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The Grammys had a few surprises up their sleeves. Here are some key moments from the show
Read full article: The Grammys had a few surprises up their sleeves. Here are some key moments from the showBeyoncƩ winning the trophy for album of the year was the highlight of the Grammy Awards on Sunday, but there were plenty of other key moments.
Jacob Collier enlisted 100,000 concertgoers on his way to more Grammy nods
Read full article: Jacob Collier enlisted 100,000 concertgoers on his way to more Grammy nodsSix-time Grammy winner Jacob Collier took an unexpected approach to the final installment of his four-part āDjesseā album series.
What to stream: Adam Sandler, John Legend, 'Only Murders in the Building' and Star Wars Outlaws
Read full article: What to stream: Adam Sandler, John Legend, 'Only Murders in the Building' and Star Wars OutlawsThis weekās new streaming entertainment releases include Adam Sandlerās first comedy special since 2018, Ryan Gosling's āThe Fall Guyā comes to Peacock, and DJ and dance producer Zedd is back with an album after nearly a decade.
Q&A: John Legend on his ambitious children's album, 'My Favorite Dream,' and new single, 'L-O-V-E'
Read full article: Q&A: John Legend on his ambitious children's album, 'My Favorite Dream,' and new single, 'L-O-V-E'Twenty years on from the release of his career-making debut album, John Legend is entering uncharted territory.
King Charles' longtime charity celebrates new name and US expansion at New York gala
Read full article: King Charles' longtime charity celebrates new name and US expansion at New York galaThe Kingās Trust has celebrated its new name, an update of King Charles IIIās long-running charity The Princeās Trust.
What's streaming this weekend: Indiana Jones, Paris Hilton, Super Mario and 'Ladies of the 80s'
Read full article: What's streaming this weekend: Indiana Jones, Paris Hilton, Super Mario and 'Ladies of the 80s'This weekās new entertainment releases include albums from Dove Cameron and Peter Gabriel, Harrison Fordās last hurrah as Indiana Jones swings onto Disney+ and Elvis will be honored with a starry special āChristmas at Gracelandā featuring Post Malone, Alanis Morissette, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown.
'A noisy rock 'n' roll': How growing interest in Formula One is felt across the music world
Read full article: 'A noisy rock 'n' roll': How growing interest in Formula One is felt across the music worldBeyond the engineering, the athleticism, the speed, the luxury, fans love the sound of Formula One.
Diddy made music a priority over businesses to create 'The Love Album - Off the Grid'
Read full article: Diddy made music a priority over businesses to create 'The Love Album - Off the Grid'If Sean āDiddyā Combs had a choice, the self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur would be hunkered down in a recording studio rather than running his many successful businesses.
How the 'Daisy Jones' cast went from beginners to bandmates
Read full article: How the 'Daisy Jones' cast went from beginners to bandmatesIn order to portray famous musicians in the new limited series āDaisy Jones & the Six,ā its cast including Riley Keough and Sam Claflin had to attend weeks of band camp.
Ralph Lauren draws A-list Hollywood crowd for sumptuous show
Read full article: Ralph Lauren draws A-list Hollywood crowd for sumptuous showDesigner Ralph Lauren went big for his first Los Angeles fashion show, staging a sumptuous display of his well-honed ethos of casual luxury, with strong Western accents like cowboy hats and boots, against a setting sun at the grand Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California, near Los Angeles.
New this week: John Legend, 'Serpent Queen' and 'Pinocchio'
Read full article: New this week: John Legend, 'Serpent Queen' and 'Pinocchio'This weekās new entertainment releases include fresh music from John Legend and Kane Brown, Samantha Morton stars as the 16th-century queen Catherine de Medici in an edgy Starz series and a race between two upcoming āPinocchioā films begins with Robert Zemeckisā adaptation.
Jon Batiste leaves Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show'
Read full article: Jon Batiste leaves Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show'Jon Batiste, his career soaring after winning multiple Grammys, is leaving his perch as bandleader of āThe Late Showā after a seven-year run backing up host Stephen Colbert.
Nipsey Hussle's last moments detailed as murder trial opens
Read full article: Nipsey Hussle's last moments detailed as murder trial opensA Los Angeles prosecutor says the killing of Nipsey Hussle was premeditated by a man charged with fatally shooting the Grammy Award-winning rapper outside his clothing store three years ago.
'Fill the silence with your music,' Zelenskyy tells Grammys
Read full article: 'Fill the silence with your music,' Zelenskyy tells GrammysUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared in a video message at the Grammy Awards to ask for support in telling the story of Ukraineās invasion by Russia.
John Legend honored at Grammys' Black Music Collective event
Read full article: John Legend honored at Grammys' Black Music Collective eventWhile John Legend was being honored for his musical achievements, the Grammy singer used the Recording Academy stage to pay homage to a Black music culture that shaped himself and the world.
Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tribute
Read full article: Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tributeGenerations of artists paid tribute to the five-decade career of Joni Mitchell, who was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year at a gala two days before the Grammys.
Papadakis, Cizeron shatter rhythm dance record at worlds
Read full article: Papadakis, Cizeron shatter rhythm dance record at worldsOlympic ice dance champions Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron shattered their own rhythm dance world record on Friday to take the lead over two American teams at the world championships in Montpellier, France.
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New this week: 'Space Jam' sequel and a new 'Cinderella'
Read full article: New this week: 'Space Jam' sequel and a new 'Cinderella'This weekās new entertainment releases include LeBron James leading the Tunes against the Goons in āSpace Jam: A New Legacy,ā a sequel to the 1996 movie that had Michael Jordan headlining with Bugs Bunny.
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Tulsa Race Massacre centennial events proceed amid hiccups
Read full article: Tulsa Race Massacre centennial events proceed amid hiccupsA march along the trail that Black people used to flee the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre is just one of an array of events scheduled to mark the upcoming 100th anniversary of the atrocity.
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Grammys overhaul process for picking nominees for top awards
Read full article: Grammys overhaul process for picking nominees for top awardsThe Grammy Awards have changed its tune and voted to remove its nomination review committees ā groups that determined the contenders for key awards at the coveted music show.
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Chrissy Teigen graces cover of People's 'Beautiful Issue'
Read full article: Chrissy Teigen graces cover of People's 'Beautiful Issue'(Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES ā Chrissy Teigen will grace the front of People magazineās āThe Beautiful Issueā in a cover story that delves into her evolved definition of beauty, facing racism growing up and her heartbreaking miscarriage last year. The magazine revealed the cover Wednesday of the annual issue, which hits newsstands Friday. Teigen, who is of Thai-Norwegian descent, said she wants to follow her Thai tradition in remembering her son, Jack, who died at 20 weeks of her pregnancy. As Teigen grew older, she saw more racism occur during her modeling career. She wrote in a final series of posts that criticism she'd endured on the site had left her ādeeply bruised.ā
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Ariana Grande joining 'The Voice' for season 21 as a coach
Read full article: Ariana Grande joining 'The Voice' for season 21 as a coachFILE - In this Dec. 6, 2018 file photo, Ariana Grande attends the 13th annual Billboard Women in Music event in New York. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series "The Voice" for its fall 2021 cycle. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK ā āThe Voice" is switching their positions for Ariana Grande: the pop star is taking her seat in the coach's chair later this year. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series for its fall 2021 cycle. The 20th season of āThe Voice" is currently on air and features those three singers along with Nick Jonas.
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Chrissy Teigen deletes Twitter account, citing negativity
Read full article: Chrissy Teigen deletes Twitter account, citing negativityFILE - In this Feb. 9, 2020, file photo, Chrissy Teigen arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Teigen has deleted her popular Twitter account, saying the site no longer plays a positive role in her life and has become a negative part on her life. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES ā Chrissy Teigen has deleted her popular Twitter account, saying the site no longer plays a positive role in her life. āFor over 10 years you guys have been my world,ā Teigen wrote to her 13.7 million followers Wednesday night. AdWhile her candor about the loss of their son won praise, some criticized her for putting such painful moments on social media. She wrote Wednesday that sheās experienced so many attacks from low-follower accounts that sheās ādeeply bruised.āIn one of her final posts, she told her followers to ānever forget that your words matter.āTeigenās Instagram account, with more than 34 million followers, remains active as does Legend's Twitter account, with 14 million followers.
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Jhene Aiko to host Grammy Award premiere ceremony
Read full article: Jhene Aiko to host Grammy Award premiere ceremonyFILE - Singer Jhene Aiko poses for a portrait on Dec. 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. Aiko will host the 63rd GRAMMY Awards on March 14. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)LOS ANGELES ā Jhene Aiko will take on hosting duties at the Grammy Awards premiere ceremony this month. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the Grammy-nominated singer will host the pre-show, where most trophies are awarded. The Grammys will be held in Los Angeles at the Staples Center.
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New this week: 'Coming 2 America,' Camilo and a dragon movie
Read full article: New this week: 'Coming 2 America,' Camilo and a dragon movie(ABC/Paramount+/Amazon via AP)Hereās a collection curated by The Associated Pressā entertainment journalists of whatās arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESā Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are back in Queens as Prince Akeem and Semmi in āComing 2 America,ā the sequel to the 1988 film, which is now coming straight to your living room Friday on Amazon Prime Video. Set to becoming the King of Zamunda, Murphyās character returns to the U.S. to find a son heās never met. Adā A more family friendly streaming option this week is the Walt Disney Co.ās computer animated āRaya and the Last Dragon,ā featuring the voices of āStar Warsāā Kelly Marie Tran as Raya and Awkwafina as a dragon. The big-voiced Grammy-winning singer self-produced āBaby, Iām Hollywood!ā ā which is a mix of soul music, piano ballads and funk sounds.
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Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton lead ACM Awards nominations
Read full article: Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton lead ACM Awards nominationsMorris and Stapleton lead the nominations for this year's Academy of Country Music Awards. The academy announced on Friday that Morris and Stapleton both had six nominations ahead of the April 18 awards show, which will air on CBS from Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo)NASHVILLE, Tenn. ā Maren Morris and Chris Stapleton are the leading nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards, but only Stapleton joined the all-male ballot for the top prize of entertainer of the year. The academy announced on Friday that Morris and Stapleton both had six nominations ahead of the April 18 awards show, which will air on CBS from Nashville, Tennessee. AdMiranda Lambert, who is already the most nominated artist in ACM history, stretched her streak with five nominations.
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Moet Hennessy buys 50% stake in Jay-Z's Champagne brand
Read full article: Moet Hennessy buys 50% stake in Jay-Z's Champagne brandMoet Hennessy is acquiring a 50% stake in the rapper and entrepreneur's Champagne brand, Armand de Brignac, in an effort to up its cool factor and expand sales. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, said the partnership will help Armand de Brignac grow and flourish. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)Moet Hennessy is acquiring a 50% stake in rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Zās Champagne brand in an effort to up its cool factor and expand distribution. Moet Hennessy President and CEO Philippe Schaus said Armand de Brignac breaks barriers and reflects contemporary ideas of luxury, even as it supports historic Champagne-making traditions. Moet Hennessy is the wine and spirits division of luxury goods company LVMH.
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Kim and Kanye: Tales of an uber celeb marriage gone wrong
Read full article: Kim and Kanye: Tales of an uber celeb marriage gone wrongFILE - Kanye West, left, and Kim Kardashian attend the WSJ. Kim Kardashian West filed for divorce Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, from Kanye West after 6 1/2 years of marriage. If there's one word that defines the lives of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West, it's BIG. The over-the-top Tuscan wedding of Kim and Kanye, her third and his first, unfolded on May 24, 2014. Kanye has made it big in shoes, and Kim rolls out beauty and attire on a regular basis.
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New this week: 'Nomadland,' 'Kenan' and Andra Day music
Read full article: New this week: 'Nomadland,' 'Kenan' and Andra Day musicThis image released by NBC shows, from left, Dani Lane as Aubrey, Kenan Thompson as Kenan, and Dannah Lane as Birdie in a scene from the comedy series, "Kenan," premiering on Feb. 16. (Casey Durkin/NBC via AP)Hereās a collection curated by The Associated Pressā entertainment journalists of whatās arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. The album has 13 tracks including āTigress & Tweed,ā an original Day wrote with veteran singer-producer Raphael Saadiq. Adā āSaturday Night Liveā cast member Kenan Thompson, who two decades ago co-starred in āKenan and Kel,ā is headlining his own sitcom. It details the African American churchās history, from enslavement to emancipation, Jim Crow, and the Civil Rights movement to today.
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Oscars shortlist includes āCollective' and āMLK/FBI'
Read full article: Oscars shortlist includes āCollective' and āMLK/FBI'The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday unveiled its shortlists for several categories, including documentary feature, international feature, original song, original score, visual effects and makeup and hairstyling. Titles as diverse as āTenetā (for score and visual effects), āBorat Subsequent Moviefilmā (for the original song āWuhan Fluā), āEurovision Song Contestā (for song) and āJingle Jangle: A Christmas Storyā (for score, song and makeup) are in the initial mix. The Korean American film āMinari," which was controversially nominated for a foreign language Golden Globe, was not eligible in the same category for the Oscars. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross could find themselves double nominees, as both āSoulā and āMankā were shortlisted for original score. Winners will be announced at the 93rd Oscars on Sunday, April 25, which will be telecast live on ABC.
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Chadwick Boseman earns 2 nominations for NAACP Image Awards
Read full article: Chadwick Boseman earns 2 nominations for NAACP Image AwardsThis image released by Netflix shows Michael Potts, from left, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." Boseman was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for outstanding actor in a motion picture for his performance in the film. Boseman was also nominated in the supporting actor in a motion picture for his role in the SPike Lee film "Da 5 Bloods." (David Lee/Netflix via AP)LOS ANGELES ā With his final two performances, the late Chadwick Boseman earned two NAACP Image Awards nominations Tuesday, while āMa Raineyās Black Bottomā could make its presence felt at next monthās ceremony. āMa Raineyās Black Bottomā came away with nine nominations.
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Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-Harris
Read full article: Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-HarrisA full-throated, supremely confident Lady Gaga belted out the national anthem at President Joe Biden's inauguration in a very Gaga way ā with flamboyance, fashion and passion. While stars mostly eschewed Trump's inauguration four years ago, the A-list was back for Biden. Brooks was careful to call his decision to perform on Wednesday non-political, and in the spirit of unity. He had performed during the inaugural celebration for Obama in 2009, but turned down a chance to perform for Trump in 2017, citing a scheduling conflict. Alone with his guitar, The Boss sang his āLand of Hope and Dreamsā in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
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From Gaga to Garth, Miranda to Moreno: Celebs join inaugural
Read full article: From Gaga to Garth, Miranda to Moreno: Celebs join inaugural(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Like so much this past year, the inaugural celebration will be like no other: pared down, distanced, much of it virtual. But for actor Christopher Jackson ā the original George Washington in Broadway's āHamilton" ā performing in a virtual āballā is a way of participating in an essential rite of American democracy. Miranda will contribute a classical recitation, joining musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, John Legend, Demi Lovato, Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake and Bon Jovi. The inaugural committee has made sure to blend this high-powered list with ordinary Americans and inspiring stories. And the āAAPI Inaugural Ball: Breaking Barriersā celebrated the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities with planned participants including actors Kal Penn, John Cho, Kumail Nanjiani and Chloe Bennet.
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Biden, Harris take break from inaugural prep to mark MLK day
Read full article: Biden, Harris take break from inaugural prep to mark MLK dayFlags are placed on the National Mall, looking towards the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Washington. As Biden and Harris took breaks from their inaugural preparations to honor the civil rights hero Monday, outgoing President Donald Trump remained out of public view at the White House for the sixth straight day. Biden transition officials, including incoming Homeland Security adviser Liz Sherwood-Randall and the deputy attorney general nominee, Lisa Monaco, held a videoconference with acting heads and career staff from national security agencies to discuss the security situation surrounding Inauguration Day. Even before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, inauguration festivities were expected to be muted due to the virus. Mayor Muriel Bowser urged residents to stay away from the city on Inauguration Day.
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The Latest: Springsteen, Miranda set for inaugural gala
Read full article: The Latest: Springsteen, Miranda set for inaugural galaIconic artists Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen are among the stars who will highlight a primetime virtual celebration televised Wednesday night following President-elect Joe Bidens inauguration. Bidenās inaugural committee announced the lineup Sunday for āCelebrating America,ā a multinetwork broadcast that the committee bills as a mix of stars and everyday citizens. Musicians John Legend, Demi Lovato and Justin Timberlake, among others, will join Springsteen and Bon Jovi. The safeguards will remain in place leading up to President-elect Joe Bidenās inauguration on Wednesday. Fencing, boarded-up windows and lines of police and National Guard troops have transformed statehouse grounds ahead of expected demonstrations leading up to President-elect Joe Bidenās inauguration on Wednesday.
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New this week: Morgan Wallen music, tiger cubs and 'Herself'
Read full article: New this week: Morgan Wallen music, tiger cubs and 'Herself'Hereās a collection curated by The Associated Pressā entertainment journalists of whatās arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Shia LaBeouf co-stars as her partner and Ellen Burstyn gets a meaty supporting role as her mother. āPieces of a Womanā is not for the faint of heart but in the trauma, there is catharsis too. Itās loosely based on Davidsonās own life and childhood loss and the comedian gets a co-writing credit, too. It adds to the anticipation of his sophomore album, āDangerous: The Double Album,ā to be released Friday.
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A record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100 chart
Read full article: A record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100 chart(Apple TV+ via AP)NEW YORK ā Tis the season to be jolly: A record 39 holiday songs have dominated this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart, including nine holiday tunes in the Top 10. Other holiday songs in the Top 10 include Dean Martin's āLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snowā at No. Some acts have multiple holiday songs on the chart, including Bing Crosby, Kelly Clarkson, Michael BublĆ©, Perry Como and Carrie Underwood. Here's a full list of the 39 holiday songs on this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart:ā No. 8, Dean Martin, āLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snowāā No.
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Despite bleak 2020, celebrities make effort to brighten year
Read full article: Despite bleak 2020, celebrities make effort to brighten year(AP Photo)LOS ANGELES ā Yes, 2020 may seem like a complete fail with all the constant bad news and tragic moments. Itās been filled with gloom and doom(scrolling), but some celebrities and those inspired by them have tried to brighten a bleak year. He reassigned his 10 seamstresses in New York to produce thousands daily for health care workers on the frontlines. The singer and husband Emilio Estefan's restaurant Estefan Kitchen served up homemade meals for health care workers in Miami. The challenge coordinated offers by celebrities and athletes to raise funds to feed those in need during the pandemic.
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Inauguration planners rethink how to party in age of virus
Read full article: Inauguration planners rethink how to party in age of virusThe inaugural platform on the Capitol's West Front is going up just like always, but it probably won't be as crowded. Work to build the inaugural platform at the Capitol and the White House reviewing stand began before the Nov. 3 election, as is traditional. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., who heads the congressional inaugural committee, has been careful not to refute Trumpās baseless claims that he won the election. But Waltz said the congressional inaugural committee staff nonetheless is ready to work with Biden's Presidential Inaugural Committee. Even though plans are still taking shape, Biden's inaugural committee is already raising money for such events as balls and concerts.
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All Mariah Carey wants is you to enjoy her Christmas special
Read full article: All Mariah Carey wants is you to enjoy her Christmas specialNEW YORK ā Christmas is still a few weeks away, but Mariah Carey is already orchestrating her dinner menu. 1 hits really going to sweat over a hot stove? āMagical Christmas Specialā is another example of diverse, family-friendly holiday programming that hasnāt always been allotted by Hollywood. āAs a kid, if I had to select one holiday, of course Iām going with Christmas. And while the pandemic has halted a number of projects, 2020 has been busy for Carey: In September she released her candid memoir āThe Meaning of Mariah Carey,ā which debuted at No.
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New this week: Selena series, 'Shameless' and Shawn Mendes
Read full article: New this week: Selena series, 'Shameless' and Shawn MendesBecause live shows arenāt really a thing in 2020, sheās launching a holiday TV special on Apple TV+ on Friday. āMariah Careyās Magical Christmas Specialā will includes a mix of musical performances and dancing with amination. ā Shawn Mendes released his debut album in 2015 and heās dropping his fourth effort Friday. Along with the album is the Netflix documentary called āShawn Mendes: In Wonder,ā which is available for streaming and follows Mendesā rise and journey over the last few years. ā Christmas came early when Carrie Underwood released her first holiday album in September, and on Thursday sheāll debut a musical TV special to accompany the album.
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People magazine names Michael B. Jordan as Sexiest Man Alive
Read full article: People magazine names Michael B. Jordan as Sexiest Man AliveFILE - Michael B. Jordan arrives at the Hollywood Film Awards on Nov. 4, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jordan has been crowned as 2020's Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. Known for his critically-acclaimed performances in "Fruitvale Station," "Creed" and "Black Panther," he was revealed as this year's winner Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES ā Actor Michael B. Jordan has been crowned as 2020's Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. āWhen my grandmother was alive, it was something that she collected, and then my mom naturally reads it a lot and my aunts as well,ā Jordan said. Jordan has been active in the Black Lives Matter movement and vocal about early voting registration for this yearās election.
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Chrissy Teigen delivers heartfelt essay on miscarriage
Read full article: Chrissy Teigen delivers heartfelt essay on miscarriageLOS ANGELES ā Chrissy Teigen wrote a heartfelt message about the recent loss of her third child with husband John Legend. Teigen delivered the essay in a Medium post Tuesday. In Tuesdayās post, Teigen wrote that her doctors diagnosed her with a partial placental abruption. Teigen said her decision to take and post photos of the process was met with some support and criticism. She said Legend was āvery hesitantā to take the photos, but she felt the need to share their story.
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Post Malone owns Billboard Awards, Legend shines onstage
Read full article: Post Malone owns Billboard Awards, Legend shines onstagePost Malone accepts the top artist award at the Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)NEW YORK ā Walking into the show with 16 nominations, Post Malone won nine honors at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, where John Legend gave a heartfelt performance that was dedicated to his wife. Garth Brooks accepted the Icon Award from Cher, who called the country star āa true music legend and my friend." Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen, who died last week, was honored as the show aired a clip of his Billboard Awards performance from 2015. This yearās Billboard Awards were originally supposed to take place in April but were postponed because of the pandemic.
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend grieve their miscarriage
Read full article: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend grieve their miscarriageChrissy Teigen said she and John Legend are in ādeep painā following her miscarriage, which she announced in a heart wrenching social media post. Teigen wrote that they were "driving home from the hospital with no baby. āWe are shocked and in the kind of deep pain you only hear about, the kind of pain weāve never felt before. It just wasnāt enough,ā she wrote in a post late Wednesday, alongside a picture of herself in tears on a hospital bed. Legend retweeted her post, adding āWe love you, Jack.āTeigen announced she was pregnant with her third child in August.
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Bloomberg raises millions to help Florida felons vote
Read full article: Bloomberg raises millions to help Florida felons voteThe former Democratic presidential candidate has helped raise more than $20 million so that felons who completed their prison sentences can vote in the presidential election. Bloomberg also has pledged $100 million to help Joe Biden win Florida. Working together with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, we are determined to end disenfranchisement and the discrimination that has always driven it,ā Bloomberg said in a written statement. The Florida Rights Restitution Coalition had raised about $5 million before Bloomberg made calls to raise almost $17 million more, according to Bloomberg staffers. ____This version corrects the name of the group to Florida Rights Restoration Coalition.
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Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping legislative changes
Read full article: Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping legislative changesFILE - In this May 31, 2020, file photo, demonstrators kneel in a moment of silence outside the Long Beach Police Department in Long Beach during a protest over the death of George Floyd. Proposed federal legislation that would radically transform the nation's criminal justice system through such changes as eliminating agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration and the use of federal surveillance technology is set to be unveiled Tuesday, July 7, by the Movement for Black Lives. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
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Musicians like John Legend, Neil Young performing virtual concerts for fans
Read full article: Musicians like John Legend, Neil Young performing virtual concerts for fansChris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, organized a live concert on the bandās Instagram page Monday, which inspired John Legend to do the same thing Tuesday. The best part is that Legendās wife, Chrissy Teigen, filmed the live concert for fans to watch all across the globe. Rock legend Neil Young announced he would be doing a virtual concert after having to cancel many upcoming tour dates because of the coronavirus. Young is calling it the āFireside Sessions,ā and the concert will be streaming live from his website, Neil Young Archives. Will we see more famous musicians turn their living rooms into intimate concert venues for their fans to watch on the internet in the comfort of their quarantined homes?
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DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Gaga to perform during Super Bowl week
Read full article: DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Gaga to perform during Super Bowl weekThe hitmaker will perform at multiple pre-Super Bowl events this week, which will be jam-packed with other A-list celebrities, including Diddy, Shaquille O'Neal, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Post Malone, Kevin Hart, Vin Diesel, Cardi B, Chris Brown, Guns Nā Roses and Maroon 5. I remember Super Bowl came here 10 years ago and it was a special time. Khaled will perform at Bud Light Super Bowl Music Festās EA Sports Bowl, the VEWTOPIA Music Festival and Rolling Stoneās party. Others, too, will perform several times throughout the week, including Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, the Chainsmokers, DaBaby, Marshmello, Megan Thee Stallion, Meek Mill and Tiesto. Gaga, who headlined the halftime show in 2017, will perform at the same venue for AT&T TV Super Saturday Night, held a day before Super Bowl 54.
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Lil Nas X, Alicia Keys added key moments at the Grammys
Read full article: Lil Nas X, Alicia Keys added key moments at the GrammysDemi Lovato performs "Anyone" at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. Here are the top moments from the 2020 Grammy Awards:__A HARD GOODBYE:"Itās been a hell of a week,ā Grammys host Alicia Keys acknowledged early on in the awards show. Nipsey Hussle was at the Grammys last year as a nominee before the rapper and activist was killed just months later. But the kicker of the performance was his namesake, rapper Nas, surprising everyone with one more collaboration. Now maybe this song, which won two Grammys, can finally be retired for a bit.
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Family affair: Billie Eilish, Finneas win big at Grammys
Read full article: Family affair: Billie Eilish, Finneas win big at GrammysāWhen We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?ā ā created in the musiciansā Los Angeles home ā helped Eilish win the top four honors, including album, song and record of the year, along with best new artist. Eilish won five honors. Together, they also won best pop vocal album, while Finneasā individual honors included producer of the year (non-classical) and best engineered album (non-classical). Mill performed a new song called āLetter to Nipseyā while others joined together for āHigher,ā which won best rap/sung performance. āTo my mother, you did a great job raising this guy,ā Tyler, who won best rap album, said to his mom, who was onstage and crying by side.

Idris Elba is OK, despite not being crowned 'Sexiest Man Alive' again
Read full article: Idris Elba is OK, despite not being crowned 'Sexiest Man Alive' againIdris Elba attends the UK premiere of the movie "Yardie" on Aug. 21, 2018, in London, England. (CNN) - In case you were wondering, Idris Elba is "doing OK."The torch for "People's Sexist Man Alive" has been passed from Elba to John Legend, but the actor tells CNN his title stands. "You have to understand, it says the 'Sexiest Man Alive.' Elba was a good sport about Legend being named this year's "Sexiest Man." But let's face it, the next sexist man is already in line -- Snoop Dogg.

John Legend is PEOPLE's 'Sexiest Man Alive'
Read full article: John Legend is PEOPLE's 'Sexiest Man Alive'And now, John Legend is PEOPLE's 2019 "Sexiest Man Alive." "1995 John would be very perplexed to be following 2018 @IdrisElba as #sexiestman alive," he said on Twitter. "Hell, 2019 John is about as equally perplexed but thank you @People for finding me sexy. Last year, Legend became one of the youngest people to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony and the first African-American man to win all four. The social(media)ite -- who now calls herself on her Twitter bio a "de-motivational speaker currently sleeping with people's sexiest man alive" -- tweeted in response to the Elba comparison.

Sexiest Quiz Alive? Test your knowledge on history of annual "People" award
Read full article: Sexiest Quiz Alive? Test your knowledge on history of annual "People" awardJohn Legend joined an exclusive club of actors, singers and sports stars who have been named People Magazines Sexiest Man Alive when he was named Tuesday as the 2019 winner. Legend, a Grammy award-winning singer, is a rarity in that he was a non-actor chosen for the award. But while celebrating Legend's win this year, try this quiz and think about the handsome gentlemen who have won in previous years. Do you remember who they are? Graham Media Group 2019

Chrissy Teigen clears space at home for her own award
Read full article: Chrissy Teigen clears space at home for her own awardJohn Legend and Chrissy Teigen attend the 2019 Baby2Baby Gala presented by Paul Mitchell on Nov. 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. (CNN) - Move over Grammys, Chrissy Teigen has her own award to put on the mantle. The model and entrepreneur was awarded the Giving Tree Award at the 2019 Baby2Baby Gala on Saturday night and removed not one, but two of her husband John Legend's Grammys to make room for her shiny new award. Teigen was honored for her dedication to Baby2Baby's mission, which is to help provide diapers, clothes and other necessities to children in poverty in the Los Angeles area and in disaster areas across the country. "I feel honored to be honored," Teigen said on stage.

Former felons have voting rights restored in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Former felons have voting rights restored in Miami-DadeMIAMI - It was a day of celebration for 18 former felons who had their voting rights restored in Miami-Dade County on Friday. The county's program is a first, developed after voters changed Florida law to allow most felons to become voting citizens again after completing their sentences. But for some, added fees and fines held up their voting rights restoration. "One by one, those who had their rights restored appeared before the courtroom bench in a process that took less than a minute each. said Legend, who fights for restored rights for former felons across the country.

John Legend in Miami to support restoration of voting rights
Read full article: John Legend in Miami to support restoration of voting rightsJohn Legend part of a special docket for motions related to the restoration of voting rights for felons. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.