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Clarence Avant, Jacqueline Avant, Ambassador Nicole Avant, and Ted Sarandos attend Norman Lear's 95th Birthday Celebration on December 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for People For the American Way)

Nicole Avant Opens Up About Forgiveness After Tragedy

“I cannot let my frustration and fury take over me. He’s not getting that.”
10/15/2023

Clarence Avant, the ‘Godfather of Black Music’ and Former Motown Chairman, Dies at 92

He reportedly passed away at his Los Angeles home on Sunday.
08/14/2023

Jacqueline Avant’s Killer Sentenced To A Minimum Of 150 Years In Prison

He pleaded guilty to killing the wife of industry executive Clarence Avant.
04/20/2022

Jacqueline Avant Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty In Her Shooting Death

The philanthropist and wife of music legend Clarence Avant was killed during a home invasion in December.
03/04/2022
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Jacqueline Avant Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder

Aariel Maynor's first court appearance is on Dec. 7.
12/08/2021
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Suspect Arrested In Murder Of Clarence Avant's Wife During Beverly Hills Home Invasion

Jacquline Avant was a prominent Los Angeles philanthropist.
12/03/2021

Suspect Arrested In Murder Of Clarence Avant’s Wife During Beverly Hills Home Invasion

Jacquline Avant, 81, was a prominent Los Angeles philanthropist.
12/02/2021

Tyler Perry Says ‘Every Available Resource Will Be Used’ To Find Who Killed Clarence Avant’s Wife

“My heart breaks for Clarence and Nicole and all the Avant family,” Perry said on Twitter.
12/02/2021
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Wife Of Legendary Music Business Exec Clarence Avant, Shot And Killed During Home Invasion

She was 81 years old.
12/02/2021

Jacqueline Avant, Wife Of Legendary Music Business Exec Clarence Avant, Shot And Killed During Home Invasion

The robbers allegedly broke into the couple’s home in Beverly Hills.
12/01/2021
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Soul Train Revolutionized Black TV

The history behind Soul Train.
04/22/2014