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Famous as :
R&B singer, pianistBirth Name :
John StephensBirth Date :
December 28, 1978Birth Place :
Springfield, Ohio, USAClaim to fame :
Album "Get Lifted" (2004)
Winners List of 51st Annual Grammy Awards
February 09, 2009 11:02:52Robert Plant and Alison Krauss walked out of the 51st Annual Grammy Awards with another nod. Through their collaborative album "Raising Sand", the two musicians got the coveted Album of the Year title.
The duet effort has successfully put aside Coldplay's "Viva La Vida", Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III", Ne-Yo's "Year of the Gentleman" and Radiohead's "In Rainbows". Previously, the record was also announced as Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album.
Ne-Yo, John Legend and Others to Perform at 2009 Essence Music Festival
January 30, 2009 01:01:11Ne-Yo and John Legend have been both appointed to sing at this year's Essence Music Festival celebrating black music and culture. They will entertain music fans at the gig to be held for three days starting from July 3.
Other singers lined up to make live performances at the event include Maxwell, Anita Baker, Al Green, Robin Thicke, Eric Benet, Jazmine Sullivan, Janelle Monae, Keri Hilson and Raphael Saadiq. More musical acts may be added in coming months, according to Michelle Ebanks, president of Essence Communications Inc.
Video Premiere: John Legend's 'Everybody Knows'
January 20, 2009 10:01:47A music video promoting John Legend's song "Everybody Knows" has come out. Capturing the singer walking down the sidewalk, it features a couple involving in a heated argument in the street but later on making it up. It also shows another pair sitting on a bench in the park, reading a book together.
"Everybody Knows" is a ballad single written by a team comprising of John Stephens, Kawan Prather, James Ho, and Terrence Smith. The track appears on John's third studio album "Evolver" which has been in the U.S. stores since October 28, 2008 through Columbia Records.
Katy Perry Wants to Duet With John Legend
January 10, 2009 11:01:52Katy Perry has spoken out about her collaborator wish list and revealed that John Legend is among those she eyes to make a duet with. Beside John, the "I Kissed a Girl" singer also names Scottish singer/songwriter Calvin Harris as another guy she wants to team up with.
"I really admire John Legend," Katy said in a statement. "He's fantastic. I've bought all his records. Even this year I've just become a big fan, I would love to make some music with him or Calvin Harris, who is in the U.K. as well."
List of 40th NAACP Image Awards Nominees in Music
January 08, 2009 09:01:15Nominees of 2009 NAACP Image Awards for its recording category have been announced on January 7 in Los Angeles. From the announcement, it is revealed that Jennifer Hudson leads the pack with six nods and Beyonce Knowles follows with five counts.
Topping the music list, Jennifer competes with Anthony David, Estelle, Jazmine Sullivan and Leona Lewis in "Outstanding New Artist". She meanwhile lands her self-titled debut album in a stiff competition with Beyonce's "I Am...Sasha Fierce", Kanye West's "808's & Heartbreak", Ne-Yo's "Year of the Gentleman" and Seal's "Soul" in "Outstanding Album".
Behind-the-Scenes of John Legend's 'Everybody Knows' Music Video
November 20, 2008 02:11:25A look at John Legend's music video to promote his new song "Everybody Knows" has been provided through a behind-the-scenes footage on the set of the video shoot. The scenes in the video are divided into three, rooftop, park, and bar. On "Park Scene", he is seen walking down the sidewalk during a rainy day.
"Everybody Knows" is a new single written by a team comprising of John Stephens, Kawan Prather, James Ho, and Terrence Smith. The track appears on John's third studio album "Evolver" which has been in the U.S. stores since October 28 through Columbia Records.
John Legend Mapping World Tour With Raphael Saadiq
October 08, 2008 03:10:59John Legend is eager to promote his upcoming third major studio album entitled "Evolver" by hitting the road with Raphael Saadiq for a world tour. Kicking off on November 19 in Minneapolis, the roadshow will include at least thirteen fixed dates before wrapped up on December 13 in North Carolina.
Meanwhile, speaking of his upcoming effort, Legend says that the album is different from the ones that he previously recorded. "It's a lot of love and relationship songs, as people probably would expect from me," he explains about the album theme.
Fergie and will.i.am Join Forces for Charity Theme Song
September 25, 2008 04:09:17Two of Black Eyed Peas' members, will.i.am and Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie team up to record a charity anthem for "Global Call to Action Against Poverty" campaign. Called "In My Name", the tune is aimed at encouraging citizens as well as governments to stand up for the poor.
"Politicians promised in 2000 to halve poverty in 15 years," will.i.am shares his thought about the social problem. "They made this pledge in my name, now they must act to achieve it." Furthermore, other artists to join the charity program reportedly include Kristin Davis, John Legend, and Scarlett Johansson.
Kanye West and Adam Levine Teaming Up for Barack Obama's Campaign Soundtrack
September 24, 2008 01:09:02Rapper Kanye West will collaborate with Maroon 5's vocalist Adam Levine in a compilation album to benefit Democratic candidate Barack Obama. Entitled "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement", the soundtrack album will be released in conjunction with Hidden Beach Recordings and sold to raise money for Barack's campaign until November 4.
Joining Kanye and Adam in single "Promised Land" is African-American spoken word poet, Malik Yusef. Meanwhile, other stars who will lend their voices to the theme songs collection include Stevie Wonder, who will sing "Signed Sealed Delivered" and John Legend who will perform "Pride in the Name of Love".
Video Premiere: John Legend's 'Green Light' Feat. Andre 3000
August 23, 2008 09:08:49Songwriter and soul singer John Legend has just dropped by FNMTV to premiere his music video for his first single "Green Light" where Andre Benjamin aka Andre 3000 of OutKast helps him on its chorus by adding extended verses. The song is among the confirmed tracks in his upcoming third studio album "Evolver", which is set for release on October 28.
The music video is directed by Alan Ferguson, who also directed Natasha Bedingfield's music video for single "Pocketful of Sunshine". The video which co-stars Andre 3000, figures John as a club guy, who is having a night-long party with beautiful women at a Hollywood hills mansion. The singer is seen welcoming all his party guests by singing the tune. The party continues with all the guests dancing together and then ends with Andre, leaving the hot party the following morning on a bicycle.
Veteran Rocker Prince Treated Post-Oscars Party Guests to Private Strip Show
February 27, 2008 01:02:33Prince treated guests at his purple-themed Oscars-post-party to a private peep show, it has been reported. The veteran rocker reportedly treated his guests to an erotic show, which they could view through cutouts behind a large curtain.
The Oscars-after-party bash, which is rumored to have cost 200,000 pound sterling, was held at Prince's $10 million mansion in LA. Guests including, Eva Longoria, Tony Parker, P. Diddy, Javier Bardem, and Penelope Cruz, were all asked to wear purple colored outfits for the bash.
Soul Musician John Legend Set to Appear in 'Soul Men'
February 13, 2008 02:02:30Soul musician John Legend is joining the star-studded cast of drama comedy "Soul Men". According to Hollywood Reporter, the 29-year-old platinum-selling "Get Lifted" singer will be joining the earlier cast members, Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac.
In the Malcolm Lee latest directing project, the hitmaker of "Ordinary People" is set to portray Marcus Hook, the frontman of the 1970s' popular soul band The Read Deal whose death forces the two remaining members to reunite. Joining him in the casting are Jennifer Coolidge, Sean Hayes as well as musicians, Isaac Hayes, Affion Crockett, Adam Herschman, Fatso Fasano and Jackie Long.
50th Grammys Add Fergie and Josh Groban as Performers
February 06, 2008 10:02:0850th Annual Grammy Awards which is around the corner is taking shape with the addition of Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie and John Legend to its performers line-up. The February 10 event will see a duet performance by the two acts plus the first time big duet between two tenors, Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli.
According to The ShowBuzz, jazz maestro Herbie Hancock and pianist Lang Lang will also take the stage for a composition by John Mauceri. Hancock will play the piece by George Gershwin called "Rhapsody in Blue". There will also be a tribute and salute segment to rock and roll legends by Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and John Fogerty.
John Legend Signed on as the New Face of Liquor Baileys Irish Cream
January 28, 2008 02:01:19Is best known as an R&B singer, songwriter, and pianist, John Legend is venturing into liquor business. The musician, who rose to fame with his 2004 album "Get Lifted", has signed on as the new face of Baileys Irish Cream.
Baileys Irish Cream is an Irish whiskey and cream based liqueur, made by R. A. Bailey & Co. of Dublin, Ireland. The trademark is currently owned by Diageo which is the largest multinational beer, wine and spirits company in the world. It has a declared alcohol content of alcohol by volume.
John Legend Sky High for a Grammy Concert
January 19, 2008 12:01:19Amid the doubt of this year's Grammy Awards ceremony, plans are going ahead on the commemoration of the event that will enter its 50th year. Singer John Legend is slated to get on board an in-flight plane and perform a concert for a number of lucky sweepstakes winners.
As many as 50 to 60 people who win a series of sweepstakes on the websites of participating CBS stations and affiliates, will be treated with a 30-minute acoustic set from the soul singer. The Delta Air Lines' Boeing 757 plane which is branded with Grammy will take off from New York on February 7 and land in Los Angeles.
Kanye West's Mother Laid to Rest in Her Native Oklahoma City
November 21, 2007 10:11:22She's passed away and been remembered by friends, family, and colleague. And on Tuesday morning November 20th the funeral was held. Kanye West, surrounded by family and friends, attended his mother Donda West's funeral held at the True Vine Ministry church in her native Oklahoma City.
Accompanied by his model fiancee Alexis Phifer, Kanye was seen greeting some people attending the funeral. Glad to see a smile on his face following the tragic and shocking death of his mom. Fellow singers Beyonce Knowles and fiance Jay-Z were seen attending the private service to lend support to him, with John Legend and Anita Baker reportedly performed .
John Legend Aids 'August Rush' Soundtrack, the Audio Stream
November 14, 2007 04:11:29Those who haven't caught the attention of 'August Rush' soundtrack may now hear the streaming of two of the tracks. We have acquired the audio streaming of both 'Someday' and 'Moondance'.
The 15-tracks compilation boast performances from music greats such as John Legend, Chris Botti, Paula Cole, as well as the flick's main actor, Jonathan Rhys-Meyer. There are also original contributions from John Ondrasik aka. Five for Fighting, and jazz guitarist Kaki King.
New Video: John Legend's 'Another Again'
October 31, 2007 01:10:38One year after 'Once Again' was released in October 2006, John Legend is still pulling out singles from the album. The latest one that he just made a single is 'Another Again', a track produced by him and Ken Lewis and became the fourth from the album.
The soul singer shot the music video for the single in Tanzanian island, Zanzibar and has just premiered it. It was reportedly directed by Neon who had penned several clips for him previously.
John Legend Working on New Album With will.i.am
October 13, 2007 02:10:29
Grammy-winning singer John Legend has begun the work of his third album that will follow 2006's 'Once Again'. For this piece, Legend has Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am behind the panel.
The singer who loves new acts also tapped a British songwriter named Think and several other relatively-unknown writers to bring in freshness in his album. "When I write, I don't really have a goal that day, I always just go in and say, 'We'll see what comes.' I don't have any rules about it other than that I have to love it. We'll see," he said in an interview with Rolling Stone.com.
(PRODUCT) RED Gap Star-Studded Campaign
October 08, 2007 11:10:56
Film and stage actress Anne Hathaway, Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend, and Grammy Award-winning musician and producer Wyclef Jean are the three new celebrities joining the (PRODUCT) RED Gap Campaign, a for-profit brand designed to raise money for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
In the campaign, captured by acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz, Legend is photographed surrounded by the African Children's Choir, while Jean is seen embracing his daughter Angelina.
More Stars Added to 2007 Bumbershoot Fest
July 10, 2007 03:07:22
More exciting artists are being lined-up for the highly anticipated 2007 Bumbershoot Festival. Joining Joss Stone, Kings of Leon and Gym Class Heroes are Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie, John Legend, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, +44 and Tokyo Police Club.
The festival that will be held in Seattle three days in a row starting from Sept 1 will also announced its new acts such as The Apples in Stereo, Menomena, Bouncing Souls, Fleet Foxes, Head Automatica and many more.
Kanye West to Guest in 2007 Songwriter's Hall of Fame
June 05, 2007 03:06:52
In an event to honor songwriters, Kanye West will make an appearance and witness the induction ceremonies of previously announced inductees. He will join the bunch of artists attending the gala on June 7 at Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York.
Besides the induction of songwriters Don Black, Jackson Browne, Irving Burgie, Michael Masser, Bobby Weinstein and the late Teddy Randazzo, the event will also honor John Legend with Hal David Starlight award and Dolly Parton with Johnny Mercer award.
Live Earth Concerts, Big Event with Big Lineups
April 11, 2007 09:04:31
Held on July 7, 2007 across 7 continents, Live Earth Concerts self-declares that it is an event that is worth it. Lineups for both UK and US have been announced and they are the ones who will attract billions of audience and promote the fight against global warming.
Performing at London's Wembley Stadium are Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Bloc Party, Corinne Bailey Rae, Damien Rice, David Gray, Duran Duran, Foo Fighters, Genesis, James Blunt, John Legend, Keane, Madonna, Paolo Nutini, Razorlight, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snow Patrol.
Winners of the 2007 Soul Train Music Awards Unleashed
March 12, 2007 12:03:14
The 2007 Soul Train Music Awards that was held at Pasadena Civic Auditorium has revealed its winners. Co hosted by LeToya Luckett and Omarion and planned to air between March 17th and 25th, the event sadly did not attract most of the winners to come. The show went on anyway.
Winners of Best R&B Album are Jamie Foxx and Mary J. Blige. Foxx grabbed the award through his album "Unpredictable" (2005) while Blige who did not attend the ceremony won it through "The Breakthrough" (2005).
John Legend Taps Artists to Enter "Home School"
March 10, 2007 12:03:22
Grammy Award wining John Legend broadens his influence in the musical industry by opening a recording house, Home Schooling. He is looking forward to tap both several young artists and the renowned ones to be 'home schooled'.
In search of new talents, Legend eyed British hip-hop singer Estelle. Legend has met the singer and hooked up nicely, "We've already gotten close to finishing the album, and she's got some great material. Estelle is an extremely talented writer and performer, rapper and singer, all of that, and she's got a great ear. She really gets music, so I think she's going to do very well." Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am is reported to have been working in the studio with Estelle.
John Legend Wants to Record Duet with Paris Hilton
March 01, 2007 11:03:27
Paris Hilton is just great, in the eyes of John Legend. The soul star revealed to Star magazine that he wants to record a duet with the socialite who has had her own album, "Paris".
The idea to do duet with the hotel heiress crossed the star's mind after he bought her single "Stars Are Blind". "I bought her single 'Stars are Blind'. I thought it was a great song and should have done better even than it did," Legend told the publication. "I'd do a song with her. It would be an interesting experience."
"Save Our Selves" (SOS) Campaign Launched
February 16, 2007 02:02:28
Numbers of Hollywood celebrities, including the likes of Cameron Diaz and Pharrell Williams, are teaming up to combat climate crisis. Together with those stars, former vice president Al Gore, announced Thursday Feb 15th at the California Science Center in Los Angeles the launching of an international campaign to promote global warming awareness.
The so-called "Save Our Selves, The Campaign for a Climate in Crisis", founded by Live 8 Executive Producer Kevin Wall, is focused on Live Earth, a 24-hour concert to take place on seven continents on July 7 later this year. There will be more than 100 music acts scheduled to participate, including the likes of Pharrell, John Legend, Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy and Kelly Clarkson.
More on the 49th Annual Grammy Winners
February 12, 2007 12:02:36
Not only two, but five. Dixie Chicks sweeps clean all the five categories they earn at the 49th annual Grammy Awards, thus taking home the awards for Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal all for "Not Ready To Make Nice", plus Album Of The Year and Best Country Album both for "Taking the Long Way".
Also scores an award is Christina Aguilera who wins the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance award for "Ain't No Other Man". American hip-hop group the Black Eyed Peas, in the meantime, earns the Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal award for their hit "My Humps", while pop sensation Madonna nabs the Best Electronic/Dance Album award for "Confessions on a Dance Floor".
The 21st Soul Train Music Awards Early Nominees Are Here
February 07, 2007 12:02:18
Her "B'Day" brings good luck for Beyonce Knowles. Not only the LP sold more than 541,000 copies in the U.S., immediately coming in at number one, making it her highest first-week sales as a solo artist, but also it brings Beyonce a leading three nominations at the 21st Soul Train Music Awards.
The three nominations she scores are Best R&B/Soul Album, Female; Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video and Best R&B/Soul Single, Female both for "Irreplaceable". The next nominee is Mary J. Blige who's been nominated for Best R&B/Soul Single, Female for "Take Me as I Am"; and Best R&B/Soul Album, Female for "The Breakthrough".
Headliners for This Year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Are Here
January 26, 2007 02:01:44
The likes of Rod Stewart, Norah Jones and Brad Paisley are among the headliners for this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The threesome will join other performers, including Irma Thomas, Dr. John and Allen Toussaint just to name a few.
The festival, spanning two weekends in April and May, will feature hundreds of the city's most beloved musicians and a host of national headliners at the New Orleans Fair Grounds, a horse-racing track that flooded and was seriously damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
This Year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert Performers
November 15, 2006 10:11:16
This year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert, always held Dec. 11, the day after the year's Nobel Peace Prize awards ceremony, will be liven up by performances from such notable names in music industry, as Rihanna, Lionel Richie and John Legend.
The concert, held in Oslo, Norway, will also feature performances from Simply Red, country singer Wynonna Judd, and the former Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam. Actress Sharon Stone and Anjelica Houston, elsewhere, both have been booked to host the concert.
The Billboard Top 200 Chart for November 8, 2006
November 09, 2006 11:11:10
The Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana" soundtrack, which features music from the show's star Miley Cyrus, remains firmly at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart for the second week in a row, selling 203,000 copies in the United States in the week ended Wednesday Nov 8th, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Veteran pop vocalist Barry Manilow's "The Greatest Songs of the Sixties" follows at 2nd spot with 202,000 copies. Though fails to score his second No. 1 of the year, the singer is still the only artist this year to have two albums in the top two chart positions with his previous effort "The Greatest Songs of the Fifties" took the top spot in February with 156,000 copies.
The U.S. Pop Charts Holdovers of Oct 29th
November 02, 2006 09:11:42
This is a new record on the Billboard Hot 200 after another. The US pop album charts sees the success of Miley Cyrus' "Hannah Montana" to climb at No. 1 this week. The album, which is the soundtrack to hit Disney Channel series of the same name, sold more than 280,000 copies in the week ended October 29, marking the biggest start for a soundtrack since November 2005, when rapper 50 Cent's "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" bowed with 317,000 units.
On top of that, "Hannah Montana" has also become Disney's fourth top 10 debut this year, behind "Cars," "The Cheetah Girls 2" and the immensely popular "High School Musical," which is the only album to sell more than 3 million copies so far in 2006. Elsewhere, New Jersey rock band My Chemical Romance is at 2nd position on the album charts with "The Black Parade" sold 240,000 copies. John Legend's sophomore album "Once Again" starts at No. 3 with 231,000.
Matt Damon on Poverty and AIDS Mission
September 18, 2006 09:09:04
Spending more than a week visiting Africa in May earlier this year has given Matt Damon enough spirit to sink deeper into social matter, especially that deals with poverty and AIDS in the country. And thus committed to fight both issues, the actor hosted a fundraiser in Toronto last week to raise money to fight global poverty.
Attended by such famous names as Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz, Wyclef Jean and John Legend, the event raised almost $1.8 million which will benefit Canada's One X One and the U.S.-based Millennium Promise, headed by United Nations adviser Dr. Jeffrey Sachs.
Musicians to Perform on Peace Single "One Day"
September 14, 2006 12:09:34
Numbers of famous music personalities have confirmed to give contribution to the UN peace track, "One Day". The single is about to be produced by award winning music producer Swizz Beatz in conjunction with the International Peace Concert, which will air live from the Coliseum in Rome, Italy on December 9th.
The likes of Sean Paul, John Legend, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Cassidy, Chris Brown, Wyclef Jean, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have all confirmed to appear on the track which is slated for a September 21st release date.
John Legend's "Once Again" Is Launched in October 2006
August 21, 2006 12:08:36
After a year which include 3 Grammy awards, and performances at the Super Bowl, NBA All-Star game, and MLB All-Star game, John Legend is ready to release his sophomore album "Once Again" this fall, on Oct 24. Involved with the project are Kanye West, Raphael Saadiq and will.i.am.
The first single, "Save Room," is written by John himself along with other seven songs in the first five days of his collaboration with fellow musicians. He spent about six months working on "Once Again," during which time he amassed 30 songs.
Esquire Magazine's Third Annual Best-Dressed List
August 10, 2006 03:08:56
He bears the number 007 in the highly anticipated and long awaited "Casino Royale". But in real life the actor, Daniel Craig, has been labeled the No. 1 Best-Dressed Man, at least by Esquire magazine which has just conducted its third annual poll on that field.
Come in 2nd place is musician John Legend, followed after by Terrence Howard and Jake Gyllenhaal who both secure the 3rd and 4th place respectively. Next on the poll is musician Nick Cave who is at No. 5.
Chad Michael Murray Is #1 on ASB Buzz
May 03, 2006 06:05:53
Securing the very top position is Chad Michael Murray who goes straight to #1 after previously secured at #21. The American actor, model and teen idol has become talk of the town in the past few weeks concerning his being reported engaged to “One Tree Hill” crew member Kenzie Dalton. Rumors are abuzz on that matter that it leads the star to seize the leading position from T.I. who by now on slips to #5.
Next on the 2nd position is Oliver James, one place ahead of new entry John Legend at #3. Also make the list is pop diva Mariah Carey. The beauty, who has just produced original ring tones for “Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones” promo, is at the 4th position. Elsewhere, actress Lindsay Lohan who has just become the youngest ever waxwork at the famed Madame Tussaud’s museum in New York City, clings at #6.
"Block Party" Studded with R&B and Hip-Hop Stars
March 06, 2006 10:03:37
Fans of R&B and hip-hop music should be delighted to watch "Block Party." Depicting the situation in rehearsals and backstage, this documentary about Dave Chappelle's dream concert features some of the most gifted and socially conscious hip-hop and R&B artists, among others Kanye West, Mos Def, John Legend, Talib Kweli, The Fugees, Erykah Badu, plus Big Daddy Kane. And all appear in his show held on a corner in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
"Block Party" begins with Chappelle goes around to offer some golden tickets to the party days before the show to random citizens and acquaintances which include a convenience-store owner and a couple of probation officers while also invites the Central State University marching band to join the musical lineup. Directed by Michel Gondry, the docu also shows the scenes in which he delivers a megaphone-amped party invitation to "the Huxtables" of "Cosby Show" fame and clowns with neighborhood kids as he passes through a street of Brooklyn townhouses.
List of the 2006 Soul Train Winners
March 05, 2006 08:03:24
Earned two awards on Saturday March 4th, 2006 at the 20th Annual Soul Train Music Awards is John Legend who brings home the Best R&B/Soul Single, Male award for "Ordinary People" and Best R&B/Soul Album, Male award for "Get Lifted".
As for the queen of Pop, Mariah Carey, her coming back to music scene initially marks her attempt to repeat her success in the particular world. And after such hard work, the pop superstar successfully repeats the history. She picked two awards for the categories of Best R&B/Soul Single, Female for "We Belong Together" and Best R&B/Soul Album, Female for "The Emancipation of Mimi".
John Legend Nabbed Three Grammys
February 09, 2006 01:02:38Was nominated for 8 Grammys all at once at its 48th annual event, R&B crooner John Legend won three. He among others nabbed the prestigious Best New Artist category at the event held Wednesday Feb 8th, 2006.
Beat out the likes of Ciara, Fall Out Boy, Keane and Sugarland, Legend also won two more Grammys for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Album for his latest set "Get Lifted".
Nominees of the 20th Annual Soul Train Awards
February 03, 2006 03:02:15The show creator of Soul Train Music Awards, Don Cornelius, has announced Thursday, February 2, the nominees of the award for this year and it's R. Kelly who turns out to lead the nomination this time. Obtaining a Best Male R&B-Soul Album nod for his "TP.3 Reloaded", the R&B crooner was also nominated in Best Male R&B-Soul Single and Best R&B-Soul or Rap Music Video categories for song "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1 of 5)" besides being the first recipient of the Stevie Wonder Award, given for his outstanding career achievements in song writing.
Joining Kelly in the line-up of Best Male R&B-Soul Single and Album nominations, John Legend nabbed the honor of being presented with the 2006 Sammy Davis Jr. Entertainer of the Year Award while chart-toppers Destiny's Child received another accolade for Outstanding Career Achievements from Quincy Jones.
More Stars Added to Perform at 2006 Grammy Awards
January 30, 2006 10:01:02More artists have given their confirmation to perform at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards as Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, and Sugarland have been added to the list along with Christina Aguilera, Herbie Hancock, Maroon 5, John Legend, Joss Stone, plus Robert Randolph. The award show itself will be aired live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 8 while also is going to be broadcasted on the Westwood One Radio Network.
Stars Set to Perform at Next Month's Super Bowl
January 19, 2006 04:01:00Grammy Award-winning singer Aretha Franklin has been tapped to perform the US national anthem at next month's Super Bowl. The star will join New Orleans singer Aaron Neville and both are about to be accompanied at the national football championship by another veteran New Orleans musician, pianist Dr. John.
Commenting on the threesome collaboration, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said "The combination of all three should present a very memorable performance." Other stars set to join the already mentioned lineup among others are John Legend, Joss Stone, and Stevie Wonder, all of whom will perform the later singer's hits as part of the Super Bowl pre-game show, which will be broadcast live on ABC.
Brit Awards Nominees
January 11, 2006 04:01:40Kaiser Chiefs and James Blunt are leading the nominations at next month's Brit Awards with five nods each. As of Blunt he's up for British Male Solo Artist, Pop Act, British Breakthrough Act, British Album for "Back To Bedlam" and Best Single for "You're Beautiful."
Meanwhile, Kaiser Chiefs are nominated for British Group, British Rock Act, British Live Act, British Breakthrough Act and British Album for "Employment." Following close behind is Coldplay with four nods, including British Group and British Live Act, thanks to the huge success of their album "X&Y."
Stars Studded All Over U.S for New Year's Eve
January 03, 2006 11:01:00On New Year's Eve, it's not only joy that filled the places all over U.S., but also music stars as well for they have already showed up to participate in various shows for the coming of the year 2006. Black Eyed Peas, Death Cab For Cutie, and The Crystal Method joined forces to appear on Giant Village 6 in L.A. while John Legend along with Brian Setzer warmed up the House of Blues at West Hollywood and Anaheim. Following their fellow artists, Kanye West and Fantasia Barrino celebrated the event with the crowd in Las Vegas, Motley Crue in Detroit, Soul Asylum in Chicago and Tracy Lawrence in Dallas.
For those who chose to stay at home, TV networks satisfyingly have provided some fabulous programs with popular singers just as ABC has done through its "New Year's Rockin' Eve" which presented Mariah Carey, Sugarland, The Bangles and 3 Doors Down. Fox featured Nick Cannon and Tyler Hilton in its special show hosted by Regis Philbin while MTV proudly invited Fall Out Boy and Shakira to welcome the New Year together with its audience.
The 48th Grammy Nominees
December 09, 2005 09:12:05These days belong to "Mimi." With her comeback album, tentatively titled "The Emancipation of Mimi," pop diva Mariah Carey slowly but sure would repeat her world success in the music scene which is apparent as she gains 8 nominations for the 2005 Grammy Awards, which actual event scheduled for Los Angeles on Feb. 8 and will be broadcast on CBS.
The 8 nominations that Carey gets among others include Album of the Year and Record of the Year. Though, she isn't the only big nominee for the prestigious event, there are also John Legend and Kanye West who both earns 8 nominations as well. 50 Cent, Beyonce Knowles, Will.i.am, and Stevie Wonder are those who get 6 nominations. Also there are Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Gwen Stefani and U2 with 5 nominations.
Ciara Dominates Vibe Awards Nominations
October 11, 2005 01:10:41Her entourage would obviously cheer her as Ciara leads this year Vibe Awards, taking in five nominations all at once, which among others include Artist of the Year. Ups for the same category is Kanye West, Mariah Carey, John Legend and 50 Cent, who each have four nominations.
Elsewhere, nominees for Album of the Year are "Get Lifted" by Legend, "Late Registration" by West, "The Documentary" by The Game, "The Emancipation of Mimi" by Mariah Carey and "The Naked Truth" by Lil' Kim, who won't be able to attend the ceremony as she is serving a 366-day sentence at a federal detention center in Philadelphia.
