Clarence Avant, Influential Music Executive, Dies at 92
Clarence Avant, legendary music executive known as 'The Black Godfather,' has died at 92. The influential power broker shaped careers of countless artists and bridged...
Man Gets 190-Year Sentence for Killing Philanthropist Avant
Aariel Maynor received a 190-year sentence for murdering philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant, during a Beverly Hills burglary....
A Message from the Family of Jacqueline Avant
The Avant and Sarandos families announce the Jacqueline Avant Memorial Fund for the MLK Children's Center in Watts, honoring Jacquie's wishes....
Police Arrest Suspect in Jacqueline Avant Murder
Police arrested a 29-year-old parolee in the home invasion murder of Jacqueline Avant, wife of music industry legend Clarence Avant....
11th Annual AAFCA Awards Dinner a Great Success
The 11th Annual AAFCA Awards celebrated diversity in entertainment at the Taglyan Complex. Jamie Foxx, Sterling K. Brown, and other luminaries attended the prestigious event....
AAFCA Announces 2020 Special Achievement Awards Honorees
AAFCA announces 2020 Special Achievement Awards honorees including Clarence Avant receiving the Game Changer Award and filmmaker Deon Taylor among recipients....
BBA Honors Clarence Avant and Lee Bailey
The Black Business Association honors music executive Clarence Avant and radio pioneer Lee Bailey during Black Music Month at their June 20 awards dinner in...
Clarence Avant Gets Star on Walk of Fame
Industry legend Clarence Avant, known as the 'Godfather of Black Music,' received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 85-year-old icon was celebrated...
Clarence Avant Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Music mogul Clarence Avant, known as the 'Godfather of Black Music,' was honored with the 2,590th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in October...