Michael Jackson

White House Deputy Press Secretary Falsified Epstein Files with Photos of Michael Jackson, Diana Ross

The White House and Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson faced criticism for sharing a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross with redacted minors from the Epstein files, falsely implying their involvement in Epstein’s crimes. The photo was a publicly available image from a fundraiser. Furthermore, after the release of the Epstein files, multiple outlets reported that dozens of images vanished from the documents without explanation, prompting accusations of selective information withholding from the Trump administration. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has faced backlash for allegedly removing photos of Trump from the files, although the Deputy Attorney General denied the allegation.

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Music Legend Quincy Jones Passes Away at 91, Leaving a Legacy of Iconic Contributions

Quincy Jones, a towering figure in music who produced Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album and composed prize-winning film and TV scores, has died at the age of 91. Coming from a tough childhood in Chicago, Jones became one of the first Black executives to thrive in Hollywood and worked with artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and Lionel Richie. He accumulated an impressive list of honors, including 28 Grammys, two honorary Academy Awards, and an Emmy for “Roots.” As a music executive, he pioneered in breaking racial barriers and held positions such as vice president at Mercury Records in the early ’60s and the first Black musical director for the Academy Awards ceremony in 1971. Jones is survived by his two sisters, a brother, seven children, including notable actress and filmmaker, Rashida Jones.

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