Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Natalie Cole and More to Perform at White House Civil Rights Concert
This year, to celebrate February as Black History Month, the Obamas have planned something special—and we’re all invited. On Feb. 10, Barack and Michelle will host In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement, including performances by Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Natalie Cole and John Legend. Morgan Freeman and Queen Latifah have been tapped to emcee the event, which will be broadcast on PBS at 8 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 11 (the night after the actual concert).... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSpringsteen, Vedder, Damon, Cheadle, many more aboard for People's History of the United States
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
Found in: Movies, NewsJohn Legend: Evolver
Future Legend or Legendary Flop? Two writers debate... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsWolf Blitzer loves music, so I love Wolf Blitzer
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
Found in: Blogs, Ctrl-VStephen Colbert's Christmas special sports crazy talent
Christmas will come early for Stephen Colbert fans this year... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsJohn Legend to headline Indy Jazz Fest
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
Found in: Music, NewsJohn Legend releases live album as Target exclusive
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
Found in: Music, NewsJohn Legend - Once Again
If at first you do succeed, try, try again read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsJohn Legend - Get Lifted
Kanye West disciple cuts instant-classic of a debut read more
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