News about Herbie Hancock

First there were sensitivity readers, advising on whether a book might cause offence. Then, came intimacy co-ordinators, to ensure sex scenes in films neither outrage audience nor cause difficulties for the actors involved.  Now the latest innovation in these more senistive times is the 'cultural consultant'.

Warning: this article contains sexual information. Madonna's first appearance on "Like a Virgin" should have been her undoing. At least that's what she was told. In 1984, the singer, then 26 years old, premiered the album at the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards. The show was hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler. Cyndi Lauper was the most voted artist, and Herbie Hancock received the most awards. But no one remembers that. What do they remember? Madonna wriggled on the floor in a lace bustier and tulle skirt. "Boy Toy" was on her belt.

He wears many hats, including musician, rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and fashion icon. Pharrell Williams' most memorable position, of course, is being a husband and father. As he launched the ceremonial first pitch at the New York Yankees game on Monday night, the 49-year-old multihyphenate was greeted by his family. Helen Lasichanh and their 13-year-old son Rocket Ayer Williams were welcomed by his wife of nearly nine years.