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Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music,’ Dies at 92
The Daily Beast via Yahoo Canada News· 11 months agoGus Ruelas/ReutersClarence Avant, the entertainment executive affectionately known as the “Black...
Clarence Avant Dies: “Godfather Of Black Music” & L.A. Radio Pioneer Was 92
Deadline via Yahoo Canada News· 11 months agoClarence Avant, who was dubbed the “Godfather of Black Music,” died Sunday in Los Angeles, his...
Clarence Avant's political power: The 'Black Godfather' had the ear of three presidents
LA Times via Yahoo Canada News· 10 months agoPoliticians from across the U.S. sought out Clarence Avant for his advice, his fundraising prowess...
Clarence Avant saluted by Obamas, Clintons, Questlove: 'Skillful, savvy, warm, and wise'
LA Times via Yahoo Canada News· 11 months agoInfluential dealmaker Clarence Avant, the producer and philanthropist known as "the Godfather of...
Clarence Avant, the 'Black Godfather' of the recording industry, dies at 92
LA Times via Yahoo Canada News· 11 months ago2019 photo of music executive Clarence Avant accepts the Industry Icon award during the Clive Davis...
Clarence Avant, 'Godfather of Black Entertainment' Dead at 92
People via Yahoo Canada News· 11 months agoThe legendary music executive died on Sunday, his family confirmed to PEOPLE in a statement Arturo...
Clarence Avant, trailblazing record executive known as 'The Black Godfather,' dies at 92
ABC News via Yahoo Canada News· 11 months agoClarence Avant, the beloved music executive who came to be known as "The Black Godfather," has died...
Clarence Avant, 'Godfather of Black Entertainment,' Remembered as a 'Visionary and a Transcendent...
People via Yahoo Canada News· 11 months agoThe music executive's "extraordinary contribution to music and the barriers he broke throughout his...
Nicole Avant on Love, Legacy, and Her Must-Read New Memoir
Town & Country via Yahoo News· 9 months agoNicole Avant on Her Must-Read New MemoirGetty Images By any measure, philanthropist and film...
Jacqueline Avant Inspired Ted Sarandos to Call Shonda Rhimes, Convince Her to Make “Bridgerton”...
People via Yahoo Canada News· 2 months agoThe Netflix CEO recalled how his mother-in-law took up the idea with a "particular forcefulness" one...