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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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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” …

⠀⠀ “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 …

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 …

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. …

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, …

  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 …

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 …

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, …