John Legend is set to host the Global Citizen Prize award ceremony on December 13 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The ceremony will celebrate individuals taking action to end extreme poverty. According to Deadline, the Global Citizen Prize is the first major event of Global Citizen’s 2020 campaign, …
Read More »John Legend And Kelly Clarkson Team Up To Remake Christmas Song, “Baby It’s Cold Outside” Without “Date-Rape” Lyric
John Legend and “Voice” coach Kelly Clarkson are getting together to remake the Christmas hit, “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” After many, including those in the #MeToo movement, found issues, citing suggestive lyrics that promote date rape, Legend decided to record an updated version, which will now include consent lyrics. Legend …
Read More »John Legend Receives National Civil Rights Museum Award
The National Civil Rights Museum has announced this year’s Freedom Award recipients: musician John Legend, feminist writer Gloria Steinem and human rights activist Hafsat Nabiola. The Memphis, Tennessee-based museum honors civil and human rights leaders at the annual award ceremony. This year, the awards will be presented on October 30 …
Read More »John Legend Opens Up About Working With Nipsey Hussle Days Before His Untimely Death: “What a Legacy He Left”
On Sunday, BET kicked off its 19th annual BET Awards, complete with live performances, jokes, and tributes to D.C., Mary J. Blige, Tyler Perry, and the late, great, Nipsey Hussle. To kick off the Hussle tribute, the network swapped out its traditional Red Carpet for bright blue fabric in honor …
Read More »John Legend Says Hollywood Should Consider Boycotting Anti-Abortion States, Says “Money Talks”
Amid outrage over the anti-abortion laws in Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama and other states, John Legend says “money talks” when it comes to fighting back against the restrictive laws against women. In an interview with the Associated Press, Legend opened up about the new laws and called on Hollywood to boycott …
Read More »Sandra Bullock Is Teaming Up With John Legend For A Dramedy Series Inspired By Her College Life
Esteemed actress Sandra Bullock is executive producing a dramedy series for Amazon, set in the world of music and dance. According to Deadline, she has tapped fellow Oscar winners Akiva Goldsman and John Legend to help executive produce the project. The series is loosely inspired by Bullock’s college years at …
Read More »John Legend Opens Up About Kanye West, a Possible Presidential Run and More With WSJ
Amid Kanye West’s recent outbursts and controversial hottakes, many have turned to his Hollywood friends and peers to understand what’s really going on with Mr. West, but when it comes to his good friend, John Legend, he feels it’s not his place to speak on the rapper’s mental state. “A …
Read More »LeBron James and John Legend Team Up For Female-Led “Lean On Me” Series
Since his move to Los Angeles, LeBron James has had his hands in a slew of entertainment projects to solidify his legacy as not only the greatest basketball on the planet but as a powerhouse producer as well. From YouTube’s “Best Shot,” Showtime’s “Survivor’s Remorse,” HBO’s “The Shop” and “Student Athlete” …
Read More »John Legend Makes Hollywood History, Becomes First Black Man To Reach EGOT Status
⠀⠀ “Black People Really Are Magic,” word to Jay-Z Singer, songwriter and actor, John Legend, has officially made Hollywood history with his most recent feat. On Sunday, at the Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles, Legend took home the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category for his production credit …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Common and John Legend Released Theme Song to ‘Selma,’ “Glory”
On Dec. 11, 2014, rapper Common released the single, “Glory,” featuring John Legend. Written by Common, Legend, and Rhymefest, the single was the theme song of the 2014 film ‘Selma,’ which told the stories of the 1965 marches from Selma to Montgomery. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Despite the song being a part …
Read More »#BallerBaby Alert! Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Expecting Baby Number Two
One of everyone’s favorite ballerific couples is adding a new addition to their family. Model and TV host, Chrissy Teigen is expecting her second child with her husband, John Legend. In an adorable video on Instagram, the couple’s first born, Luna, helped her mommy reveal the news to the world. …
Read More »That’s Baller: Chrissy Teigen Drops a $1000 Tip for One Lucky Waitress
An Ohio waitress says she got the biggest tip of her life from model Chrissy Teigen. Mikayla Scott, 21, was working at an Outback Steakhouse in Centerville, Ohio when Teigen, her daughter and a few others came into the restaurant. Scott recalls being nervous to serve the model, …
Read More »John Legend and Jesse Williams Team Up For 1968 Olympics Protest Documentary
Amid the recent controversy surrounding NFL players’ rights to protest during the national anthem, John Legend and Jesse Williams are teaming up to highlight one of the most famous protests in sports – Tommie Smith at the Games of the XIX Olympiad in Mexico City. Legend and Williams, who …
Read More »John Legend Says He Tried to Break Up With Chrissy Teigen Years Ago, But She Said “No”
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have easily become on of our favorite ballerific couples. Not only because of the love they have for one another but because of the fun they have together. But, things weren’t always peaches and cream between the two. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In a recent interview with …
Read More »Beyoncé, John Legend and More Sign Open Letter In Fight For Gender Equality
In the wake of Donald Trump’s controversial views and presidency, several celebrities have vocalized their opposition of the Head of State. Most recently, Beyoncé and many big-name celebs have signed an open letter, which has been written and published in conjunction with Global Citizen and Beyoncé’s Chime for Change organization, …
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