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John Legend & the Roots Grab Grammys for ‘Shine,’ ‘Wake Up!’
John Legend & the Roots Grab Grammys for ‘Shine,’ ‘Wake Up!’
John Legend & the Roots Grab Grammys for ‘Shine,’ ‘Wake Up!’
It's turning out to be a big night for John Legend and the Roots. The R&B crooner and the rap band have snagged three Grammys for their collaborative album 'Wake Up!.' Up for five awards at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, the group won for Best R&B Album, Best R&B Song for 'Shine,' and Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance for 'Hang on in There.' Legend, who ...
John Legend & The Roots Talk Nina Simone on ‘Wake Up!’
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Jimmy Fallon to Host The Roots’ 7th Annual Jam Session
Jimmy Fallon to Host The Roots’ 7th Annual Jam Session
Jimmy Fallon to Host The Roots’ 7th Annual Jam Session
The Roots are the coolest band on late night television, holding down the fort on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.' So, it only makes sense that the Fallon returns the favor. The comedian has signed on to host the hip-hop band's 7th Annual Roots Jam Session during Grammy week in Los Angeles on Feb...
Dice Raw Injured in Car Accident
Dice Raw Injured in Car Accident
Dice Raw Injured in Car Accident
Musician Dice Raw, a longtime collaborator and friend of The Roots, is recovering from injuries sustained during a car accident last Wednesday (Jan 5). The Philadelphia native was driving through his hometown when a woman ran a red light while making a U-turn on the north side of the city, subsequently colliding with his Jaguar XK Convertible...
The Roots Score Indie Flick Starring Black Thought
The Roots Score Indie Flick Starring Black Thought
The Roots Score Indie Flick Starring Black Thought
The Roots may be keeping it locked on late night TV as the house band for 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,' but they've managed to sneak in some time to score a film. The legendary Philly crew has provided a 'soul-drenched' soundtrack for the new political drama 'Night Catches Us' starring Kerry Washington, Anthony Mackie and Roots emcee Black Thought...
Dice Raw Assembles All-Star Cast for ‘100’ Remix
Dice Raw Assembles All-Star Cast for ‘100’ Remix
Dice Raw Assembles All-Star Cast for ‘100’ Remix
The city of Brotherly Love has unified. Producer Dice Raw, best known for contributing to projects from Philly natives The Roots, is at the helm of the Philadelphia Historical remix of '100,' with legendary rapper Schoolly D (pictured), Three Times Dope's EST, Freeway and Philly's Most Wanted's Boo Bonic...
Eminem, Jay-Z and B.o.B Square Off for 2011 Grammys
Eminem, Jay-Z and B.o.B Square Off for 2011 Grammys
Eminem, Jay-Z and B.o.B Square Off for 2011 Grammys
Eminem snagged the most nominations for the 53rd annual Grammys, which were announced during an hour-long TV special on CBS Wednesday evening hosted by LL Cool J. The Detroit rapper is trailed by newcomer Bruno Mars, who scored a whopping seven nominations for his first trip to the awards show...

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