The Recording Academy is trying. Almost a year after the institution welcomed its first Chief Diversity Officer — following many years of backlash regarding racial inequality — Grammy organizers have announced a new satellite event focused on amplifying black voices. On Wednesday, the Recording Academy revealed that H.E.R., Yolanda Adams, …
Read More »Year In Review: Rolling Stone Music Now's Best 2020 Interviews
From hip-hop to Motown, music’s hottest names and some timeless legends stopped (virtually) by our weekly Rolling Stone Music Now podcast this year. Below are some of the highlights; press play on the episodes to listen now, or hear any episode and subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Dua Lipa talked …
Read More »John Legend, Barbra Streisand Tapped for Joe Biden Digital Fundraiser
John Legend, Barbra Streisand, Sara Bareilles, Andra Day and more will take part in a digital campaign event/fundraiser for Joe Biden on Sunday, July 26th. The Celebration for Change event will start at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Those interested in watching can RSVP via the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s …
Read More »Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, John Legend Offer 'The Prayer' for 'Together at Home' Special
Lady Gaga, who helped curate Global Citizen’s One World: Together at Home special, brought together iconic vocalists Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli and John Legend to sing “The Prayer.” The song was originally released in 1999 as a duet between Dion and Bocelli. The singers were joined by famed pianist Lang …
Read More »Ariana Grande, John Legend, Alicia Keys to Perform at 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Ariana Grande, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Garth Brooks, Halsey and Kacey Musgraves are among the performers set to appear during the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The March 14th show will broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater on Fox. Additionally, it will air live on iHeartRadio radio stations nationwide and …
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