Simon, who has won a pair of Grammy Awards and an Academy Award during her career, was born June 25, 1943, in New York City. She was the third daughter of Richard Simon, the founder of the Simon & ...

Richard Perry, a prominent record producer who helped craft dozens of hits with a polished pop sound throughout the 1970s and ’80s, such as Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Known for his work with Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, the Pointer Sisters and many others, he was one of the most reliable hitmakers in the business. By Ben Sisario A new documentary spotlights the ...