Orange RockCorps show,the Royal Albert Hall
London. 26 September 2008( Thanks frpap.com)

Orange RockCorps Photos

John Legend "Good morning" (Thanks Youresopop)

Mise à jour
Le 22 septembre John Legend était en concert au "Hilfiger Sessions concert" à Londres. les extraits de Hilfiger Sessions de Londres devraient être disponibles le 9 octobre sur le site www.tommytv.com Update
John Legend performed during The Hilfiger Sessions concert in London, september 22. Clips of the Hilfiger Sessions london are expected to be available october 9th on the www.tommytv.com

YouTube et Will I Am des Black Eyed Peas ont lancé une initiative visant à éveiller les consciences à la nécessité de la lutte contre la pauvreté dans le monde. L'initiative, baptisée "In my name" (En mon nom) et qualifiée par Youtube de "pétition vidéo", permet aux internautes d'envoyer leurs contributions appelant le monde à lutter contre la pauvreté. Vous avez une chance de participer à la pétition vidéo pour mettre fin à la faim dans le monde", a indiqué Youtube en annonçant l'évènement sur son blog. Cette initiative a été lancée le jour où les dirigeants du monde planchaient lors d'un sommet à l'ONU pour stimuler les efforts afin d'atteindre les Objectifs du millénaire pour le développement (OMD), qui visent à réduire la pauvreté d'ici 2015. L'intitiative est menée par Youtube, Will.i.am, et les ONG Oxfam, Global Call To Action Against Poverty, Save the Children et Comic Relief. Les chanteurs John Legend, Annie Lennox et Fergie, les actrices Scarlett Johansson et Mischa Barton ainsi que la reine Rania de Jordanie, participent notamment au projet. You tube précise que les internautes ont jusqu'au 1er novembre pour soumettre leurs vidéos à l'adresse suivante youtube.com/inmyname, les meilleures videos seront montrées aux dirigeants du monde à l'Assemblée générale des Nations unies. YouTube and Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am launched an initiative called "In My Name" aimed at raising awareness about efforts to fight global poverty. In what it described as a "video petition", YouTube set up a new channel where contributors can post their own videos urging world leaders to step up their efforts to end poverty. "This is your chance to join the video petition to end world hunger," YouTube said in an announcement on the site's blog. The initiative was timed to coincide with a summit being held at the United Nations, where world leaders are meeting this week to discuss the UN Millennium Development Goals aimed at ending global poverty by 2015. The YouTube drive is led by Will.i.am and non-profit organisations Oxfam, Global Call to Action Against Poverty, Save the Children and Comic Relief. Singers John Legend, Annie Lennox and Fergie, actresses Scarlett Johansson and Mischa Barton and Jordan's Queen Rania are among the celebrities lending their names to the project. YouTube said it would accept submissions through November 1 at youtube.com/inmyname and that a mash-up of the best entries would be put together and shown to world leaders at the UN General Assembly.

John Legend et Estelle( nominée 5 fois) seront présents aux MOBO Awards et vont chanter aux MOBO Awards 2008 qui célèbrent la meilleure musique d'origine noire (MOBO)le 15 octobre au stade Wembley Arena de londres. John Legend and Estelle have been confirmed to perform at the 2008 MOBO Awards, a celebration of the best 'Music of Black Origin (MOBO)'. Set for Oct. 15, Legend and Estelle will take the stage at London's Wembley Arena where Estelle has earned five award nominations.

John Legend a vendu plus de sept millions d'albums à travers le monde. Il était à BBC news Uk et a parlé de son soutien à Barack Obama, d'Estelle, Kanye West, son album Evolver, Green Light, Show Me Campaign. John Legend has sold more than seven million albums worldwide and has a new album and single out. John legend was on BBC news Uk and he spoke to Breakfast about his links with Barack Obama, who he supports, plus the musicians Estelle and Kanye West, Evolver Album, Green Light, Show Me Campaign.

Video

Dans la tracklist de l'album Evolver, qui se trouve sur le site de Sony Bmg portugal et que j'ai postée dans la news en date du 12 septembre 2008, il y a deux titres supplémentaires : 14. Can't Be Your Lover et 15. It's Over (Teddy Riley remix). J'ai trouvé quelques infos sur le titre Can't Be Your Lover, selon le site blackplanet.com : John Legend «a travaillé avec Buju Banton sur le titre "Can't Be Your Lover," un bonus track reggae qui parle de résister aux charmes d'une séductrice. " Buju apporte l'authenticité du dancehall à la chanson,"souligne John. "Personne ne sonne comme lui".» In Evolver track list, which we can find on Sony Bmg Portugal site and in the news posted on September 12 2008, there are two additional songs: 14. Can't Be Your Lover and 15. It's Over (Teddy Riley remix). I found some infos about Can't Be Your Lover, according to the site blackplanet.com : John Legend «teams up with Buju Banton on "Can't Be your Lover," a reggae-tinged bonus track that has Legend resisting the charms of a relentless seductress. "Buju brings the dance hall authenticity to this song," John points out. "No one sounds like him."»

Hier, John Legend était en concert au "Hilfiger Sessions concert" à Londres. Le concert sera diffusé sur le site www.tommytv.com Yesterday John Legend performed during The Hilfiger Sessions concert in London. The concert will also be broadcast on www.tommytv.com

Hier, John Legend a participé au "Peace One Day 2008" "un jour de paix 2008" qui a eu lieu au Royal Albert Hall à Londres. La journée de la paix est un événement annuel qui célèbre une journée mondiale de cessez-le-feu et de non-violence. Yesterday John Legend performed live on stage at "Peace One Day 2008" at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Peace Day is an annual event celebrating a day of global ceasefire and non-violence.

HQ (1800px 3040px) Promo, Evolver Album

Aujourd'hui c'est la journée de paix, un grand concert est organisé avec Annie Lenox, Annie Lennox, Bryan Adams, John Legend etc...

Peace Day today with musical performances from Annie Lennox, Bryan Adams, John Legend and more
Video 2008: Peace One Day video Promo

Le candidat démocrate à la présidentielle américaine du 4 novembre a inspiré une multitude de chansons, tantôt aux amateurs, tantôt aux professionnels, avant de sortir sa bande-son officielle intitulée "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement" ("Oui nous le pouvons: la Voix d'un mouvement populaire"). Le titre de l'album est tout droit tiré d'un slogan de campagne de Barack Obama et le CD contient des morceaux de Kanye West, John Legend, Sheryl Crow et Stevie Wonder, entre autres stars. Le disque n'était disponible à la vente qu'en passant exclusivement par l'équipe de campagne démocrate, à partir de vendredi. Il coûte 24,99 dollars (17,26 euros) à télécharger, 30 dollars (20,73 euros) à l'achat et servira à financer la campagne électorale du candidat jusqu'à début novembre, a expliqué le label de soul Hidden Beach Recordings, à l'origine du CD. Certains morceaux sont déjà connus, comme "Waiting On the World to Change", de John Mayer et le classique "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" de Stevie Wonder. D'autres sont nouveaux, à l'exemple du "Pride in the Name of Love" de John Legend et "Promised Land", un mixte de Malik Yusef avec Kanye West et Adam Levine de Maroon 5. Barack Obama's presidential campaign, which has inspired a multitude of songs by stars and amateurs alike, is now getting an official soundtrack. "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement," which takes its title from an Obama campaign slogan, features Kanye West, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder and others. It will be available for sale exclusively through Obama's campaign starting Friday. Proceeds from the CD ($24.99 for a digital download, $30 for a physical product) will help fund Obama's campaign until Nov. 4, Election Day, according Hidden Beach Recordings, which created the CD.While most of the songs on the disc have been previously released - such as John Mayer's "Waiting On the World to Change" and Stevie Wonder's classic "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" - a few of the songs are new, including Legend's "Pride in the Name of Love" and "Promised Land," a song by Malik Yusef featuring Kanye West and Adam Levine of Maroon 5.

Yes We Can
Voices of a Grassroots Movement CD

John Legend Evolver Promo Sony Bmg Hong Kong
It’s Over (featuring Kanye West), Everybody Knows,
Quickly(featuring Brandy), Satisfaction, Good Morning, This Time

T.I. Slide Show Feat. John Legend
Album "Paper Trail"

John Legend sera à Londres pour un show exclusif. Le chanteur d'Ordinary People sera accompagné par The Métros au Hilfiger Sessions concert, qui sera présenté par Daisy Lowe à Porchester Hall, le 22 Septembre. Le concert a été organisé par la maison de couture Tommy Hilfiger.... John Legend va chanter des titres de son nouvel album "Evolver", Les rockers The Métros, Steve Appleton et Zarif vont également performer. Le concert sera également diffusé sur www.tommytv.com. John Legend is to play an exclusive London show. The 'Ordinary People' singer will be joined by The Metros at the Hilfiger Sessions concert, which will be presented by model Daisy Lowe at Porchester Hall on September 22. The gig has been organised by fashion house Tommy Hilfiger and the designer says he is excited about the venture..... Headliner John will showcase material from his new album 'Evolver' and in addition to London rockers The Metros, Steve Appleton and Zarif will also perform. The concert will also be broadcast on www.tommytv.com.

Deborah Cox revient en novembre avec son album Promise et une colaboration avec John Legend. Deborah Cox interprète du tube " Nobody's Supposed To Be Here " sortira son premier album studio depuis six ans. Cox a signé un nouveau contrat avec Deco Recording group. Elle va collaborer avec John Legend, Les Avila Brothers et Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis pour sortir son album "The Promise" en novembre. Le premier single sera " Did You Ever Love Me ?" produit par Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis....... Son titre "Did You Ever Love Me ? " est disponible sur iTunes,"The Promise " sortira dans les bacs en novembre. Deborah Cox 'Promises' November Return With John Legend. R&B singer Deborah Cox, who broke onto the scene with the hit "Nobody's Supposed To Be Here," is set to release her first studio album in over six years. Cox, who inked a new deal with Deco Recording group, has teamed up with John Legend, the Avila Brothers, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis to release "The Promise," a follow up to 2002's "The Morning After" in November. Led by the single "Did You Ever Love Me?," produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis...... Deborah Cox's "Did You Ever Love Me?" is available now through online retailers such as iTunes. "The Promise" is slated to hit stores in November.

"Countdown to EVOLVER" Itunes

iTunes offre déjà quelques titres du nouvel album de John Legend.
Le nouveau titre "Green Light (Afroganic Remix)"(featuring Andre 3000) est diponible en exclusivité sur Itunes depuis le mardi 16 septembre. L'album Evolver sera en vente partout le mardi 28 octobre. Evolver est intégré dans la campagne "Compléter l'album" d'Itunes. Avant la sortie officielle de l'album Itunes propose plusieurs titres dont le prix sera individuellement déduit de celui de l'album complet grâce à la fonction "completer l'abum". "Countdown to EVOLVER" propose plusieurs morceaux dont "Green Light" (featuring Andre 3000) disponible depuis le 29 juillet, "If You're Out There" depuis le 24 août, et maintenant " Green Light (Afroganic Remix). Deux autres chansons seront disponibles exclusivement sur iTunes le 30 Septembre et 14 Octobre. En plus des États-Unis, "Countdown to Evolver" est disponible au Canada, l'Australie, la Nouvelle-Zélande, le Royaume-Uni, France, Allemagne, Autriche, Italie, Espagne, Hollande, Belgique, Danemark, Espagne, Finlande, Grèce, Irlande, Luxembourg, Norvège, Portugal, Suède et Suisse. iTunes Stores in 20 Territories Offering Advance Tracks From Grammy Winning Platinum Artist's Upcoming Studio Album New John Legend Track "Green Light (Afroganic Remix)" (featuring Andre 3000) Available Exclusively on iTunes Beginning Tuesday, September 16 John Legend's EVOLVER Available Everywhere Tuesday, October 28
The platinum-selling Grammy-winning global superstar John Legend and his forthcoming new album, EVOLVER, will be the iTunes Store's largest international "Complete My Album" campaign to-date. Complete My Album allows music fans to buy albums at a reduced price based on songs they've already purchased. Available on iTunes in 20 territories, "Countdown to EVOLVER" offers fans a series of album tracks leading up to the release of John's eagerly-awaited new studio album on Tuesday, October 28. iTunes launched its largest international Complete My Album campaign, "Countdown to EVOLVER," on July 29 with the online release of "Green Light" (featuring Andre 3000), followed by the online release of "If You're Out There" on August 24. A special new John Legend track, "Green Light (Afroganic Remix)," will be available exclusively online on iTunes in 20 countries beginning Tuesday, September 16. An additional two tracks from EVOLVER will be available exclusively on iTunes across those same 20 territories on September 30 and October 14. In addition to the United States, "Countdown to EVOLVER" is available in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, France, Austria, Italy, Spain, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland and Sweden.

Evolver Album

John Legend feat Kanye West "It's Over"

Le Single Green Light Afroganic Remix est sorti aujourd'hui sur Itunes. Green Light Afroganic Remix Single is now available on Itunes.

Green Light Afroganic Remix

Tracklist officielle / Official track list
Source : www.Johnlegend.com

01. Good Morning Intro
02. Greenlight feat André 3000
03. It’s Over (featuring Kanye West)
04. Everybody Knows
05. Quickly (featuring Brandy)
06. Cross The Line
07. No Other Love (featuring Estelle)
08. This Time
09. Satisfaction
10. Take Me Away
11. Good Morning
12. I Love, You Love
13. If You’re Out There

Photos Promo, Evolver Album




waouuuuuuh :-) :-)

John Legend, et Christine, shopping SoHo
14 septembre 2008

John Legend, Christine Teigen,
US Weekly 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers of 2008 celebration
Hudson Terrace, 12 September 2008, New York City

The Baby Phat Spring 2009 after party
Plaza, 12 Septembre, 2008, New York City

Estelle Showcase in France

le 26/11/2008 à 20h00
Pont Alexandre III
Port des Champs Elysées
75008 PARIS
Ticket Fnac Spectacle

Tracklist pour le Portugal / Track list for Portugal
Source : Sony BMG Portugal Site


01. Good Morning Intro
02. Greenlight feat André 3000
03. It’s Over (featuring Kanye West)
04. Everybody Knows
05. Quickly (featuring Brandy)
06. Cross The Line (producer, will.i.am)
07. No Other Love (featuring Estelle) reggae beat
08. This Time
09. Satisfaction (producer Will.i.am)
10. Take Me Away
11. Good Morning
12. I Love, You Love
13. If You’re Out There
14. Can't Be Your Lover
15. It's Over (Teddy Riley remix)

Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2009 fashion show
New York, Lincoln Center, 11 Septembre 2008

Interview B96Chicago

Estelle domine les nominations aux MOBO Awards (Musique d'origine noire). Elle est nominée 5 fois dans les catégories suivantes
Best UK Female, Best Album, Best Song, Best R&B/Soul et Best Video.
Le spectacle aura lieu le 15 Octobre à Wembley Arena et sera présenté par Melanie "Mel B." Brown, des Spice Girls et Rev.Run. Votez pour Estelle Estelle leads in nominations for the MOBO Awards (Music of Black Origin). She Earns Five nominations:
Best UK Female, Best Album, Best Song, Best R&B/Soul and Best Video.
The annual award show will be held on Oct. 15 at Wembley Arena and will be hosted by Melanie "Mel B." Brown of the Spice Girls and Rev.Run. Vote for Estelle

Le mercredi 10 septembre John Legend a chanté lors de la finale du "Canadian Idol" qui a eu lieu au Théâtre de John Basset à Toronto, au Canada. John Legend performed at the Canadian Idol Grand Finale held at the John Basset Theatre on September 10, 2008 in Toronto, Canada.

Video: Green Light John Legend feat Vaughn Anthony

Wyclef Jean, John Legend, ONEXONE Gala
Toronto International Film Festival 2008
8 Septembre 2008, Toronto, Canada.

Red Carpet Interview

John Legend, Christine Teigen
Mtv video music Awards 2008, 7 septembre 2008

"Evolver" comprend des titres avec des artistes comme Kanye West, Estelle, Andre 3000 mais aussi avec Brandy. Lorsque John Legend était à BET's 106 &Park il a dit que Brandy a participé à l'album. Après quelques recherches il semblerait que le titre soit "Quickly". "Evolver" New Album Includes Tracks with guest artists Kanye West, Estelle, Andre 3000 but also with Brandy. When John Legend was on BET's 106 & Park he said that Brandy was on the album. After some research it seems that the title of the song is "Quickly."

Evolver Album track list:

1. Green Light feat. Andre 3000
2. Satisfaction (Will.i.am)
3. Everybody Knows
4. No Other Love feat Estelle, reggae beat
5. Cross The Line (producer, will.i.am)
6. This Time
7. Good Morning
8. Aim High (producer, The Neptunes)
9. It’s Over feat. Kanye West
10. Floating Away (Ne-Yo)
11. If you're out there
12.The Only One, produced by Rich Harrison (Beyoncé, Amerie)
13.I Love, You Love
14.Take Me Away
??? Quickly feat Brandy.

Kanye West, Estelle, Andre 3000, Brandy

Grâce au site Mtv Canada, on peut voir en direct "Exclusive Red Carpet" et les "Awards Show":-) The 2008 VMAS "Exclusive Red Carpet" and "Awards Show" now on the site Mtv Canada :-)

MTV Video Music Awards 2008

Evolver Album

John Legend, Christine Teigen, the Rock & Republic Spring 2009 collection
Fashion Week, New York,6 Septembre 2008

Le film "Soul Men" avec Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac, Sean Hayes, Sharon Leal, Jennifer Coolidge, Isaac Hayes, Affion Crockett, John Legend, Adam Herschman, Fatso Fasano, et Jackie Long sort le 7 novembre aux Usa,(le film devrait sortir prochainement en France) Coming out in November 7th "Soul Men" with stars Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac, Sean Hayes, Sharon Leal, Jennifer Coolidge, Isaac Hayes, Affion Crockett, John Legend, Adam Herschman, Fatso Fasano, and Jackie Long

Soul Men (2008) Movie Trailer

Le dimanche 7 septembre auront lieu les MTV Video Music Awards, John Legend, Leona Lewis, Kobe Bryant, Jamie Foxx vont présenter et remettre des awards. Kanye West et Christina Aguilera vont performer. MTV Video Music Awards, September 7th
Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards just got bigger with confirmed appearances from John Legend, Leona Lewis, Kobe Bryant, and Jamie Foxx who will present awards. Kanye West and Christina Aguilera will also take the stage Sunday.

John Legend on BET's 106 &Park




John Legend :-) :-)

New promo photos, Evolver Album, Photographe: Nabil Elderkin

Photos, Evolver Album






(Thanks Rap Up, Credit photos : Nabil Elderkin )

Le mercredi 3 septembre 2008, Andre Benjamin (Andre 3000)et John Legend étaient sur la chaine MTV "Total Request Live" à New York. Andre Benjamin (Andre 3000), John Legend made an appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live" show in New York on Wednesday, September 3, 2008.

Mtv Trl

Plus de Photos/ More Photos
John Legend, Christine Teigen : "Kerry Rhodes and Reuben Droughns
Best of Both Worlds Birthday Celebration 23 août 2008"

Le mercredi 3 septembre John Legend, Bow Wow et Alicia keys seront sur la chaîne américaine Mtv Trl. John Legend parlera de sa nouvelle video avec Andre 3000, Alicia keys va performer. Mtv Trl 09.03.08 Wednesday
Co-host Bow Wow chats up John Legend about his new video and Andre "3000" Benjamin stops by. Plus, Alicia Keys hits the stage.

John Legend, Will.I.Am "Yes We Can" The Democratic National Convention, Denver, 25 août 2008


(Photo credit: danamstewart, Youth Radio/ Ayesha Walker , DemConvention/ Rachel Feierman)

will.i.am., John Legend, live, August 28, 2008
The Democratic National Convention,"Yes We Can"



Yes We Can Video :-) :-)

Estelle est pré-nominée dans les catégories suivantes : Ultimate Urban, Act of 2008, New Act, Most Addictive Track, Album of the year. Votez pour elle, afin qu'elle soit parmis les 5 nominés officiels des EMA. Vote for Estelle in the categories : Ultimate Urban, Act of 2008, New Act, Most Addictive Track, Album of the year. The five artists with the most votes in each category will become the official 2008 EMA nominees.

EMA

The Democratic National Convention, Denver, 25 août 2008


Credit: aaron_seeker, DemConvention, danamstewart



John Legend, Christine Teigen
"Kerry Rhodes and Reuben Droughns Best of Both Worlds Birthday Celebration" 23 août 2008 New York




"The Pepsi Smash Tour" Denver 14 août 2008


(credit: adammilner418)

Promo Evolver Album, (Hq, Mq photos)


(Pic 1, Thanks youresopop)

Téléchargez le titre "If you're out there" sur ce site:
(my.barackobama.com/page/s/johnlegend )

Download : "If you're out there"( my.barackobama.com/page/s/johnlegend )

Video: The 2008 Democratic National Convention

Performance: The 2008 Democratic National Convention

John Legend, Christine Teigen
National Football League pre-season game
New Jersey August 23, 2008.

John Legend, New York City's Union Square,live acoustic performance + FNMTV Premieres
Mtv Site

John Legend, Mariah Carey, Hedley, Brian Melo et Jully Black se produiront en direct le 10 Septembre lors de la finale du "Canadian Idol". John Legend, Mariah Carey, Hedley, Brian Melo and Jully Black will perform live Sept. 10 on Canadian Idol finale.

.....Estelle news

Gym Class Heroes feat Estelle "Guilty As Charged"
Gym Class heroes Myspace

If you're out there( produit par Trevor Horn et Devo Springsteen avec un feat de the Agape choir) est le prochain single de l'album Evolver, (Je pense que le titre sera bientôt disponible sur Itunes). If you're out there (Produced by Trevor Horn and Devo Springsteen featuring the Agape choir), the next track from upcoming album Evolver, (I think the song will be available soon at Itunes).

John Legend a accordé une interview à Mtv, il parle du début de sa carrière, quand Kanye West faisait les premières parties de ses shows.... John Legend talks about the early days of his career, when Kanye West was opening for him....

MTV Interview ou/or MTV Interview

Green Light Video :-) :-)

John Legend revient d'un voyage en Tanzanie, il a posté son journal et des photos sur son site ShowMeCampaign.org. John Legend just returned from a trip to Tanzania, see his journal and photos at ShowMeCampaign.org.

Journal, Photos, Show Me Campaign => showmecampaign.flux.com

John Legend, Christine Teigen, Ronald Stephens (Papa de John Legend), Tanzania, Août 2008

John Legend a récemment remporté un prix humanitaire "Care's 2008 Humanitarian Award" pour le travail qu'il fait avec sa fondation "Show Me Campaign". Son interview dans le magazine Capitol: Interview John Legend recently won Care's 2008 Humanitarian Award for his work with the "Show Me Campaign". His interview in Capitol Magazine: Interview

Capitol Magazine

Les vidéos de John Legend, Cassie, et Pink seront en avant première ce vendredi 22 août sur FNMTV. Friday, August 22nd, FNMTV : Ne Yo performs Live. John Legend, Pink and Cassie also stop by to premiere their new videos.

John Legend et sharief, union square, New York ( Photo credit: jazzbeezy)

John Legend et sa petite amie Christine prennaient un café à New York City's East Village vendredi dernier

John Legend and his girlfriend Christine were spotted getting coffee in New York City’s East Village neighborhood on Friday morning:

Estelle "Pretty Please" Shine Album

Nouveau layout, j'espère qu'il vous plaît :-)

New Layout, I hope you like it :-)

Designed by Ewe

(Réponse a la question d'Ami: Combien d'album a sorti John Legend:
-->2 Albums studio: "Get Lifted" (2004) et "Once Again" (2006) et bientôt un troisième album "Evolver"
-->2 Albums live: Live From Philadelphia (cd, dvd 2008)et Live At The House Of Blues (cd, dvd 2005)
-->Sounds Of The Season est un cd sorti durant noël 2006
-->Solo Sessions Vol.1, Live At The Knitting Factory (2003)et Live At SOBs (2002) sont des lives qu'il a fait bien avant d'être connu.)

John Legend "Unplugged 2008" July 25, 2008, Thanks wdiffin :-)

MLT HOUSTON, March 2008
Credit photos: ml4thouston

Les vidéos de John Legend, Cassie, et Pink seront en avant première le 22 août sur FNMTV, donc il y aura la video "Green Light" de John Legend feat André 3000, premier single de son troisième album Evolver, les videos de Cassie "Girl officiel" avec Lil Wayne, et Pink "So What" et une performance spéciale de Ne-Yo. John Legend, Cassie, and Pink are the latest artists set to premiere their music videos on the August 22nd episode of FNMTV. Legend will premiere "Green Light" featuring André 3000 off his third album Evolver. Cassie will premiere "Official Girl" with Lil Wayne, and Pink will debut “So What.” The show will also feature a special performance from Ne-Yo.

le 21 septembre John Legend, Annie Lennox, Bryan Adams, Jude Law..seront au Royal Albert Hall pour le concert organisé par "Peace One Day" en faveur de la paix dans le monde.Peace One Day est une campagne de sensibilisation pour la Paix, une journée mondiale de cessez-le-feu et de non-violence. Le produit Peace One Day est destiné à aider l'organisation à but non lucratif dans sa mission en cours. la journée de la paix "Peace Day" est reconnue en Afghanistan, 1,4 millions enfants afghans ont été vaccinés contre la polio. Les billets pour le concert coûteront £ 30, £ 55. John Legend has been added to the line-up of the Peace One Day Celebration concert at the Royal Albert Hall in September. The five-time Grammy winner will join a star-studded line-up which includes Annie Lennox and her full band, as well as Bryan Adams, who will do an acoustic set. Peace One Day is a campaign asking for awareness of annual Peace Day, on September 21, a day of global ceasefire and non-violence. Jude Law will also play part of the proceedings by introducing the screening of Jeremy Gilley's new documentary, The Day After Peace, in which the actor features. Proceeds from the Peace One Day Celebration are earmarked to assist the non-profit organisation in its ongoing mission. The campaign says that as a result of activities last year, political parties in Afghanistan recognised Peace Day and vaccinated 1.4 million Afghanistan children against polio. Tickets for the concert cost £30 - £55.

Lors d'une interview accordée au site Sohh.com, le rappeur T.I a révélé que Rihanna, Usher, Justin Timberlake, John Legend ont participé à son prochain album "Paper Trail" dont la sortie est prévue pour le 30 septembre. "Paper Trail" is scheduled for a release on September 30 via Atlantic Records. In an exclusive interview with Sohh.com, T.I revealed several people taking part in the project. "We got Rihanna on there," he unleashed. "We got Fall Out Boy on there. Usher, Justin (Timberlake), uh let me see here, John Legend,that's all I can give you." He also hinted a possible collaboration with Nelly, saying that they have "recorded a few songs together over time."

John Legend Unplugged 2008
Cross The Line ( Evolver Album)

John Legend speak french :-)
"Save Room" Montecito

Petit résumé d'un article du site prnewswire.com ayant pour source G.O.O.D. Columbia Records:
Evolver, un album très attendu, sera disponible le mardi 28 Octobre 2008. Le premier single d'Evolver "Green Light" feat Andre 3000 est déja disponible sur son myspace,(www.myspace.com / johnlegend), visité plus de 8 millions de fois, les titres qui sont sur son myspace ont été joués plus de 14 millions de fois.
Le Vendredi 25 juillet des fans (du fan Club www.johnlegendnetwork.com) ont pu voir John Legend performer quelques nouvelles chansons de l'album "Evolver" lors d'un concert exclusif "Unplugged 2008" à Manhattan Highline.
André 3000 du groupe Outkast, Estelle, Kanye West ont participé à l'album Evolver qui comprend les titres: "Green Light", "It's Over" (Teddy Riley Mix), "Everybody Knows", "No Other Love", "Satisfaction", "This Time", "Cross The Line", "I Love You Love »,« Good Morning »et« if you're Out There". Pour rappel, John Legend a sorti son premier Album Get Lifted en 2004 qui a été classé # 4 au Billboard Top 200 et # 1 R &B / Hip-Hop album en Janvier 2005. Cet album a connu un triomphe avec les hits "Ordinary People" et "Used To Love U," il a été nomminé huit fois aux Grammys, il a remporté les prix : Meilleur Nouvel Artiste, Best Male R &B Vocal Performance( "Ordinary People" ) et Meilleur Album R &B. L'album a été vendu à plus de trois millions d'exemplaires dans le monde entier.
Le 24 Octobre 2006, John Legend sort son deuxième album, Once Again, qui est entré # 3 au Billboard Top 200. L'album a a été # 1 des ventes d'album R &B, certifié platine RIAA, il a reçu trois nominations aux Grammys et gagne 2 Grammy Awards: Best Male R&B Vocal Performance pour Heaven et Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group: pour Family Affair avec Joss Stone et Van Hunt Il a sorti un album live "Live from Philadelphia" disponible en CD ou CD / DVD. Acclamé par le public il a fait plusieurs concerts dans le monde en 2007. Cette même année John Legend a lancé sa fondation The Show Me Campaign(ShowMeCampaign.org), dont la mission est de lutter contre la pauvreté. The Grammy-winning recording artist and concert performer John Legend is putting the finishing touches on Evolver, his first full-length studio album since the release of his #1 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart-topping platinum-selling Once Again in October 2006. One of the year's most eagerly-awaited new album releases, Evolver will be available online and in stores on Tuesday, October 28.
Earlier this month, Legend premiered "Green Light" featuring Andre 3000, the first single from Evolver, on his MySpace page ( www.myspace.com/johnlegend), where John has enjoyed more than 8 million profile views and his musical tracks have racked up more than 14 million total plays. John Legend gave his New York area fans their first taste of the new songs on Evolver at an exclusive "Unplugged 2008" concert at Manhattan's Highline Ballroom on Friday, July 25. For more details, please visit www.johnlegendnetwork.com.
In addition to OutKast's Andre 3000, John's guests on Evolver include the emerging UK hip-hop artist Estelle and longtime collaborator Kanye West. Songs on Evolver include "Green Light," "It's Over" (Teddy Riley Mix), "Everybody Knows," "No Other Love," "Satisfaction," "This Time," "Cross The Line," "I Love You Love," "Good Morning," and "If You're Out There." In 2004, John Legend then known primarily as an in-demand all-star studio session man, stepped into the solo spotlight as a premier singer-songwriter-pianist-performer in his own right with his debut album Get Lifted, which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart and became a #1 Top R&B/Hip-Hop album in January 2005. Showcasing the hit singles "Ordinary People" and "Used To Love U," Get Lifted was a critical and commercial triumph,earning John an astounding eight Grammy nominations, he won Best New Artist, Best Male R&B Vocal Performance ("Ordinary People") and Best R&B album, while selling more than three million copies worldwide.
Released on October 24, 2006, John's second collection, Once Again, entered the Billboard Top 200 at #3. The album, which peaked at #1 on the R&B Album Sales chart, quickly achieved RIAA platinum certification and earned John two Grammy nominations: "Save Room" (for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance) and "Heaven" (which won Best Male R&B Vocal Performance). John Legend racked up a third Grammy nomination and his fifth overall career Grammy win in 2006 when "Heaven" "Family Affair" a track he'd cut with Joss Stone and Van Hunt for Different Strokes by Different Folks, a Sly & the Family Stone tribute album (Epic/Legacy), took home top honors in the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals category. His last release, Live From Philadelphia, available as a CD or a CD/DVD combination, captured the on-stage artistry, magic and chemistry which electrified audiences lucky enough to catch a concert on John's critically-acclaimed SRO 2007 world concert series, "The Show Me Tour."
In 2007, John Legend launched the Show Me Campaign (ShowMeCampaign.org), a grassroots movement whose mission is "to fight economic and spiritual poverty through fostering sustainable development (personal, social, educational, economic) at the individual, family, and small community levels."

Le vendredi 1er Août, les tops models Tyson Beckford, Naomi Campbell, les chanteurs Jay-z, John Legend seront présents au "Africa Rising festival" festival de la haute couture. The Africa Rising festival is high fashion with a beat at the Kennedy Center Friday, August, 1rst, at 7:00. Supermodels Tyson Beckford and Naomi Campbell share the stage with musical giants Jay-Z and John Legend, as international designers from New York to Nigeria bring their "bling" to D.C.

John Legend a joué 8 titres pour You'reSoPop. John a également signé quelques photos pour un concours qui se tiendra plus tard dans le mois sur le site You'reSoPop. John played 8 out of 12 tracks off his new album, Evolver for You'reSoPop. John also signed a few photos for a contest that they will be holding later on in the month.... so keep checking for your chance to win! For more You'reSoPop

Thanks Mankey!

Description de l'album Evolver par le magazine Rap-Up qui a écouté quelques titres du nouvel album

Rap-Up.com got an exclusive sneak peek at a few tracks off of Evolver and wanted to share it
Rap-Up, Album preview John Legend Evolver

Petit résumé d'un article de Mtv à propos de la vidéo "Green Light"
Pour tous les fans qui attendent les dernières news de John Legend, le chanteur qui a gagné des Grammys Awards est de retour avec un cadeau: la vidéo de "Green Light", le premier single de son prochain album, Evolver. Le clip montre John Legend qui court après une belle starlette lors d'une fête luxueuse de Beverly Hills. Cette vidéo est différente des anciennes vidéos. La chanson Green light est simple et raconte John Legend qui tente d'aller chercher une fille dans un club et de la convaincre de venir s'amuser avec lui, c'est l'histoire principale de la vidéo qui se déroule dans différents lieux, il y aura une séquence de danse surréaliste avec des nageurs synchronisés et des showgirls avec un mélange de modernité et de old-school. André 3000 a été ravie de participer à "Green Light", le rythme et l'atmosphère de la chanson correspondent à son style. Bien que parfait pour André, le tempo rapide de "Green Light" est quelque chose de nouveau pour John Legend. Green Light est le titre qui a le tempo le plus rapide, l'album comprend quelques morceaux de reggae, des sons avec un tempo rapide et quelques ballades classique de John Legend. Il est difficile de trouver un thème général de l'album, il y a des chansons qui parlent d'amour, de relations, il y a de bonnes chansons, de bonnes collaborations avec Kanye West, Will.I.Am, Pharrell Williams, une apparition d'Estelle qui a été récemment signée sur son label HomeSchool Records. Evolver est prévu pour Octobre. For all those fans anticipating the latest from John Legend, the multiplatinum Grammy-winning R&B crooner has a gift: the video for "Green Light," the first single from his upcoming album, Evolver. Legend probably never has to hunt for love, but the clip has him chasing after a beautiful starlet at a lavish Beverly Hills party. It may sound like it's been done before, but Legend insists that the visual experiments he and director Alan Ferguson used distinguish "Green Light" from past videos. "The song is simple," Legend explained. "It's just me trying to pick up a girl at a club and convince her to come have some fun with me. [The video] definitely has that story line in it, but we just take it kind of different places to do some unexpected visual things. We have this surreal kind of dance sequence, and it features synchronized swimmers and showgirls. We just throw a little extra twist on it." What exactly is that extra twist? Well, it's actually a reflection of the song itself — the video meshes vintage and contemporary elements and sends fans slipping through time. "We wanted to mix a current, modern feel with an old-school, classic Hollywood feel because the song has kind of a big-band quality to it as well as a more modern dance-song quality," the singer said. "We wanted to mix the two different parts." No stranger to star-studded collaborations, Legend tapped Outkast's Andre 3000 to make a cameo on "Green Light." "Andre obviously blessed it," he said. "The tempo and the feel of the song are really perfect for Andre's style. So I felt like it was a perfect match, and then he came and gave a great verse. He really loved the song, and he really wanted to do it." Though perfect for Andre, the quick tempo of "Green Light" is something new for Legend, who mixes it up on the upcoming LP. "The album has a balance of uptempo, midtempo and ballad songs," Legend said. " 'Green Light' is the most uptempo, but there's a few other uptempos on the record. There's a couple reggae tunes, a couple of classic John Legend ballads and then a few midtempo songs as well." Still, the singer isn't straying too far from what fans are used to hearing, so expect Legend's signature wooing. "I think it's hard to find a general theme [for the album]," he said. "It's a lot of love and relationship songs, as people probably would expect from me. There's not an overarching lyrical theme that goes throughout. It's just a bunch of good songs, I think." And a bunch of good collaborators as well. Legend got production help from Kanye West, Will.I.Am and Pharrell Williams, and a guest appearance from Estelle, whom he recently signed to his HomeSchool Records imprint. Evolver hits stores in October

Au mois de Novembre sort "Soul Men" réalisé par Malcolm D. Lee. avec Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac, Sean Hayes, Sharon Leal, Jennifer Coolidge, Isaac Hayes, Affion Crockett, John Legend, Adam Herschman, Fatso Fasano, et Jackie Long. "Soul Men" raconte l'histoire deux ex-chanteurs de soul, Louis (Samuel L. Jackson) et Floyd (Bernie Mac) qui voyagent dans tout le pays pour effectuer un concert en hommage à leur célèbre ancien chef de bande, joué par John Legend. Cela fait 20 ans qu'ils ne se sont pas parlés mais ils sont d'accord pour voyager ensemble pour rendre l'hommage... Coming out in November is another film directed by Malcolm D. Lee. "Soul Men" stars Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac, Sean Hayes, Sharon Leal, Jennifer Coolidge, Isaac Hayes, Affion Crockett, John Legend, Adam Herschman, Fatso Fasano, and Jackie Long."Soul Men" is about two former backup soul singers Louis (Samuel L. Jackson) and Floyd (Bernie Mac) who travel cross country to perform at a tribute concert in honor of their famous former band leader, played by John Legend. They haven't spoken to each other in 20 years but reluctantly agree to travel together for the tribute performance. Both Jackson and Mac will do their own musical and dance performing in the film. Earlier this year, Lee had directed "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins" with Martin Lawrence, while Jackson was seen "Jumper" and "The Cleaner", both of which are now available on DVD.

Cette année MTV vous permet de décider les nominés pour les Mtv Video Music Awards! Voter pour John pour qu'il soit nominé BEST MALE VIDEO! Vous avez seulement jusqu'au Mercredi 23 Juillet pour participer. Vote MTV lets YOU decide this year's VMA nominees! Vote for John and help him to be nominated for BEST MALE VIDEO!! You only have until 11am EST Wednesday, July 23rd to participate. Vote

John Legend, HomeSchool Records (Vaughn Anthony, Estelle)
26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. concert series,
Wingate Field, 21 juillet 2008, Brooklyn, New York.

John Legend a récemment accordé une interview au DJHyphen dans "Sound Session" , il a parlé de son prochain album "Evolver" qui sortira en Octobre. John Legend a donné quelques détails sur la façon dont il a été en contact avec Andre 3000 pour son premier single "Green Light" et a révélé que la vidéo sera diffusée le mois prochain. il a parlé de Kanye West, de son implication dans la campagne pour Barack Obama, d'Estelle, de sa fondation Show me Campaign..... John Legend Evolver Album - John Legend recently did an interview with DJHyphen on Sound Session,where he discussed his upcoming "Evolver" album that will be out in October. John Legend gave some details on how he got in contact with Andre 3000 for his first single "Green Light," and revealed that the music video will premiere next month. Additionally he talked candidly about Kanye West, his involvement in Barack Obama’s campaign, Estelle, Show me Campaign.....

Interview

Selon le site Anglais Dailymail.co.uk le single "green light" de John Legend sera exclusivement disponible sur iTunes à partir du 28 Juillet. Son nouvel album, "Evolver", doit sortir le 21 Octobre. (Maintenant on a trois dates pour la sortie de l'album "Evolver" le 29 septembre, le 21 ou 27 octobre :-)) According to the site Dailymail.co.uk, John Legend’s single "Green Light" will be available exclusively on iTunes from July 28. His new album, "Evolver", is due out on October 21. (Now there are three dates for the release of the album "Evolver" September 29, October 21 or 27 :-))

John Legend Interview: Dailymail.co.uk

le 21 juillet, John Legend sera en concert gratuit à Wingate Field, Usa

John Legend performs at 7:30 pm on July 21 at Wingate Field (Brooklyn Avenue and Winthrop Street in Crown Heights). Admission is free. For information, call (718) 222-0600 or visit www.brooklynconcerts.com.

Evolver Album track list:

1. Green Light feat. Andre 3000
2. Satisfaction (Will.i.am)
3. Everybody Knows
4. No Other Love feat Estelle, reggae beat
5. Cross The Line (producer, will.i.am)
6. This Time
7. Good Morning
8. Aim High (producer, The Neptunes)
9. It’s Over feat. Kanye West
10. Floating Away (Ne-Yo)
11. If you're out there
12.The Only One, produced by Rich Harrison (Beyoncé, Amerie)
13.I Love, You Love
14.Take Me Away

Selon le site NouvelObs.com Columbia publiera le nouvel album de John Legend le 29 septembre, mais selon le site Musiqueradio.com "Evolver" sera publié le 27 octobre, affaire à suivre... :-) According to the site NouvelObs.com Columbia will publish John Legend's new album on September 29th......but According to the site Musiqueradio.com "Evolver" will be released on October 27, wait and see... :-)

Le vendredi 18 Juillet 2008 aura lieu le "Green Light Party" de John Legend au club Dolce à Londres. John Legend Green Light Party at Dolce, Date: Friday 18th July 2008, Entry price (public): £20, Entry price (members/NUS): Members & guest list only event, Doors open: 2200 til 0300, Venue: Dolce London, Location: London,

www.skiddle.com.

Le 25 juillet 2008 John Legend fera un show privé gratuit à the Highline Ballroom, New York, pour assister à ce show il faut être membre de son Fan Club: John Legend Network members et aller aux Usa (j'aurai bien aimé y aller, espérons qu'il viendra vite en France :-) ) Special performance, John Legend Unplugged 2008, Friday July 25 at the Highline Ballroom, New York, Tickets are available to John Legend Network members only.

FREE Concert, John Legend Unplugged 2008

Estelle et John Legend sont dans le magazine Anglais "Q Magazine" du mois d'août 2008
Estelle and John Legend in "Q Magazine", August 2008
(Source: www.estellemusic.com)

Vidéo de la performance d'Estelle lors du NRJ Music Tour le 28 juin au Galaxie d'Amnéville
Estelle performed American Boy during the "NRJ Music Tour", june 28, at Galaxie d'Amnéville, France

John Legend feat Andre 3000 "Green Light" Video
Label: G.O.O.D./Columbia
Director(s): Alan Ferguson
Production co: Anonymous Content

Independence Day celebration, Philadelphia, Friday, July 4, 2008.

La pochette du single "Green Light"
Green Light single cover
(Source:columbia, sonybmgemail.com)
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Evolver Album track list:

1. Green Light feat. Andre 3000
2. Satisfaction (Will.i.am)
3. Everybody Knows
4. No Other Love feat Estelle, reggae beat
5. Cross The Line (producer, will.i.am)
6. This Time
7. Good Morning
8. Aim High (producer, The Neptunes)
9. It’s Over feat. Kanye West
10. Floating Away (Ne-Yo)
11. If you're out there

Le 4 juillet 2008, John Legend va performer à Philadelphia pour la célébration du Jour de l'indépendance. Dans une interview accordée à citypaper.net il raconte qu'il avait été accepté à Havard mais qu'il a préféré faire ses études à l'université de Pennsylvanie pour des raisons financières mais aussi parce qu'il y avait des amis et de la famille. Il était major en Anglais, il avait un groupe capella appellé "Counterparts". Il précise qu'il n'a pas grandi avec une cuillère d'argent, qu'il sait ce que c'est que de venir d'une famille qui n'a pas d'argent. Sa famille vient de l'église, son père est un ancien ouvrier d'usine, il était aussi un artiste et peintre, sa mère faisait des vêtements. Il parle de ses débuts, de ses différentes collaborations avec Kanye West. En 1998 sa choriste et amie Tara Michel l'a présenté à Lauryn Hill, il a joué sur le titre "Everything is Everything". Dans son prochain album, "Elvover", il y a des ballades, des titres plus romantiques que d'habitude, le single "Green light" est très dansant, "If You're Out There" un titre un peu politique..

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John Legend Interview
A.D. Amorosi: Are you an ambitious man?
John Legend: [laughs] I am. I think I've been so since I was a kid. I've always strived to be successful no matter what I've done. And it's never been just one thing.
A.D.A.: This isn't the kissing-your-ass-you're-so-beneficent question. But you seem to have something going on beyond music what with your charity stuff, and making a video for the Obama campaign. What do you want to be when you grow up?
JL: I don't want to be senator or president. I want to make an impact. I don't want to run for office. But I want to be influential within a political realm.
A.D.A.: So you have an ambition beyond getting album No. 3 to go platinum, while sounding all sexy with singles like "Green Light."
JL: There's always been more to me. That why the new album's called Evolver. It's about making progress.
A.D.A.: Let's duck back. What brought you to Philly from Springfield, Ohio, in 1995?
JL: I came to go to University of Penn. I'd been accepted at Harvard, too. But Penn's financial aid package was better. The admissions staff was aggressive about getting me. Plus I had family and friends there. I just felt more comfortable there. Even now, I can take the wheel from any driver and know where I'm going if they're not getting around fast enough.
A.D.A.: You were a good student in high school and college. You were an English major at Penn and had Counterparts, that a cappella group. All this is rarely associated with a happening career in music. Did you ever get grief for those corny beginnings?
JL: [laughs] Yeah, I'm definitely nerdier than the average rapper or R&B singer. I'm proud of that. I embrace it. That's who I am. I went to an Ivy League school. But I didn't grow up with a silver spoon. I know what it's like to struggle from week to week, to come from a family that didn't have money.
A.D.A.: I always thought you came from money.
JL: Tricked you. My family comes from the church. I know the music of struggle and inspiration very well. My father is a retired factory worker at a truck plant. Real Rust Belt, union, working type. But on the side — which is where I get my side hustle thing — he was an artist. He painted and did sketches. He made clothes, as did my mother. She was a tailor and a stay-at-home mom.
A.D.A.: That's where you get your fashion sense.
JL: All of my family was artistic. And well-dressed.
A.D.A.: Are you still religious?
JL: Not particularly, no. I don't go to church regularly and to be honest I think I'm in question mode at this point in my life right now. Religion often defies logic. It's hard to reconcile.
A.D.A.: John Stephens wasn't just soul, funk or rock. Wasn't merely Tin Pan Alley, jazz or hip-hop. He was all of that. Why? What were you trying to do?
JL: We really didn't know specifically what we were doing other than just making good music. We were experimenting. Still am.
A.D.A.: Any particular shining moment at the Five Spot?
JL: That place was a howl. It's where you wanted to be if you we're going to do Philly right. C'mon, the Black Lily shows. How's the place doing?
A.D.A.: It burned down.
JL: I have fond memories of that place.
A.D.A.: I've a funny feeing that you've got a keen sense of how to market yourself. I say that because, in my mind, I'm betting that you purposely avoided the neo-soul tag or being lumped in with the acts associated with it.
JL: Yes. I still see my name associated with it. People don't know what to call black singers with an independent streak. They know we're not Usher — all due respect, but we're clearly not him. And we're clearly not making the jazzy groove music associated with neo-soul. I was never trying to fit a definition. At the time, I had a feeling that the tag was played out and that it was limiting. Though I had a lot of respect for the people who pioneered the brand — D'Angelo, Erykah, Ahmir and The Roots — and enjoyed the music, the tag was a burden. Plus I don't think my music fit that tag ... less so now.
A.D.A.: To your credit, you still sell your John Stephens records on your Web site.
JL: Yeah, why not?
A.D.A.: Because a lot of artists who no longer use their original names might not do that.
JL: My thing is that you should never be ashamed of any records you made before. They were what they were, an expression of where you're at in your career and art at that time.
A.D.A.: Were you disappointed that you didn't succeed as John Stephens or were you not ready?
JL: Now I know that I wasn't ready [laughs]. But then, hell, I thought I was ready to go and should've been signed in 2000. I made my first effort in 1999 and every year I thought it was just around the corner — gonna happen, gonna happen. It didn't happen. Not until 2004. So for five years I thought it was always coming within the next six months.
A.D.A.: By that time you were doing sessions, like Lauryn Hill's "Everything is Everything" in 1998.
JL: Yeah, I was a junior and working at the church and one of the singers that was part of our choir was also a friend of Lauryn's, Tara Michel. Tara still sings with me. She brought me to Lauryn's studio one day and I wound up on the record — just on a whim. Tara told her I could play and sing. I did a few numbers and my claim to fame for my senior year was that I played on the biggest album of the year.
A.D.A.: You did a bunch of session stuff after that.
JL: Mostly in '03 under Kanye when he was still busy producing a lot of people. I was just around all the time so I played the stuff he was doing, him working on my album and me on his.
A.D.A.: If success would've eluded you, would you have been happy staying a session musician? Personally and professionally, would your ego have allowed that?
JL: No, it wouldn't've been OK. Even as I was doing it, I didn't think I was a session man. I thought I was a solo artist who happened to do session work. I never even considered the thought that I'd just be a session man. "I'm about to get a record deal" is what I kept thinking. Besides, I wasn't even that well known of a session guy. I was Kanye's session guy.
A.D.A.: The Legend thing?
JL: It was a nickname that I got from a Chicago poet in Kayne's camp. I wasn't sure why he started calling me that but it caught on. It just happened. It got to the point in that circle — which was ever-expanding at that point — where people didn't even know my real name. It clashed with the underground marketing I had done as Stephens, but that expanding group was in the industry. I was in contact with them every day.
A.D.A.: So they won.
JL: I thought it was a silly name, man. No way I'd ever use it. But at some point I had to seriously contemplate it being a good stage name. Kanye was the main proponent. Likes bold statements. The only reason I hesitated then was that if I fucked up, everybody'd say I was whack [laughs]. But I wasn't whack. ... I had to believe I'd make great albums or I shouldn't come out in the first place. So fuck it.
A.D.A.: Legend it was.
JL: Now I gotta spend the rest of my career living up to it.
A.D.A.: You mention the industry. Whether you're singing with Tony Bennett or doing the anthem for the WWF — you always seemed eager to be seen, eager to be part of the mechanisms of the biz.
JL: I've been thinking about that seriously. I do wonder if I haven't done too many events and spread myself thin. Part of being a smart marketer is knowing when to say no. I have to think, on an individual basis, is this net positive or net negative to do this? What kind of audience will I reach and is it one that I haven't reached before?

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A.D.A.: Combine that with the old-school show-bizzy elegance you seem to radiate, and you seem part of entertainment's traditionalism. No one sees you and goes "gangster."
JL: They're all individual decisions. Is it a cool project: uh huh. So why not do it? I'm obviously not gangster and if I tried to be, people wouldn't believe it. It's not where I'm from or what I represent. So the picture people get of me is a pretty accurate reflection of who I am.
A.D.A.: There's something I've noticed. I hear it more live than on record and hear it more now than before. This dramatic quaver in you voice — it's fucking operatic. Where did you get that?
JL: [laughs] Oh yeah. There's my vibrato at work — a rounder tone than when I first came out. I'm not sure what made that happen. I know I took vocal lessons. I found the sweet spot in my voice that I like. Draw from this what you will — my favorite singers are Nina Simone, Jeff Buckley, Marvin Gaye, Ella Fitzgerald. I'm stealing their mojo. But if you're looking at vocal timbre, mine is not like any of those; mine is raspier and deeper than those — except Nina.
A.D.A.: "Ordinary People," Get Lifted. Everyone knows those. But Once Again, a good record with strong songs, didn't have the same impact. I'm not talking about sales, necessarily. I'm guessing people didn't understand it, feel it. It doesn't have the same swagger of the first one. Am I wrong?
JL: You're not. I've read something, maybe from Ne-Yo, where he thought it went over people's heads. Musically, vocally and lyrically it's better than the first one. But what people loved on the first one that's missing here is the hip-hop influence — the swagger, I guess.
A.D.A.: So is there premeditation, to an extent, for Evolver to get back that swagger, to answer those people who wanted something closer to Get Lifted?
JL: It's me trying to pick the things that I like about both albums. But do something I didn't do on either album. And go beyond that. You have voices in your head, correct?
A.D.A.: You have no idea.
JL: If Once Again was me saying I could make an artistically beautiful record, I didn't think Get Lifted was that. But it was groovier. I answer my own critiques. The second one had less urgency. But it didn't make you stand up and pay attention.
A.D.A.: We know Evolver has "Green Light," featuring André 3000 of OutKast. What else?
JL: "Green Light" is the danciest song I got going here. There's still the slow jam ballads people expect to love from me. Some hip-hop you missed. Some of the attitudes are harder and darker, some of it's more romantic than usual.I even got a political anthem on this — "If You're Out There." It's a progression. It feels bigger than the other albums. It's hard to say exactly what that means. It just feels expansive.
A.D.A.: And if it fails?
JL: It's still me, my voice, my style — it's just a different beat and has a little more synth in the production. If they critique it like I'm going pop ... well, there's no way I'll please everybody. I just need a couple people, then a couple million more to buy it and tell their friends.
A.D.A.: You could always bug Colbert. How did you get with him?
JL: I love that show. He's one of America's true comic geniuses. So first I'm a fan. So when they asked me I said "hell yeah." We did that duet on "The Girl is Mine." Obviously he played Paul and I played Michael. Well, not obviously. We got a lot of buzz out of that.
A.D.A.: And you sounded sweet together.
JL: Since I went to Penn, he asked me to come back when he did the National Anthem this last time out. So now we have a two-song series.
A.D.A.: You've sung "America the Beautiful" and "God Bless America" and the "Star-Spangled Banner" in public. You're doing the Fourth in the cradle of liberty. How do you feel singing these songs, about being some sort of symbol, repping for freedom?
JL: The thing is, there's always been a tense relationship between America and the standard-issue patriotism. Toward America and the black experience — to the point where we can't be patriots in the same way other people can. Because a lot of us have seen it — racism — up-close and personal. Or we've had close relatives who've seen the bad side. But what those songs represent to me — what the ideal of America represents to me — is something that we've not quite perfected yet as a country. We have aspirations. We have documents that say all men are created equal. But they weren't equal when it was signed. Black Americans were three-fifths of a person. Women didn't have the right to vote. America always had a promise that hasn't been fulfilled. True patriots are people who love the country and the idea of it so much that we want to see the promise fulfilled. That's why Barack Obama made that speech about the more perfect union. He wants it. We want it. We've made progress. A true patriot tries to get there. That's what those songs mean to me.

John Legend Unplugged 2008
L'année dernière John Legend a organisé une partie "the Kings and Queens Bash" pour les membres de son Fan Club, le 25 juillet à New York, John Legend va faire un "Unplugged concert" seulement pour les membres du fan-club! Les fans auront la chance de voir John Legend chanter des titres de son prochain album.
Le site du fan club de John Legend : John Legend Network

John Facebook
John Legend a un Facebook Official voici l'adresse pour l'ajouter si vous avez un facebook: John Legend's official Facebook

A l'occasion de la célébration du Jour de l'indépendance, John Legend va performer le 4 juillet à Ben Franklin Parkway, Philly et le 6 juillet à Borgata Hotel, Atlantic City.

À partir d'aujourd'hui jusqu'au 6 Juillet, il y a 25% de réduction sur les articles de John Legend, le lien: the Official John Legend Store.


John Legend Unplugged 2008
Last year, John Legend threw a party for his fan club members - the Kings and Queens Bash - that will not be forgotten anytime soon. We are thrilled to announce that on July 25 in New York City, John Legend will perform a very special Unplugged concert at the intimate Highline Ballroom just for fan club members! John will perform select tracks from his upcoming album, and his fan club members will be lucky enough to get inside for the show! You won't want to miss this very special "John Legend Unplugged" performance - you just know John will make it special for his fans. To read more and join the discussion about this annual tradition, head to the message boards now. Keep checking your inbox and the Network news page for updates on how to get your tickets. Stay tuned next week for an exclusive stream from last years party!

John Joins Facebook
John Legend's official Facebook page is up and running. Add John Legend as a friend and check out the videos, news, fan photos and discussion today.

John On The Road Spend your Independence Day weekend with John - check him out in Philly on July 4th at Ben Franklin Parkway and Atlantic City on July 6th at the Borgata Hotel.

A Fourth for the Fourth!
Independence Day is near. Fireworks, bbq, and good old fashion patriotism at its finest. Celebrate the 4th of July by taking a fourth off in the Official John Legend Store. From now through July 6, everything in the store is 25% off. Stock up now for another Legend-ary summer.

Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony, 2008
(Thanks Felipe Osorio)

John Legend a remis le "Lifetime Achievement Award" à Al Green lors de la cérémonie des BET Awards 2008 qui s'est tenue au Shrine Auditorium le 24 Juin, 2008 à Los Angeles, en Californie. John Legend presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Al Green during the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

Hier soir, John Legend et sa petite amie, Christine Teigen, se trouvaient à STK Steakhouse à West Hollywood, cliquez sur le lien pour voir la vidéo prise par un Paparazzi :Video Last night John Legend and his girlfriend, Christine Teigen, were at STK Steakhouse in West Hollywood, click on the link to see the video taken by a Paparazzi :Video

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John Legend, Giant Magazine, Usa
Photographed by Roman Barrett

News1.

Hier soir, Estelle a participé à la fête de la musique, elle a interprété son tube "American Boy" avec.... Kanye West!! :-) Saturday, June 21 was the feast of music in France, Estelle performed "American Boy" with ........Kanye West!! :-)

Estelle feat Kanye (Fête de la Musique, France)

News2.

Les photos d'Estelle Album Release Party du Vendredi 20 juin 2008 au Gibus Club, Paris, sont dans la galerie du site de Gibus.fr Photos of Estelle Album Release Party Friday, June 20, 2008 in Gibus Club, Paris, are in the "galerie" (gallery) of Gibus.fr

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Hier Estelle était dans l'émission le Grand Journal sur Canal+, la vidéo de sa performance "American Boy" +interview sont disponibles sur le site de Canal+, (Dans la partie "extraits de l'émission" cliquez sur la flèche droite et c'est la dernière vidéo) : American boy Live. Yesterday Estelle was in "Le Grand Journal" on Canal+ (French tv), the video of his performance "American Boy" + interview are available on the site of Canal +, (In "extraits de l'émission" click on the arrow right and this is the last video): American boy Live.

The 2008 Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony
Thursday, June 19, 2008, New York

News1. ESTELLE Album release Party , Friday, june 20, 2008, Gibus Club, Paris France

Vendredi 20 Juin 2008 dès 00h, ESTELLE ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
Le gibus crée l’événement de cette fin de saison, en invitant pour la sortie de son nouvel album la diva anglaise Estelle. Estelle a choisi le gibus pour fêter avec son public francais la sortie de son album, Don’t miss it!
Avec en showcase, la star anglaise, ESTELLE
DJ KISS (resident candy club)+ Guests
Soirée en partenariat avec Mtv base, Myspace, Generations et Da vibe magazine.
Entrée + conso 20 euros, Bouteille 150e (incluant 4 entrées),Entrée gratuite pour les filles de 00h a 01h

GIBUS Club
18 rue du fbg du temple 75011 Paris Metro republique, Tél. 01 47 00 78 88

Source: Gibus.fr

News2.Fête de la Musique
Le samedi 21 juin c'est la fête de la musique, France 2 retransmet en direct à partir de 20h50 et jusqu'à 00h25 le concert de l'hippodrome d'Auteuil. Il y aura les BB Brunes, Francis Cabrel, Duffy, Micky Green, David Guetta, Enrique Iglesias, Estelle, Christophe Willem etc... Saturday, June 21 is the feast of music, France 2 broadcasts live from 20h50 until 00h25 the concert of the Auteuil with BB Brunes, Francis Cabrel, Duffy, Micky Green, David Guetta, Enrique Iglesias, Estelle, Christophe Willem etc. ..

Source: France2.fr

Alicia Keys "As I Am" Tour Wrap Party

Mercredi Alicia Keys a mis fin à sa tournée américaine" As I Am" à New York City's Madison Square Garden. Elle a ensuite fait la fête à "The Parc" avec ses invités John Legend, Estelle, Flo Rida, and Ne-Yo....Quelques photos d'Estelle et John Legend dans la galerie. Alicia Keys ended her As I Am Tour with a sold-out show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. She then hosted a wrap party at The Park with guests John Legend, Estelle, Flo Rida, and Ne-Yo....Some photos of Estelle and John Legend in the gallery

On est habitué à voir John Legend gagner des Grammys, pourtant le chanteur-auteur-compositeur-interprète, connu pour ces hits comme "Ordinary People" ("Get Lifted" 2005) et "Save Room"("Once Again" 2006) a reçu Mardi un autre type d'honneur, un prix de CARE pour les efforts qu'il déploie pour aider à éliminer la pauvreté dans les pays en développement.....L'award que John Legend a reçu reconnaît son dévouement à la lutte contre l'extrême pauvreté en Afrique, principalement par l'intermédiaire de son "Show Me Campaign"(www.showmecampaign.org), qui porte le nom d'une chanson de son deuxième album. Pour plus d'infos: washtimes.com

Le prochain album de John Legend, "Evolver," est prévu pour l'automne. We're accustomed to seeing John Legend win Grammys. Yet the silken-voiced singer-songwriter, known for such hits as "Ordinary People" (from 2005's "Get Lifted") and "Save Room" (from 2006's "Once Again") was in the District Tuesday to receive a different kind of honor, an award from CARE for his efforts in helping eradicate poverty in developing nations.... Mr. Legend's award recognizes his dedication to fighting extreme poverty in Africa, primarily through his Show Me Campaign(www.showmecampaign.org), which bears the name of a song from his second album. More: washtimes.com

John Legend's next album, "Evolver," is due for release in the fall.

La version entière de "Green Light" John Legend feat André 3000, son prochain album est pévu pour septembre. Listen to full version of John Legend’s new single "Green Light" featuring André 3000 from his forthcoming album due in September.

Andre 3000(Outkast), John Legend

Instyle Magazine, juin 2008
Photographed by Matt Jones
Hq, Mq photos

Cette année, la cérémonie 'Songwriters Hall of Fame' se déroulera au Marriott Marquis Hotel de New York, le 19 juin. Cet évènement est une institution dédiée à la promotion de compositeurs talentueux et prometteurs. L'un des présentateurs de cette cérémonie sera le chanteur John Legend, aux côtés de Joan Jett et de Natasha Bedingfield. John Legend, Joan Jett and Natasha Bedingfield are among the first artists to sign on as presenters and/or performers at this year's 2008 Songwriters Hall of Fame gala, this event will take place June 19 at New York's Marriott Marquis Hotel.

Source: nme.com et mcm.net

Quelques titres "Intro, Secret Lover, Love Hustle, Humpin'to the Beat, Slow Motion, Heaven " de l'album "Mr Everything" de Vaughn Anthony (le frère de John Legend) sont disponibles sur Itunes France. Quelques titres de Vaughn Anthony live at the apple store, Friday June 20 for more : Vaughn Anthony Myspace, His songs : Intro, Secret Lover, Love Hustle, Humpin'to the Beat, Slow Motion, Heaven, on Itunes Usa

Le nouvel album d'estelle "Shine" est disponible dans les bacs français
Shine Album In St