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Andre Harrell *This Sunday, May 24, 2020, at 7pm ET/4 pm PT some of the entertainment, music, and fashion’s biggest stars will come together to memorialize one of the cultural architects for black media and the founder of Uptown Records, the late Andre Harrell, also known endearingly by close family and friends as “Mr. […]

Photo via Twitter.com *BET  has announced plans to move forward with a miniseries that will highlight the late Andre Harrell’s groundbreaking career and time at Uptown Records. Harrell passed away from heart failure at his West Hollywood, Calif. home on May 7. As reported by thejasminebrand.com, BET president Scott Mills spoke on the miniseries following […]

; *Sadly, we have to report the passing of Andre Harrell, founder of influential R&B and hip-hop label Uptown Records. As of this posting, the official details surrounding his death are not yet known. However, his passing was first announced by DJ D-Nice on his Instagram Live early Saturday morning (05-09). Subsequently, the news was […]

*We’ve got more info on the death of music and entertainment mogul Andre Harrell who passed away on Friday at the age of 59. Earlier when we first reported the story, we heard that he had a heart attack and died, but it still hasn’t been officially confirmed. Now, however, via HipHollywood.com, we’ve learned that […]

*NEW YORK– BET Networks has announced new original scripted miniseries “Uptown.”  The three-part television event will tell the comprehensive story of  Andre Harrell’s iconic New York City record label, Uptown Records. Launched in 1986, following a joint venture deal with MCA, Andre Harrell’s Uptown Records played a vital role in the careers of some of the most influential voices […]

*In anticipation of the Andre Harrell all-star tribute set to air this weekend, we’re celebrating his brilliant stewardship of Uptown Records, the imprint he founded in 1986 and where he groomed a ridiculous roster that included powerhouse talent Jodeci, Mary J. Blige, Heavy D & the Boyz and Guy. Harrell died on May 7 at […]

Andre Harrell, Mary J. Blige, and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs at Mary J. Blige star ceremony on January 11, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Netflix) *Everyone’s been waiting with bated breath to hear Sean “Diddy” Combs speak out on the enormous loss he experienced when his close friend/father figure and […]

*“The passing of both Little Richard and Andre Harrell on the same day is a huge blow to American culture. Both innovators and pioneers, Little Richard and Andre Harrell elevated and pushed pop culture forward. Both men helped redefine American culture by putting their own stamp on it. And, though they are gone today, their […]

Horace Brown *Had Horace Brown never busted his knee in high school and derailed his dream of playing pro basketball… Had Andre Harrell never been hired to run Motown… The son of an Apostolic minister out of Charlotte, North Carolina, Brown was playing several different instruments in his high school marching band when the knee […]

[…] Grammy nominee, K-Ci Hailey, “Tears In Heaven.” K-Ci’s version of the song, originally written and performed by Eric Clapton, is dedicated to his longtime friend and mentor, Andre Harrell, Founder of Uptown Records. The “Tears In Heaven” video is out now on K-Ci’s YouTube channel. Watch the video above. “Dre was a friend, mentor and […]

[…] crowd. “I say that with confidence and not arrogance. I say it because I know that now, and I know my worth, and what this means.” (L-R) Andre Harrell, Mary J. Blige, and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs attend the ceremony honoring Mary J. Blige with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on on January […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs and Andre Harrell *BET has announced the schedule for its upcoming docuseries “Inside the Label,” which tells the true stories behind some of hip hop’s iconic record companies. The series premieres May 17 at 9 p.m. with an episode dedicated to Uptown Records. Founder Andre Harrell will be among the industry insiders […]

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[…] Suge Knight. According to Vibe, Knight’s response comes days after Snoop reacted to accusations Knight made regarding Dr. Dre, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Russell Simmons and the late Andre Harrell. On Feb. 6, Knight claimed the hip-hop executives were all involved in same-sex relationships, despite photos capturing them with women. After hearing Knight’s claims, which were […]