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John Legend Honoured with Humanitarian Award and Ready for New CD
July 7, 2008 - Famous R&B singer, pianist and composer John Legend is not only an accomplished musician (winner of 5 Grammy Awards), but he is also known to serve various humanitarian causes. |
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Jay Soto in Concert to Support HIV-AIDS
 July 1, 2008 - Guitarist Jay Soto will perform live at the “First Annual Night of Jazz and Fashion on August 30, 2008 at the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, in Hermosa Beach, California. More.
Stevie Wonder Supporting Barack Obama
 June 30, 2008 - In a recent concert in New York Stevie Wonder confirmed his support to the Democrats' Presidential candidate, Senator Barack Obama. Read More. |
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After reading famous economist Jeffrey Sachs’ book “The End of Poverty”, Legend launched the “Show Me Campaign” an organization aimed at eradicating extreme poverty in villages across Africa.
This work at a grassroots level has been recently saluted by the humanitarian organization CARE, which recently awarded Legend ‘The Care Humanitarian Award for Global Change.’ Former recipients of this prestigious award were key figures such as Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Elton John.
In response to the news that he would be this year’s award recipient, Legend stated, “CARE’s long commitment to defending dignity and fighting poverty among the world’s most vulnerable people is a shining model for us all. I am truly honoured by this gesture from CARE and accept it as a call to intensify the fight to end global poverty in our lifetime.”
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Elton John Say’s Sorry to His Ex-Wife
 June 26, 2008 – Oh, this was the stuff made for movies. Elton John, who most people in the industry knew was gay, marries a woman. It was only a matter of time before everyone knew the whole thing was a sham. More.
Wayman Tisdale Rebounds from Cancer
 June 27, 2008 - Wayman Tisdale is back and has rebounded from bone cancer which was diagnosed last year. In February 2007, after breaking his leg in his home, further tests discovered bone cancer. More |
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Musically speaking, Legend recently contributed to Al Green’s latest album’s “Lay It Down”, which also features Anthony Hamilton and Corinne Bailey Rae. He is also set to release his upcoming album in September 2008. The still untitled music project features famous Outkast’s rapper Andre 3000 on a song titled “Green Light”, the first single recently launched. For more information: www.johnlegend.com - By Akbar Nour
John Legend : An Artist With Heart
 December
19, 2007 - Widely acclaimed R&B/Soul singer John Legend has been recruited by the clothing company Gap
to appear in their "(Product) Red" print
portrait campaign, created by U2 lead singer Bono
to help prevent, care and treat aids in Africa. More below.
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Do You Want Janet Jackson Designing Your Daughter’s Clothes?
 June 29, 2008 – Janet Jackson wants to be a fashion designer. The famous "wardrobe malfunction" singer might be forgetting that we haven’t forgotten Super Bowl 38 in 2004. More.
Leona Lewis and Anthony Kiedis have been named the Sexiest Vegetarians of 2008
 June 26, 2008 – Sure, winning a Grammy is cool but being Sexiest Vegetarian has to be a close second. Leona Lewis and Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer, Anthony Keidis, have just received the honor or curious distinction from PETA.More. |
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On the picture taken by famous photographer Annie
Leibovitz, the Grammy Award-winning artist is
surrounded by the African Children's Choir. Gap
will support the campaign, starting this month
through April 2008, through outdoor (i.e. billboards,
bus sides), spreads/inserts in major fashion &
lifestyle publications, online and in their 1600
stores.
Legend himself is also active with the "Show
Me Campaign", an organisation he created
after being motivated and inspired by famous economist
Jeffrey Sachs' book "The End of Poverty".
The aim of this grassroot movement is to fight
poverty in African villages.
Musically speaking, the 5 time Grammy-Award vocalist
is currently recording his next album to follow
up "Once Again", which featured the
smash hit single "Save Room". The album
is set to be released next year in summer or early
fall. - By Akbar
Nour |
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