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• The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of several prominent figures in 2026, including music executive Kanya King and artists such as Tay Keith and Clive Davis. • Kanya King, described by the MOBO Organisation as a "fearless champion," passed away surrounded by family and friends, leaving a legacy of cultural justice through her work with awards ceremonies. • The deaths mark a significant loss for Hollywood and the global music community, impacting various sectors from music production to broadcasting.

• Legendary music executive Clive Davis made his final public appearance in May 2026 at the Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner in New York City. • The event featured a star-studded dinner and auction, occurring just one month prior to Davis's death at the age of 94. • This appearance serves as a final public milestone for the influential figure who shaped the careers of numerous global music icons.

• Music mogul and record executive Clive Davis has died at the age of 94 after a distinguished 60-year career in the industry. • Davis was instrumental in the success of legendary artists including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Alicia Keys, and Aerosmith. • His immense influence on popular music earned him five Grammy Awards and a 2000 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer.

Davis, who discovered many of the defining musicians of the 20th century and helmed major record labels, said he ‘never’ tired of the music businessThe famed US music industry executive and record producer Clive Davis has died aged 94, his family has confirmed.He had recently been hospitalised with respiratory problems and was recovering at home. Continue reading...