Sunday provided families stuck at home with yet another night filled with musical Disney magic.
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By Greg Evans
Associate Editor/Broadway Critic
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Sunday provided families stuck at home with yet another night filled with musical Disney magic.
We're ever just as sure that Jennifer Hudson and John Legend just nailed this Disney duet. On Sunday, familiar celebrity faces popped up on our small screens to perform as part of The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II, aired in honor of Mother's Day. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the show brought beloved Disney songs to life in homes all over the world as the stars performed from the comfort of theirs.
The music community is mourning the loss of legendary soul and R&B singer Betty Wright.Music stars like John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Ledisi, DJ Khaled and many more took to social media Sunday (May 10) to pay tribute to Wright, who recently died after a battle with cancer. She was 66."I loved being around Ms Betty Wright," Legend tweeted.
Update 5/6/20: More celebrity guest stars have been added to the Disney Family Singalong Part II on Mother's Day! New additions include Katy Perry, who will be singing "Baby Mine" from Dumbo, John Legend and Jennifer Hudson will perform "Beauty and the Beast," and Christina Aguilera, who will be joining Miguel singing "Remember Me," from Coco.
Andre Harrell, music executive who founded Uptown Records and discovered Sean Combs, has died. He was 59.
The hip-hop and R&B community is mourning the loss of Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell, who has died at the age of 59.
Katy Perry and John Legend have been added to the cast of performers for the second Disney Family Singalong.
Get ready for even more stars singing Disney classics!
The stars have spoken! Several celebrities joined forces to appear in a new Postmates ad that encourages consumers to order food locally (if they’re able to) in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Like many people, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen and their kids, Luna and Miles, are social distancing amid the global coronavirus pandemic. The 41-year-old EGOT winner reflected on this time for a cover story in GQ Hype published Monday. "I feel like we've adjusted pretty well," he told the publication.
By Chris Willman
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have added an outdoor adventure to their home quarantine: On April 28, the couple camped out in their backyard inside a large tent with one of their kids and Chrissy's mom.
By Variety Staff
John Legend on Wednesday night led the "soul train" at BET's Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort special. Dressed in a suave suit, yellow-tinted sunglasses and, yes, a full afro, the EGOT member delivered his brand-new tropical tune "Bigger Love" as a group of dancers (virtually) grooved to the happy melody.
Anthony Anderson, Kelly Rowland, Terrence J, and Regina Hall are teaming up to host Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort, a concert special that will raise funds to help those impacted by the pandemic. The event will also raise awareness about how the disease has been disproportionately affecting African Americans.