For millions of music aficionados, Marvin Gaye represents the best of soul. The iconic artist contributed to the development of the sound of Motown, releasing hits such as “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and “Ain’t That Peculiar.” While Gaye is best known to his fans for his songs, behind the scenes, he was a savvy businessman. Perhaps most notably, Gaye once worked with his agent to help launch one of the world’s most beloved cookie brands.
Marvin Gaye is best known as a singer Soul singer and songwriter Marvin Gaye at Golden West Studios in 1973 in Los Angeles, California. | Jim Britt/Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images
Born in 1939, Gaye had a true rags-to-riches story. He was raised in poor surroundings, but his love for singing helped carry him through some dark days. According to Biography, he mastered playing the piano and the drums at a young age.
Marvin Gaye is best known as a singer Soul singer and songwriter Marvin Gaye at Golden West Studios in 1973 in Los Angeles, California. | Jim Britt/Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images
Born in 1939, Gaye had a true rags-to-riches story. He was raised in poor surroundings, but his love for singing helped carry him through some dark days. According to Biography, he mastered playing the piano and the drums at a young age.
- 3/13/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Jesse James Films, the production company led by Jesse Murphy and James Sears Bryant, has picked up the film and television rights to the soon-to-be-released Cookies & Milk, the debut children’s novel by Shawn Amos, son of Famous Amos founder, Wally Amos.
Set to be published in Spring 2022 via Little Brown Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group, the story follows a young Black boy named Ellis who begrudgingly is tasked with helping his optimistic father open a cookie shop on Sunset Blvd with an iconic Hollywood backdrop. The title is a nod to the memories Amos fostered with his father inside their “A” frame shop that would make his last name a household one.
“This magical place was my only home. The cookie store introduced me to the value of work and entrepreneurship. It taught me how to greet a parade of colorful and quirky strangers with an open heart while remaining cautious.
Set to be published in Spring 2022 via Little Brown Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group, the story follows a young Black boy named Ellis who begrudgingly is tasked with helping his optimistic father open a cookie shop on Sunset Blvd with an iconic Hollywood backdrop. The title is a nod to the memories Amos fostered with his father inside their “A” frame shop that would make his last name a household one.
“This magical place was my only home. The cookie store introduced me to the value of work and entrepreneurship. It taught me how to greet a parade of colorful and quirky strangers with an open heart while remaining cautious.
- 6/30/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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