John Legend News

The Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture opened its doors with an all-star tribute on ABC Television's TAKING THE STAGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES THAT CHANGED AMERICA a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EST).

dick clark productions and ABC announced today that after four weeks of voting, the fans have selected Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Rihanna and Carrie Underwood as the final five nominees for the Artist of the Year award at the 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS.

Billboard announced today that Meghan Trainor will be named this year's Women in Music “Chart Topper,” recognizing an artist who made milestones on Billboard's music charts, and that Maren Morris will be named this year's “Breakthrough Artist,”

At midnight, the multi-Tony Award winner shared a first listen to '“Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)” featuring K'naan, Riz MC, Snow Tha Product, and Residente. Check out HERE!

dick clark productions and ABC announced today that pop music superstars Maroon 5 will be joined by platinum-selling artist Kendrick Lamar to perform their hit single, “Don't Wanna Know,” together for the first time on national television during the T-Mobile Finale at the “2016 American Music Awards.”  They join hosts Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah, as well as previously announced performers, including James Bay, Fifth Harmony, Lady Gaga, Green Day, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Shawn Mendes, Twenty One Pilots, The Weeknd, special duets from The Chainsmokers and Halsey, and Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, and “The American Music Award of Merit” honoree and performer Sting. The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world's biggest fan-voted award show, will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC.

As promised by HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, we've got a first listen to another track from 'The Hamilton Mixtape,' out December 2nd. Check out Sia, Queen Latifah and Miguel's version of 'Satisfied' below!

dick clark productions and ABC announced today that pop music superstars Maroon 5 will be joined by platinum-selling artist Kendrick Lamar to perform their hit single, "Don't Wanna Know" together for the first time on national television

New images have been released from the musically themed drama LA LA LAND, hitting theaters in limited release on December 9th. Check them out below!

To clear away your post-election blues, Lin-Manuel Miranda turned to Twitter yesterday to announce that a second installment of the Hamilton Mixtape is in the works! 

dick clark productions and ABC announced today that international supermodel Gigi Hadid and actor/comedian Jay Pharoah will co-host the 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS.

'Live In The Vineyard' (LITV) presents the eighteenth installment of the exclusive music, food and wine festival, which will include Tony Award winning icon Idina Menzel, Epic Records artist Wrabel, Big Machine Label Group's Drake White and singer-songwriters BrenDan James and Zach Heckendorf.

dick clark productions and ABC announced today that eight-time American Music Award nominee The Weeknd will perform at the '2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS.

dick clark productions and ABC announced today an exciting new group of performers at the 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS.

Critics are raving about about the new film LA LA LAND. Below, check out the new trailer for the film and experience it in theaters this December!

Good news for HAMILTON fans. Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Twitter this morning to announce that the highly-anticipated HAMILTON Mixtape will be available for pre-order tomorrow.

We're thankful for this amazing November lineup at Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists.

Jewel, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Kristin Chenoweth and Vanessa Williams have surprised attendees over the past five years as part of the annual 'An Evening of Unexpected Delights' fundraiser benefiting The Journey Home, Baltimore City's plan to make homelessness rare and brief. For the event's sixth year, there is no more guessing. The organization has let the cat out of the bag, announcing The Roots will take the stage with special guest, Tony Award-winner Leslie Odom, Jr. of 'Hamilton' today, October 22, 2016 at the Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric.

Acclaimed Danish musician Oh Land, born Nanna Øland Fabricus, and director Kristian Levring (The Salvation) have teamed up with NPR for an exclusive look at the gorgeously haunting video for her song “Love You Better,” off her 2013 Federal Prism release, Wishbone.

Michael Lynton, CEO of Sony Entertainment, today announced that Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris will transition from the operational management of Sony Music Entertainment and assume the role of Chairman in April 2017.  Rob Stringer, currently Chairman and CEO of Columbia Records, will become CEO of Sony Music Entertainment.  He will have overall operational responsibility for Sony Music Entertainment globally. He will report directly to Lynton.

Muddy Magnolias highly anticipated debut album, Broken People, is out today on Third Generation Records.