Jimmy Iovine
Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre Held an Art Auction on a Private Roller Rink
Los Angeles’ Frieze week got off to a hot start in a fairly chill environment: a roller rink. “I’m so glad Jimmy finally found a place to entertain in!” cracked James Corden, regarding the estate of super-producer/entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine. The former Late Late Show host played emcee to a crowd that included a rare fusion […]
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Jimmy Iovine Accuser Drops Sexual Assault Lawsuit
An unidentified woman who sued Jimmy Iovine for sexual assault and battery has dropped her lawsuit against the Interscope Records cofounder. A lawyer representing the accuser notified the court on Thursday that the case is “discontinued in its entirety with prejudice,” meaning it cannot be refiled. It is unknown if a settlement was reached. In […]
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Jimmy Iovine Says “Fame Has Replaced Great” in Today’s Music Industry
Jimmy Iovine, the co-founder of Interscope Records and Beats by Dr. Dre, is sharing his thoughts on the music industry today and how he now feels “fame has replaced great.” During an interview with Consequence of Sound, published online Monday, the storied music executive and business mogul was asked about his thoughts on the use […]
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Clarence Avant, “Godfather of Black Music,” Dies at 92
He managed Sarah Vaughan, discovered Bill Withers and advised countless people in the industry and beyond: "He’s been the silent architect of so many deals, it would make your head spin."
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KAWS, Takashi Murakami, Lauren Halsey Among Artists to Feature in LACMA Exhibition Inspired by Music of Interscope Records
A host of A-list international contemporary artists, including KAWS, Damian Hurst, Richard Prince, Takashi Murakami, Cecily Brown, Lauren Halsey and Ed Ruscha are set to feature in an upcoming exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) inspired by the music of artists released by Interscope Records. The show, Artists Inspired by Music: […]
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George Clooney, Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine Among Hollywood Players Starting Schools in Los Angeles
Hollywood and the education system have been intertwined for many years, with celebrities and industry companies long writing checks and forming charitable partnerships to give back to the next generation. As of late, though, Hollywood has taken a big new step in changing the school system: creating its own. The Roybal School of Film and […]
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‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Jimmy Iovine (‘The Defiant Ones’)
Jimmy Iovine, one of the most significant figures in the history of the music industry looks back on his rise from studio sweeper to engineer to producer to label chief, plus his unlikely friendship and Beats partnership with Dr. Dre, which is chronicled in an acclaimed HBO docuseries.
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Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine Testify in Court for $100 Million Beats Headphone Royalties Case
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine testified in court in the Beats Headphone royalties case, where they summarized their musical expertise, their company’s foundation and the headphones' emblematic, trademarked legacy.
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Jimmy Iovine, Director Allen Hughes Reflect On ’90s Culture at ‘Defiant Ones’ Premiere
The new documentary series tracks Iovine and Dr. Dre’s careers and decades-long partnership.
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Is Apple Getting Serious About Original Content?
"They really are trying to figure it all out," says one insider about the company's dive into producing movies and TV shows, starting with the upcoming Dr. Dre series 'Vital Signs.'
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Jimmy Iovine Addresses Apple Music Expansion Reports
"We're going to do whatever hits popular culture smack on the nose," Iovine said when asked about Apple's reported expansion.
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HBO Announces 4-Part Documentary on Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine Partnership
The music doc will premiere in 2017 and feature exclusive interviews with Bono, Nas, Ice Cube, Gwen Stefani and Snoop Dogg.
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