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14.08.2023 / 16:03

Clarence Avant Honored by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Bill Clinton, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and More

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music The wide reach of Clarence Avant, who was widely known as “the Godfather of Black Entertainment” and died Sunday at the age of 92, was evident from the range of people paying tribute to him on social media after his death was announced Monday morning. His influence spanned music, entertainment, sports, politics and beyond. Within just a couple of hours, former President Bill Clinton, the Rev.

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14.08.2023 / 15:57

Clarence Avant, 'The Black Godfather' of Entertainment, Dead at 92

Black American culture as one of the most influential businessmen in entertainment. The Greensboro, North Carolina, native became a pillar in entertainment after moving to Los Angeles in the late 1960s.

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14.08.2023 / 12:21

Clarence Avant Dies: “The Black Godfather” Of Music Was 92

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

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12.07.2023 / 13:41

Nicole Avant to Release Memoir ‘Think You’ll Be Happy’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Nicole Avantwill release her memoir, “Think You’ll Be Happy: Moving Through Grief With Grit, Grace, and Gratitude,” in October, Variety can exclusively reveal. In the book, the philanthropist, filmmaker and diplomat writes candidly about coming to terms with the tragic death of her mother, Jacqueline, who was fatally shot during a robbery at her Beverly Hills home in 2021. “Getting out there and being creative helps me a lot,” Avant says. “I am grieving and I am crying and I am angry and I’m furious at what has happened — there is no denying that. But I’m going to put one foot forward because the greatest thing I can do for my mom is live my life. The greatest way to honor her soul is to live my life to the fullest.”

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27.06.2023 / 01:27

Dave Grusin, Charles Lloyd and Clarence Avant Feted at Jazz Foundation of America Benefit in L.A.

Todd Gilchrist editor Nestled into a cozy corner of a shopping center high in the Hollywood hills, Herb Alpert’s jazz club Vibrato Grill was the site of a coronation Sunday for not one but three musical luminaries. The Jazz Foundation of America honored 10-time Grammy-winning composer and pianist Dave Grusin, saxophonist Charles Lloyd and trailblazing music executive Clarence Avant at a benefit to raise proceeds for jazz, blues and R&B musicians facing financial hardship due to unemployment, illness or old age. Though host Quincy Jones was unable to attend due to unspecified health issues of his own, he and the JFA assembled a program of speakers and performers for an evening of celebration and song that the phrase “star-studded” barely does adequate justice.

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01.05.2023 / 13:47

Nicole Avant Remembers Late Mother Jacqueline, Opens Children and Family Center in Her Name

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Nicole Avant and her family have lived through the unthinkable. Her mother, 81-year-old philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, was fatally shot in her Beverly Hills home during a home invasion on Dec. 1, 2021. Jacqueline’s husband, music industry legend Clarence Avant, was also home at the time. “My faith has kept me stable,” Nicole told me Friday morning at the opening of the Jacqueline Avant Children and Family Center at the MLK Medical Campus in the Watts-Willowbrook community. “But it is true that life does begin again and you will smile again. You have to believe that even if you don’t see how that can be, you have to act as if.”

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20.04.2022 / 23:17

Man sentenced to 190 years in prison for murder of music legend Clarence Avant’s wife Jacqueline

for murdering Jacqueline Avant, the wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant.Aariel Maynor, 30, was sentenced yesterday (April 19) after pleading guilty to murder and other charges in Los Angeles’ Superior Court last month and admitting he used an AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle to shoot Avant in her Beverly Hills home on December 1 2021, before firing several rounds at her security guard as he fled, reports Billboard.According to prosecutors, Maynor shot Avant in the back when she surprised him after he broke into the couple’s house during a burglary attempt in which he hoped to steal $50,000 (£38,288).After fleeing the scene, prosecuters claimed that he broke into a separate home in the Hollywood Hills and then accidentally shot himself in the foot as he was leaving.It was alleged that Maynor had searched for information on Clarence Avant and the couple’s address the day before the killing.Jacqueline was known for her philanthropic efforts including being on the board of directors of UCLA’s International Student Center and having acted as president of the Neighbors of Watts.Her husband, Clarence, has been celebrated by artists including JAY-Z and Diddy for cultivating African American artists’ careers.

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20.04.2022 / 22:27

Killer Of LA Philanthropist Jacqueline Avant Gets 190-Year Prison Term

A parolee who murdered 81-year-old philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, the wife of a legendary music executive, during a burglary at her Beverly Hills home was sentenced Tuesday to 190 years in a California prison.

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20.04.2022 / 05:19

Jacqueline Avant’s Convicted Killer Sentenced To Life In Prison

Jacqueline Avant during a burglary at her residence in Beverly Hills, was sentenced to life in prison.According to KABC, Aariel Maynor, 30, shot and killed Avant, the wife of legendary music executive Clarence, in the early hours of Dec. 1, 2021, in her home.

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19.04.2022 / 22:53

Jacqueline Avant’s Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison With a Minimum of 150 Years

Jordan Moreau Aariel Maynor, 30, has been sentenced to life in state prison, with a minimum of 150 years, after pleading guilty to murder in the killing of Jacqueline Avant.Avant, the wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant, was shot and killed by Maynor at her Beverly Hills home during a burglary in the early morning of Dec. 1, 2021. She was 81.Maynor also admitted to shooting at a security guard, who was not wounded, during the burglary.

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19.04.2022 / 22:33

Jacqueline Avant’s Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison

life in prison with a minimum of 150 years for the murder of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, wife of celebrated music executive Clarence Avant.Maynor, 30, broke into the Avant family home on Dec. 1, and shot Jacqueline Avant in the back. About an hour later, he was taken into custody in the Hollywood Hills after shooting himself while burglarizing a second home.

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19.04.2022 / 22:31

Jacqueline Avant’s Killer Sentenced To 150 Years To Life In Prison

A two-time convict who fatally shot Jacqueline Avant, the wife of celebrated music executive Clarence Avant, during a burglary at the couple’s Trousdale Estates home in Beverly Hills, was sentenced today to 150 years to life in prison.

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19.04.2022 / 13:29

Jacqueline Avant’s Killer ‘Laughed’ After Shooting the Philanthropist, Court Documents Say

story published Monday night, the Times detailed court records and transcripts from jailhouse phone calls that Aariel Maynor made following his arrest. The documents say Maynor called a female friend and said he was enjoying the publicity surrounding the Dec. 1 killing of Avant, who was the wife of former Motown boss Clarence Avant.

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04.03.2022 / 00:31

Jacqueline Avant Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAariel Maynor, the man accused in the fatal shooting of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant at her home in December, pleaded guilty on Thursday to a charge of murder.Maynor, 30, also pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Avant’s security guard and to carrying a firearm as a felon. Maynor is scheduled to be sentenced on March 30.Avant, 81, was the wife of music industry legend Clarence Avant and the mother of Nicole Avant, a former ambassador and prominent political fundraiser who is married to Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.The Avants were at their home in the Trousdale Estates neighborhood of Beverly Hills when Jacqueline was shot after 2 a.m.

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03.03.2022 / 23:09

Jackie Avant Killing Suspect Switches Plea To Guilty On Murder Charge – Update

UPDATED, 11:45 AM: The man arrested and charged in the shooting death of Jacqueline Avant, the philanthropist and wife of celebrated music executive Clarence Avant, changed his plea to guilty today.

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09.01.2022 / 05:39

Sidney Poitier Documentary in the Works at Apple With Oprah Winfrey as Executive Producer

Sidney Poitier is the subject of a documentary currently in development for Apple Original Films with Oprah Winfrey set to executive produce.The documentary, from Winfrey’s Harpo Productions and Network Entertainment, has been in the works for more than a year. The project will be directed by Reggie Hudlin, whose credits include “House Party” and “Boomerang,” as well as episodes of TV series “The Last O.G.” and “Black Monday.” Hudlin is also known as the executive producer for the NAACP Image Awards since 2013. In the documentary realm, Hudlin directed the 2019 film “The Black Godfather” about the life and times of music producer Clarence Avant, who has recently been in the headlines following the murder of his wife, philanthropist Jackie Avant, in their Beverly Hills home.Hudlin is already a member of the Apple family, where he is producing two other documentaries for Apple TV+.

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17.12.2021 / 05:25

Jacqueline Avant’s suspected killer pleads not guilty to fatal shooting during alleged home invasion

The man suspected of killing Jacqueline Avant, the late wife of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Clarence Avant, pleaded not guilty Thursday to fatally shooting her and shooting at her security guard during a burglary in her Beverly Hills, California home. Aariel Maynor, 29, faces charges of murder, attempted murder, being a felon with a firearm as well as two counts of residential burglary with a person present. A judge set bail at $4.2 million. Aariel Maynor, 29, the man charged in the killing of Jacqueline Avant during an alleged home invasion, pleaded not guilty Thursday to multiple charges against him, including murder.

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07.12.2021 / 07:31

Jacqueline Avant Slaying: Suspect Charged With Murder, Burglary and Trying to Kill Security Guard

Aariel Maynor was formally charged Monday in connection with the shooting death of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced.The 29-year-old parolee is accused of breaking into Avant’s Beverly Hills home on Dec. 1, and fatally shooting the 81-year-old wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant.

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07.12.2021 / 04:33

Jacqueline Avant Murder Suspect Charged With Murder

suspect arrested for Jacqueline Avant's death has been charged with murder.Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced on Monday that a man was charged with killing music legend Clarence Avant's wife and trying to kill her security guard during a robbery, per the LA County's press release.The 29-year-old Los Angeles native was charged with one count each of murder, attempted murder, and felony with a firearm, as well as two counts of residential burglary with a person present. Police say he used an assault long barrel pistol during the crimes.«Mrs.

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07.12.2021 / 03:15

Suspect in Jacqueline Avant Shooting Charged With Murder

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe suspect in the shooting death of Beverly Hills philanthropist Jacqueline Avant was charged with murder on Monday.Aariel Maynor, 29, of Los Angeles, was also charged with attempted murder for allegedly firing at a security guard, who was unhurt. He also faces charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and two counts of residential burglary.Maynor is due to make his first court appearance on Tuesday at the Airport Branch courthouse in Los Angeles County.Avant, 81, was the wife of music executive Clarence Avant and mother of Nicole Avant, the Democratic fundraiser, film producer and former ambassador.

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07.12.2021 / 01:05

Oprah, Pharrell, Hollywood Luminaries Remember Jacqueline Avant: ‘A Light Has Gone Out in Los Angeles’

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterFriends of Jacqueline Avant, the wife of music mogul Clarence Avant, are reeling from her shocking death at the age of 81 after a shooting and home invasion. As they process the tragedy, they are also shining a light on her charitable work and personal kindnesses.“Grace is one of those things you can’t predict.

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03.12.2021 / 22:34

Man Arrested For Jacqueline Avant’s Murder Accidentally Shot Himself In The Foot During ANOTHER Alleged Home Invasion -- And More Details

An arrest has been made in connection to the shocking death of Jacqueline Avant.

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03.12.2021 / 02:17

Suspect Arrested in Jackie Avant Killing

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the killing of Jacqueline “Jackie” Avant.

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03.12.2021 / 01:11

Police: Man Arrested In Jacqueline Avant Case

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Jacqueline Avant, a philanthropist and the wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant, killed at their home in Beverly Hills, California.

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03.12.2021 / 01:09

Jacqueline Avant Murder Suspect Has Been Arrested

Clarence Avant's wife was fatally shot on Wednesday morning during a home invasion robbery at her Beverly Hills home. Jacqueline was 81.

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03.12.2021 / 00:11

Suspect Arrested in Jacqueline Avant Killing

Jordan Moreau A suspect has been arrested in the killing of Jacqueline Avant, the Beverly Hills Police Department announced in a press conference Thursday.Police arrested Aariel Maynor, 29, who allegedly shot and killed Avant after breaking into her Beverly Hills home early Wednesday morning. Avant was the wife of music industry legend Clarence Avant, the mother of Democratic fundraiser Nicole Avant and the mother-in-law of Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.Several cameras caught Maynor’s vehicle driving east out of Beverly Hills after the shooting.

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02.12.2021 / 23:47

Jackie Avant Killing Suspect Arrested, Police Say

This story is developing... A suspect in yesterday’s shooting death of Jackie Avant is in police custody, Beverly Hills police announced this afternoon.

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02.12.2021 / 22:37

Civil Rights Activists & Community Leaders Urge Reward For Information In Jackie Avant Killing

Civil rights and community leaders are urging the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to post a reward for information in the shooting death of Jackie Avant, the philanthropist and wife of music executive Clarence Avant.

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02.12.2021 / 06:35

Tyler Perry Promises ‘Every Available Resource Will Be Used’ to Find Jackie Avant Killer

her death Wednesday morning. Avant, the wife of former Motown head Clarence Avant, died of a gunshot wound after her home in Beverly Hills was invaded.“My heart breaks for Clarence and Nicole and all the Avant family,” said the filmmaker in a statement posted to Twitter and Instagram.

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02.12.2021 / 03:57

Tyler Perry Promises ‘Every Available Resource Will Be Used’ to Find Jacqueline Avant’s Killer

J. Kim Murphy administratorTyler Perry has shared his mourning over the death of Jacqueline Avant, stating that “every available resource will be used” to help find the philanthropist’s killer.

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02.12.2021 / 02:35

Avant Home Invasion Might Not Have Been “Random Attack”, Police Chief Says; Tyler Perry Pledges “Every Available Resource” To Find Jackie Avant Killer

The home invasion that resulted in the shooting death of Jackie Avant this morning might not have been a “random attack,” Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook said at a news conference this afternoon.

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02.12.2021 / 02:09

Jackie Avant Shooting: Beverly Hills Police Don’t Think It Was ‘Random Attack’

fatal shooting of Jackie Avant was a “random attack.” The shooting was reported at 2:23 a.m. in the 1100 block of Maytor Place, according to police.

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