The National Academy of the Recording Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards last night in Los Angeles.

Ebony Magazine celebrated it’s 65th Anniversary by recreating some of their more memorable covers. Taraji P. Henson, John Legend, Nia Long, Usher and many more paid tribute to legends like Dorothy Dandridge Sammy Davis, Jr. and Sidney Poitier. Click the gallery to see them all.

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John Legend Called Into Power 107.5 and talked to the Big Man Konata about his upcoming visit to Columbus. In the interview Mr. Legend talks about growing up in Ohio, his admiration for the President, and how important it is for people to get out and vote. RELATED: Barack Obama Is Still Feeling The “Hang […]

Spike Lee will be in the director’s chair for a live webcast of John Legend & The Roots’ September 23rd concert in New York City.

John Legend & The Roots’ tackled Donny Hathaway’s classic song “Little Ghetto Boy” for their collaborative album, Wake Up.

John Legend and The Legendary Roots Crew remake Baby Huey’s song that has spawned so many notable hip hop samples, with Black Thought spitting on this one.Wake Up! Drops September 21st.

Shot in Brooklyn Heights last month, John Legend & The Roots’ video for their cover of Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes’ 70’s classic “Wake Up Everybody” featuring Common & Melanie Fiona finally premiered.

No, your eyes don’t deceive you.

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John Legend’s long-awaited collaboration with The Roots, Wake Up!, has been getting a lot of positive buzz online lately. The album of covers of politically themed songs drops September 21st. Peep the lead single, “Wake Up Everybody,” a cover of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes’ classic from 1975, featuring Melanie Fiona and Common. Check […]

Officer Ricky’s latest album, Teflon Don, drops tomorrow and here’s yet another song from it for you to listen to before you decide whether or not you’re gonna buy it!

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