L.A. REID

A parolee who murdered 81-year-old philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, the wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant, has been sentenced to 190 years in a California prison.

A 30-year-old man pleaded guilty Thursday to the murder of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, the wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant.

L.A. Reid is ready to see two of music’s royalty go round for round in a “Verzuz.” The record executive has played a role in […]

by Howard Campbell[SOUTH FLORIDA] – Music industry heavyweight, L.A. Reid, was in South Florida last week for a workshop at Circle House, home to Inner Circle, the Bad Boys of Reggae. At Arista, The Island Def Jam Music Group and Epic Records, Reid helped nurture or revive the careers of Tony Rich, Usher, Avril Lavigne, Mariah Carey, Rihanna and DJ Khaled. He is the latest high-roller to work at Circle House which has been a go-to recording hub for A-listers. They won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1994 for “Bad Boys”. Bad Boys is also title of their massive hit song.

In this edition of "Sounds of the Toyota Green Room," music producer L.A. Reid explains to "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King what made Prince a special and unique artist.