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Common Felt Father's Spirit With Him At Oscars
The musician and his collaborator John Legend claimed the prestigious prize at last month's (Feb15) ceremony for their work on Selma theme tune Glory, but audience members and viewers were temporarily confused about...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 March 2015
Common Picked Up Golden Air Jordan Shoe On Oscars Eve
Rapper/actor Common was a big winner the night before he picked up his first Oscar last weekend (22Feb15) after his manager presented him with a one-of-a-kind golden Air Jordan shoe.A huge Jordan fan, the Selma...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 March 2015
Producer No I.d. Honours Oscar Winners Common And John Legend
Hip-hop producer No I.D. has honoured the work of Common and [John Legend] by posting a touching letter to the Oscar winners online.The hitmaker, who has worked with Common since the start of the rapper's...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 February 2015
Common, John Legend Bring Oscars Audience To Tears With "Glory" Performance And Speech
Was there really any doubt in anyone's mind that Glory would win for Best Soundtrack this year? Didn't think so. John Legend accepted the award in classic John Legend style, with a rousing social justice-themed...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 23 February 2015
Lady Gaga Performs Sound Of Music Medley
Lady Gaga performed a medley of songs from 'The Sound of Music' at the 2015 Oscars last night (22.02.15).The 28-year-old star took to the stage at the prestigious annual awards ceremony at Los Angeles' Dolby...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 February 2015
Anthony Anderson Feared He'd Look Stupid In Nba All-star Game
Actor Anthony Anderson had mixed emotions as he prepared for Friday night's (13Feb15) NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in New York, because he feared he would look out of shape and old on the court next...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 February 2015
'Selma' Honoured At Naacp Image Awards After Oscars Snub
Civil rights drama Selma has been named ‘outstanding film of 2014’, at this year’s NAACP Image Awards, held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The film. which chronicles the journey of Martin Luther King Jr. in...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 February 2015
"What Happened, Miss Simone?" Makes Waves With Sundance Premiere
It’s Sundance weekend again and the star of the show this year is definitely What Happened, Miss Simone? The Netflix-produced Nina Simone documentary traces the life of the famed Jazz singer from her beginnings as...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 January 2015
Common, Kendrick Lamar Lead The Charge On Mtv's #Thetalk Campaign For Martin Luther King Day
Today, in honour of Martin Luther King Day, MTV is returning to its progressive, socially conscious days with a special twist on its programming. For twelve straight hours, the channel will air all its shows...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 19 January 2015
Oscar Nominations Court Controversy
The reaction to this week's Oscar nominations was a loud one, because Academy voters played it so safe in a year when films expanded to explore a diverse array of themes. Throughout 2014, actors and...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 January 2015
Common, Ferguson, The Golden Globes: It Was A Long Night
Guys, we gotta talk about Ferguson again. The protests have been off the radar lately, with so much other horribleness going on, but at last night’s Golden Globes, Common took the chance to remind everyone:...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 12 January 2015
Golden Globes 2015: Common References Ferguson, Nypd In Acceptance Speech
The 72nd Golden Globe Awards took a political turn when Common and John Legend were awarded the Golden Globe for Best Original Song for their track 'Glory' from the movie 'Selma,' which depicts Martin Luther...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 12 January 2015
Common's Father Dies
Rapper Common is mourning the loss of his father.The hip-hop star's dad Lonnie Lynn, a retired basketball player who was known by the nickname 'Pops', passed away in Los Angeles on Friday (12Sep14) at the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 September 2014
Kim Kardashian, Accompanied By Kendall & Kylie Jenner, Seemingly Ignores Vma Moment Of Silence
In a world where we rely on our mobiles phones for just about everything, we still don't have a set etiquette on when and where we should or shouldn't use them. Still, there are some...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 August 2014
Kanye West Rants For 20 Minutes At Wedding
Kanye West thinks the Kardashian family are ''the most remarkable people of our time.''The 'New Slaves' hitmaker gushed about his new wife, Kim Kardashian, and her famous family during several lengthy speeches at their wedding...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 May 2014
Red Bull Music Academy Festival Set For Ultimate Closing Party In New York
Firstly, we recognise that reporting on a mixture of New York parties, eclectic performances and signature lectures from prominent music movers and shakers could seem, well, immaterial. Let's face it, Gotham is one long eclectic...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 23 May 2014
America Ferrera Puts Marriage To The Test By Filming Sex Scenes For Her Husband
America Ferrera and her husband Ryan Piers Williams put their marriage to the test in new drama X/Y - the writer/director filmed his wife making love to rapper Common.In only his second feature, writer/director Williams...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 April 2014
Kanye West And Common Team Up To Create 20,000 Jobs In Chicago
Rappers Kanye West and Common have joined forces on a new initiative to provide over 20,000 jobs for young people in their native Chicago, Illinois.The pair is using their star power to help the less...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 April 2014
Common, Wale And Co. Releasing"game Of Thrones" Mixtape For All Your Catching Up Needs
It’s official – HBO has the best promotional strategy. Not that the fourth season of Game of Thrones needed any more hype, but it’s getting heaps of it with a new hip hop mixtape. Dragons,...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 06 March 2014
Rapper Common Lands Spontaneous Cameo In Entourage Film
A timely workout at the gym helped rapper/actor Common land a cameo in the Entourage film.Filmmaker Doug Ellin ran into The Light hitmaker at Equinox in Los Angeles last week (ends02Mar14) and asked him if...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 March 2014
Common To Play Killer In Liam Neeson Thriller - Report
Rapper/actor Common is set to go up against Liam Neeson in action thriller Run All Night, according to a U.S. report.The hip-hop hitmaker is in talks to star alongside Neeson, Ed Harris and Joel Kinnaman...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 September 2013
Common Joins Liam Neeson In Run All Night
Common will join Liam Neeson in 'Run All Night'.The actor-and-rapper has signed up to appear alongside the legendary actor in a new action thriller from Warner Bros., according to The Hollywood Reporter.The film centres on...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 September 2013
Kanye West Skirt Jokes Drive Rapper To Order Picture Removal
Kanye West is sick of the skirt jabs; he's decided to make his move and formally request that pictures of him wearing the skimpy leather number be removed from a picture agency's website. Lord Jamar...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 February 2013
Common & Jackson Browne To Front Rally For Jailed American Indian
Common and Jackson Browne are joining forces in a bid to seek clemency for jailed American Indian activist Leonard Peltier.The two stars will be among those performing and speaking at a rally in New York's...
By WENN on 14 December 2012
Common And Danny Glover Join Benefit Concert
Rapper Common and actor Danny Glover are the latest famous faces to join an all-star line-up at a charity benefit for the Bring Leonard Peltier Home campaign.The I Am Music hitmaker will perform at the...
By WENN on 10 December 2012
Daniel Radcliffe: Good Relationships Are Important
Daniel Radcliffe believes the most important thing in life is having a good relationship with your loved ones. The 'Harry Potter' actor admits he is often plagued by self-doubt and worries about his work and...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 September 2012
Kanye West Makes Kim Change Wardrobe
Kanye West made Kim Kardashian throw away most of her clothes.The 'Stronger' rapper - who has been dating the reality TV star for around five months - told the 31-year-old socialite that if she got...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 August 2012
Madonna 'Forgives' Elton John For Stripper Comments
Madonna has ''forgiven'' Sir Elton John for calling her a ''fairground stripper''.The 54-year-old singer dedicated her song 'Masterpiece' - which won a Golden Globe award earlier this year - to the British star while performing...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 August 2012
Dan Rather Don't Let Politicians Approve Quotes
Former CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather has lashed out at deals inwhich politicians and other public figures agree to interviews on conditionthat the questions are submitted in advance and that they can approve thequotes...
By Lew Irwin on 20 July 2012
Dita Von Teese Wants More Glamour In Fashion
Dita Von Teese wants people to dress more glamorously in everyday life.The burlesque star - who favours a retro look - wishes women weren't so casual with their style and longs for a return to...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 July 2012
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