When it comes to Black popular music in the 20th century, no other producer has helped mold the sound of a generation better than the legendary Quincy Jones. Whether co-creating the masterpieces that became Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and "We are The World" or producing for television and film, Jones has blazed his way through all genres. On Black Music Month, we celebrate the renaissance man that is Quincy Jones.

This week, Russell Simmons received a Lifetime Achievement award from the prestigious National Arts Club. Everyone knows how important Simmons' role was to the growth and development of hip hop, not only as a music, but as a cultural movement. His fingerprints are everywhere. In music, he discovered unknowns that would go on to not only become successful and respected artists, but also icons who significantly influenced later generations, such as LL Cool J, Public Enemy, and of course, Run DMC. In clothing, he launched Phat Farm and Baby Phat, way before the cliche of hip hop clothing labels was conceived...

The bra, by far the most iconic piece of clothing in all history, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Worn for most of our lives, or at least at some point, the bra is probably the only other piece of women's clothing, besides trousers, that has been so intertwined with societal history...

It's hard not to think of JELL-O without remembering Bill Cosby as the iconic brand's most famous face since 1974. Now, after a 10 year hiatus, Cosby is back with Kraft Foods and JELL-O, but this time he's behind the cameras...

Pam Grier is on one hell of a ride! For starters, she's back on the big screen today for the romantic comedy, "Just Wright," starring Queen Latifah, Common and Paula Patton. Then, of course, there's her autobiography -- aptly titled "Foxy: My Life in Three Acts" -- which has just landed on the New York Times Bestseller list. Add to that, her next film, "Larry Crowne," which co-stars Taraji P. Henson, Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks. That ain't too shabby for an actress who kicked-off her career 40 years ago and personified the blaxploitation era, razor-bladed 'fro and all!

On the heels of the birth control pill's 50th Anniversary, we take a look at how the Pill has revolutionized the female experience...

In the Empire Strikes Back, actor Billy Dee Williams took Lando Calrissian from hustler to hero.