Clarence Avant

‘Godfather of Black Entertainment’ Clarence Avant Dies at 92

Clarence Avant, known as the “godfather of black entertainment,” has died, his family confirmed Monday. He was 92. A statement provided by his family including son-in-law Ted Sarandos, the Netflix ...

August 14, 2023BY Carly Mayberry
Convict Gets 3 Life Terms for Murdering Jacqueline Avant in Beverly Hills

LOS ANGELES—A two-time convict who fatally shot Jacqueline Avant, the wife of celebrated music executive Clarence Avant, during ...

April 19, 2022BY City News Service
Man Charged With Killing Jacqueline Avant

LOS ANGELES—A Los Angeles man was charged Dec. 6 with murder and other counts stemming from the shooting of ...

December 6, 2021BY City News Service
Wife of Beverly Hills Music Icon Killed in Home Invasion

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.—Philanthropist Jackie Avant, the wife of famed music executive Clarence Avant, was killed early Dec. 1 ...

December 1, 2021BY Jill McLaughlin