Michael Jackson - Quincy Jones Jackson Didnt Want To Be Black
Michael Jackson's longtime producer pal Quincy Jones will go to his grave failing to understand the King of Pop's need to be as white as possible. Jones, who worked with the late pop superstar on epic albums like Thriller and BAD, calls his friend's obsession with changing his appearance "ridiculous" and admits he often spoke to him about his cosmetic surgery. Jackson only confessed to having gone under the knife twice, but experts insist he had multiple cosmetic surgeries and a host of other...

Quincy Jones Not Attending Michael Jackson's Funeral
Before the rumors start (don’t they always?) let’s put it out there. Quincy Jones told Entertainment Tonight that he will not be attending Michael Jackson’s funeral. He said, “I can’t handle it.” Sniffling and holding back tears the 76 year old told ET he will not be attending another funeral as long as he lives. It is just too much for him. He said he has spent too much time mourning friends. He has lost his two brothers to cancer.

Quincy Jones: Michael Jackson "Didn't Want to Be Black"
In a new interview with Details, Quincy Jones -- who helped launched Michael Jackson's career -- opens up about the sad and strange evolution in the late singer's appearance over the years.Jones - ...

Quincy Jones: Michael Jackson "Didn't Want to Be Black"
In a new interview with Details , Quincy Jones -- who helped launched Michael Jackson's career -- opens up about the sad and strange evolution in the late singer's appearance over the years. Jones - who first worked with Jackson on 1979's Off the Wall - tells Details they'd talk "all the time" about how Jackson was changing. "But he'd come up with, 'Man, I promise you I have this disease,' and so forth, and 'I have a blister on my lungs,' and all that kind of b.s.," he says. "It's hard, because...

Quincy Jones - Jones Fears Jackson Funeral Will Be A Multi Million Mess
Legendary music producer Quincy Jones has reiterated his plans to steer clear of pal Michael Jackson's funeral - because he doesn't want to see nine million people mourning the loss of the King of Pop. Jones initially stated he feared he wouldn't be able to handle the grief of bidding farewell to his friend, who he has called "my little brother".. He said, "I won't go to any more funerals as long as I live. I can't handle it." But now he tells Details magazine he simply doesn't want to be part...

Quincy Jones: “Michael Jackson Didn't Want To Be Black”
Lordy....In a controversial interview with the new issue of Details Magazine, legendary music producer Quincy Jones remembers Michael Jackson, the man he

Quincy Jones: I Loved Working With Michael Jackson
Amidst all of the dirt being dug up about Michael Jackson regarding his family, his finances and his children since his death last Thursday (June 25), comes a touching tribute from long-time collaborator Quincy Jones in the Los Angeles Times .

Quincy Jones Won't Attend Michael Jackson's Funeral
I wont go to any more funerals as long as I live, says Quincy Jones, who helped launch the career of the late Michael Jackson. I cant handle it.In lieu of attending the King of Pops fun

Quincy Jones - Michael Jackson Didnt Want To Be Black
Quincy Jones claims Michael Jackson "didn't want to be black".The music producer - who worked with the late pop icon on his iconic 'Bad', 'Thriller' and 'Off the...

Quincy Jones - Michael Jackson Didnt Want To Be Black
Record producer Quincy Jones has revealed he does not believe Michael Jackson was suffering from vitiligo, a condition which changed the colour of his skin.

Quincy Jones - Jones I Wont Go To Jacksons Funeral
Quincy Jones is refusing to go to Michael Jackson's funeral - because he fears he won't be able to handle the grief. The legendary music producer, who was the brains behind the King Of Pop's biggest hit albums, Thriller, Off The Wall and BAD, is still grieving following the untimely death of his pal, who died last week (25Jun09). In a statement released after the news of the star's death, Jones said, "I've lost my little brother today and part of my soul has gone with him." But, despite his...

Quincy Jones: Jackson 'Obviously Didn't Want To Be Black'
Quincy Jones, the record producer who collaborated with Michael Jackson on Thriller, Bad and Off the Wall, has opened up to Details about his memories of his friend's life and speculations about his death. You can read the Details interview here. On Jackson's ever-changing appearance: Oh, we talked about it all the time. But he'd come up with, "Man, I promise you I have this disease," and so forth, and "I have a blister on my lungs," and all that kind of b.s. It's hard, because Michael's a...

Video: Quincy Jones, Jackson's Mentor
Quincy Jones, producer of Michael Jackson's best albums, told Harry Smith "success is an animal," when referring to Jackson's career, believing the singer was not comfortable in his own skin. 0 Comments on this video Add a comment CBS News

Quincy Jones Won't Attend MJ'S Funeral
While fans and family alike prepare to say their final farewells to the King of Pop, Quincy Jones says he won't be attending the funeral for Michael Jackson . A close friend and music producer for MJ, Quincy confesses that he has spent too much of his life mourning the deaths of his friends. "I won't go to any more funerals as long as I live," he says. "I can't handle it." We're sure it is a terribly difficult time for everyone and we hope that Quincy, as well as all of MJ's family and friends,...

Amy Winehouse Tapped For Quincy Jones Tribute
Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson are slated to record a song for Quincy Jones' upcoming tribute album.Joining a roster that already includes Us...

Quincy Jones vows to revive Vibe
Music producer Quincy Jones says he won't let Vibe, the music magazine he co-founded, fold despite an announcement it was ceasing publication.

Quincy Jones worries about ailing Natalie Cole
Quincy Jones has voiced his concerns for ailing pal Natalie Cole fearing the soul singer has cut herself off from friends and family as she battles Hepatitis C.Cole was hospitalised last month after suffering a medical setback, prompting Jones and other music industry friends to reach out and offer her support - but they couldn't reach her.The producer now admits he's very concerned about Cole and desperately wants to get in touch with her. Comment on this Article He says, "She's not doing well right n

48 Hours Delves Into The Ambivalence Over Michael Jackson's Skin Color ['True' Colors]
Last night on 48 Hours , Harold Dow reported on how Michael Jackson 's ever-lightening skin complicated his relationship with the black community. Spike Lee , Quincy Jones , and Al Sharpton weighed in on whether or not MJ was ashamed of his heritage. Those interviewed for the segment weren't buying the story that Jackson suffered from vitiligo, as he claimed. (Quincy Jones even claimed that he confronted the singer about his many chemical peels.) However, the prevalent feeling was not that...

Quincy Jones may try to buy back Vibe magazine
Vibe magazine founder Quincy Jones may attempt to buy back the now-shuttered hip-hop magazine, according to a published report.

Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson for Quincy Jones tribute
Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson are recording a song set to appear on a tribute album to legendary producer Quincy Jones.

Quincy Jones - Vibe Mag Shuts Down
The urban music magazine launched by superproducer Quincy Jones has shut down after a dramatic fall in sales. Vibe magazine, founded by Jones in 1993, has ceased production following a tough few months for print publications. The magazine focused on hip-hop stars, their music and personal lives. Editor Danyel Smith announced the news on Tuesday (30Jun09), but insists there will be a Michael Jackson tribute edition before the publication closes for good. Smith says in a statement, "On behalf of...