Clarence Avant, ‘The Black Godfather,’ dead at 92

*NSYNC are set to reunite onstage for the first time in a decade at the MTV VMAs tonight (September 12), Billboard reports.The boyband last came together in 2013 for the same awards for Justin Timberlake‘s Video Vanguard Award medley. Meanwhile, in 2019, the other members – Chris Kirkpatrick, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and JC Chasez – joined Ariana Grande to perform ‘break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored’ and ‘Tearin’ Up My Heart’ during her headlining Coachella set.Earlier this week, fans began speculating that *NSYNC would come back together at the 2023 VMAs when Timberlake, Fatone, and Bass were all spotted around New York City.Teasers for the upcoming Trolls movie, in which Timberlake stars as lead character Branch, have also pointed towards a potential reunion.Per an image shared by X/Twitter user Mike Taylor, *NSYNC’s logo can be seen on new Trolls posters across New York, which include a QR code that leads users to a snippet of what might be an *NSYNC song titled ‘Take You To A Better Place’.The linked website leads to a snippet of the track, which features a whistled hook and a visual teaser of five trolls to signify the five members of *NSYNC.However, according to TMZ, *NSYNC will reportedly not be performing at the event, but rather presenting an award.The group officially parted ways in 2007 and Justin Timberlake left in 2002, the group have remained in touch, showing up for special events together.Meanwhile, Timberlake reunited with Timbaland and Nelly Furtado to release a new single ‘Keep Going Up’ last week.The single marks the Grammy-winning producer’s first official solo single in more than eight years.

Apple TV+’s early originals, The Morning Show, returns for its third season this month.Created by Jay Carson, the drama examines life behind a popular morning news programme amid sexual misconduct allegations and the COVID-19 pandemic.Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon lead the series as show hosts Alex Levy and Bradley Jackson respectively, with a supporting cast that includes Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Karen Pittman and Steve Carell.In the show’s third season, Jon Hamm, Nicole Beharie and Tig Notaro have all joined the cast.The first two episodes of season three arrive on Apple TV+ on Wednesday September 13. In the US, episodes usually arrive on the streaming service around 12am ET, which translates to 5am BST in the UK.The remaining eight episodes will be released weekly from this date, with the finale scheduled for November 8, 2023.Apple released a trailer for the third season last month – check it out above.A synopsis reads: “In The Morning Show season three, the future of the network is thrown into question and loyalties are pushed to the brink when a tech titan takes an interest in UBA.

The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is highly anticipated as it will finally wrap up the show and producer Shawn Levy is teasing what’s ahead for the citizens of Hawkins.

EXCLUSIVE: After showing her strong support for interim agreements while promoting her film Memory on the festival circuit, Jessica Chastain is backing that up with Dreams, which has received a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement last month. The Teorema pic reunites her with her Memory director Michel Franco and recently finished filming in San Francisco, where some 60 actors and 50 below-the-line crew members were employed for the shoot. Rupert Friend among those featured in the cast.

A group of top-tier showrunners including Kenya Barris and Noah Hawley has set a meeting with the WGA leadership as they try to aid the negotiating process.

In a preview of an experience we’ll all be likely hearing a lot about in coming months, Darren Aronofsky has posted the first video from inside The Sphere in Las Vegas, and it’s pretty impressive.

Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Chabon and Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang are among a group of writers that filed a class action lawsuit against Meta in San Francisco federal court for having “copied and ingested” their works to train its LLaMA AI platform.

Brazil has selected Kleber Mendonça Filho’s documentary Pictures of Ghosts as its entry for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.

EXCLUSIVE: In a continuation of a recent signing hot streak, Independent Artist Group has brought in Sonequa Martin-Green, the star of Star Trek: Discovery, who has made history in recent years as the first Black woman to topline a project in the Gene Roddenberry franchise, as well as its first Black female Starfleet Captain.

, defined as the things they would never do to their own hair, I realized I still make my fair share. And then some.From how we brush and wash to drying our hair, there are so many easy hair care mistakes to make that it's hard to keep track—and some that even the most diehard beauty buffs can overlook.Well, hopefully not anymore. Ahead, see the 15 most common contenders, and join me in my journey to actively unlearn a handful of them.

in your area" has taken on a more literal meaning for the past year as the Korean girl group embarked on their Born Pink world tour. Spanning more than 60 dates across 22 counties and four continents, the Born Pink world tour isn't just a testament to Blackpink's global popularity—it's also a reminder of Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa's fashion dominance and their unrelenting commitment to serving looks.From 'fits dreamed up by the group's stylist Minhee Park to custom designer pieces, the Born Pink tour delivered plenty of memorable fashion moments.

A woman whose cancer symptoms were ignored by doctors until it was too late has died aged 32.

Les Dennis has revealed his wife's sweet reaction when she discovered he would appear on this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Nicki Minaj hosting the show as she tries to make a comeback amid ongoing career drama.Headliners include Demi Lovato and Maneskin, with Sean “Diddy” Combs set to receive the Global Icon Award, and Shakira to be honored as this year’s Video Vanguard.Follow The Post’s live coverage to see all the winners and performances throughout the night.

Saweetie appears to have joined the cast of The Flintstones based on the outfit she’s wearing at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards!

Jill Dillard (née Duggar) is ready to tell her story.

The Marvels is gearing up for its theatrical release!

Düsseldorf, Germany, for the Invictus Games 2023, a multi-sport event Harry created in 2014 for wounded veterans. Photos obtained by The Post show the Duke and Duchess of Sussex speaking onstage at the “Friends @ Home Event” at the Station Airport during the third day of the annual games.

Olivia Rodrigo is looking stunning on the pink carpet at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards!

Zoey Deutch is showing off a new hair at New York Fashion Week!

Doja Cat is leaving little to the imagination!

Virgin River.” Whatever. I won’t spoil anything.

William Earl Nicolas Cage is one of the most admired actors in the world, and given the lore surrounding his unique personality and spectrum of roles, ranging from award-winning to eccentric, he’s always a point of interest in Hollywood. In the upcoming film “The Retirement Plan,” debuting theatrically on Sept. 15, Cage plays a retired government assassin with a violent set of skills, who must protect his estranged daughter and grandchild (played by Ashley Greene and Thalia Campbell) after they get tangled up with some very bad men (including Ron Perlman and Jackie Earle Haley).

Jon Burlingame “Music direction” is the most mysterious of the seven music categories at the Emmys, and eligibility rules have changed over the years. The current definition is: “arranging and orchestrating, composition, supervising of rehearsals and recordings, and conducting both live and prerecorded material.” Explains Adam Blackstone, who won last year as music director of the Super Bowl Halftime Show: “It’s not just about the music. My job is also referee, to make sure things go smoothly.” He is a dual nominee this year, for Fox’s Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show starring Rihanna and HBO Max’s 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Universal Studios Group Chair Pearlena Igbokwe has said there is determination from all sides to find an “equitable” solution to the Hollywood labor strikes.

footage captured by fans. “And when those two decided it’s a no — when God says no and when the pilot says no, the answer … I tried to bribe the pilot.”The Grammy winner said poor weather conditions caused the delay in getting to the Big Apple.“And the pilot said, ‘I do want to see my wife tomorrow.’ So tonight we are going to make up for that. I apologize for that a thousand times.” An hour after the concert was scheduled to begin, the “Hello” singer broke the news to fans on Saturday that he would not perform at the historic venue despite his best attempts to fly into the New York area.“Due to severe weather and being unable to land in the NY and surrounding areas, I’m unable to make it to the show tonight,” Richie posted in a statement on X — formally known as Twitter.“I’m so bummed.

Sofia Richie opened up about the moment she noticed her incredible power of influence over online users. And while fans of the 24-year-old model are usually obsessed with her incredible style, Sofia was more than surprised when she read some of the reactions when she shared the story of how she suffered an injury after being involved in a wakeboarding accident.

Sofia Richie Grainge is opening up about married life.

Clarence Avant, the judicious manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as the “Black Godfather” of music and beyond, has died. He was 92.

the news of his death has celebrities and prominent figures from all industries paying tribute to his longstanding legacy. Avant, the beloved former Motown chairman whose work as an industry executive and mentor earned him the nickname the «Black Godfather» of music, sports, politics and entertainment, died Sunday at his Los Angeles home.

Clarence Avant, who was dubbed the “Black Godfather” of music and entertainment, has died aged 92, his family has confirmed.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Clarence Avant, whose unofficial title of the “Black Godfather” spanned the worlds of music, sports, entertainment and politics, died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement from his family. No cause of death was provided; he was 92. “It is with a heavy heart that the Avant/Sarandos family announce the passing of Clarence Alexander Avant,” the statement from his children, Nicole and Alexander and son-in-law Ted Sarandos.

Lionel Richie angered thousands of New York City fans on Saturday night when he didn’t make it to his concert at Madison Square Garden, cancelling the show more than an hour after it had been scheduled to start.

Lionel Richie angered thousands of New York City fans on Saturday night when he didn’t make it to his concert at Madison Square Garden, cancelling the show more than an hour after it had been scheduled to start.

A dog ate my homework. The check is in the mail. Traffic was backed up.

tweeted at 8:31 p.m. The show was scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.“I’m so bummed. We are rescheduling the show to Monday Aug 14.