A Celebration of Motown at the White House

Smokey Robinson, Sheryl Crow, Jamie Foxx, Ledisi, John Legend, Seal and other musicians performed at the White House last night for a special evening titled "The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House". The event was given in celebration of Black History Month and the legacy of Motown, the distinctive soul-infused pop music sound, style and presentation that was born in Detroit and embodied by the Motown Records label. 

John Legend performed Stevie Wonder's "Love's in Need of Love". During his set, he shared some of his Motown childhood memories, and how his father and uncle inspired his love for music.

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Smokey Robinson took the stage with Sheryl Crow for a duet on his hit, "You Really Got a Hold on Me,' and then Stevie Wonder followed with his classic, "You Are the Sunshine of My Life."

Stevie Wonder also thanked Motown's very own Berry Gordy: "Berry, thank you for this incredible Motown ride". 

"The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House" will air on PBS Tuesday, March 1st. Check for local listings here.

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John Legend Joins Sade' Soldier of Love Tour

The group Sade have invited John Legend to accompany them during their entire tour. The tour which supports their last album "Soldier of Love", will launch in Baltimore, June 16th. The tour will take the band to the United States, Canada, and Europe.

"I'm very excited to join Sade on her summer tour. She is an incomparable artist and I'm honored to share the stage with her," Legend said in a statement Tuesday. "I know we'll provide our fans with an experience to remember. I can't wait to start the tour."

Here is a list of the North American dates:

June 16 — Baltimore, 1st Mariner Arena                                
June 19 — Philadelphia, Wells Fargo Center        
June 21 — Uniondale, N.Y., Nassau Coliseum          
June 24 — East Rutherford, N.J., Izod Center                   
June 28 — Toronto, Air Canada Centre
June 30 — Montreal, Bell Centre                   
July 6 — Boston, TD Garden        
July 15 — Ft. Lauderdale, BankAtlantic Center
July 17 — Orlando, Amway Center  
Aug. 5 — Chicago, United Center
Aug. 6 — Chicago, United Center   
Aug. 13 — Vancouver, Canada, Rogers Arena
Aug. 19 — Los Angeles, Staples Center
Aug. 20 — Los Angeles, Staples Center
Aug. 25 — San Jose, HP Pavilion
Aug. 27 — Oakland, Oracle Arena
Aug. 30 — Anaheim, Honda Center 

John Legend - Good Morning America Videos + Pictures

Yesterday, John Legend performed "Everybody Knows" and "Green Light" on Good Morning America. Both songs are from his latest album "Evolver", for which he will start touring on June 18th in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago and continue with a North American leg of the tour on June 27th in Muskegon, MI.

John Legend - Performance "Everybody Knows" on Ellen!

John Legend performed his latest song "Everybody Knows" yesterday on Ellen.

New John Legend Video - "Everybody Knows"

"Everybody Knows" is the second single from John Legend’s latest album "Evolver". The video was directed by Anthony Mandler and shot on in the streets of New York. It's a hearfelt, and beautiful song/video.

John Legend - Performs on Conan O'Brien

John Legend performed "Everybody Knows" from his latest album "Evolver" on Conan O'Brien last Tuesday.

John Legend is currently on tour, here are his next dates:

Jan 8 2009 Denver, CO Paramount Theatre
Jan 10 2009 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl
Jan 12 2009 Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre
Jan 13 2009 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheatre
Jan 15 2009 Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theatre
Jan 16 2009 San Diego, CA RIMAC Arena
Jan 17 2009 Indio, CA Special Events Center @ Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Jan 22 2009 Dallas, TX Nokia Theatre @ Grand Prairie
Jan 23 2009 Austin, TX Bass Concert Hall
Jan 24 2009 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theater
Jan 26 2009 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
Jan 28 2009 Orlando, FL Bob Carr Performing Arts Center
Jan 29 2009 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
Jan 30 2009 Miami, FL The Fillmore @ Jackie Gleason Theater
Feb 3 2009 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre
Feb 5 2009 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall
Feb 6 2009 Mashantucket, CT MGM Grand Theater @ MGM Foxwoods
Feb 7 2009 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Events Center
Feb 9 2009 New York, New York Apollo Theatre
Feb 26 2009 Dubai, UAE Dubai International Jazz Festival
Feb 28 2009 Copenhagen, DEN KB Halle
Mar 1 2009 Oslo, NOR Sentrum Scene
Mar 2 2009 Stockholm, SWE Annexettickets
Mar 4 2009 Amsterdam, NED Heineken Music Hall
Mar 5 2009 Amsterdam, NED Heineken Music Hall
Mar 6 2009 Brussels, BEL Ancienne Belgique
Mar 7 2009 Paris, FRA Zenith
Mar 9 2009 London, UK Brixton Academy
Mar 12 2009 Glasgow, UK Academy
Mar 13 2009 Manchester, UK Apollo
Mar 14 2009 Birmingham, UK Academy
Mar 16 2009 Cologne, GER E-Werk
Mar 17 2009 Munich, GER Tonhalle
Mar 19 2009 Milan, IT Alcatraz
Mar 20 2009 Zurich, SW IVolkshaus
Mar 21 2009 Padova, IT Palanet

On February 9th, Estelle will open for John in New York at the Appollo!

CNN Heroes - Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, and John Legend Perform

Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, and John Legend performed during CNN’s Heroes 2008: An All-Star Tribute on Thanksgiving day. Alicia Keys performed her current single "Superwoman" and Christina performed a moving rendition of her hit "Beautiful", and John performed "If You're Out There".






The winner of this year's CNN Hero was Liz McCartney, a person dedicated to helping survivors of Hurricane Katrina rebuild their homes.

McCartney, was selected among the top 10 CNN Heroes after six weeks of online voting. She received $100,000 to continue her work outside New Orleans.

Alicia Keys and John Legend - Perform at CNN Heroes

Alicia Keys and John Legend have been chosen to perform at "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" set to air next week.

According to CNN, the show will be televised globally on Thanksgiving (November 27) from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California and pay homage to the network's top ten heroes of the year.

Alicia Keys will start off the show by performing her hit single "Superwoman", and John Legend will join with the Los Angeles Agape Choir to sing "If You're Out There."

Anderson Cooper will host the show, and special celebrity guests will also feature as presenters. These include: Cameron Diaz, Salma Hayek, Forest Whitaker, Meg Ryan, Terrence Howard, Lucy Liu and Jessica Biel.

The night's highlight will center on the announcement of CNN's "Hero of the Year" decided upon by voters who cast their choices in a six-week poll on who influenced them the most over 2008. The winner will be awarded $100,000 with $25,000 going to the remaining nine.

"CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" will air on Thursday, November 27 at 9 p.m. EST on CNN.

John Legend - On the set of "Everybody Knows"

John Legend was all over New York shooting his new video "Everybody Knows". There's nothing better than a new video shot in beautiful New York!

Listen to "Everybody Knows"

John Legend - Late Show Performance

John Legend appeared and performed his hit song “Green Light” on CBS’ Late Show With David Letterman,on Thursday.The track is off his recently released album,“Evolver”.

New John Legend feat. Brandy Song - "Quickly"

Here's another amazing new track from John Legend's upcoming album "Evolver", it's called "Quickly" and it features Brandy. Both voices blend in really well, you can feel the Brandy touch on the song. Speaking of Brandy, her new album "Human" will be released on December 9th instead of November 11th. It's the same release date as 50 Cent's, Ciara's, Common's, Busta Rhymes's, and Keri Hilson's album release date.

Listen to "Quickly"

John Legend - "Evolver" Tour Announced!

John Legend will be hitting the road with Raphael Saadiq for a world tour in support of his new album "Evolver". The first leg of the tour will start in North America, on November 19th in Minneapolis, and end on December 14th in Durham. The second leg of the tour runs from January 12th - February 9th in 2009. Those dates haven't been announced as of yet.

John Legend's new album "Evolver" will drop on October 28th and will feature Kanye West, Brandy, Estelle, and Andre Benjamin aka Andre 3000 from OutKast who has helped Legend in his lead single, "Green Light".


Tour dates:

November 19 - Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis
November 20 - Chicago Theatre in Chicago
November 24 - Wharton Center For Performing Arts in E. Lansing, Michigan
November 26 - Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit
November 28 - Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto
November 29 & December 1 - Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, New Jersey
December 2 - Orpheum Theatre in Boston
December 5 - Tower Theater in Philadelphia
December 8 - Lyric Theatre in Baltimore
December 9 - Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
December 10 - Peace Center in Greenville, South California
December 12 - Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, North California
December 13 - Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, North California

New John Legend Song - "It's Over"

A new song from John Legend's upcoming album "Evolver" has leaked, it's called "It's Over" and it features Kanye West. The song has a very catchy vibe, sounds very different from anything else out there right now, it's very cool, check it out and let me know what you think!

Listen to "It's Over"

"Evolver" will be released on October 28th!

John Legend - “Evolver” Album Cover Photo

Here is the official cover art for the latest LP from Grammy Award-winning vocalist John Legend. Evolver premieres October 28, 2008. What do you think of the cover?!

New John Legend Video feat. Andre 3000 - "Green Light"

Check out the new video from John Legend for his new single, “Green Light.” The video features Andre 3000 and also a cameo from Estelle. John Legend's 3rd studio album Evolver is due in stores on October 28.