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Common Felt Father's Spirit With Him At Oscars
The musician and his collaborator John Legend claimed the prestigious prize at last month's (Feb15) ceremony for their work on Selma theme tune Glory, but audience members and viewers were temporarily confused about...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 March 2015
Sam Smith And John Legend Duet For Comic Relief's Version Of 'Lay Me Down'
Sam Smith is set to perform a special re-recording of his debut single, 'Lay Me Down', with Oscar winner John Legend for this year's Comic Relief, which will air on BBC One this week under...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 09 March 2015
Sam Smith Duets With 'Unbelievable' John Legend
Sam Smith has collaborated with ''unbelievable'' John Legend.The 22-year-old singer has re-recorded his hit single 'Lay Me Down' with the musician - which is being released to raise money for British charity Comic Relief -...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 March 2015
Chrissy Teigen Can't Forgive Forever 21 Bosses For Fat Comments
John Legend's supermodel wife Chrissy Teigen still hasn't forgiven bosses at clothing firm Forever 21 after they kicked her off a photoshoot for being too fat.The beauty was halfway through a make-up session in Los...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 March 2015
John Legend Calls For Change At Controversial Bahrain Gig
John Legend risked the wrath of authorities in Bahrain by calling for change during his controversial gig in the country on Monday (02Mar15).The All of Me hitmaker performed to a sold-out crowd of around 2,000...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 March 2015
John Legend Backed By Amnesty International Over Bahrain Gig
John Legend has won the backing of human rights charity Amnesty International following criticism of his decision to perform a gig in Bahrain.The singer has been blasted by human rights campaigners over his upcoming concert...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 February 2015
Chrissy Teigen Dyes Hair Brown
Chrissy Teigen has dyed her hair brunette. The 29-year-old model took to her Instagram account yesterday (25.02.15) to show off her new tresses after ditching her luscious blonde locks for a dark chocolate shade. Alongside...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 February 2015
Producer No I.d. Honours Oscar Winners Common And John Legend
Hip-hop producer No I.D. has honoured the work of Common and [John Legend] by posting a touching letter to the Oscar winners online.The hitmaker, who has worked with Common since the start of the rapper's...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 February 2015
John Legend Slept With Oscar Award
John Legend slept with his Oscar Award on Sunday night (22.02.15).The 36-year-old singer and his beautiful wife Chrissy Teigen were so thrilled that he won the Best Original Song for his track 'Glory' from the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 February 2015
John Legend Hopes Oscars Speech Raises Awareness Of Prison Problems
John Legend hopes his rallying prison reform speech at the Oscars will raise awareness of the problems in the U.S. justice system.The singer and his collaborator Common won the Best Original Song prize for their...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 February 2015
Common, John Legend Bring Oscars Audience To Tears With "Glory" Performance And Speech
Was there really any doubt in anyone's mind that Glory would win for Best Soundtrack this year? Didn't think so. John Legend accepted the award in classic John Legend style, with a rousing social justice-themed...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 23 February 2015
Lady Gaga Performs Sound Of Music Medley
Lady Gaga performed a medley of songs from 'The Sound of Music' at the 2015 Oscars last night (22.02.15).The 28-year-old star took to the stage at the prestigious annual awards ceremony at Los Angeles' Dolby...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 February 2015
Kelly Clarkson Rejected By Fellow Musicians
Kelly Clarkson feels like she has ''the plague'' after being rejected by ''several'' musicians.The 32-year-old singer claims to have approached several other stars during her career with the hope of recording some exciting collaborations but...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 February 2015
Big Sean Is Joined By Kanye West And John Legend On Upcoming Album 'Dark Sky Paradise'
Big Sean has announced that his new album 'Dark Sky Paradise', produced by Sean Anderson and Kanye West, is to be released later this month (February 2015) through G.O.O.D music and Def Jam.Big Sean is...
By Ruth Buxton-Cook in Music / Festivals on 11 February 2015
John Legend Backtracks After Kanye West's Grammys Outburst
R&B singer John Legend has thrown his support behind Beck after Kanye West ordered the rocker to hand his Grammy Award to snubbed pop star Beyonce.The Stronger hitmaker hit headlines on Sunday (08Feb15) when he...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 February 2015
John Legend Defends Kanye West's Beck Stunt
Singer John Legend has defended his rapper pal Kanye West's interruption of Beck during the singer's big win at Sunday night's (08Feb15) Grammy Awards ceremony.The Stronger hitmaker took to the stage as Beck received the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 February 2015
John Legend Raffling Himself For Charity
John Legend is raffling himself off for charity.The 'All of Me' crooner is offering fans the chance to have him give a personal performance, with a donation of just $10 giving those who enter 100...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 February 2015
John Legend To Be Wedding Singer For Charity
R&B star John Legend is offering to be a wedding singer as part of a fundraiser for his education charity.The All of Me hitmaker has launched a contest on Omaze.com to raise money for his...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 February 2015
Stars Look On At Katy Perry's Super Bowl Performance [Photos]
The Super Bowl is possibly the most anticipated and well-known sporting event of every year; a game of American Football, set to decide the National Football League champion team for that season. On 1st February...
By Stephen Caswell in Music / Festivals on 02 February 2015
John Legend 'Excited' To Have Kids
John Legend says it's ''only a matter of time'' before he and Chrissy Teigen start a family.The 'All of Me' hitmaker, who married the model in Italy last year, admits he can't wait to become...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 January 2015
Katy Perry's Football Feet
Katy Perry has painted her toenails to look like American footballs ahead of her Super Bowl appearance.The 'Roar' hitmaker is set to perform at the prestigious half-time show during the big game between the New...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 January 2015
"What Happened, Miss Simone?" Makes Waves With Sundance Premiere
It’s Sundance weekend again and the star of the show this year is definitely What Happened, Miss Simone? The Netflix-produced Nina Simone documentary traces the life of the famed Jazz singer from her beginnings as...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 January 2015
Idina Menzel Is Set To Sing The National Anthem At Super Bowl Xlix
We're already hugely excited for the Super Bowl XLIX this February, but the announcement of who's going to be crooning out the National Anthem is the icing on the cake! 'Frozen' star Idina Menzel will...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 16 January 2015
Brit Awards 2015 Nominations Announced: Sam Smith, George Ezra And Royal Blood Are Major Contenders
The 2015 Brit Award nominations have finally been announced with, it seems, a few surprises alongside the obvious candidates. There's no prizes for guessing who's come out on top for this year's list of award-winning...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 16 January 2015
Oscar Nominations Court Controversy
The reaction to this week's Oscar nominations was a loud one, because Academy voters played it so safe in a year when films expanded to explore a diverse array of themes. Throughout 2014, actors and...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 January 2015
Common, Ferguson, The Golden Globes: It Was A Long Night
Guys, we gotta talk about Ferguson again. The protests have been off the radar lately, with so much other horribleness going on, but at last night’s Golden Globes, Common took the chance to remind everyone:...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 12 January 2015
Kanye West Admits He Was Wrong (Once) At John Legend's Star Studded Birthday Bash
On Thursday night stars gathered to celebrate the 37th birthday of John Legend at nightclub ‘Catch’ in New York’s trendy Meatpacking district. But while the guests enjoyed a fancy meal and a piano shaped cake,...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 10 January 2015
John Legend And Chrissy Teigen Hire Food Trucks For Protesters
John Legend and his model wife Chrissy Teigen hired food trucks to feed hungry campaigners protesting against recent U.S. grand jury rulings to clear police officers over the deaths of two men.Since November (14), thousands...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 December 2014
Sam Smith And Taylor Swift Nominated For Grammys
Sam Smith, Taylor Swift and Iggy Azalea are among artists nominated for next year's Grammy Awards.The three acts are up for the coveted Record of the Year category alongside Sia for 'Chandelier' and Meghan Trainor...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 December 2014
Sam Smith And Taylor Swift Nominated For Grammys
Sam Smith, Taylor Swift and Iggy Azalea are among artists nominated for next year's Grammy Awards.The three acts are up for the coveted Record of the Year category alongside Sia for 'Chandelier' and Meghan Trainor...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 December 2014
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