Celebrating Black History Month, John Legend and Jennifer Hudson are among a host of acts slated to perform at the White House!
Taking part in 'A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement,' Hudson and Legend will join President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama February 10 in recognizing music that accompanied the struggle for civil rights from the 1950s to 1960s.
Grammy-winning R&B singer John Legend has been unveiled as one of TIME Magazine's 2009 most influential 100. But, that's not the best part, Legend's honor has been penned by none other than iconic music veteran Quincy Jones.
Jones, the same man who aided the careers of Michael Jackson, Donna Summer and Chaka Khan, shared words of admiration in Read
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on 04/27/09 | By Singersroom Staff | Filed Under: R&B News, John Legend
R&B singer John Legend has added more arena shows to his summertime run behind his latest effort, "Evolver."
The 17-city run, backed by 11-piece band, now begins June 27 in Muskegon, MI, before heading to New Orleans for a July 3 headlining gig at the Essence Music Festival. From there, the Grammy winner will work his way from east to west, stopping by amphitheaters nationwide through ...Read
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on 04/09/09 | By Singersroom News | Filed Under: R&B News, John Legend
In an effort to continue the promotion of his latest album "Evolver," R&B singer John Legend has added several mid to late summer tour dates.
Kicking things off July 3 with an appearance at New Orleans' Essence Music Festival, the Grammy winner will then head out to a July 5 show ...Read
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R&B singer John Legend issued a strong open letter late Thursday in response to the depiction of deranged chimpanzee cartoon in a recent issue.
Following Rev. Al Sharpton, John Legend says "I'm
trying to understand what possible motivation you may have had for
publishing that vile cartoon depicting the shooting of the chimpanzee
that went crazy. I guess you thought it would be ...Read
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R&B singer/songwriter John Legend has snagged the green light from Superbowl organizers to perform his hit single "Green Light" during pre-game festivities.
Set to perform Sunday, Legend will be joined by T-Pain, who will fill in for Andre 3000, who appears on the original version of "Green Light".
Sunday's performance becomes John Legend's second at a Superbowl related event. ...Read
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pop star Juanes and R&B artist John Legend will reprise their collaboration at November's Latin Grammys during the halftime show at the NBA All-Star Game Feb. 15.
According to Billboard, the two will sing Legend's "If You're Out There" to
promote NBA Cares. Legend and Juanes performed the song in Spanish during the
Latin Grammys.
John Legend is ready for some fancy footing in more ways than one.
The "Green Light" star will take the stage Tues, Nov. 18 on ABC's hit show 'Dancing With The Stars.'
Currently on the first leg of his 'Evolver' Tour, Legend will take a quick break to perform on the hit show, possibly performing his single "Green Light."
In addition to DTWS, John Legend announced plans for h ...Read
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