What's streaming this weekend: Indiana Jones, Paris Hilton, Super Mario and 'Ladies of the 80s'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include albums from Dove Cameron and Peter Gabriel, Harrison Fordโs last hurrah as Indiana Jones swings onto Disney+ and Elvis will be honored with a starry special โChristmas at Gracelandโ featuring Post Malone, Alanis Morissette, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown.
Ralph Lauren draws A-list Hollywood crowd for sumptuous show
Designer Ralph Lauren went big for his first Los Angeles fashion show, staging a sumptuous display of his well-honed ethos of casual luxury, with strong Western accents like cowboy hats and boots, against a setting sun at the grand Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California, near Los Angeles.
New this week: John Legend, 'Serpent Queen' and 'Pinocchio'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include fresh music from John Legend and Kane Brown, Samantha Morton stars as the 16th-century queen Catherine de Medici in an edgy Starz series and a race between two upcoming โPinocchioโ films begins with Robert Zemeckisโ adaptation.
Chrissy Teigen graces cover of People's 'Beautiful Issue'
(Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES โ Chrissy Teigen will grace the front of People magazineโs โThe Beautiful Issueโ in a cover story that delves into her evolved definition of beauty, facing racism growing up and her heartbreaking miscarriage last year. The magazine revealed the cover Wednesday of the annual issue, which hits newsstands Friday. Teigen, who is of Thai-Norwegian descent, said she wants to follow her Thai tradition in remembering her son, Jack, who died at 20 weeks of her pregnancy. As Teigen grew older, she saw more racism occur during her modeling career. She wrote in a final series of posts that criticism she'd endured on the site had left her โdeeply bruised.โ
Ariana Grande joining 'The Voice' for season 21 as a coach
FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2018 file photo, Ariana Grande attends the 13th annual Billboard Women in Music event in New York. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series "The Voice" for its fall 2021 cycle. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK โ โThe Voice" is switching their positions for Ariana Grande: the pop star is taking her seat in the coach's chair later this year. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series for its fall 2021 cycle. The 20th season of โThe Voice" is currently on air and features those three singers along with Nick Jonas.
Chrissy Teigen deletes Twitter account, citing negativity
FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2020, file photo, Chrissy Teigen arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Teigen has deleted her popular Twitter account, saying the site no longer plays a positive role in her life and has become a negative part on her life. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES โ Chrissy Teigen has deleted her popular Twitter account, saying the site no longer plays a positive role in her life. โFor over 10 years you guys have been my world,โ Teigen wrote to her 13.7 million followers Wednesday night. AdWhile her candor about the loss of their son won praise, some criticized her for putting such painful moments on social media. She wrote Wednesday that sheโs experienced so many attacks from low-follower accounts that sheโs โdeeply bruised.โIn one of her final posts, she told her followers to โnever forget that your words matter.โTeigenโs Instagram account, with more than 34 million followers, remains active as does Legend's Twitter account, with 14 million followers.
Jhene Aiko to host Grammy Award premiere ceremony
FILE - Singer Jhene Aiko poses for a portrait on Dec. 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. Aiko will host the 63rd GRAMMY Awards on March 14. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)LOS ANGELES โ Jhene Aiko will take on hosting duties at the Grammy Awards premiere ceremony this month. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the Grammy-nominated singer will host the pre-show, where most trophies are awarded. The Grammys will be held in Los Angeles at the Staples Center.
New this week: 'Coming 2 America,' Camilo and a dragon movie
(ABC/Paramount+/Amazon via AP)Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESโ Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are back in Queens as Prince Akeem and Semmi in โComing 2 America,โ the sequel to the 1988 film, which is now coming straight to your living room Friday on Amazon Prime Video. Set to becoming the King of Zamunda, Murphyโs character returns to the U.S. to find a son heโs never met. Adโ A more family friendly streaming option this week is the Walt Disney Co.โs computer animated โRaya and the Last Dragon,โ featuring the voices of โStar Warsโโ Kelly Marie Tran as Raya and Awkwafina as a dragon. The big-voiced Grammy-winning singer self-produced โBaby, Iโm Hollywood!โ โ which is a mix of soul music, piano ballads and funk sounds.
Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton lead ACM Awards nominations
Morris and Stapleton lead the nominations for this year's Academy of Country Music Awards. The academy announced on Friday that Morris and Stapleton both had six nominations ahead of the April 18 awards show, which will air on CBS from Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo)NASHVILLE, Tenn. โ Maren Morris and Chris Stapleton are the leading nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards, but only Stapleton joined the all-male ballot for the top prize of entertainer of the year. The academy announced on Friday that Morris and Stapleton both had six nominations ahead of the April 18 awards show, which will air on CBS from Nashville, Tennessee. AdMiranda Lambert, who is already the most nominated artist in ACM history, stretched her streak with five nominations.
Moet Hennessy buys 50% stake in Jay-Z's Champagne brand
Moet Hennessy is acquiring a 50% stake in the rapper and entrepreneur's Champagne brand, Armand de Brignac, in an effort to up its cool factor and expand sales. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, said the partnership will help Armand de Brignac grow and flourish. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)Moet Hennessy is acquiring a 50% stake in rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Zโs Champagne brand in an effort to up its cool factor and expand distribution. Moet Hennessy President and CEO Philippe Schaus said Armand de Brignac breaks barriers and reflects contemporary ideas of luxury, even as it supports historic Champagne-making traditions. Moet Hennessy is the wine and spirits division of luxury goods company LVMH.
Kim and Kanye: Tales of an uber celeb marriage gone wrong
FILE - Kanye West, left, and Kim Kardashian attend the WSJ. Kim Kardashian West filed for divorce Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, from Kanye West after 6 1/2 years of marriage. If there's one word that defines the lives of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West, it's BIG. The over-the-top Tuscan wedding of Kim and Kanye, her third and his first, unfolded on May 24, 2014. Kanye has made it big in shoes, and Kim rolls out beauty and attire on a regular basis.
New this week: 'Nomadland,' 'Kenan' and Andra Day music
This image released by NBC shows, from left, Dani Lane as Aubrey, Kenan Thompson as Kenan, and Dannah Lane as Birdie in a scene from the comedy series, "Kenan," premiering on Feb. 16. (Casey Durkin/NBC via AP)Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. The album has 13 tracks including โTigress & Tweed,โ an original Day wrote with veteran singer-producer Raphael Saadiq. Adโ โSaturday Night Liveโ cast member Kenan Thompson, who two decades ago co-starred in โKenan and Kel,โ is headlining his own sitcom. It details the African American churchโs history, from enslavement to emancipation, Jim Crow, and the Civil Rights movement to today.
Oscars shortlist includes โCollective' and โMLK/FBI'
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday unveiled its shortlists for several categories, including documentary feature, international feature, original song, original score, visual effects and makeup and hairstyling. Titles as diverse as โTenetโ (for score and visual effects), โBorat Subsequent Moviefilmโ (for the original song โWuhan Fluโ), โEurovision Song Contestโ (for song) and โJingle Jangle: A Christmas Storyโ (for score, song and makeup) are in the initial mix. The Korean American film โMinari," which was controversially nominated for a foreign language Golden Globe, was not eligible in the same category for the Oscars. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross could find themselves double nominees, as both โSoulโ and โMankโ were shortlisted for original score. Winners will be announced at the 93rd Oscars on Sunday, April 25, which will be telecast live on ABC.
Chadwick Boseman earns 2 nominations for NAACP Image Awards
This image released by Netflix shows Michael Potts, from left, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." Boseman was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for outstanding actor in a motion picture for his performance in the film. Boseman was also nominated in the supporting actor in a motion picture for his role in the SPike Lee film "Da 5 Bloods." (David Lee/Netflix via AP)LOS ANGELES โ With his final two performances, the late Chadwick Boseman earned two NAACP Image Awards nominations Tuesday, while โMa Raineyโs Black Bottomโ could make its presence felt at next monthโs ceremony. โMa Raineyโs Black Bottomโ came away with nine nominations.
Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-Harris
Lady Gaga sings the national anthem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. And country star Garth Brooks, doffing his black cowboy hat, sang a soulful a capella rendition of โAmazing Grace,โ his eyes closed for much of the song. While stars mostly eschewed Trump's inauguration four years ago, the A-list was back for Biden. Brooks was careful to call his decision to perform on Wednesday non-political, and in the spirit of unity. Alone with his guitar, The Boss sang his โLand of Hope and Dreamsโ in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
From Gaga to Garth, Miranda to Moreno: Celebs join inaugural
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Like so much this past year, the inaugural celebration will be like no other: pared down, distanced, much of it virtual. But for actor Christopher Jackson โ the original George Washington in Broadway's โHamilton" โ performing in a virtual โballโ is a way of participating in an essential rite of American democracy. Miranda will contribute a classical recitation, joining musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, John Legend, Demi Lovato, Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake and Bon Jovi. The inaugural committee has made sure to blend this high-powered list with ordinary Americans and inspiring stories. And the โAAPI Inaugural Ball: Breaking Barriersโ celebrated the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities with planned participants including actors Kal Penn, John Cho, Kumail Nanjiani and Chloe Bennet.
Biden, Harris take break from inaugural prep to mark MLK day
Flags are placed on the National Mall, looking towards the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Washington. As Biden and Harris took breaks from their inaugural preparations to honor the civil rights hero Monday, outgoing President Donald Trump remained out of public view at the White House for the sixth straight day. Biden transition officials, including incoming Homeland Security adviser Liz Sherwood-Randall and the deputy attorney general nominee, Lisa Monaco, held a videoconference with acting heads and career staff from national security agencies to discuss the security situation surrounding Inauguration Day. Even before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, inauguration festivities were expected to be muted due to the virus. Mayor Muriel Bowser urged residents to stay away from the city on Inauguration Day.
The Latest: Springsteen, Miranda set for inaugural gala
Iconic artists Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen are among the stars who will highlight a primetime virtual celebration televised Wednesday night following President-elect Joe Bidens inauguration. Bidenโs inaugural committee announced the lineup Sunday for โCelebrating America,โ a multinetwork broadcast that the committee bills as a mix of stars and everyday citizens. Musicians John Legend, Demi Lovato and Justin Timberlake, among others, will join Springsteen and Bon Jovi. The safeguards will remain in place leading up to President-elect Joe Bidenโs inauguration on Wednesday. Fencing, boarded-up windows and lines of police and National Guard troops have transformed statehouse grounds ahead of expected demonstrations leading up to President-elect Joe Bidenโs inauguration on Wednesday.
New this week: Morgan Wallen music, tiger cubs and 'Herself'
Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Shia LaBeouf co-stars as her partner and Ellen Burstyn gets a meaty supporting role as her mother. โPieces of a Womanโ is not for the faint of heart but in the trauma, there is catharsis too. Itโs loosely based on Davidsonโs own life and childhood loss and the comedian gets a co-writing credit, too. It adds to the anticipation of his sophomore album, โDangerous: The Double Album,โ to be released Friday.
A record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100 chart
(Apple TV+ via AP)NEW YORK โ Tis the season to be jolly: A record 39 holiday songs have dominated this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart, including nine holiday tunes in the Top 10. Other holiday songs in the Top 10 include Dean Martin's โLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snowโ at No. Some acts have multiple holiday songs on the chart, including Bing Crosby, Kelly Clarkson, Michael Bublรฉ, Perry Como and Carrie Underwood. Here's a full list of the 39 holiday songs on this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart:โ No. 8, Dean Martin, โLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snowโโ No.
Despite bleak 2020, celebrities make effort to brighten year
(AP Photo)LOS ANGELES โ Yes, 2020 may seem like a complete fail with all the constant bad news and tragic moments. Itโs been filled with gloom and doom(scrolling), but some celebrities and those inspired by them have tried to brighten a bleak year. He reassigned his 10 seamstresses in New York to produce thousands daily for health care workers on the frontlines. The singer and husband Emilio Estefan's restaurant Estefan Kitchen served up homemade meals for health care workers in Miami. The challenge coordinated offers by celebrities and athletes to raise funds to feed those in need during the pandemic.
Inauguration planners rethink how to party in age of virus
The inaugural platform on the Capitol's West Front is going up just like always, but it probably won't be as crowded. Work to build the inaugural platform at the Capitol and the White House reviewing stand began before the Nov. 3 election, as is traditional. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., who heads the congressional inaugural committee, has been careful not to refute Trumpโs baseless claims that he won the election. But Waltz said the congressional inaugural committee staff nonetheless is ready to work with Biden's Presidential Inaugural Committee. Even though plans are still taking shape, Biden's inaugural committee is already raising money for such events as balls and concerts.
All Mariah Carey wants is you to enjoy her Christmas special
NEW YORK โ Christmas is still a few weeks away, but Mariah Carey is already orchestrating her dinner menu. 1 hits really going to sweat over a hot stove? โMagical Christmas Specialโ is another example of diverse, family-friendly holiday programming that hasnโt always been allotted by Hollywood. โAs a kid, if I had to select one holiday, of course Iโm going with Christmas. And while the pandemic has halted a number of projects, 2020 has been busy for Carey: In September she released her candid memoir โThe Meaning of Mariah Carey,โ which debuted at No.
New this week: Selena series, 'Shameless' and Shawn Mendes
Because live shows arenโt really a thing in 2020, sheโs launching a holiday TV special on Apple TV+ on Friday. โMariah Careyโs Magical Christmas Specialโ will includes a mix of musical performances and dancing with amination. โ Shawn Mendes released his debut album in 2015 and heโs dropping his fourth effort Friday. Along with the album is the Netflix documentary called โShawn Mendes: In Wonder,โ which is available for streaming and follows Mendesโ rise and journey over the last few years. โ Christmas came early when Carrie Underwood released her first holiday album in September, and on Thursday sheโll debut a musical TV special to accompany the album.
People magazine names Michael B. Jordan as Sexiest Man Alive
FILE - Michael B. Jordan arrives at the Hollywood Film Awards on Nov. 4, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jordan has been crowned as 2020's Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. Known for his critically-acclaimed performances in "Fruitvale Station," "Creed" and "Black Panther," he was revealed as this year's winner Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES โ Actor Michael B. Jordan has been crowned as 2020's Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. โWhen my grandmother was alive, it was something that she collected, and then my mom naturally reads it a lot and my aunts as well,โ Jordan said. Jordan has been active in the Black Lives Matter movement and vocal about early voting registration for this yearโs election.
Chrissy Teigen delivers heartfelt essay on miscarriage
LOS ANGELES โ Chrissy Teigen wrote a heartfelt message about the recent loss of her third child with husband John Legend. Teigen delivered the essay in a Medium post Tuesday. In Tuesdayโs post, Teigen wrote that her doctors diagnosed her with a partial placental abruption. Teigen said her decision to take and post photos of the process was met with some support and criticism. She said Legend was โvery hesitantโ to take the photos, but she felt the need to share their story.
Post Malone owns Billboard Awards, Legend shines onstage
Post Malone accepts the top artist award at the Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)NEW YORK โ Walking into the show with 16 nominations, Post Malone won nine honors at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, where John Legend gave a heartfelt performance that was dedicated to his wife. Garth Brooks accepted the Icon Award from Cher, who called the country star โa true music legend and my friend." Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen, who died last week, was honored as the show aired a clip of his Billboard Awards performance from 2015. This yearโs Billboard Awards were originally supposed to take place in April but were postponed because of the pandemic.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend grieve their miscarriage
Chrissy Teigen said she and John Legend are in โdeep painโ following her miscarriage, which she announced in a heart wrenching social media post. Teigen wrote that they were "driving home from the hospital with no baby. โWe are shocked and in the kind of deep pain you only hear about, the kind of pain weโve never felt before. It just wasnโt enough,โ she wrote in a post late Wednesday, alongside a picture of herself in tears on a hospital bed. Legend retweeted her post, adding โWe love you, Jack.โTeigen announced she was pregnant with her third child in August.
Bloomberg raises millions to help Florida felons vote
The former Democratic presidential candidate has helped raise more than $20 million so that felons who completed their prison sentences can vote in the presidential election. Bloomberg also has pledged $100 million to help Joe Biden win Florida. Working together with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, we are determined to end disenfranchisement and the discrimination that has always driven it,โ Bloomberg said in a written statement. The Florida Rights Restitution Coalition had raised about $5 million before Bloomberg made calls to raise almost $17 million more, according to Bloomberg staffers. ____This version corrects the name of the group to Florida Rights Restoration Coalition.
Bloomberg raises millions to help Florida felons vote
The former Democratic presidential candidate has helped raise more than $20 million so that felons who completed their prison sentences can vote in the presidential election. Bloomberg also has pledged $100 million to help Joe Biden win Florida. Working together with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, we are determined to end disenfranchisement and the discrimination that has always driven it,โ Bloomberg said in a written statement. The Florida Rights Restitution Coalition had raised about $5 million before Bloomberg made calls to raise almost $17 million more, according to Bloomberg staffers. ____This version corrects the name of the group to Florida Rights Restoration Coalition.
Coronavirus impact saps AT&T in 2Q; hit to WarnerMedia
The coronavirus sapped $2.8 billion in revenue from AT&T in its most recent quarter, mostly in its WarnerMedia TV and film division. WarnerMedia revenue fell 23% to $6.8 billion due to a pullback by TV advertisers, particularly as there were no live sports, and movie theaters closed. The company is hoping to navigate the shift to online video with its HBO Max service, which launched in late May. It's not specified how many were existing HBO customers who upgraded to Max for free and how many were new customers; there are 36.3 million U.S. subscribers to HBO Max or HBO. The company said it had โwork to do to educate and motivateโ HBO customers that they could switch to HBO Max, which has more content.
Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping legislative changes
FILE - In this May 31, 2020, file photo, demonstrators kneel in a moment of silence outside the Long Beach Police Department in Long Beach during a protest over the death of George Floyd. Proposed federal legislation that would radically transform the nation's criminal justice system through such changes as eliminating agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration and the use of federal surveillance technology is set to be unveiled Tuesday, July 7, by the Movement for Black Lives. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping legislative changes
(AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)DETROIT โ Proposed federal legislation that would radically transform the nation's criminal justice system through such changes as eliminating agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration and the use of surveillance technology was unveiled Tuesday by the Movement for Black Lives. Dubbed the BREATHE Act, the legislation is the culmination of a project led by the policy table of the Movement for Black Lives, a coalition of more than 150 organizations. University of Michigan professor and criminal justice expert Heather Ann Thompson acknowledged the uphill battle, but noted that the legislation is being introduced at a highly opportune time. The polling found that the majority of Americans say the criminal justice system needs major changes, including many saying it needs a complete overhaul. โWe are a generation that wants to make sure that the needs of all Black people are met,โ Cullors said.
New this week: 'Clemency,' BET Awards, HAIM, 'Doctor Sleep'
(Neon via AP)Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Written and directed by Chinonye Chukwu, โClemencyโ was well-reviewed but got unjustly overshadowed by some of the higher profile awards contenders when it was released in December. โDoctor Sleep: The Directorโs Cutโ: This Danny Torrance-focused sequel to โThe Shiningโ was a little divisive upon release, which wasnโt all that surprising. โ Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICGrey Daze: Fans of the late Grammy-winning screeching rock singer Chester Bennington will get a chance to hear him one more time. HAIM: Itโs been three years since sister trio HAIM have released a new album.
New this week: Neil Young, 'Miss Juneteenth,' Padma Lakshmi
Peoplesโ film will debut Friday on-demand on Juneteenth, the annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. โMiss Juneteenthโ isnโt about that history but the contemporary African American struggle to remain in the middle class. โ AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICBob Dylan: Itโs been eight years since the legend Bob Dylan released an album of original material. Neil Young: Neil Young also has a new album out on Friday, though he finished it 45 years ago. And two days later on Fatherโs Day, Legend will host the variety special โJohn Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Fatherโs Dayโ (ABC, 8 p.m. EDT).
HBO documentary sheds new light on 'Atlanta Child Murders'
Terrell hopes new light can be shed nationwide on the murders that terrorized the African American community in the city within a two-year time span with the HBO documentary โAtlantaโs Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children." Itโs more than just blaming Wayne Williams. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Police Chief Erika Shields are leading a charge to reopen the investigation. The renowned singer said he didnโt know much about the child murders in Atlanta while growing up in Ohio as a kid. The city has had a black mayor ever since then, becoming known for its thriving black business ownership, hip-hop and film scene, and having one of the largest airports in the world.
Musicians like John Legend, Neil Young performing virtual concerts for fans
Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, organized a live concert on the bandโs Instagram page Monday, which inspired John Legend to do the same thing Tuesday. The best part is that Legendโs wife, Chrissy Teigen, filmed the live concert for fans to watch all across the globe. Rock legend Neil Young announced he would be doing a virtual concert after having to cancel many upcoming tour dates because of the coronavirus. Young is calling it the โFireside Sessions,โ and the concert will be streaming live from his website, Neil Young Archives. Will we see more famous musicians turn their living rooms into intimate concert venues for their fans to watch on the internet in the comfort of their quarantined homes?
John Legend to live-stream free concert from home
John Legend announced he will be live-streaming a free concert from his home on Instagram Live this afternoon. He teased that his wife, Chrissy Teigen, will also be there and said โWho knows what awesomeness and hilarity will come from her presence! (Florida is Eastern Daylight Time)All you have to do is head to his Instagram and listen in! It'll be on Instagram Live at @johnlegend. And let me know which other artists I should pass the torch to โ John Legend (@johnlegend) March 16, 2020
Keeping 'Friends' for itself at HBO Max dings AT&T profit
WarnerMedia's revenue fell 3.3% to $8.92 billion in the fourth quarter, and the profit measure dropped 7% to $2.6 billion. HBO Max is important to AT&T as an increasing number of people cut the cable cord. AT&T, one of the country's largest video providers, has been hemorrhaging video customers. For the year, AT&T lost 4.1 million video customers, ending at 20.3 million. Revenue fell 2.4% to $46.82 billion, short of the Street forecast of $46.9 billion.
Diddy calls out Grammys and demands change in fiery speech
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. โ Sean โDiddyโ Combs called out the Grammy Awards for dissing rap and R&B stars in its major categories in a blazing speech that earned him a standing ovation from Beyoncรฉ, Jay-Z and several other music industry players. โSo I say this with love to the Grammys, because you really need to know this, every year yโall be killing us man. โIn the great words of Erykah Badu, โWe are artists and we are sensitive about our (expletive).โ We are passionate. Last yearโs Grammys marked the first time a hip-hop song was awarded song and record of the year when Childish Gambinoโs โThis Is Americaโ achieved the feat. โYouโre in the music industry.
#FREETHEVOTE: Make your voice heard in elections -- because others canโt
Did you know there are instances in which a single number of votes were the deciding factor? Singer John Legend has founded a campaign called #FREETHEVOTE, which documents the visceral experiences of those who have had their right to vote taken away because of the current criminal justice system. Regardless, by using your voice to cast a vote in elections, you can speak for yourself and those who arenโt able to speak for themselves. And you never know when your single vote could be the one that sways an election. Click here to register to vote and to learn about requirements on Election Day.
You wonโt believe these stats on incarceration in the U.S.
If mass incarceration doesnโt affect you in a major way, itโs easy to go about your day and not think much of it. Legend believes we have a major issue of mass incarceration, and that problem canโt be solved until we address the over-reliance on jails. I donโt remember.โBy highlighting human stories, supporting innovation projects, and encouraging productive policy change, FREEAMERICA aims to amplify the conversation about mass incarceration at the local, state and national levels. โAnd my children would not be following in my footsteps.โSome of the statistics on incarceration in the United States are quite jarring. According to the Safety and Justice Challenge website:Majority of people who are jailed have not been convicted of a crime.
Sexiest Quiz Alive? Test your knowledge on history of annual "People" award
John Legend joined an exclusive club of actors, singers and sports stars who have been named People Magazines Sexiest Man Alive when he was named Tuesday as the 2019 winner. Legend, a Grammy award-winning singer, is a rarity in that he was a non-actor chosen for the award. But while celebrating Legend's win this year, try this quiz and think about the handsome gentlemen who have won in previous years. Do you remember who they are? Graham Media Group 2019
John Legend Says He's 'Perplexed' While Comparing Himself to Idris Elba After Sexiest
It's an exciting day for John Legend, who received yet another major honor! The "All of Me" crooner was announced as the Sexiest Man Alive on Tuesday, but couldn't help compare himself to the former honoree, Idris Elba. 2017's Sexiest Man Alive, Blake Shelton, was the one who formally announced Legend as this year's SMA during Tuesday's episode of The Voice. "It is my duty to formally introduce the next Sexiest Man Alive," Shelton said. RELATED CONTENT:See Chrissy Teigen's Epic Reaction to Husband John Legend Being Named 2019 Sexiest Man AliveJohn Legend Is the 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
See Chrissy Teigen's Epic Reaction to Husband John Legend Being Named 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
John Legend is this year's Sexiest Man Alive -- and Chrissy Teigen couldn't be more thrilled. I have fulfilled my dream of having boned @people's sexiest man alive!! I have fulfilled my dream of having boned @people's sexiest man alive!! "Miles, are you so happy daddy is the Sexiest Man Alive? Luna, are you so happy daddy is the Sexiest Man Alive?"
People magazine names John Legend as 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
FILE - This Nov. 2, 2019 file photo shows John Legend at the 2019 LACMA Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles. People magazine has named Legend as the sexiest man alive in their special double issue on newsstands nationwide on Nov. 15. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES, CA โ R&B crooner John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. Shelton, who was named Sexiest Man Alive in 2017, announced Legend's honor on "The Voice." The country singer then handed Legend some short shorts with bedazzled letters "EGOTSMA" to signify the singer's many honors: an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony and now, Sexiest Man Alive.
John Legend Is the 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
And the 2019 Sexiest Man Alive is...John Legend! 2017's Sexiest Man Alive, Blake Shelton, made the surprise announcement on Tuesday's live episode of The Voice. "It is my duty to formally introduce the next Sexiest Man Alive," Shelton said. "[I thought] that yall must be running out of people," the country singer joked of being the 2017 Sexiest Man Alive. Here's more on the coveted SMA title: Blake Shelton Hilariously Talks Sexiest Man Alive Reign Ending (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:John Legend Wants to Add 'Sexiest Man Alive' to His EGOT StatusGwen Stefani Thinks Blake Shelton Got Sexier After Losing His Sexiest Man Alive TitleBlake Shelton Is Struggling With Giving Up His Sexiest Man Alive Crown (Exclusive)
'The Voice': Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Joke About Kids as the Live Rounds Begin
The live rounds are here on The Voice, and while season 17 features talents of all ages, on Monday's show, the coaches had kids on the brain! Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton couldn't help but joke around about their own family unit, especially when talented teen duo Hello Sunday wowed Gwen with their poise and powerful voices. "At the end of the day... it's no different than if Gwen and I were playing cards," he insisted. See more about how Blake and Gwen are balancing their relationship with their competitive streak in the video below. The Voice: Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani on Mixing Work and Play (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Gwen Stefani Sends Nick Jonas a Message for When He Replaces Her on 'The Voice': 'Get Ready to Be Inspired'Blake Shelton Brings Gwen Stefani to Tears on 'The Voice'Taylor Swift Tears Up Watching Performance on 'The Voice': 'I Was Completely Shattered by It'