John Legend

John Legend Releases Video Pledging Food Desert Support For His Hometown

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Musicians, Cities in the United States, Geography of the United States, Springfield, Missouri, Springfield, Missouri metropolitan area, Springfield, Illinois, Springfield, Massachusetts, Springfield, John Legend

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Springfield native, John Legend ,has honored a local non-profit through a video where he announced how this organization is stepping in to support his hometown.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Springfield native, John Legend ,has honored a local non-profit through a video where he announced how this organization is stepping in to support his hometown.
  • Legend and TAC The Abilities Connection are coming together to help the City of Springfield's residents.
  • The recent closing of a local grocery store has caused what can be termed a food desert.
  • In the just released video by Legend, he discussed a partnership between TAC , a non-profit organization located in Springfield, Ohio, and the City of Springfield .

Genesis Introduces "Young Luxury" in First Super Bowl Ad, Starring John Legend and Chrissy Teigen

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Friday, January 24, 2020
Musicians, Chrissy, Hypocorisms, Super Bowl commercials, Genesis, Teigen, John Legend, Super Bowl

The spot will feature Genesis celebrity spokes-couple: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen.

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  • The spot will feature Genesis celebrity spokes-couple: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen.
  • John and Chrissy will present to the world the first Sport Utility Vehicle from Genesis, the GV80.
  • The Super Bowl Ad is just the beginning of the relationship with John and Chrissy.
  • Short videos teasing the Genesis Super Bowl ad can be viewed on Friday, January 24, in the afternoon PST at: YouTube.com/GenesisUSA
    For the first time in its short history, Genesis plans to throw its hat into the Super Bowl ring.

John Legend Releases Beautiful Version of “Happy Christmas (War Is Over) (Amazon Original)” Only on Amazon Music

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Thursday, November 21, 2019
Online, Entertainment, Music, Albums, Musicians, Singers, Online music stores, 3D publishing, Amazon, Chrissy Teigen, A Legendary Christmas, John Legend, Raphael Saadiq, Christmas music, Happy Christmas, John Legend, Amazon Music, Amazon

Produced by Raphael Saadiq, with additional vocals by Chrissy Teigen and daughter Luna, Happy Christmas (War Is Over) (Amazon Original) is out today, available to stream and purchase exclusively on Amazon Music.

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  • Produced by Raphael Saadiq, with additional vocals by Chrissy Teigen and daughter Luna, Happy Christmas (War Is Over) (Amazon Original) is out today, available to stream and purchase exclusively on Amazon Music.
  • Watch John Legend discuss his inspiration for recording Happy Christmas (War Is Over) HERE and listen to the song at https://amzn.to/HappyChristmasWarIsOver .
  • Legend recently released an expanded version of his first Christmas album, A LEGENDARY CHRISTMAS: THE DELUXE EDITION.
  • Legends new holiday song is now available on all Amazon Music streaming tiers, including Prime Music, Amazon Music Unlimited, and on Amazon Music HD, in the highest quality streaming audio available.

National Civil Rights Museum’s 28th Freedom Award Brings Top-Tier Talent to the Stage

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Musicians, American culture, American society, Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., Liberalism in the United States, Civil rights movement, Memorials to Martin Luther King Jr., National Civil Rights Museum, Martin Luther King Jr., Motel, John Legend

While attendees will witness another installment of civil rights history, they will also experience a night of excellent entertainment with honoree John Legend performing.

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  • While attendees will witness another installment of civil rights history, they will also experience a night of excellent entertainment with honoree John Legend performing.
  • Legend has garnered ten Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and an Emmy Award, making Legend the first African-American man to earn an EGOT.
  • The directory included the Lorraine Motel, the current site of the National Civil Rights Museum.
  • The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present.

John Legend Selected as Honoree for National Civil Rights Museum’s Prestigious Freedom Award

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Musicians, Entertainers, John Legend, FedEx

Memphis, Sept. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JOHN LEGEND is one of three honorees selected for the National Civil Rights Museums 28th Annual Freedom Award to be held on October 30.

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  • Memphis, Sept. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JOHN LEGEND is one of three honorees selected for the National Civil Rights Museums 28th Annual Freedom Award to be held on October 30.
  • Legend has worked in music for over 20 years becoming the youngest artist to complete the prestigious EGOT as an Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar and Tony Award winner.
  • His musical work on films highlighting the Civil Rights Movements, such as Selma and advocacy for education have lauded national and international acclaim.
  • The Freedom Award presenting sponsors are International Paper, FedEx Corporation, Hyde Family Foundations, Ford Motor Company and First Tennessee Foundation.