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Common and John Legend's moving tune "Glory," from the civil-rights film "Selma" took home the Golden Globe last night, Jan. 11, for Best Original Song. Prince was on hand to deliver the award to the delight of pretty much everyone in the crowd. The pair beat out artists like Lana Del Rey, Lorde and Patti Smith in the category. It is hard to say who received more applause: the winners or the presenter. Prince showed up almost out of nowhere and the crowd lost it — Louis C.K. and Channing Tatum went hard at whistling for the rocker. Common and Legend deserved this win. Their masterful song about the struggle for racial equality resonates now more than ever. "The first day I stepped on the set of 'Selma,' I began to feel like this was bigger than a movie," Common, who also has a part in the film, said. "As I got to know the people of the civil rights movement, I realize I am the hopeful black woman who was denied her right to vote. I am the caring white supporter killed on the front lines of freedom. I am the unarmed black kid who maybe needed a hand but instead was given a bullet. I am the two fallen police officers murdered in the line of duty." "We still are in solidarity with those who are out there fighting for justice right now, and we're so grateful to write this song, hopefully, as an inspiration to them," Legend added. -
Ranking The Golden Globes' Best Original Song Nominees: Lorde, Lana Del Rey, Sia, And More
The 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards are taking place this Sunday, Jan. 11, and there are some very big names nominated for Best Original Song this year. Here are the five nominees ranked from worst to best. -
Common & John Legend Perform “Glory” From 'Selma' Film For Good Morning America's Winter Concert Series [WATCH]
The Martin Luther King, Jr. film Selma hit a limited number of theaters on Christmas Day to positive reviews. The soundtrack to the film features John Legend and Common's new song "Glory," which they performed today on Good Morning America to promote the film as part of the GMA Winter Concert Series. Legend handled vocals and keys supported by a string quartet, a timpani player, and three background singers. Common came in with some socially conscious verses referencing the unrest in Ferguson and the civil rights movement. Both men sported black suits as they delivered the gospel-tinged anthem, ringing in 2015 with a call for change. -
John Legend & Common Share "Glory" Lyric Video Ahead Of 'Selma' Release [WATCH]
John Legend and Common recently collaborated on a song called "Glory," which will be featured in the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. film, Selma. The song features some socially conscious guest verses from Common, who references the recent unrest in Ferguson, Missouri. The lyric video for the track has now arrived. -
A.J., Free Return for '106 & Park' Series Finale: Hosts Close BET Music Vid Countdown Show [WATCH]
BET's "106 & Park" came to a close Friday, Dec. 19, and to celebrate the show's history, original hosts A.J. and Free took over the microphones one final time. All the previous hosts joined them onstage to discuss some of their favorite memories over the years. Keyshia Cole and Wale were the last guests on the music video countdown show, "Vibe" notes. Common, Ashanti, Ne-Yo and Big Sean, Big Tigger, Julissa, Terrence J, Rosci, Keshia Chante and Bow Wow showed some love with pre-recorded send-offs for the last installment. "We didn't know it then starting the show, but it became bigger than we ever imagined," Free said during the finale. Free's favorite moment? Genuine "grinding on the stage." Check out the videos below for all the hip-hop nostalgia. -
DJ Premier, Royce Da 5' 9" Share 'PRhyme Time' Music Vid [WATCH]
Hip-hop duo PRhyme have shared the music video for their new single "PRhyme Time," which you can check out below. The video features footage of Royce da 5' 9" and DJ Premier working in the studio, filmed on what looks like a warbly 1990s camcorder — the date in the corner even claims that this was filmed in November 1992, though it probably was not. There is plenty of Fila product placement throughout, probably because Beats by Dre did not exist yet in 1992. You can check out the music video for PRhyme's "PRhyme Time" here: -
Oscar Best Original Song Shortlist: Coldplay, Lorde, Lana Del Rey Included
The Golden Globes listed five nominations for Best Original Song earlier this week, and the Academy Awards have now followed suit with a "short list" of 79 songs up for the same title. The Globe will be decided on the night of Jan. 11, but the Oscars don't take place until Feb. 22, so there's still a full month before that lengthy selection of songs gets pared down to five. -
2015 Golden Globe Nominations: Lorde, Lana Del Rey, John Legend, Common, Among Music Nominees
The 2015 Golden Globe nominations have been revealed. Because no Hollywood film would be complete without its soundtrack, Lorde, Lana Del Rey, John Legend, and Common are among the nominees for Best Original Song. The rest of the nominees in the musical categories are a mix of hit-makers and legends. -
DJ Premier, Royce Da 5' 9" Announce PRhyme North American Tour [FULL SCHEDULE]
Even though they just made their live debut this past Friday (Dec. 5) in New York, PRhyme, the collaboration between Slaughterhouse's Royce da 5' 9" and Gang Starr's DJ Premier, have announced a month-long tour in support of their recently released self-titled debut album. According to Billboard, "PRhyme: The Tour" kicks off on Feb. 18 in Baltimore and finishes up on March 19 and 20 at Austin's South By Southwest Festival. Tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday, Dec. 12, through PRhyme's website. -
John Legend, Common Share New Song - "Glory" - From Upcoming 'Selma' Film [LISTEN]
The nominees for the 87th Academy Awards will be announced on Jan. 15 and today, R&B singer John Legend has shared his Best Original Song hopeful -- "Glory" -- which will be featured in the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. drama, 'Selma.' The song features some socially conscious guest verses from Common, who references the recent unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, and joins the ever-growing list of artists to release tribute songs to Michael Brown. -
Kanye West Fan Makes Two-Hour Film with Footage from 'Yeezus' Tour, Hype Williams Movie to Hit Theaters [WATCH]
If you missed out on Kanye West's Yeezus tour, don't worry. One Yeezy enthusiast recently put out a two-hour film that highlights almost all of West's tour stops. John Colandra reportedly spent seven months working on the video, which features fan-shot footage. Hopefully it's enough to hold fans over until Hype Williams releases his West tour movie. -
Common Shares Admiration For Jay Electronica After Praising Chief Keef For Being Raw And Real In His Music
Common recently praised fellow Chicago rapper, Chief Keef, for being raw and real in his music. Now, he's sharing his admiration for Jay Electronica as the two embark on the 13-date "Nobody's Smiling" tour. -
Common Says He Respects Chief Keef For Being Raw And Real In His Music
Common recently made a stop in Paris as a part of the European leg of his tour. While there, Common spoke to Booska-P.com about fellow Chicago rapper, Chief Keef. The Nobody's Smiling rapper said he respects Keef for being raw and real in his music and discussed working with Kanye West. -
President Obama Joins Willie Nelson and John Fogerty Onstage for 'On the Road Again' [WATCH]
President Barrack Obama joined Willie Nelson, John Fogerty, Common and Mary J. Blige onstage at a tribute concert to honor American troops Thursday (Nov. 6). The group collaborated on an amped-up version of Nelson's "On the Road Again" with the president struggling to sing along. -
Willie Nelson Thinks President Obama Wants Weed Legalized: 'He May Be Happy To See It Happening'
Nelson was in D.C. this week to play a 'Salute to the Troop's benefit at the White House.
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