John Legend was among those honored at the Time 100 gala as one of the most influential people in the world. Legend’s philanthropy has accomplished positive deeds all around the world, but he didn’t pull any punches when discussing Trump on the red carpet. I guess this means no invite any time soon to the […]

Each week things heat up and Wednesday’s episode was no different! Let’s jump in. Cato hosts a prestigious party in Philadelphia attended by Frederick Douglass (played by the show’s Executive Producer, John Legend) and other prominent abolitionists to discuss the cause, but not before chaos ensues. Back at the boarding house, hunters arrest Georgia for […]

John Legend joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now last week to discuss his criminal justice reform campaign, #FreeAmerica.

Actor, comedian and filmmaker Marlon Wayans sits down to play April Watts's famous game.

We live for the pictures and videos of baby Luna that John Legend and Chrissy Teigen post on social media.                 Follow Karen Clark on Social Media Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: @TheKarenClark Twitter/Snapchat: @The_KarenClark

Here’s what we know. Kirk Franklin has been in the industry for 25 years. And since his first album debuted in 1992, Gospel’s hype man has worked with everyone from R. Kelly, Cheryl ‘Salt’ James and Pharrell Williams to more recently Chance The Rapper and Kanye West. We test out Kirk’s knowledge of some of Hollywood […]

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Little Luna is soon to be the unbothered, modelesque foodie her mom is.

John Legend recently wrote a letter asking President Obama to offer clemency to non-violent drug offenders. Legend quotes our Surgeon General in the letter by writing, “Drug addiction is not a moral failing but a chronic health issue deserving of our compassion.” See the full letter that was printed in Rolling Stone: President Obama, First of […]

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2016 may have been an overall disaster, but at least it gave us some of the best shows on television, especially those featuring predominantly black casts. One of those great shows of this year was WGN’s breakout hit series Underground about slaves and the Underground Railroad, starring Jurnee Smollet-Bell. The show was a ratings and […]

Mariah Carey is currently performing her annual Christmas show in New York City at the Beacon Theater. Last night, R. Kelly joined her on stage to perform their favorite Christmas song.     A couple of days ago, her surprise guest performer was John Legend. They performed their collaboration, When Christmas Comes.          […]

John Legend stopped by GMA to talk about his fifth solo album “Darkness And Light” perhaps one of his most personal albums ever. The R&B singer legend sings about issues of the day, channelling the social conscientious of Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye. The 12-track album “Darkness and Light” features Miguel, Chance The […]

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Many celebrities, who in general tend to be more liberal, and who came out en masse for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, shared their thoughts on social media this morning.