John Legend News

Over the event's four nights, artists including Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Billie Eilish, Prince Royce, Maggie Rogers, John Legend and Common and The Chicks performed. 

Final casting has been announced for Dane Cook Presents Feelin' A-Live, a virtual live table read of Fast Times at Ridgemont High-with the all-star fundraiser set to stream this Friday, August 21, 2020 at 8PM ET/5PM PT.

Today, two heavy hitters in their prospective fields – Protoje and Wiz Khalifa – join forces on “A Vibe,” the latest anthem out today (Aug 20) professing their love for cannabis.

John Legend gave the closing performance on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.

Wave, the market leader in interactive virtual entertainment experiences, today announced that it has appointed marketing veteran, Tina Rubin to serve as its CMO. In her new role, Rubin will oversee the implementation and development of global marketing strategies and partnerships to expand Wave's mission to bring virtual entertainment experiences.

Deadline has reported that Eva Longoria, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kerry Washington and Julia Louis-Dreyfus have been added to the Democratic National Convention lineup. 

Multi-GRAMMY nominated and multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer, Charlie Puth, has teamed up with multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer, blackbear, for a new song, “Hard On Yourself,” which seamlessly fuses funk, pop, and R&B sensibilities.

LA-based producers Niiko x SWAE have revealed a breathtaking new single ‘The Answer’ feat. Greece-born singer/songwriter Nafsica out Thursday, August 13th via Proximity’s label. The single follows Niiko x SWAE’s recent remix of Cheat Codes ‘Heaven’ and marks the first string of releases embodying Niiko x SWAE's new sound. 

Today's video will feature Broadway performer Syndee Winters (Hamilton, The Lion King) performing a contemporary take on a?oeWhere or Whena?? from the 1937 Rodgers & Hart musical Babes in Arms.

Today, the Recording Academy, which represents the interests of all music creators, will unite thousands of its members across the country with their senators and congressional representatives as a part of the Academy's 7th annual District Advocate Day — the largest nationwide day of advocacy for music and its makers.

ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) announced its eclectic music lineup for its first-ever ASCAP Presents SPF (Summer Performance Festival). The summer festival-inspired playlists of new, never-before-seen performances premiered last week, with this week's second of three installments.   Performances by: ROE, Amy Wadge, and EZI.

Sony Pictures Television and Get Lifted Film Co. will develop PAPER GODS for ABC, written and executive produced by Tash Gray (P. Valley, Snowfall, Raising Kanan) and based off Goldie Taylor's novel of the same name.

Watch Billy Porter speak the words of Toni Morrison for INTO ACTION.

 Jennifer Hudson was one of the stars who took part in CBSa??s John Lewis: Celebrating a Hero TV special, which aired on Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET.

Voting is now open for the 18th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards! The Theatre Fans' Choice Awards are the biggest New York Theatre Awards, where YOU, the fans, get to have your say.

Tony winner Billy Porter, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, Oscar winner John Legend and more will appear on a CBS special honoring the life and legacy of the late Rep. John Lewis.

MTV has announced the nominees for the 2020 VMAs, which will air live on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 8pm ET/PT.  Ariana Grande (9), Lady Gaga (9), Billie Eilish (6) and The Weeknd (6) lead in nominations.

Sundance Institute and Skywalker Sound today announced the composers and directors selected for the Film Music and Sound Design Lab in collaboration with Skywalker Sound, reimagined and expressed digitally this year on Sundance Co//ab. The Lab provides Fellows with firsthand experience of the collaborative process with the goal of nurturing the development of music in film.

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)  today announced its continued support of the Sundance Institute Film Music and Sound Design Lab 2020 in collaboration with Skywalker Sound. The prestigious program returns with a new reimagined digital format on Sundance Co//ab from July 27–August 14, 2020.

A star-studded lineup including, Barbra Streisand, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kristin Chenoweth, John Legend, Jane Krakowski have joined the list of stage and screen stars who will appear on Joe Biden's next campaign fundraiser, Celebration for Change: 100 Days to Go.