Chicago Tribune — Quincy Jones is battling the Big C with his own big C — comedy. The 32-year-old comedian, who shares his name with the renowned music producer (but is not related), was diagnosed in 2015 with a rare form of cancer — mesothelioma. Doctors told him... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — When “Empire” showrunner Ilene Chaiken was working with Quincy Jones in the 1990s, they developed a show about a girl band. “It would have been a smash hit,” Chaiken says now. “But it didn't get on the air. For many year... more info

Guardian Music — From Queen to Quincy Jones and Stravinsky to Spamalot, the trumpeter on the music and musicians that inspire her on and off stageWhat’s been your most memorable live music experience as an audience member?Hearing Bach’s St Matthew Passi... more info

Mercury News, California — Cuban expatriate Alfredo Rodriguez has hit stardom since being mentored by Quincy Jones, and comes to the Bay Area to showcase a new album 'Tocororo.' more info

People.com — Quincy Jones was diagnosed with stage 4 mesothelioma cancer with one year to live last July more info

NME — The US artist featured at the ASCAP music expo this weekend more info

The Daily Mail — 'Omg..... RIP Prince,' Demi Lovato tweeted. 'And just like that....the world lost a lot of magic,' tweeted Katy Perry wrote as the news of the iconic musician's death in Minnesota spread. more info

Mercury News, California — Generally a well-guarded secret, the full lineup for the 59th annual Monterey Jazz Festival to be held Sept. 16-18 was officially released Thursday. more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Hummin’ indeed. Walkin’ with The Q. Via Gula Matari, 1970. Quincy Jones :: Hummin’ more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — In what seems to be a historic year for diversity on television, increasing the number of people of color in Hollywood continues to be at the center of conversation. Monday night was no different as the Paley Center for Media hosted a Hollywood Trib... more info