Jazz Legend Lou Donaldson and Dance Icon Judith Jamison Pass Away

Legendary saxophonist Lou Donaldson and influential dancer Judith Jamison have died at ages 98 and 81, respectively. Donaldson's contributions to jazz and Jamison's leadership at the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater are commemorated. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift triumphs at the MTV Europe Music Awards, and Theo James pushes for refugee support at COP29.

Legendary jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson, known for bridging bebop to soul and Latin jazz, has died at 98. His family praised the saxophonist's enduring impact on jazz music.

Celebrated dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison has passed away at 81 in New York. Her two-decade tenure at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater leaves a lasting legacy.

In other entertainment news, Taylor Swift dominated the MTV Europe Music Awards with four wins and actor Theo James advocates for refugee inclusion in climate policies.

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