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John Legend Delivers ‘Hallelujah’ With Carrie Underwood, ‘Glory’ With Common for Global Citizen Prize
John Legend showed off his many talents at Global Citizen Prize 2020, appearing as host and performing twice. Legend joined Carrie Underwood for the beautiful holiday duet “Hallelujah,” the closing performance of the night, “in honor of the better days to come.” In an earlier segment, he was joined by Common for an inspiring live take of “Glory,” a moving tribute to Black Lives Matter that was accompanied by a choir coming in via a screen. Global Citizen Prize 2020, which aired Saturday night (Dec. 19) on NBC at 8 p.m. ET, honored several awe-inspiring leaders. In the music world, Elton John was recognized as the Global Citizen artist of the year for his tireless efforts combating the HIV/AIDS crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic&nbs...
Gwen Stefani Lights Up the Room With ‘Let Me Reintroduce Myself’ at Global Citizen Prize
Gwen Stefani, introduced by host John Legend as “my good friend,” brought her bright new single to the stage at Global Citizen Prize 2020. Backed by dancers, a live band and a colorfully lit winter wonderland set, Stefani strutted confidently as she sang “Let Me Reintroduce Myself” on the special, which aired on NBC on Saturday night (Dec. 19). Global Citizen Prize 2020 honored various incredible leaders. In the music world, Elton John was recognized as the Global Citizen artist of the year for his work fighting the HIV/AIDS crisis, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Elton John AIDS Foundation. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. G...
Tori Kelly & JoJo Soar Through ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’ Duet at Global Citizen Prize 2020
Tori Kelly and JoJo unleashed a powerful cover of “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” for Global Citizen Prize 2020. The pair fed off of one another’s vocal talent as they brought their rendition of the classic, originally recorded by soul legend Aretha Franklin, to the stage together at the event hosted by John Legend. Global Citizen Prize 2020 was broadcast on NBC on Saturday night (Dec. 19). Kelly and JoJo’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” cover can also be heard on the new eight-song compilation Stand Up, benefiting Global Citizen. Stand Up is available now on all major streaming services. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with givin...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (December 19)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Chino Y Nacho’s ‘Niña Bonita’ turns 10 Venezuelan duo Chino Y Nacho celebrated a special anniversary of their smash hit “Niña Bonita.” The reggaeton-pop track, which catapulted the duo’s success, turned 10. It peaked at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart (dated May 7, 2010). To celebrate, Chino Y Nacho released a remastered version of their album Mi Niña Bonita, which includes “Niña Bonita.” Stream the album here. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what ...
P!ink Looks Back on Challenging Year of Health Setbacks: ‘As If Surviving COVID Wasn’t Enough’
In early April, the Grammy-winning singer revealed that she and her 3-year-old son, Jameson, tested positive for coronavirus. In an essay for NBC News, she called the experience “the most physically and emotionally challenging experience I have gone through as a mother.” P!nk is still keeping her sense of humor despite her challenging year. “Later tonight I’m gonna climb inside a raw chicken and see if I can’t check out what salmonella’s like! 2020 is the gift that keeps on giving,” she joked in her post, where she’s seen giving a thumbs up. The artist revealed that her fractured ankle resulted from “running down the stairs trying to see the Christmas star,” referring to a rare star that will appear for the first time in hundreds of years on Dec. 2...
Riley Keough Shares Emotional Message About First Christmas Without Late Brother Benjamin
Riley and Benjamin share a father in musician Danny Keough. Lisa Marie and Danny divorced in 1994. The actress continued, “I’m thinking of everyone whose [sic] lost someone they love and everyone else whose first Holiday it is with grief and without the person they love. And I’m also thinking of all of the beautiful people who can’t be here with us in physical form and sending them my love wherever they may be, not too far away.” The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled on July 14 that Benjamin’s official cause of death was a shotgun wound and the manner of death was ruled suicide. In October, he was laid to rest in Meditation Garden at Graceland, Elvis Presley’s former residence. Lisa Marie’s rep told The Hollywood...
G-Eazy Shares Sweet Birthday Tribute to Girlfriend Ashley Benson: ‘I Love You to the Moon & Back’
The rapper’s post included numerous photos, including some Halloween pics of him dressed as Wayne Campbell from Wayne’s World and another of the couple cozying up while wearing pulled-down surgical masks. G-Eazy and Benson were first romantically linked in May, following her split from actress Cara Delevingne. In November, the rapper told reporters at the 2020 American Music Awards that he and Benson would be spending Thanksgiving together. “We’ll cook a turkey together,” he said, according to People. Earlier this year, Benson assisted G-Eazy on a cover of Radiohead’s “Creep.” On the rendition, the actress croons alongside her beau over a sample of the Phil Collins “In the Air Tonight,” giving the dark classic a poppier spin. Chec...
How to Watch the 2020 Global Citizen Prize Awards Special
Three new awards will also be presented this year: Warren Buffett will receive the prize for philanthropy, the Black Lives Matter organization co-founders Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi, and Patrisse Cullors will receive the prize for activism, and the Sesame Workshop will receive the prize for culture and education. Legend will be pulling double-duty that evening by also performing during the awards special, along with Alessia Cara, Carrie Underwood, Common, Gwen Stefani, JoJo and Tori Kelly. Miley Cyrus, Usher, Oprah Winfrey, Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katie Couric, Scott Evans, John Oliver and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau will be presenting. The 2020 Global Citizen Prize Awards will broadcast on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. The awa...
Billie Eilish Gets Love From Finneas, Alicia Keys & More for Her 19th Birthday
“Happy 19th birthday Billie! It is the privilege of my life getting to be your brother and making music with you is my greatest joy. I have been so lucky in unlucky time,” he wrote. Keys commented, “Blessings and more blessings!!!!” and Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ Flea sent his love in the form of heart emojis. Ashe, meanwhile, couldn’t get over the “casual Hans Zimmer cameo.” Melii and Quenlin Blackwell also wished the “bad guy” singer a good one. The rapper reshared Eilish’s shots from her latest Billboard cover alongside Interscope Records CEO John Janick and fellow Interscope artists Selena Gomez and DaBaby. “@billieeilish happy birthday baby girl love you !!!and congratulations punk!” she wrot...
Heather Morris Defends Tweet About Late ‘Glee’ Co-Star Mark Salling: ‘He Was a Part of Our Family’
Morris replied to McHale’s tweet, sharing that “the vomit face on Marks [sic] face is offensive.” Glee fans flooded Morris’ replies with criticism, expressing disapproval that she seemingly chose to side with Salling, whose crimes were worse than an emoji. The actress took to Twitter on Friday (Dec. 18) to defend her thoughts on her late co-star. “I don’t feel the need to ever justify something because somethings are better left unsaid,” she wrote. “Y’all who have lots of things to say, I get it, I UNDERSTAND you…somethings are unforgivable. But this holiday season, amongst ALL holiday seasons is INCREDIBLE hard for so many of us.” “We did not loose [sic] just 2 cast members, we lost 3,” she continued, ...
Van Morrison & Eric Clapton Are Anti-Lockdown in New Song, ‘Stand & Deliver’
“Stand And Deliver” follows a few other anti-lockdown protest tracks from Morrison, including “Born to Be Free” and the more directly titled “No More Lockdown.” Proceeds from “Stand and Deliver” will benefit Morrison’s Lockdown Financial Hardship Fund, which aims to assist musicians who are struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic, Variety reports. Listen to “Stand And Deliver” below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Christina Aguilera Is ‘READY’ for 40 With This Birthday Bodysuit Video
The “Reflection” singer revealed how arriving at a new decade of her life made her feel in a letter she addressed to her new age. “Dear 40, What a beautiful concept… to not only be ‘turning’ 40, but to be ARRIVING at 40!” she began her lengthy message. “This ever-present social stigma exists around getting older, but I have ALWAYS embraced it! … I’ve heard it said that some of your best life is lived in your 40’s. You stop giving a f— about all the bullsh–… clarity comes over you, and a new intention sets in with every move you make. I truly believe the best is yet to come and I am READY for it.” Watch Xtina body 40 and arrive boldly with her latest birthday video and letter below. You Deserve to Make...
