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Monday 25 May 2020

A tribute to Andre Harrell: Mr. Champagne & Bubbles

Legendary entertainment executive Andre Harrell passed away on May 7 due to heart failure at just 59 years old. To celebrate the fulfilled life of Mr. Champagne & Bubbles, the music world came together with a virtual broadcast paying tribute to Harrell on Sunday evening (May 24).

Whether it was his signature infectious smile, eye for talent or sheer wisdom, a plethora of artists' careers have been positively impacted by Harrell during his near four decades in the music business. The Uptown Records founder is lauded for helping launch the careers of music luminaries Mary J. Blige and P. Diddy.

The BET-REVOLT TV program saw moving tributes from some of Harrell's closest entertainment industry friends, like Mariah Carey, Babyface, Pharrell Williams, Russell Simmons, Jamie Foxx, Kimora Lee Simmons, Robin Thicke, Naomi Campbell and more.

"He was fun personified," Mariah Carey recalls. After reminiscing while looking at some older photos, Carey deemed there will never be anyone like Andre Harrell and his radiant glow. "Anytime I was with Andre, I had fun. There will never be anyone else like him," she continued. "He certainly had an impact on my life and so many people's lives. I used to call him Guru and he called me Pop Diva Super Starlet."

(Billboard)



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