Songwriter Rod Temperton has died of cancer in London. Jon Platt of Warner/Chappell said Temperton was the sole writer of “Thriller,” “Off the Wall,” “Rock with You” and other major hits. Temperton started his career in the disco band Heatwave and collaborated with Aretha Franklin, Herbie Hancock, Anita Baker and others. When discussing HBO's new series "Insecure," writer-producer-actress Issa Rae says allowing viewers to "watch black people be regular, to live their lives ... is an exciting thing for me." When discussing HBO's new series "Insecure," writer-producer-actress Issa Rae says allowing viewers to "watch black people be regular, to live their lives ... is an exciting thing for me."

Source: Los Angeles Times October 05, 2016 14:46 UTC