Pages tagged “john legend”

Springsteen, Vedder, Damon, Cheadle, many more aboard for People's History of the United States

By Jeffrey Bloomer on 11:15 AM on April 17, 2009

In an unusually ambitious project, the History Channel announced that it plans to adapt Howard Zinn’s seminal 1980 book A People’s History of the United States as a two-hour film with archival footage and readings by Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder and John Legend and film stars like Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Don Cheadle and Marisa Tomei.... read more

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John Legend: Evolver

By Christine Van Dusen and Matt Fink on 11:02 AM on January 8, 2009

Future Legend or Legendary Flop? Two writers debate... read more

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Wolf Blitzer loves music, so I love Wolf Blitzer

By Kate Kiefer, photo courtesy CNN.com on 12:48 PM on October 13, 2008

CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer gets a lot of flak, but I like him. He’s got a badass name, he’s an accomplished political and international reporter, and he loves to talk about music.... read more

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Stephen Colbert's Christmas special sports crazy talent

By Jeremy Medina on 2:00 PM on September 18, 2008

Christmas will come early for Stephen Colbert fans this year... read more

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John Legend to headline Indy Jazz Fest

By Adina Fleming on 12:16 PM on March 28, 2008

The American Pianists Association announced neo-soul star and pianist John Legend has replaced Aretha Franklin as headliner for the Kroger Indy Jazz Fest in Indianapolis planned for Father’s Day weekend, June 13-15. Legend has come a long way since 2004 when he was known mainly as coveted studio session man turned Kanye West protégé. He spent years playing and writing for artists such as Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z and, most importantly, West, who snatched him up and signed him to his new label. The association with West surely helped spread the appeal of Legend’s debut studio album Get Lifted.... read more

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John Legend releases live album as Target exclusive

By Christina Hansen on 11:04 AM on January 22, 2008

R&B crooner John Legend has released his latest album Live From Philadelphia exclusively through Target stores. The 19-track album features live performances of some of Legend’s greatest hits, as well as covers of favorites by the Beatles and Sly and the Family Stone, and a duet performance with British soul singer and tour mate Corinne Bailey Rae. Live From Philadelphia is available for purchase in Target stores with a bonus DVD, or as a digital download from JohnLegend.com. The deal with Legend and his label Sony BMG is a first for the Minneapolis, Minn.-based corporation. Despite strong music sales at... read more

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