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Chris Rock, Babyface, Naomi Campbell and More to Celebrate the Life of Andre Harrell in Star-Studded Tribute

It’s time for us to pop some champagne for the late legendary music mogul Andre Harrell. According to a press release sent to The Root, BET is partnering with Revolt TV and iOne digital brands to present a star-studded tribute celebrating the life of Harrell called A Tribute to Andre Harrell: Mr. Champagne & Bubbles.…

By

Tonja Renée Stidhum

Published

May 20, 2020
Entertainment

‘Black Godfather’ Clarence Avant to Be Honored at 2020 AAFCA Special Achievement Awards Luncheon

Another year, another honoree luncheon hosted by the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)! Clarence Avant, the music executive whose behind-the-scenes expertise and power moves basically made him the Forrest Gump of the industry, will be honored with the Game Changer Award. His outstanding business acumen and the effect he’s had on your favorite musician’s…

By

Tonja Renée Stidhum

Published

October 29, 2019
Entertainment

The Black Godfather: Clarence Avant and the Successful Six Degrees of Separation

Life begins with a number and ends with a number. It’s a phrase often repeated by music executive Clarence Avant, almost like a mantra. And it couldn’t be more true, not only in Avant’s industry but in his personal life as well. When it comes to the number of lives Avant has touched throughout the…

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Tonja Renée Stidhum

Published

June 7, 2019
Entertainment, Movies

‘The Bridge to Opportunity’: Netflix Honors Music Executive Clarence Avant in New Documentary The Black Godfather

“He wasn’t there, but he was right there.” These days, when you hear the term “influencer,” one may think of perfectly placed and filtered sponsored ads on Instagram racking up hundreds of thousands of likes within minutes. Well, when you think of the original meaning of the term, one man who embodied it was Clarence…

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Tonja Renée Stidhum

Published

May 23, 2019
Entertainment, Music

'Godfather of Black Music' Clarence Avant to Receive Salute To Industry Icons Honor at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammys Party

As we prepare for the 2019 Grammys, first things first: Clive Davis’ traditional pre-Grammys gala. And this year, he’ll be honoring Clarence Avant with the Grammys Salute to Industry Icons Award, which honors innovative contributors to the music industry. “For several decades Clarence Avant has been the quintessential adviser to almost every successful African-American music…

By

Tonja Renée Stidhum

Published

January 25, 2019