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This past weekend, Chaka performed “Sweet Thing” at Cartier’s private after-party following the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. Surrounded by friends, artists, and changemakers, it was a night that celebrated creativity, beauty, and timeless music. #ChakaKhan #SweetThing #Cartier #AcademyMuseumGala #LiveMusic

Waking to the news of this man’s passing,broke a piece of my heart that will be buried with all the other bits of my heart that have fluffed off throughout my life but manages to extend its tiny vines to my beating, loving heart left here filling me with gratitude and joy for the life that is . Q, lived a gorgeous life, and as we all know he had so much room to share it with so many of us who got the opportunity to work with, and know him . My voice, on tape, Aretha Franklin’s Until You Come Back To Me , got me my first job in this business of music .. you heard me and said YES! It was the sort of kindness and recognition that you can only imagine . And it was realized by you. Quincy Jones ,changed the navigational pull of my life, and course corrected me on a path of musical joy and creativity beyond measure. Beyond the magic of his music he was a beautiful heart ,who,like I have mentioned had a capacity for love and kindness, not many in this business would dare be brave enough to share with anyone outside the circle . But,When I lost my brother and my father, Quincy, reached out to send his condolences and love. He sent a book on grieving, that to this day, I share with others who have lost someone . It’s The gift that keeps giving in that deep brokenness and darkness of loss . The bit of light that allows healing . I’m sure his family has all of his energy swirling though the rooms of their home and will forever . That life, his life,Quincy Jones’s life energy will swirl around his beautiful family , and around all of us reminding to always stay available to love and hear the melody in the song . Thank you,Quincy Jones . For everything … I mean everything Susannah M

Wow, Q - what a great ride!! ❤️🙏🏽 - with love always

Here is a little history for individuals who are fans of the movies Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick.
The first Top Gun competition was held in 1949.
The caucasian pilots competed with the latest state of art aircraft, while the African-American pilots were forced to compete with the much older, obsolete planes.
After 3 days of competition, the Tuskegee Airmen team of : Captain Alva Temple, 1st Lieutenant Harry Stewart, 1st Lieutenant James Harvey, and 1st Lieutenant Halbert Alexander (alternate) were announced the winners.
There was dead silence in the room.
Not one of their (hypocritical) colleagues applauded this accomplishment.
The victory was swept under the rug, and the trophy was not seen by the public for 55 years.
Introducing the real Top Guns

What a shock to hear Tito has passed. I just did a radio interview with him, with he and Marlon and Jackie about a week ago… and then we all did the Fool in Love festival here in Los Angeles… Tito was performing there with his brothers. This is such a shock to hear that he has passed, he will surely be missed… Frankie Beverly and now Tito… such sad news. Love and condolences to the families and fans across the world.

♥Beautiful Loretta Devine circa 1980
In 1971, Devine graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Drama. In 1976, she received a Master of Fine Arts in Theater from Brandeis University.
She was initiated into the Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha.
Devine is known for numerous roles across stage and screen. Her most high profile roles include Lorrell Robinson in the original Broadway production of Dreamgirls, Gloria Matthews in the film Waiting to Exhale, The Preacher's Wife,
and her recurring role as Adele Webber on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series in 2011.
She received raves in the 1995 Apollo revival of The Wiz as Glinda the Good Witch of the South.
In 2007, she appeared in This Christmas, and in the next year had a series regular role on the ABC comedy-drama Eli Stone. Devine also was part of the ensemble casts of two Tyler Perry-directed films For Colored Girls and Madea's Big Happy Family. In 2008, she was featured prominently on George Michael's remake of "Feeling Good." She also appeared in First Sunday, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Jumping the Broom, Kingdom Come, and Dreamgirls film in 2006.
In 2012, she was part of Being Mary Jane cast. She also is the voice of Hallie, a nurse, on Playhouse Disney's Doc McStuffins.
AWARDS
▪Primetime Emmy Awards
2011 Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Grey's Anatomy (2005)
For playing "Adele Webber".
▪Awards Circuit Community Awards
2005 Best Cast Ensemble
Crash (2004)
▪BlastOff
2020 Best Cast
The McHenry Trial - Don't Judge a Kid by Their Hoodie (2020)
▪Global Film Festival Awards
2020 Best Ensemble Cast
The McHenry Trial - Don't Judge a Kid by Their Hoodie (2020)
▪Global Film Festival LA
2020 Honorable Mention Best Ensemble Cast
The McHenry Trial - Don't Judge a Kid by Their Hoodie (2020)
▪Gold Derby Awards
2006 Ensemble Cast
Crash (2004)
▪Gracie Allen Awards
2012 Outstanding Female Actor in a Featured Role
Grey's Anatomy (2005)
▪Image Awards (NAACP)
2021 Outstanding Guest Performance
P-Valley (2020)
2016 Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Theatrical)
Doc McStuffins (2012)
2015 Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
Doc McStuffins (2012)
2013 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Grey's Anatomy (2005)
2004 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Boston Public (2000)
2003 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Boston Public (2000)
2001 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Boston Public (2000)
1997 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
The Preacher's Wife (1996)
1996 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Waiting to Exhale (1995)