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Shadow Morton, 1960s Songwriter, Dies At Age 71

Shadow Morton, a 1960s pop-song writer and producer whose biggest credits include “Leader of the Pack” and “Remember (Walking in the Sand),” has died. He was 71.

2013/02/17

Violator Records/Management CEO, Chris Lighty and Andre Harrell attend the Audi's TDI Clean Diesel Technology dinner at the Audi Forum on May 12, 2009 in New York City. (credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Audi of Amer)

Hip-Hop Mogul Chris Lighty Dies In NYC At 44

Hip-hop mogul Chris Lighty, 44, was found dead in his New York City apartment Thursday in an apparent suicide. Lighty has helped the likes of Sean “Diddy” Combs, 50 Cent and Mariah Carey attain hit records and lucrative careers outside of the music industry.

2012/08/30

Director Tony Scott arrives at the premiere of Twentieth Century Fox's "Unstoppable" at Regency Village Theater on October 26, 2010 in Westwood, California. (credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Coroner: Scott’s Notes Didn’t Say Reason For Death

Los Angeles County coroner’s officials say notes left behind by “Top Gun” director Tony Scott did not give a motive why he would kill himself.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/08/24

Producer, Manager Irving Fein Dies At 101 In West Hollywood Home

Irving Fein, a producer and manager who steered the careers of comedy greats George Burns and Jack Benny and named actress Lana Turner the “Sweater Girl,” has died, his daughter said Tuesday. He was 101.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/08/14

Mexican Judge Orders Beresford-Redman To Stand Trial In His Wife’s Murder

A Mexican judge has ordered former “Survivor” producer Bruce Beresford-Redman to stand trial in the murder of his wife.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/02/15

Ex-’Survivor’ Producer Extradited To Mexico For Wife’s Murder

Ex-reality show producer Bruce Beresford-Redman has been extradited to Mexico to stand trial for aggravated homicide in the death of his wife.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/02/08

54th Annual Grammy Awards To Feature First Dance Music Segment

Grammy show producer Ken Ehrlich had considered putting dancing/electronica music into the ceremony in the past, but could never quite figure out how to incorporate the high-energy club feel in front of a sometimes staid audience.

2012/02/07

Beresford-Redman Will Not Appeal His Extradition To Mexico

Attorneys for former reality show producer Bruce Beresford-Redman say he will not appeal a federal judge’s decision to uphold his extradition to Mexico.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/12/27

Brian Grazer To Produce Oscars With Don Mischer

Academy President Tom Sherak announced today that Academy Award®-winner Brian Grazer will join Don Mischer as a producer of the 84th Academy Awards. This will be the first time Grazer has produced the Oscar® telecast.

2011/11/09

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Hollywood Producer Gilbert Cates Dies At 77

Legendary Hollywood producer Gilbert Cates has died at the age of 77. Cates’ body was found in a parking lot at UCLA. Authorities believe he died Monday, according to TMZ.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/11/01

Scammers Scare Up Cash From LA Producer For Buying Drugs Online

The DEA has reportedly received numerous complaints from victims over the last year involving threats of prosecution for prescriptions purchased online.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/09/26

‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Pretty Woman’ Producer Laura Ziskin Dies At 61

Laura Ziskin, a veteran producer whose films include the “Spider-Man” movies and “Pretty Woman,” has died at age 61.

2011/06/13

The body of Bruce Beresford-Redman's wife, Monica, was found in April 2010 in a sewer at the hotel where they were vacationing in Cancun, Mexico. (Source: CBS)

Family Offers $1 To Buy Eatery From Slain Wife Of ‘Survivor’ Producer

The sister of the slain wife of “Survivor” producer Bruce Beresford Redman wants a judge to approve her offer to buy her sister’s Brazilian restaurant for one dollar.

2011/06/07

Beresford-Redman May Be Extradited Back To Mexico

U.S. Justice Department officials say former “Survivor” reality television producer Bruce Beresford-Redman should be extradited to Mexico to stand trial for the killing of his wife during a Cancun vacation last spring.

2011/03/15

Jason Biggs (left) asks for help from Shannon Elizabeth in a scene from 1999's "American Pie". (Getty Images)

Hollywood Make-Up Artist Sues Producer For Alleged Nipple-Pinching

Warren Zide is accused of creating a hostile work environment that included nipple-pinching and sexually explicit comments during the filming of “Demoted.”

2011/02/22