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John Legend Wants Men To Take A Stand For Women’s Rights

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John Legend has never been one to not speak his mind. From his Twitter rants about former president Donald Trump to even his estranged friendship with Ye, the singer wants all the smoke. In recent years, Legend has been enjoying fatherhood, and putting out great music (so other guys can become fathers too). However, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t take the time to discuss politics and world issues.

The legendary singer recently sat with Time 100 and shared his thoughts regarding reproductive rights and other parts of being pro-choice. “We have to speak up for reproductive rights, absolutely,” John legend responds as cheers from the crowd rained down. The “Ordinary People” singer went on to say, “It’s not a pro-life agenda, it’s a pro-control over women’s reproductive choices agenda.” Additionally, Legend is referring to the Dobbs decision, which deems there is no constitutional right to abortion. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there have been more motions to limit women’s reproductive rights.

John Legend Gets Real About Women’s Reproductive Rights

“I think America, now that the Dobbs decision has come down, is realizing the level of control and authoritarianism that would be required to implement the so-called ‘pro-life’ agenda,” John Legend responds. Additionally Legend notes, “It’s trying to take America back to an era where women didn’t have autonomy or didn’t have control over their economic decisions and of course, their body.” He adds, “When you talk about miscarriages and late-term abortions, often, they’re the same thing.” John Legend and his wife Chrissy Teigen have had many difficulties when it comes to childbirth, which is understandable as to why Legend takes such a stance.

Legend’s wife shared last year that a miscarriage she had in 2020 was actually a late-term abortion needed to save her life. This prompted the interviewer to ask about what role men need to play in protecting those rights. The singer continues, “These conversations are life or death for these women.” “30 weeks. 35 weeks. When they have to make these wrenching decisions.” Legend shares. “It is the hardest decision they’ll make.” He notes how traumatic, painful, and harrowing the process is. These types of decisions aren’t easy to make for anyone, it’s great to see John Legend using his platform to shed light on what men need to do to support reproductive rights. Check out the rest of the interview and let HNHH know your thoughts on women’s rights.

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John Legend Thinks Men Need To ‘Speak Up For Reproductive Rights’ To Not Go ‘Back To An Era’ For Women

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John Legend recently sat down for an interview with Time 100, where he discussed his thoughts when it comes to reproductive rights and other aspects regarding being pro-choice.

“We have to speak up for reproductive rights, absolutely,” Legend responds, which earned cheers from the audience. “I think all of America, now that the Dobbs decision has come down, is realizing the level of control and authoritarianism that would be required to implement the so-called ‘pro-life’ agenda. It’s not a pro-life agenda, it’s a pro-control over women’s reproductive choices agenda.”

“It’s trying to take America back to an era where women didn’t have autonomy or didn’t have control over their economic decisions and of course, their body,” he adds. “When we talk about miscarriages, and we talk about late-term abortions, often, they’re the same thing.”

Legend’s wife, Chrissy Teigen, had revealed last year that a miscarriage she had in 2020 was instead a late-stage abortion that was needed to save her life — which prompted the question from the interviewer about what role men need to play to protect those rights.

“These conversations are life or death for these women,” Legend says later in the video. “30 weeks. 35 weeks. When they have to make these wrenching decisions, it is the hardest decision they’ll make. It is traumatic. It is painful. It is harrowing.”

Check out Legend’s full interview above.

Metro Boomin’s Star-Studded Coachella Set Included The Weeknd, John Legend, Future, And Many More Guests

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Metro Boomin played Coachella Friday, April 14, and he truly brought the heat, complete with a notable lineup of surprise guests. He opened his set with John Legend, with the two performing “On Time” together.

Future then joined Metro for six songs, including “Mask Off,” “Superhero (Heroes & Villains),” and “Wicked.” They also teased that their album is on the way.

Metro Boomin used “Metro Spider” as a solo take before then bringing out Don Toliver for “I Can’t Save You,” “Too Many Nights,” and “Around Me.”

After a brief interlude, in which he played the song he has with 21 Savage, Metro was then joined by the fellow rapper, and they went on to play six songs. Among the selections were some of their collabs, including “Bank Account” and “No Heart,” and a cover of Drake’s “Knife Talk.”

The Weeknd and Mike Dean then continued Metro Boomin’s guest lineup, where they played the live debut of “Double Fantasy,” according to Setlist.FM. During The Weeknd’s appearance, he also seemed to shade Rolling Stone, after leaving them out of the regular lyrics to “Heartless,” given a recent article came out about his upcoming HBO series, The Idol.

Future returned once more to join the two to play his song, “Low Life.”

Last but certainly not least, 21 Savage and Diddy joined Metro and The Weeknd to perform “Creepin’” as the set’s closer.

Check out clips from Metro Boomin’s special guest performances above.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Tyler The Creator Shares His Dream Life In His One-Take ‘Heaven To Me’ Video

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Tyler The Creator‘s latest video from Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale is a laid-back, stripped-down affair. Much like its song, “Heaven To Me,” the video is a one-take shot that sees Tyler rapping the lyrics from the unreleased track in his home studio before taking a walk outside — while he keeps rapping — to enjoy the sunshine, one of the themes of the reflective lyrics.

The song finds Tyler rhyming over the Kanye West-produced beat from John Legend’s 2006 single “Heaven.” In the first verse, he takes stock of his current blessings, and although he certainly has a few luxury items to flex, he seems to be appreciating the simple things as well. “We nappin’ in parks, we in the sun gettin’ darked up,” he grins.

The second verse is a hopeful look at T’s future, with a wife and a son, a big backyard, a yacht on the dock, and a helicopter to fly his mom in. But still, his number-one hope is something more elusive: “That’s really heaven at forty,” he asserts. “N****, havin’ good health.” The third verse is a nostalgic rumination of the things that made Ty happy in the past, such as “Peglegs, Ice Cream shoes, the Mr. Krabs watch,” but when he stumbles over the flow, he just keeps it going, showing that the fun is as much in the process as the product.

“Heaven To Me” is Tyler’s fourth video from the deluxe version of his Grammy-winning 2021 album, following “Dogtooth,” “Sorry Not Sorry,” and “Wharf Talk.”

Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale is out now on Columbia Records. Get more info here.

John Legend’s Team Initially Didn’t Want Him To Sign To Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music

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Conversations about record deals are always controversial conversations within Hip Hop, and John Legend is giving some insight into his relationship with G.O.O.D. Music. The Chicago crooner’s career developed thanks to his connection to Kanye West’s label, as the two Windy City artists collaborated extensively. They partnered on several albums and delivered classic hits, but a fallout over Ye’s antics caused a divide. Legend took issue with West advocating for Donald Trump, and later, the Rap icon’s inclusion in the 2020 Presidential Election also gave Legend pause.

However, the R&B hitmaker doesn’t regret a moment with G.O.O.D. Music. West’s label has endured a bit of unraveling in recent years due to his ongoing controversies. Legend recently chatted with The Breakfast Club and spoke about his decision to sign with West’s label amid pushback from his team. “All of these decisions, though, there were people in my camp that didn’t want me to sign with Kanye when I signed with him,” Legend revealed. “‘Cause I signed with G.O.O.D. Music, and I signed through G.O.O.D. Music to Columbia Records. So, all of my first few albums were through G.O.O.D. Music to Columbia Records.”

John Legend Recalls Uncertainty With G.O.O.D. Music

NEW YORK- APRIL 22: Musician John Legend (R) and rapper Kanye West perform on the Alicia Keys “Diary Tour”, at Radio City Music Hall April 22, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

“And you give up certain things when you sign to an artist’s production company, he continued. “But, I felt like it was the right move for me because creatively, we were in a great place together and his star was ascending as a producer and as an artist. I felt like being a part of that team was gonna propel my career to a place that it needed to be. And it did! And, it was really important for me to be with G.O.O.D. Music for my first few albums. My career wouldn’t be where it is without that. And then, when it’s time to move on, it’s time to move on. But we had a really successful run together.”

Legend noted that “hindsight is 20/20” because it all worked out well for everyone involved. However, at the time, Legend was unsure about his future. He did his best to “plan ahead” but admitted that after inking the G.O.O.D. Music deal, he was like any other budding artist, hoping for the best. Their career paths have taken them to extraordinary heights, but these days, the personal relationship between West and Legend is strained.

Changes In Kanye West

In a November 2022 interview with the On With Kara Swisher, LEgend spoke about changes he’d seen in his former friend. “I do find him different than he was back then.” He added, “I didn’t see hints of this kind of harmful behavior back then. We have not been friends for a while now, and so, I’m not personally doing anything. But I do know people who are, and a lot of people are concerned about him.”

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A Running List Of Artists Who Sold All Or A Portion Of Their Music Catalogs

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Artists selling all, or even a portion, of their catalogs and publishing rights has become a recent occurrence, as several large-scale performers and bands have made massive deals.

The most recent, Metro Boomin, reportedly sold part of his for $70 million to Shamrock Capital — although not much is known about the deal’s specifics yet.

On the heels of the news, Uproxx has also explored why artists are selling their catalogs, for those who are interested in the aspects that lead to it.

Below, find a list of artists who have sold away the rights to their songs, according to research from A Journal Of Musical Things. Click the link in the performer’s name to find out the full details of their deal.

1. Bob Dylan
2. Neil Young
3. Stevie Nicks
4. Imagine Dragons
5. Whitney Houston
6. Chris Issak
7. Prince’s estate
8. Christine McVie
9. Trevor Rabin
10. The O’Jays
11. Tina Turner
12. The Weeknd
13. Drake
14. Justin Bieber
15. Bing Crosby
16. Gerry Goffin
17. Luther Vandross
18. Mike Scott of The Waterboys
19. Jeff Porcaro
20. Motley Crue
21. Jim Peterik
22. James Brown
23. Bruce Springsteen
24. ZZ Top
25. David Bowie
26. John Legend
27. Matt Redman
28. Nancy Wilson of Heart
29. Paul Rodgers
30. Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell of America
31. Kenny Chesney
32. Travis Tritt
33. Luis Fonsi
34. Murda Beatz
35. Def Leppard
36. Robbie Robertson of The Band
37. The estates of Layne Staley and Mike Starr of Alice In Chains
38. Alice in Chains’ music
39. David Crosby
40. Disturbed
41. The Killers
42. Lindsey Buckingham
43. Barry Manilow
44. Richie Sambora
45. Dave Stewart
46. Blondie
47. Chrissie Hynde
48. Air Supply
49. Culture Club
50. Devo
51. Jim Vallance
52. Ryan Tedder
53. Shakira
54. KT Tunstall
55. Mick Fleetwood
56. Ed Roland
57. Bob Rock
58. Sun Records
59. Massive Attack
60. Silverchair
61. Beach Boys
62. David Crosby
63. Glenn Tipton
64. Carole Bayer Sager
65. Linda Ronstadt
66. Paul Simon
67. Patrick Leonard
68. Red Hot Chili Peppers
69. Andrew Watt
70. David Guetta
71. Beyoncé
72. Timbaland
73. Justin Timberlake
74. Olivia Newton-John
75. Nicky Chinn
76. Leo Sayer
77. Alee Willis
78. Bob Ezrin
79. Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues
80. Dave Navarro
81. Tom Cochrane
82. Boston
83. Styx
84. Rihanna
85. Ariana Grande
86. Kendrick Lamar
87. Pat Benatar
88. Otis Redding
89. Jack Antonoff
90. Jimmy Iovine
91. Journey
92. Steve Winwood
93. Tom DeLonge
94. The Chainsmokers
95. Brendan O’Brien
96. Bernard Edwards
97. B-52s
98. Kaiser Chiefs
99. Mark Ronson
101. Nikki Sixx
102. Skrillex
103. Rick James
104. Korn
105. James Newton Howard
106. Sting
107. John Lee Hooker
108. Jason Aldean
109. Neil Diamond
110. Lionel Hampton
111. Thelonious Monk
112. Leonard Cohen
113. Martina McBride
114. The estate of Nat King Cole
115. Swedish House Mafia
116. Bob Dylan’s share of the Traveling Wilburys catalog
117. Julian Casablancas
118. Tom Whitlock
119. Frank Zappa
120. Simple Minds
121. Jean-Michel Jarre
122. Matt Sorum
123. Brad Paisley
124. Lady A
125. Deryck Whibley
126. Chuck D of Public Enemy
127. Future
128. Avicii
129. Genesis’ Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford
130. Blake Shelton
131. Joey Ramone
132. Louis Prima
133. Huey Lewis and the News
134. Ashley Gorley
135. Harry Nilsson
136. Shannon Rubicam and George Merrill of Boy Meets Girl
137. Iggy Azalea
138. Peter Frampton
139. Keith Urban
140. Steve Lillywhite
141. Dr. Dre
142. Robbie Krieger and the estate of Ray Manzarek of The Doors
143. Yes
144. Dion
145. TMS
146. Stevie Van Zandt
147. Tobias Jesso Jr
148. Christopher Cross
149. Warren Cuccurullo
150. Metro Boomin
151. Juice WRLD

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Michael Jackson’s Catalog Close To Being Sold + How He Helped Other Black Artists

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Music icon Michael Jackson’s catalog is close to being sold for at least $800 million to the highest bidder. In his successful career, Michael was also impactful with music catalogs to help Black artists. Michael Jackson’s Catalog For Sale According to a Variety report, the Michael Jackson Estate is selling half of its interests in […]

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2023 Grammy Awards Seating Chart Revealed: Pairings Include Lizzo & Adele Plus Cardi B & John Legend

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Ahead of tonight’s 65th Grammy Awards, the celebrity seating plan has been unveiled. As TMZ reports, both CBS and the Recording Academy have posted photos and videos of the show’s table placements. Some of them find happy (and heavily nominated) couples sitting together as expected. Other pairings are more out of the box, and sure to make for some interesting conversations.

They’re not a married pair, but they have created scores of incredible music together and separately over the years. This is likely why Taylor Swift and producer Jack Antonoff landed beside one another tonight. Elsewhere, Beyoncé and Jay-Z will be keeping each other company – when the mother of three isn’t on stage accepting awards, that is.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean “Diddy” Combs on January 25, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

On the less expected side are Cardi B and John Legend, as well as LL Cool J and Shania Twain. The formerly mentioned artists each have multiple children (the R&B star just welcomed his third with his wife Chrissy Teigen) which may give them something to talk about. The latter duo, however, may have a more difficult time making conversation.

A seating arrangement that we’re certainly happy to see is Lizzo and Adele. Both singers have previously gushed about the love they have for each other. Their reactions to tonight’s antics are sure to be meme-worthy. Other stars and their table partners include Viola Davis and Queen Latifah, Black Thought and Chris Stapleton, and finally, Chuck D and Flavor Flav.

Interestingly, some others were sitting by themselves on the floor plan. Among them are Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, and Ice T. Of course, this is all subject to change before the cameras begin rolling tonight.

The seating for the ceremony is certainly interesting. However, what’s really got the internet talking is the rumoured contents of 2023’s gift bag. Attendees are allegedly taking home upwards of $60,000 in luxury prizes following the show, including a gift card for liposuction. According to Page Six, other items on the list are a Bugaboo Fox 3 Stroller for any expecting parents, plus an exclusive pair of TurboFlex sunglasses.

Miage skincare worth over $500, a robotic cleaner, and a $325 ReFa shower are also in the package. Overall, the swag bag consists of more than 50 astounding items, making it almost as impressive as the performances are sure to be.

This year’s list of nominees and presenters is undeniably exciting. Of course, Beyoncé, Adele, and Kendrick Lamar came out on top with their impressive numbers. Several other artists are finally getting the flowers they deserve as well. Additionally, Cardi B, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and Jill Biden are among those handing out the prestigious trophies tonight.

Read the full lists of famous faces were expecting to see here and here. Afterward, scroll to the comments to discuss which award you’re most excited to see be handed out, and to whom you think it’ll go.

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Share First Image of Their New Baby Esti Maxine Stephens

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Share New Image of Their New Baby Esti Maxine Stephens

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have released the first images of their newborn daughter, Esti Maxine Stephens.

Teigen hit Instagram and shared pictures of her two children, Luna and Miles, holding the newborn.

“She’s here! Esti Maxine Stephens – the house is bustling and our family could not be happier 💕,” wrote Teigen. “Daddy sheds nightly tears of joy seeing Luna and Miles so full of love, and I am learning you still need diapers with a c-section!?”

She added, “We are in bliss. Thank you for all the loves and well wishes – we feel it all! X”

Last week, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have announced the arrival of their new baby. According to PEOPLE, the couple’s latest child was born on Jan. 13.

At a private concert, Legend revealed the couple welcomed “the little baby this morning. He added, “What a blessed day.”

The birth of their child follows the couple’s devastating pregnancy loss in October 2020. Miles Theodore, 4, and Luna Simone, 6, are the couple’s previous children.

“We’re all excited,” Legend said to PEOPLE, “and, you know, my kids are old enough to really be aware of what’s happening, so they’re really anticipating having a new sibling in their lives. And I think they’ll be good at being a big sister and big brother.”

Congrats to John Legend and Chrissy Tiegen.

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