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"BET & ET PRESENT QUINCY JONES: LIFE AND LEGACY," PREMIERING TONIGHT, NOVEMBER 7, AT 9 PM ET/PT ON BET
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NEW YORK, NY (November 07, 2024) - BET Media Group and Entertainment Tonight (ET) will honor the music and cultural icon Quincy Jones with a primetime news special, "BET AND ET PRESENT QUINCY JONES: LIFE AND LEGACY," premiering tonight, November 7 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET. This special tribute will feature rare archival footage and exclusive interviews with Jones throughout his groundbreaking career, showcasing his influence across music, film, television, and philanthropy. ET was on the scene for many of his defining projects, capturing moments from the star's extraordinary journey.
"We mourn the loss of a true cultural titan and visionary," said Scott Mill, President and CEO of BET Media Group. "Quincy Jones was not only a musical genius but also a trailblazer whose influence on Black culture and the global music landscape is immeasurable. His work broke barriers, set new standards of excellence, and inspired generations to believe in the power of their art and voices. Through his groundbreaking compositions, timeless productions, and relentless advocacy, Quincy redefined what was possible and helped shape the soundtrack of our lives. BET honors his legacy and will continue celebrating his indelible contributions to our community and beyond. He will be deeply missed."
The BET & ET news special highlights Quincy Jones' immense impact across music, television, film, and philanthropy, including his iconic collaborations with artists like Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin. It also spotlights his groundbreaking role in producing the 1985 charity single "We Are the World," which brought together top musical talent from all genres to raise vital funds and awareness for famine relief in Africa.
BET will also re-air an encore presentation of Q 85: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION FOR QUINCY JONES on Thursday, November 7 at 10 PM ET/PT. The two-hour music special marked Jones' 85 birthday with performances and special guests including his daughter, actress-producer Rashida Jones, Brian McKnight, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Meghan Trainor, LL Cool J, Ludacris, Charlie Wilson, Cynthia Erivo, Ledisi, Herbie Hancock, Gregory Porter, Fantasia, Patti Austin, NE-YO, Terrance Blanchard, Yolanda Adams, Dave Chappelle, Gloria Estefan, Emily Estefan, Gladys Knight, Danny Glover and many more.
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