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View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock Quincy Jones was an absolute legend in the music industry. The Chicago native was responsible for some of the biggest songs by such iconic performers as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Michael Jackson. His work as a composer, writer and producer earned him a whopping 80 Grammy nominations, with 28 wins. He was even nominated for an Oscar on seven occasions. Hitting the high note time after time allowed the former jazz musician to achieve a net worth of about $500 million before he died in November 2024. Quincy’s musical contributions and accolades are only…

Image Credit: Redferns Quincy Jones—who died at 91 on Nov. 3—built a remarkable legacy as a 28-time Grammy winner, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion, and Count Basie. Over his six-decade career, he produced Jackson’s landmark albums—Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad—which played a pivotal role in establishing the King of Pop as the most successful artist in the genre. In addition to his music production, Jones scored numerous films, including The Italian Job and Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple, the latter of which he also produced. Here’s everything…

Image Credit: Adobe Stock Whether you are an artist looking to dive into the deepest recesses of your mind to create magic or a daily worker trying to make sense of the grind, stress will find you. While many people around the world are gravitating towards pills, CBD products have emerged as better options for many.   From bath bombs that provide a relaxing bath to fast-acting tinctures that start working as soon as they are placed under the tongue, various CBD products have taken the market by storm. Evidence of this craze is reflected in the US Cannabidiol Market Research,…

View gallery Image Credit: Emmanuelle Choussy/Sipa/Shutterstock Quincy Jones  enjoyed a booming career as a top-tier music and film producer with more than 60 years in the business. Born in Chicago in 1933, the late multifaceted artist rose through the ranks in the music industry after dropping out of Berklee College of Music in Boston and starting his touring career. By 1964, he was named a vice president of Mercury Records, making him the first Black man to hold such a heavy position at a white-owned record company, per the American Academy of Achievement. To date, he has 28 Grammy awards…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Quincy Jones — who became so popular in the jazz scene that his nickname was simply “Q” — has died. He was 91 years old. A rep for Jones named Arnold Robinson confirmed that the late record producer died in his Bel Air, California, home on Sunday, November 3. A cause of death was not provided. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” Jones’ family said in a statement obtained by Variety. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family,…

Cornerstone, a telecommunications company set up by Vodafone and O2, has applied to build the mast opposite the bus garage in Hastings Road. The 20m pole would be placed on the large area of grass between Gravel Road and Trinity Close – which opponents to the plan have described as “the green lung of the road”. David Killalea, who has lived in Hastings Road for the last decade, told the News Shopper the 5G mast would be an “absolutely monstrous eyesore” that would drive down house prices in the area. He said: “It’s a nice green space so we’re going to ask…

Former boxing world champion and Kent resident Barry McGuigan MBE has signed up for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! 2024.The Irishman, who now lives in Dargate, between Faversham and Whitstable, joins Coleen Rooney, McFly’s Danny Jones and former Strictly Come Dancing pro Oti Mabuse in this year’s line-up.Ex-boxer Barry McGuigan lives in Kent, having settled in Dargate with his wifeA jungle insider told The Sun: “Barry is a knockout signing for the show and complements the line up which, so far, has been dominated by strong women.”He’s a huge star who’ll bring back nostalgic memories of the Eighties…

The Oak on Widmore Road is housed in a building that once featured coaching stables—which has now been transformed into an intimate dining room. The Oak offers a rare combination of historic character and contemporary flair. Its cosy interior and welcoming staff make it a preferred spot for locals seeking a classic British pub experience with a modern twist. Rumour has it that David Bowie himself may have once pulled up a stool at The Oak. The current team is headed by Kiki, a longstanding member of the Bromley pub scene. Chris Kelly, Director of pub group Fest and Revel,…

Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a woman reported missing in Gillingham.Summon Masih was last seen in the Windmill Road area at about 12.55pm.Summon Masih was last seen in the Windmill Road, GillinghamThe 53-year-old is described as around 5’3” tall, of small build and was last seen wearing black trousers, black trainers, green socks, a grey dressing gown and a black coat.Anyone who has seen Summon is urged to call 999, quoting reference 03-0545. Source link

Sally Sue’s sandwich bar, based in St Vincent’s Road, opened on June 4, 2013, three years after Sally and her family moved to Dartford. The shop is family run with Sally at the helm with help from her daughter and husband. While Sally receives nothing but positive feedback from her customers, she found that business had dropped giving her no choice but to close at the end of October if things did not improve. However, on October 23 the shop shared on social media that it will not be closing. The sandwich bar will remain open, and Sally will take…