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Big Boi Named His Shark ‘Billy Ocean’ — Say What!
Big Boi Named His Shark ‘Billy Ocean’ — Say What!
Big Boi Named His Shark ‘Billy Ocean’ — Say What!
Big Boi named his shark Billy Ocean, and that is awesome. "I did , a long time ago," Big Boi explained. "He was real laid-back. Watching TV back when I was younger, I remember 'Caribbean Queen' coming on all the time. I thought it was really gangsta how he had a Jheri curl and a glitter suit and a bow tie...
John Legend’s ‘Wake Up!’ Due in September
John Legend’s ‘Wake Up!’ Due in September
John Legend’s ‘Wake Up!’ Due in September
On September 21, John Legend will unveil his new covers album 'Wake Up!' which has been produced entirely by the Roots. The collaborative project -- which originally began as an idea to create one single track -- will feature a collection of socially-conscious songs from the 60s and 70s era that have been re-worked by the six-time Grammy winner...
John Legend’s ‘Show Me Campaign’ Earns BET Humanitarian Award
John Legend’s ‘Show Me Campaign’ Earns BET Humanitarian Award
John Legend’s ‘Show Me Campaign’ Earns BET Humanitarian Award
John Legend will be honored with the Humanitarian Award at the BET Awards on June 27, after three successful years of work with his Show Me Campaign. The non-profit organization has mobilized efforts in Africa and the U.S. to battle poverty through education reform, and the six-time Grammy winner tells The BoomBox that he is happy to spread the message...
Estelle Takes Home BMI Award, Talks New Album
Estelle Takes Home BMI Award, Talks New Album
Estelle Takes Home BMI Award, Talks New Album
On Tuesday (May 18), Estelle took home a BMI Pop Award for her hit single 'American Boy.' While the track may still be racking up accolades, despite its release two years ago, the British import is thinking about the future and focusing on her upcoming third release, 'All of Me...
Mos Def, John Legend Headlining Gulf Aid
Mos Def, John Legend Headlining Gulf Aid
Mos Def, John Legend Headlining Gulf Aid
Mos Def and John Legend are teaming up with rockers and New Orleans homeowners Lenny Kravitz and Ani Difranco for Gulf Aid, a benefit performance in support of those affected by the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The gig will take place at Mardi Gras World River City in New Orleans on May 16 with a long list of NOLA performers, including Allen Toussaint, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, I
John Legend, The Roots and Q-Tip Pitch In on Earth Day
John Legend, The Roots and Q-Tip Pitch In on Earth Day
John Legend, The Roots and Q-Tip Pitch In on Earth Day
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, several prominent musicians are joining forces at an event at the National Mall in Washington D.C. on Sunday, April 25. After nine days of advocacy events and exhibits, the final day of festivities at the National Mall will feature a host of legendary musicians from contemporary artists like The Roots, John Legend and Q-Tip to Sting, the Gratef
Alicia Keys, John Legend and the Black Eyed Peas to Kick Off World Cup
Alicia Keys, John Legend and the Black Eyed Peas to Kick Off World Cup
Alicia Keys, John Legend and the Black Eyed Peas to Kick Off World Cup
Many of the world's most popular artists will be performing at the opening celebration for the 2010 Fifa World Cup, in Soweto/Johannesburg, South Africa. FIFA has confirmed that the lineup will include Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, John Legend and Shakira alongside African artists like Amadou & Mariam (!), ...
The Roots to Produce John Legend’s ‘Wake Up Sessions’
The Roots to Produce John Legend’s ‘Wake Up Sessions’
The Roots to Produce John Legend’s ‘Wake Up Sessions’
After a year's worth of rumors and rumblings via the OkayPlayer message boards, there is now official word that "The Legendary Roots Crew" will produce John Legend's upcoming LP, 'The Wake Up Sessions.' John Legend, who has worked closely with the Roots in the past, co-hosted the Sixth Annual Roots Jam Session at the Key Club in Hollywood, on Jan...
Jennifer Hudson, John Legend to Perform at the White House
Jennifer Hudson, John Legend to Perform at the White House
Jennifer Hudson, John Legend to Perform at the White House
Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Smokey Robinson and Natalie Cole are among the A-list musicians slated to perform at the White House's first musical production of 2010. The February concert, officially titled "In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music From the Civil Rights Movement," will be a part of the White House's Black History Month festivities, and hosted by Presiden

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