5 million at the domestic box office...
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Quincy Jones arrives at The Carousel of Hope at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Jones says he has co-created the music version of Rosetta Stone. The 80-year-old composer and producer launched a new music education application Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, called Playground Sessions, which teaches users how to play the piano. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, file)

Quincy Jones launches music education application

Jonathan Landrum Jr, Association Press
ATLANTA (AP) - Quincy Jones says he has co-created the music version of Rosetta Stone...
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Reginald Hudlin attends The Hollywood Reporter Nominees' Night 2013 Celebrating The 85th Annual Academy Award Nominees at Spago on February 4, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

For 'Django' producer Reginald Hudlin, an unexpected Oscar ride

Jake Coyle, AP Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) - Reginald Hudlin, director of films like 'Boomerang' and 'House Party,' never expected to be going to the Oscars as a best-picture-nominated producer of a slavery-era spaghetti Western by Quentin Tarantino...
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Queen Latifah arrives at Variety's Power of Women presented by Lifetime at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on October 5, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Queen Latifah treated like royalty in new Netflix deal

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theGRIO REPORT - Queen Latifah's successful production company, Flavor Unit, which has produced hits like Bringing Down the House, is teaming up Netflix for a lucrative, multi-year deal...
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Tommy Mottola attends Tony Bennett's 85th Birthday Gala Benefit for Exploring the Arts at The Metropolitan Opera House on September 18, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Tony Bennett)

Tommy Mottola unapologetic about 'obsessive' mentoring of Mariah Carey

Randee Dawn, TODAY contributor
VIDEO - There are many elements that go into the making of a superstar, and with a talent like Mariah Carey's, some special handling is often needed...
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The temptations

Motown producer of Supremes, Temptations dies

Associated Press
DUARTE, California (AP) - Motown record producer and songwriter Frank Wilson, who worked with the Supremes, the Temptations and Marvin Gaye, has died in California at 71...
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Flying Lotus talks new album with theGrio

Kyle Harvey
theGRIO Q&A - In honor of his fourth album, Until The Quiet Comes, Flying Lotus talks family, videogame soundtracks, and having respect for his craft...
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Mickey Wright Jr. arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Memphitz sues VH1 for millions over 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' claims

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theGRIO REPORT - Rap producer Memphitz is adding more drama to the VH1 show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta by filing a defamation lawsuit against the producers of the show...
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Rapper Game arrives at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

The Game sued over alleged theft of mixtape beat

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California rapper, The Game, is being sued for $100,000 by producer Infamous over the alleged use of his beat on his new mixtape...
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